Let companies decide With reference to the article “Mixed reaction over compulsory SCE exams for foreign engineers” on Dec. 28, I think there is no need to require engineers to take the exams as a requisite for employment here. The decision should be left to companies to hire and fire them. Asif, Online response II The proposed examination is a good move by the government and I hope it will be implemented soon. This will help improve the status of engineers and their remuneration. People who come to work in the Kingdom with fake degrees are willing to receive lower pay and are competing with the genuine engineers. Rashid Abdul Rab __