Macau To Crack Down On Illegal Workers In Gambling Industry

The Macau gambling industry has risen to epic proportions over the last few years, but it has not been free of controversy, and now the leaders of Macau have vowed to crack down on illegal workers in the industry.

Local residents have complained that many of the high priced casino resorts that are going up in Macau are doing so with illegal workers, who companies can pay less than minimum wage to, but the leaders are now claiming they will try to eliminate this illegal practice.

The statement came from Chief Executive Edmund Ho, who said that in addition to the crack down on illegal workers, they will also try and bridge the gap in the wealth disparity that exists in Macau.

He proposed tax relief of $137.2 million, and that is to include waiving all business and income taxes. He also plans to help out with the public housing situation by building 19,000 apartments by 2012.

Macau is in the middle of its biggest corruption trial ever as former transportation and public works minister Ao Man-long is standing trial for charges that claim he took tens of millions of dollars in kickbacks from casino developers.

November 13, 2007
Posted By Tom Jones
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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