The Macau government announced on Thursday that it will amend the Law on the Election of the Chief Executive to include a provision requiring the city’s gaming concessionaires to maintain neutrality during the election.
At a press conference detailing the proposed changes, Macau’s Secretary for Administration and Justice, Cheong Weng Chon, explained the importance of the concessionaire’s neutrality in the selection process, arguing that their stance must not undermine the fairness of the election.
“The gaming industry is the main economic pillar of Macau and the proportion of employees employed by concessionaires is very high in relation to the working population,” he said. “The government does not want concessionaires to be inclined to support one candidate and mobilize their employees to do so.
