Non-resident workers from mainland China, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia and Myanmar were the most affected by employment dismissals.
Labour Affairs Bureau
Workers who once earned MOP 20,000 monthly now scraping by, suffering from depression and contemplating selling off their assets.
Held at The Venetian Macao and Workers Stadium this weekend, job fairs will offer placements in retail, hotels, catering, banking, security, cleaning, social services and more.
Officials hope to adjust rules to expand participants’ eligibility, relax requirements for course completion and cover more target participants.
Five arrested after officers observe traders from Hong Kong, Macao and mainland China handling cosmetic products and electronic gadgets.
Hong Kong resident suspected of being leader of gang carrying beauty products across the border; bank of CCTV cameras fails to deter authorities.
Hi-tech gang used social media apps and QR codes in their undercover operations. Three mainlanders, two male, one female, face fine of up to MOP 50,000 each.
After another 203 repatriates were flown home yesterday, Filipino non-resident worker population in Macao stands at 27,650.
Officials undertake to help workers, mainly renovation specialists, find new jobs following completion of Cotai hotel project.