Next year’s budget increases by five per cent but no salary increase for civil servants; Macao’s financial reserve in September down by 2.95% to MOP 562.9 billion.
Lei Wai Nong
Finance chief proposes second budget amendment bill this year; payments to employees, freelancers and business operators should start next month.
Most taxpayers can look forward to MOP 15,000 rebate, while many freelance professionals can expect MOP 10,000 grant.
Wide-ranging measures include subsidies for employees and self-employed; casinos stay open, vote on gaming amendment bill to go ahead tomorrow.
Following slightly improved results so far this year, Macao Government Tourism Office lines up roadshows and touring caravans alongside social media blitz.
Most used to work in hotels, restaurants or gaming industry; government seeks to encourage graduates to join internship scheme.
Government also plans to spend MOP 1.326 billion on subsidising business and residential water and electricity bills for a period of six months.
Some migrant workers hope to get incentives as a number of locals think non-resident workers should be included in this new round.
Lawmaker Andrew Chan Chak Mo says committee has finished its fine-tooth comb review of new gaming bill, final text expected by third week of April.
