Taking illegal deposits could land offenders in prison for up to five years, once Legislative Assembly passes proposed bill.
Secretary for Administration and Justice
New law aims to put a stop to short stays in residential units, with an eye on the future once tourism recovers.
President Im Sio Kei says renaming the institute merely highlights its long-standing operation as ‘university in reality’.
André Cheong Weng Chon says requirement is ‘legally sound’, may be extended to privately run public premises in future.
Affected staffers, many of whom work for Municipal Affairs Bureau, moved to back office roles and kept apart from colleagues.
Junket operations curtailed, government officials will inspect every three years, and threat to national security can lead to licence being cancelled.
All six operators united in their appreciation of the proposed changes, undertake to cooperate fully with the government.
Ho Iat Seng to brief leadership on his government’s achievements this year and policy guidelines for 2022.
Secretary for Administration and Justice André Cheong Weng Chon says amendments to local national security law government’s ‘most important legislative tasks next year’.
