Macau operators to be neutral during elections

The CCAC held a meeting yesterday and asked gaming operators to remain neutral during campaign.

Macau.- The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC), along with the Electoral Affairs Commission of the Legislative Assembly (CAEAL) and the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) held a meeting with six gaming operators from Macau.

The CCAC asked the casino operators to comply with the new regulations and remain neutral during the election process in the city. As revealed by Macau Daily Times, Chairman of CAEAL Tong Hio Fong, reminded gaming operators that their employees can’t sign lists of support of nominated lawmakers that are endorsed by said operators. Both the CAEAL and the CCAC said that they require the operators to be fair and impartial.

CCAC commissioner André Cheong said: “Gaming operators cannot interfere in the election through their names or by means of their resources as to aid or compromise some candidates.” Furthermore, he added that it’s not allowed for them to publicise them in the gambling facilities or to call for support of the candidates. “If we consider that some places pose risks of election bribery, we will inspect them,” said Cheong.