JOHOR, MALAYSIA - CASINOS in Singapore are ruining Johor families, as many housewives are lured by "free" daily packages and neglecting their responsibilities, a Johor lawmaker said yesterday.
Mr Tang Nai Soon, state assemblyman for Pekan Nenas, suggested that the Malaysian government hold diplomatic talks with Singapore to stop such free packages as soon as possible.
He added: "The government also needs to limit the number of Malaysians entering casinos in Singapore."
He said that about 30 per cent of gamblers, mostly housewives, opted for "free" daily trips to the casinos arranged by private individuals and companies.
They spend about 10 hours at the casinos during each trip, he said, adding that more than 30 buses make the journey daily.
"Some housewives would even secretly borrow from Ah Longs (loan sharks)...to hide their gambling activities," Mr Tang added.
JOHOR, MALAYSIA - CASINOS in Singapore are ruining Johor families, as many housewives are lured by "free" daily packages and neglecting their responsibilities, a Johor lawmaker said yesterday.
Mr Tang Nai Soon, state assemblyman for Pekan Nenas, suggested that the Malaysian government hold diplomatic talks with Singapore to stop such free packages as soon as possible.
He added: "The government also needs to limit the number of Malaysians entering casinos in Singapore."
He said that about 30 per cent of gamblers, mostly housewives, opted for "free" daily trips to the casinos arranged by private individuals and companies.
They spend about 10 hours at the casinos during each trip, he said, adding that more than 30 buses make the journey daily.
"Some housewives would even secretly borrow from Ah Longs (loan sharks)...to hide their gambling activities," Mr Tang added.
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