Story: Singapore's integrated resort (IRs) has been attracting 3,000 Malaysians board buses daily. And they travel here to gamble, approximately S$3 million a day.
Datuk Tee Siew Kiong, central committee member of the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA, has asked the Government to take measures to control the flow of these Malaysians to the IRs. Other Malaysian politicians are also concerned by the number of locals traveling to Singapore to gamble.
It was noted that Malaysians spend a minimum of S$1,000 which is equivalent to S$2.9 million a day, or S$83 million a month.
Mr Tee added that from the information he received, 30 buses make the daily round trip, with seven of those being buses from Singapore, the report said.
Comments: As a Singaporean, I feel that the IR is essential as it helps bring a higher revenue for our Country. I feel that it is one's own responsibility to take care of the amount spent on gambling.
Due to the IR, there will be an increase chances of bankruptcy, loan sharks, etc.
Having counseling and help lines are not the most effective ways to help gamblers as it is an optional and individual preference.
I feel that the IR should have a background check on the visitors if they were bankruptcies or were in any form of debt. Also, to ensure that visitors do not leave the IR "empty-handed", there should be a deposit of S$1000. This is to help facilitate visitors that are unable to manage their cash flow.
Thus, this will help decrease the chances of having gamblers going bankrupt easily.
-Claire
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