Malaysia Star, 18 Feb 2011
KUALA LUMPUR: There is a worrying development among housewives in Chinese households frequently going on “gambling escapades” in Singapore, said MCA Youth chief Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong.Thousands travelled south daily by bus to the island republic to try their luck in winning big in casinos, he added.
“Many of them were enticed by exciting packages created to lure them to the casinos. There are lots of freebies thrown in such as return trips, meal vouchers and even pocket money,” Dr Wee said during the MCA Youth Chinese New Year dinner at Wisma MCA, which was also held on Wednesday. Full story