Edmund Ho Hau Wah, chief executive of China's Macao Special Administrative Region, pledged to solve the employment issue on Thursday.

Addressing a reception held by the Macao Federation of Trade Unions, Ho said that the recent economic boom has helped improve the employment situation here.

He said the government is to work out policies to ensure the permanent residents of their privilege in seeking jobs.

The chief executive also promised to set up "proper" legal schemes to crack down on illegal hiring of imported laborers.

The Macao Federation of Trade Unions, grouping six major local trade unions, held the reception to mark its 57th founding anniversary.

Source: Xinhua