Genting Plans Unprecedented Pay Cut as Virus Shuts Casinos

  • The group proposes first salary cut since its founding in 1965
  • Casinos and resorts were shut due to lockdowns and travel bans
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Malaysia’s casino-to-hospitality conglomerate Genting Bhd. and its units are planning the first group-wide salary cut since its founding in 1965.

Genting, backed by Malaysian tycoon Lim Kok Thay, is proposing as much as 20% temporary reduction of basic salary for employees based on their ranks, while Genting Hong Kong Ltd. suggests up to 50% cut for those holding vice president role or higher, according to internal memo seen by Bloomberg News.