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Representative of Confederation of Trade Unions, Mak Tak-ching, retorted that it is not fair to ask those employees who are sacked or have their wages cut by their employers to apply for financial assistance from the govenment. A minimum wage system will prevent the further exploitation of the employees by the employers in the times of economic hardship. Government officials concluded that the minimum wage system is not feasible in Hong Kong.