Lawmaker Angela Leong has suggested that the Legislative Assembly (AL) election be postponed by two weeks.
Leong’s proposal is motivated by the two recent typhoons, which resulted in fatal and non-fatal injuries to residents and significant economic loss. She noted that the public is still recovering from the aftermath of the disaster.
Leong noted that many shops, enterprises, organizations, and other groups are still conducting disaster relief works across several areas of the city, further remarking that the public’s life cannot return to normal in time for the election.
Postponing the election would enable society to concentrate all of its resources on immediate disaster relief.
Leong noted that in light of the natural disaster, Macau residents lack spare time and clear minds to consider matters other than disaster relief, especially topics concerning the election. If the election is conducted as scheduled, it will greatly affect voter turnout, which goes against the concept of a democratic election.
Consequently, this would affect the public legitimacy of the soon-to be elected lawmakers.
Due to the above reasons, Leong has proposed that the electoral committee postpone the election. JZ
