CCAC uncovers election bribery and illegal campaigning cases

The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has uncovered two cases linked to the 8th Legislative Assembly Elections, including one involving a voter allegedly soliciting a bribe in exchange

General Audit Committee validates 24 more votes, no impact on results

The president of the General Audit Committee for the Legislative Assembly (AL) Election, Cheong Kuok Chi, said that after the final audit of the votes,

Ella Lei vows continued effort as UPD retains two AL seats

The Union for Development (UPD), supported by one of Macau’s largest community associations – the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM), maintained its standing

New Hope wins by a landslide and elects three lawmakers

New Hope, led by incumbent lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho, was the big winner of yesterday’s Legislative Assembly (AL) election. Voting for the eighth Legislative Assembly direct

Election turnout ranks as third-lowest ever despite major efforts

The turnout for the direct suffrage of the Legislative Assembly (AL) election was the third-lowest ever, at 53.35%, the AL Electoral Affairs Commission (CAEAL) announced after

grants ‘expected results,’ says CE

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai stated that the eighth Legislative Assembly election achieved “expected results,” with a voter turnout of 175,272 reflecting the “active participation” of

Campaigning ends at midnight as cooling-off period begins

The campaign period for the eighth Legislative Assembly Election ends at midnight tonight, marking the start of the cooling-off period. The Electoral Affairs Commission for

Macau-Guangdong Union showcases key attractions to foster a ‘Happier Macau’

Running in the upcoming eighth Legislative Assembly direct election, the Macau-Guangdong Union described its campaign team as embodying “three new attractions,” while championing the core principle

Lists 1 and 2 exchange accusations on legislative work

The Macau United Citizens Association (ACUM), also known as List 1 in the upcoming Legislative Assembly (AL) elections, and List 2, New Hope, have had the

Union for Development advocates economic and employment security

As the city approaches polling day for the Legislative Assembly elections, the Union for Development (UPD), also known as group number five in the upcoming

New Hope proposes to be the ‘list for all people’

The “New Hope,” the candidacy list led by lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho, claims to be the “list for all people of Macau”, regardless of their origins

Campaign starts, lists urged to use the time to present their ideas and political platforms

The chairman of the Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election (CAEAL), Seng Ioi Man, expressed hopes that all candidate lists will gain voter support through

Graft buster logs 22 campaign regulation violations among 80 complaints

The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) announced that, as of Saturday, it had received over 80 complaints, with 22 cases formally investigated for violations of campaign regulations. Ao Ieong Seong,

Song Pek Kei’s group outlines economic relief, youth and welfare plans ahead of elections

The Macau United Citizens Association (ACUM), also known as Group Number One in the upcoming Legislative Assembly (AL) elections, held a press conference yesterday, where

CAEAL urges 328,000 voters to fulfill obligation to elect legislators

The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election (CAEAL) announced yesterday that Macau has approximately 328,610 eligible voters, although this figure may continue to

CAEAL to exhibit sample polling stations to enhance education

The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election (CAEAL) yesterday announced that it will display two mock-up polling stations for this year’s direct and indirect elections.

CAEAL sees no signs of low voter turnout for Sept. 14 election

The upcoming September 14 Legislative Assembly direct and indirect elections will go ahead as planned, with the Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election (CAEAL)

CAEAL backs National Security Committee’s review opinion

The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election (CAEAL) reaffirmed its support for the Committee for Safeguarding National Security’s qualification review opinion during yesterday’s press

Macau faces record low number of legislative candidates

The number of candidates for the direct election of the Legislative Assembly (AL) has decreased from 84 to 71 for the 14 directly elected seats, marking

Disqualified candidate group demands clarification from CAEAL on eligibility decision

The Legislative Assembly direct election saw all six candidates from the Macau Create People’s Livelihood Force, led by incumbent lawmaker Ron Lam, and the Synergy of

12 candidates excluded from legislative direct election, details remain ‘confidential’

The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election (CAEAL) announced yesterday the disqualification of 12 directly elected candidates for failing to uphold the Macau Basic

CAEAL justifies prohibition of photos of candidate lists over data protection concerns

The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election (CAEAL) has justified the prohibition of photographing the candidates’ lists publicly displayed in the lobby of

‘New Hope’ and UMG surprise with unexpected candidates list

The nomination committees for the lists of the “New Hope” (Nova Esperança) and Macau-Guangdong Union (UMG) were finally delivered to the Electoral Affairs Commission for the

CAEAL reminds candidates that the advertising of lists and platforms ban starts June 27

The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election (CAEAL) has reminded all groups that submitted nomination committees for the AL elections that, as of June 27,

Eight groups set for legislative direction poll; ‘Mutual Help Grassroots’ excluded

The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election (CAEAL) announced yesterday that the “Mutual Help Grassroots” direct election team, led by Wong Wai Man –

Graft buster nabs five suspects in bribery case allegedly linked to Mutual Help Grassroots

Macau’s graft buster has announced the first vote-buying case in this year’s Legislative Assembly (AL) election, arresting at least five individuals suspected of bribing others to sign

CAEAL urges nomination committees to submit forms ahead of deadline

The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election (CAEAL) has called on those who wish to run in the Sept. 14 elections to submit their

Electoral commission investigates allegations of nomination pressure

The Legislative Assembly Electoral Affairs Commission (CAEL) is looking into allegations that individuals were pressured into signing nomination forms for the formation of a nominating committee.

Candidacy lists applications open today, running for three months

From today until June 6, the Legislative Assembly Electoral Affairs Commission (CAEAL) will be accepting applications for recognition of eligibility to establish a candidacy list

‘New Hope’ expects to lose one lawmaker

Directly elected lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho says that the “New Hope” (Nova Esperança) group, which he represents, is expecting to lose one seat in the Legislative

Ron Lam has not decided on candidacy renewal

Speaking to the Times, Ron Lam, a directly elected lawmaker representing the Association of Synergy of Macao, said he has not yet decided whether to run

Wong Kit Cheng advocates for greater female representation

Lawmaker Wong Kit Cheng has voiced her commitment to increasing female representation in the Legislative Assembly (AL), emphasizing the need for more women in politics to

Candidates excluded from previous elections are still banned from running this year

The candidates who were excluded from running in the Legislative Assembly (AL) elections in 2021 are still not eligible for this year’s elections, the new

AL Elections | Who are the Macau voters?

With the approach of the vote day for the 2017 Legislative Assembly (AL) elections on September 17, the number of presented lists is growing steadily

Local citizens usually vote conservative, experts say

Taking into account the profile of the typical Macau voter - a mainland-born woman aged between 50 and 64 years old - the Times questioned several experts

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