Tag: Governance
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Sam Hou Fai seeks closer Guangdong cooperation to boost Macau-Hengqin integration
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai said that, as this marks the first year of Beijing’s 15th Five-Year Plan and Macau’s third Five-Year Plan, Macau should also ... -
CE pledges real industrial growth, not flashy façade
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has vowed to direct science and technology funding toward authentic economic transformation, steering clear of a “superficially attractive ‘technological’ image” as ... -
Macau to pursue economic diversification aligned with national plans: CE
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai stated that this year, coinciding with the nation’s 15th Five-Year Plan, marks a critical period for Macau to pursue tangible results ... -
Bian Lixin greeted as new Chinese foreign affairs commissioner in Macau
Bian Lixin was welcomed yesterday as the eighth commissioner of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs office in the Macao Special Administrative Region. The welcome ceremony, held ... -
SAR protects media rights and interests with practical support, says Sam Hou Fai
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai hosted a reception for Chinese-language media yesterday to welcome the Year of the Horse, stressing the government’s commitment to safeguarding the ... -
Commissioner Liu Xianfa concludes five-year tenure in Macau
Macau bid farewell to Commissioner Liu Xianfa of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Office in the SAR on Jan. 15, as he concluded his five-year tenure ... -
Six judges sworn in, including Court of Second Instance president
Six judges took their oaths of office yesterday during a ceremony at noon, presided over by Court of Final Appeal president Song Man Lei. Chief Executive ... -
Governance, economic diversification, and global engagement mark a landmark year
Senior officials rang in the new year by hailing 2025 as a landmark year for governance and economic diversification, echoing President Xi Jinping’s message with vows ... -
Gov’t completes 90% of annual legislative agenda, one bill rolled over
The government has delivered most of the legislation promised in this year’s Policy Address, submitting seven of eight planned bills to the Legislative Assembly as the ... -
Public consultation needed in gov’t restructuring to boost efficiency, says Coutinho
Next year’s Policy Address proposes restructuring the functional framework of government entities, with legislator José Pereira Coutinho criticizing the public sector for becoming overly expanded, fragmented ... -
CE says gov’t must insist on economic diversification shift
The Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, has said the government must continue efforts to diversify the local economy and reduce dependence on a single industry. ... -
Sonia Chan appointed Identification Services Bureau director
The Secretary for Administration and Justice, Wong Sio Chak, has appointed Sonia Chan as the new director of the Identification Services Bureau (DSI) at the Multi-function ... -
Chief Executive reports to Xi Jinping on regional progress
President Xi Jinping received Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai yesterday as part of Sam’s official mission to Beijing to present a year-end report on Macau’s development ... -
Gov’t rejects US report on human rights
The Government of the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) has expressed strong opposition to the recently published 2025 annual report by the United States Congressional Executive ... -
Merger of culture and sports bureaus to involve over 1,100 staff
The merger of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, Cultural Development Fund, and Sports Bureau is expected to be completed in the first half of 2026 and will ... -
CE calls on government team to enhance political stance following Chinese plenary session
The inaugural “Seminar on the Promotion of the Spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee” was held ... -
Survey: Civil servants risk evading accountability, limited support for public evaluation
A survey on accountability and responsibility awareness among civil servants found that while public servants exhibit a strong sense of responsibility, they also face risks of ... -
Gov’t aims to regulate advertising using online influencers
The Executive Council (ExCo) has finalized the discussion and analysis of a new Advertising Law bill that aims, among other aspects, to regulate online advertising and ... -
Chief Executive to deliver 2026 Policy Address Nov. 18
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai will deliver the 2026 Policy Address on Nov. 18 at the Legislative Assembly, with the session scheduled to begin at 3 ... -
IAM to downsize, transfer competences on road works to DSOP
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) is set to downsize the number of workers and its scope of action, transferring the competency for constructing and maintaining roads ... -
Gov’t introduces enhanced digital services for vehicle owners, businesses, and families
The Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau (SAFP) has introduced new digital functions under the Macao One Account and the Business and Associations Platform, enhancing online ... -
Public advocates for ongoing cash handouts in next year’s Policy Address
The Government Information Bureau (GCS) announced that the government concluded its collection of public feedback on the 2026 Policy Address late last month, receiving 3,548 suggestions, ... -
Wong Sio Chak pledges closer community engagement after taking office as new Justice Secretary
The newly appointed Secretary for Administration and Justice, Wong Sio Chak, who was sworn in yesterday, announced plans to visit local communities, particularly traditional markets. “I ... -
Municipal Affairs Bureau set for major changes, including functions transfer
In his Policy Address earlier this year, Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai announced the government’s orderly restructuring of departmental functions, culminating in Friday’s unveiling of draft ... -
André Cheong to step down as ExCo spokesman effective Thursday
The current Secretary for Administration and Justice, André Cheong, will transition to a member of the Legislative Assembly on Thursday, having presided over his final press ... -
CE: Reshuffle among top officials expected to enhance legislative coordination within gov’t
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has appointed Secretary for Administration and Justice André Cheong as a government-appointed legislator, resulting in a significant reshuffle among top officials ... -
André Cheong set to join Legislative Assembly; president post remains unclear
Secretary for Administration and Justice, André Cheong, is set to join the Legislative Assembly (AL) as an appointed member next Thursday. Speaking at a recent media ... -
Areia Preta gov’t services hub to move after 16 years of operation
The Government Integrated Services Building in Areia Preta, operational for nearly 16 years, will close next Monday, coinciding with the opening of the new Government Integrated ... -
André Cheong dismissed as Secretary for Administration and Justice, appointed as lawmaker
In a historic shakeup, the local government yesterday announced the unprecedented dismissal of Secretary for Administration and Justice, André Cheong, effective October 16, while simultaneously appointing ... -
Gaming watchdog sees leadership changes as local employment remains priority
As the government continues to focus on enforcing local employment regulations and tightening employment safeguards within the city’s gaming industry, senior staff at the Gaming Inspection ... -
CE meets think tanks and associations to hear opinions ahead of Policy Address
The Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, met yesterday with representatives of the expert groups and the professional sector to listen to their opinions and suggestions ... -
CE to travel to Lisbon, Madrid after legislative elections; key topics on agenda
The Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, will lead a delegation of local government officials and business sector representatives on an eight-day visit to Lisbon and ... -
Reforms target redundancy and boost use of public resources
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai calls for pragmatic and efficient reforms to boost operational effectiveness, reduce redundancy, and improve the use of human and public resources. ... -
EU condemns arrest of Au Kam San; local and central governments refute accusations
The European Union (EU) has condemned the arrest of former legislator Au Kam San, who was detained for allegedly violating the National Security Law. The EU ... -
Louie Wong appointed acting director of GCS
The deputy director of the Government Information Bureau (GCS), Louie Wong, has been officially appointed the bureau’s new acting director. The order by the Chief Executive ...
