Three UM scholars among seven appointed lawmakers

The CE casts his vote for the legislative election

The Chief Executive (CE), Chui Sai On, has appointed seven members to the Legislative Assembly.

Only one of the lawmakers – Ma Chi Seng –remains from the seven he originally appointed by Chui back in 2013. Ma Chi Seng is the grandson of legendary entrepreneur Ma Man-kei, who is considered one of the most influential people in Macau.

Chu Sai On appointed three professors from Macau University – Davis Fong (Associate Professor in International Resort Management and Director of the Institute for the Study of Commercial Gaming), Iau Ten Pio (Assistant Dean of Faculty of Law and Coordinator of the Bachelor of Law in Chinese Language Program), and Lao Chi Ngai (Research Manager of the Centre for Macau Studies).

Chui also appointed Pang Chuan (Director of the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management at the Macau University of Science and Technology), Chan Wa Keong (a lawyer) and Wu Chou Kit (a civil engineer).

No member of the Macanese community was appointed, although there was speculation that such an appointment could occur following lawyer Leonel Alves’ voluntary retirement.

The Legislative Assembly is made up of 33 members, of whom 14 are directly elected, 12 are indirectly elected, and seven are appointed.

Article Two of the Legislative Assembly Election Law prescribes that the Chief Executive will appoint seven lawmakers via an executive order within 15 days upon receiving the vote audit of the Legislative Assembly election.

The new legislature, Macau’s sixth since 1999, will hold its first session on October 16.