Wong Chi Meng recommended for AL by-election

The Macau Union of Employers’ Interests (OMKC) has decided to recommend Wong Chi Meng, a member of the Standing Committee of Directors of Macao Chamber of Commerce (ACM), to run in the by- election of the Legislative Assembly (AL).

The AL by-election, which will fill the vacancy left by Chief Executive-elect Ho Iat Seng (more on p4), has been set for November 24.

Last week, ACM president Ma Iao Lai said that, as approved by voters of the industrial, commercial and financial sectors, the ACM formed the OMKC and recommended Wong.

Once Wong’s nomination is confirmed by the electoral affairs commission, Wong’s documents and political platform will be submitted.

Wong is currently a member of the Standing Committee for the Coordination of Social Affairs, vice president of the Industrial Association of Macau, and President of Macau Textile Merchants Association.
Wong is also the chairman of the Board of the Directors of Chiao Kuang Group Ltd. According to the company’s website, Wong’s company currently employs more than 9,000 people across different sectors. The group’s businesses include clothing, mechanics, hotels, engineering and trade.

Besides his roles in Macau, Wong also holds several positions in mainland China where he is vice chairman of Zhejiang Federation of Industry and Commerce, and a member of Zhejiang Provincial Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.

In representing the employers’ interests, Wong has pledged that he will strengthen communications with the industrial and commercial sectors once successfully elected. He also promises to coordinate with three “senior” lawmakers who represent industrial, commercial and financial interests.

Wong said that he will endeavor to safeguard the legitimate interests of employers. JZ