CAEAL president admits previous remarks did not distinguish between news reporting and electioneering, allaying concerns over press freedom.
Politics
Neither gaming nor junket operators may get involved in the election process, and the ban extends to their staff who are not even allowed to store campaign material at work.
As many as six journalists are believed to have resigned from TDM since the ‘patriotism’ directive.
Warning comes days after CE undertakes Macao will be ruled by ‘patriots’.
Electoral affairs chief explains each voter backing candidacy list nomination must sign separate paper.
New regime will spur officials to get out of the office and talk directly to ordinary residents, as Macao prepares for the next Five-Year Development Plan.
Healthcare, financial services, hi-tech and cultural industries will be among Macao’s focal points for advancing its economic diversification effort.
The Macau Portuguese and English Press Association has expressed grave concern regarding TDM’s new editorial guidelines and its implications on freedom of the press in Macao.
A full six months ahead of the autumn elections, candidates are already starting to set out their stalls, with workers’ rights and affordable housing prime issues.