Non-establishment lawmakers lament that assembly ignores ordinary residents’ livelihoods and daily life issues like Covid-19 relief measures.
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China has fulfilled ‘in good faith’ its commitments to Macao’s transition – including press freedom – says Portuguese parliament.
Chairman says upcoming gaming concessions will be an area of concern, as will employees’ benefits and job prospects.
CAEAL president admits previous remarks did not distinguish between news reporting and electioneering, allaying concerns over press freedom.
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.