The former judge is in the country’s capital to formally receive the Order of the State Council, confirming his appointment as the next chief executive of Macao
Politics
The State Council in Beijing greenlit Sam’s appointment as chief executive on Friday, almost two weeks after the former judge was named the CE designate
The notification follows the formal confirmation of Sam Hou Fai’s recent election by the Court of Final Appeal
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The court reportedly said that, as no legal challenges had been received within the stipulated time frame, Sam Hou Fai’s election would stand
Outgoing Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng met with his successor, Sam Hou Fai, at Government Headquarters on Monday
In a foregone conclusion, Sam Hou Fai – the sole candidate standing to take over from outgoing CE Ho Iat Seng – won Macao’s election yesterday
Many Macao firms are set to benefit from the amendments, which will make it easier to do business in the vast mainland market from 1 March.
The 62-year-old former judge said he was optimistic about its future, especially with the end of flood protection projects in sight