Future candidates for the role of Chief Executive will be more thoroughly vetted while national secrets have become more defined.
Politics
With the passage of these two bills, the Macao government aims to considerably strengthen the SAR’s national security apparatus.
Officials say that the law, which has not been amended in 22 years, needs to be updated in line with national security legislation.
Ho Iat Seng addressed questions concerning the LRT, social welfare, housing, health and other topics during his policy address Q&A with lawmakers yesterday.
Macao’s top official lays out his vision for the coming year and highlights his administration’s work in national security and economic diversification.
Li passed away in Shanghai last Friday at the age of 68. Flags will fly at half-mast at the Government Headquarters as well as all border checkpoints today.
The Peking University-trained economist was known for his pragmatic policies targeting income inequality and unaffordable housing.
Washington says it will impose sanctions on Macao from next year over the territory’s alleged failure to combat the scourge of trafficking.
The bill aims for more thorough vetting of chief executive candidates on national security grounds, and to criminalise the act of inciting election committee members not to vote.