However MOP 10,000 annual cash handout, as promised in 2023 Policy Address, to go ahead later this year.
Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng
Executive order aims to preserve stocks of cold and flu medication in Macao, while forestalling profiteers aiming to profit from shortages in mainland China.
Elderly male victims had not been vaccinated and suffered from underlying health issues; 110 new cases being treated in isolation.
Ho Iat Seng points to relaxed Covid-19 measures, new gaming concessions and Macao’s focus on Big Health, modern finance, high tech and other new areas of city’s economy.
Proposals include hi-tech theme park, incubator centre to develop hi-tech innovation and shows by superstars like Aaron Kwok Fu-shing and Leon Lai Ming.
Project aims to help young people get on the housing ladder; resales on private market banned for 16 years to deter speculators.
Three new deputies pledge to focus on upgrading social services, youth affairs and education, and also pay special attention to China’s legal system.
Top officials demonstrate their respect for statesman who oversaw Macao’s return to Chinese sovereignty in 1999.
Influx from mainland China should boost city’s troubled finances; Chief Executive rules out 3+3 measure for arrivals, sticks by zero Covid-19 policy.