With the population ageing rapidly, Legislator Wong Kit Cheng says the government needs to offer additional incentives to residents to have children.
Wong Kit Cheng
Health Bureau Director Alvis Lo Iek Long, who led fight against Covid-19, and Ho Hoi Kei, daughter of Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng, head list of new members.
Chief Executive laments Macao continues to suffer the effects of Covid-19 and poor visitor numbers, rising unemployment and declining birth rate.
Lawmakers call on government to support businesses and community during pandemic and ease Covid-19 control measures.
Turnout of 42% was the lowest since the establishment of the MSAR, while 2,000 votes were invalid.
More candidates join the hustings, campaigning on women’s rights, urban planning, official accountability and housing issues.
Ho Iat Seng declined to comment on the government’s proposal to increase paid maternity leave from 56 to 70 days.
