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 fev25

Lawmakers have found Sam Hou Fai’s new government much more distant and less willing to listen to society’s opinions.

José Pereira Coutinho told the media earlier this week, on the sidelines of the Legislative Assembly (AL) Spring Lunch, that since the new Chief Executive (CE) was elected, he has become distant from people and reluctant to meet them or hear their opinions.

More concerning, the lawmaker said that this “new approach” to governance seems to extend to the five secretaries, who have also been following this trend.

For Pereira Coutinho, it is evident that this government has distanced itself from the public and the media, communicating with the population almost exclusively via press statements.

“We are noticing a clear difference between the [campaign period], when it was easier to have access to the CE [candidate], and now, as the CE is becoming harder to reach. There is a distancing,” he said.

He also mentioned that even though he does not favor this style of governance, the most crucial part of the government’s work is the creation of policies and how they are implemented.

He hopes these policies align with the genuine needs of the population in addressing issues such as declining purchasing power, unemployment, and underemployment, especially among youth, recent university graduates, and those who lost their jobs during the pandemic and have struggled to recover since.

In an interview with the public broadcaster TDM, Ron Lam corroborated Pereira Coutinho’s opinion, disagreeing with Sam’s government’s “new methods” and communication style.

“I disagree with this practice of news disclosure. The government needs to communicate directly with the associations and the population. This is what shows an integrated society.”

Additionally, lawmaker Ella Lei expressed hope that the government would be more transparent with the public regarding official data and policies.

She noted that in addition to taking the initiative to release information, the government should allow the media and the public to learn more about different topics, particularly concerning policies.

“Promoting policies and gathering feedback on them are two distinct ways for the government to obtain public opinions,” she concluded.

https://macaudailytimes.com.mo/lawmakers-find-new-govt-less-approachable.html

jan25

CE pledges greater efforts for economic diversification, Hengqin development in New Year message

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Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has pledged to intensify efforts to promote appropriate economic diversification in his inaugural New Year message. He also emphasised the need to accelerate Hengqin’s development.

Sam said the Government will “expedite the construction of the Guangdong-Macau In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin with better and improved concepts and methods.”

The implementation of the “One Country, Two Systems” (OCTS) principle was a central theme of Sam’s address. The new Chief Executive expressed confidence in “breaking new ground” and forging a high-quality development model under the OCTS framework.

The recently sworn in Chief Executive reaffirmed his commitment to a “people-oriented approach” aimed at safeguarding public welfare and improving livelihoods.

Sam also highlighted his administration’s resolve to “adopt a humble attitude, listening attentively to the valuable opinions and suggestions from all sectors of society.”

President Xi Jinping’s visit earlier this month was described as being of “profound significance,” with Sam noting the President’s aspirations and expectations for the SAR’s future development.

https://www.macaubusiness.com/ce-pledges-greater-efforts-for-economic-diversification-hengqin-development-in-new-year-message/

dec24

Governo vai enfrentar “desequilíbrios económicos” de Macau – Sam Hou Fai

Após ser empossado o novo Chefe do Executivo de Macau pelo Presidente Xi Jinping, Sam Hou Fai destacou a necessidade de enfrentar os “desequilíbrios económicos” da RAEM e resolver questões cruciais que impactam a vida dos residentes, como a segurança social, a saúde, o cuidado de idosos e a reabilitação urbana.

Sam e os principais membros da nova administração da RAEM foram empossados hoje durante uma cerimónia esta manhã na Nave Desportiva dos Jogos da Ásia Oriental. No seu discurso, Sam apresentou uma visão estratégica que visa transformar a administração pública de Macau e promover um desenvolvimento económico sustentável.

“Vamos melhorar as nossas capacidades em administração pública e governança,” declarou Sam no seu primeiro discurso como líder do Executivo, enfatizando a necessidade de um governo baseado na lei, caracterizado pela diligência, integridade e eficiência.

Sam sublinhou a importância de avançar nas reformas da administração pública e do sistema judicial para garantir uma governança justa e transparente. No que diz respeito à diversificação económica, propôs um modelo baseado em “Um Centro, Uma Plataforma e Uma Base,” além de uma estratégia “1+4” para apoiar indústrias emergentes.

https://www.plataformamedia.com/2024/12/20/governo-vai-enfrentar-desequilibrios-economicos-de-macau-sam-hou-fai/