The President of the Legislative Assembly, Mr Lau Cheok Va, today encouraged the members of the next Legislative Assembly to double their efforts in serving the people and keep improving the legislature in line with social developments.

Speaking to reporters after casting his vote this afternoon, Mr Lau said today’s election had run smoothly.

He said he believed that given the new legislature will have two more directly elected seats and more candidates as well as more registered voters compared with the previous election, competition would be tough.

Commenting on the need to amend the electoral law, he said any revision would have to be in line with social changes and public opinion.