The Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, has appointed seven members to the Sixth Legislative Assembly, according to the Macao SAR Gazette published today.

The seven appointed lawmakers are: Mr Ma Chi Seng, Mr Pang Chuan,  Mr Wu Chou Kit, Mr Lao Chi Ngai, Mr Fong Ka Chio, Mr Iau Teng Pio and Mr Chan Wa Keong, according to Executive Order No. 92/2017.

Under the provisions of Annex II of the Basic Law of the Macao Special Administrative Region, the Sixth Legislative Assembly is made up of 33 members, of whom 14 are directly elected, 12 indirectly elected and seven appointed.

Article Two of the Legislative Assembly Election Law prescribes that the Chief Executive shall appoint seven lawmakers via an executive order within 15 days upon receiving the vote audit of the legislative assembly election.