The Wealth Partaking Scheme 2008 was established by virtue of the Administrative Regulation no. 12/2008 approved on 9th June, 2008, aiming to distribute fund to holders of valid or renewable Macao SAR Resident Identity Card. Holders of Macao SAR Permanent and Non-Permanent Resident Identity Cards are entitled to receive MOP5,000.00 and MOP3,000.00 respectively.

As the validity period for cashing the cheques will end on 31st December 2011, citizens are reminded to have their cheques are presented prior the expiration. Until the present time, 3,916 cheques remained to be claimed or deposited.

For assistance and enquiries associated with the 2008 Wealth Partaking Scheme, the Service Centre of Civil and Municipal Affairs Bureau located in Avenida da Grande Praia, China Plaza, 2/F remains service for this purpose. The opening hours of this Centre are from 9am to 6pm straight, Monday to Friday, except public holidays. Telephone enquiries can also be made at 8795 2675 and 8795 2676. Relevant information is also available at the official website of Wealth Partaking Scheme http://www.planocp.gov.mo.