In his New Year Message delivered today, the Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, said the Government would continuously listen to the people’s opinions and suggestions when formulating policies that would fulfil their needs in building a better future for Macao.
Mr Chui said in the coming year the Government would realise the four aspirations of President Xi Jinping in its future development blueprint and uphold its administrative principles of “putting people first” and “scientifically decision-making”.
His team would continuously strengthen the awareness on legal ruling, sense of ownership in Macao, and be well-prepared for crises in times of peace: team members would strive to enhance administrative effectiveness and efficiency.
Challenges and difficulties might emerge in the future, but as long as the people remain united and dedicated, he said, everything could be resolved.
For the Policy Address in March next year, Mr Chui said his cabinet would make full efforts to continuously propel the five long-term mechanisms on social security, healthcare, housing, education and talents cultivation.
Other highlights would include bettering people’s livelihood, expediting economic diversification, strengthening regional co-operation, and enhancing the quality of government services.
Reviewing this year’s achievements, Mr Chui said the Government had completed three major events with the full support of various sectors, namely, the Chief Executive Election, the 8th Tourism Ministerial Meeting of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), as well as the 15th Anniversary celebrations of Macao’s return to the motherland and the inauguration of the fourth-term Macao SAR Government.
A smooth and successful transfer of the administration team has opened a steady and harmonious chapter in Macao’s history, he said.
Mr Chui said the achievements and developments of Macao were indispensable to the strong support of the Central Government, unswervingly implementation of the principles “One country, two systems”, “Macao people governing Macao” and a high degree of autonomy; full compliance with the Basic Law and the contributions of the people.
He expressed his sincere gratitude to residents and civil servants who had to work to provide non-stop services during the holidays.
