Be Pragmatic Yet Enterprising, And Share The Fruits Of Development

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Highlights of Polic y Address for the F iscal Year 2018 ofthe Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR)(TRANSLATED VERSION)Be pragmatic yet enterprising, and share the fruits of developmentDownloadIn 2017, the Government leveraged the advantages of “One country, two systems” to overcomechallenges; facilitated a gradual economic rebound; continued perfecting laws and regulations;consistently improved people’s livelihoods; and maintained solid public finances, to sustain a stablefoundation for the development of society.In the coming year, the Government will seize the opportunities of the new age with confidence andMobile app of theOffice of theChief Executivecourage, and work hard to deliver results, to realise the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation, andstrive harder to achieve the long-term prosperity and stability of Macao.All Macao residentsStudentsIndividual accounts of the Central Provident FundStart-up fund of 10,000 patacas (for eligible residents)Additional fund injection of 7,000 patacas (for eligibleresidents)Wealth Partaking Scheme9,000 patacas (permanent residents)5,400 patacas (non-permanent residents)Healthcare voucher (validity extended)New600 patacas per person (permanent residents)Birth allowanceIncrease to 5,000 patacas (both parents may apply atthe same time)Continuing Education Programme (Phase 3)Maximum 6,000 patacas per personElectricity bill subsidy for residential units200 patacas per month (each residential unit)Water tariff subsidy for residential unitsOngoingBus fare concessions for the elderly, students,people with disabilities, and other members ofthe publicOngoingReal estate taxDeduction of first 3,500 patacas of tax (MacaoNon-tertiary education: Textbook allowanceIncrease to 3,300 patacas per school year (each secondaryschool student)Increase to 2,800 patacas per school year (each primaryschool student)Increase to 2,200 patacas per school year (eachkindergarten pupil)Students from families with financial difficultiesTuition fee subsidies:9,000 patacas per school year (each senior secondaryschool student)6,000 patacas per school year (each junior secondaryschool student)4,000 patacas per school year (each kindergarten or pupilor primary school student)Stationery allowance:Increase to 3,100 patacas per school year (each secondaryschool student)Increase to 2,400 patacas per school year (eachkindergarten pupil or primary school student)Tertiary education: Study allowance3,000 patacas (Macao residents)Tuition fee subsidies for Macao students studyingin GuangdongIncrease to 6,000 patacas per school year (each seniorsecondary school student)6,000 patacas per school year (each junior secondary Newschool student)6,000 patacas per school year (each primary school Newstudent)Increase to 8,000 patacas per school year (eachkindergarten pupil)Waiver of real estate stamp dutyDisadvantaged familiesFirst three million patacas of a residential unit’s value(Macao permanent residents purchasing residentialThe elderlyMinimum subsistence index4,050 patacas per one-person householdFinancial assistanceDisburse an additional month of financial assistance toeligible familiesOld age allowanceIncrease to 9,000 patacas per yearSpecial subsidy for three categories ofdisadvantaged familiesOngoingPension3,450 patacas per monthSpecial living allowance under the Social InclusionSchemeOngoingOverview of selderly benefitOld age allowance: 9,000 patacasPension: 3,450 patacas x 13 monthsWealth Partaking: 9,000 patacasAdditional fund injection to individual accounts of theCentral Provident Fund: 7,000 patacasTotal benefits received per year:69,850 patacas(Benefits received per month:approx. 5,820 patacas)Healthcare voucher: 600 patacasDisability gratuity8,000 patacas per year (ordinary)16,000 patacas per year (special)Temporary disability allowance3,450 patacas per monthSubsidy for eligible employees with disabilitiesUp to 5,000 patacas per monthEmployers hiring people with disabilitiesA tax deduction of up to 5,000 patacas on profit tax orpersonal income tax per employee with disabilitiesMeal allowance: Increase to 3,600 patacas per school yearresidents)properties for the first time)People with disabilitiesShort-term Food Assistance ProgrammeOngoingEmployed citizens /middle-income classPersonal income taxContinue with the 30 percent reduction in personalincome tax, with the basic allowance set at 144,000patacasExtra tax rebateAn additional 60 percent rebate of the personal incometax paid by each tax-paying Macao resident, subject to aceiling increased to 14,000 patacas (rebates to be receivedin 2019)Business owners andrelated personsProfit tax allowance remains at 600,000 patacas peryearContinue providing waivers of all business taxes,hawker licence fees, wet market stall rents, inspectionand quarantine fees for live food, and stamp duty onlife insurance, other insurance and bank servicechargesProvide waivers of signboard fees for businesses, andexemption from tourism tax for restaurantsProvide waivers of stamp duty on entrance passes andtickets for cultural and arts performances, exhibitionsand entertainment programmesProvide waivers of stamp duty for auction activitiesNewPublic housing tenantsImplement rent waiverTemporary housing subsidies for eligible families on thewaiting list for public housingOngoingSubsidy for low-income, full-time employeesUp to 5,000 patacas per monthPositive Life Programme and the CommunityEmployment Assistance SchemeOngoingPost-typhoon emergencyrelief measuresReduction or waiver of motor vehicle tax for purchaseof a new vehicle to replace the one damaged byTyphoon Hato, in accordance with the proportion ofthe upper limit, with total tax reductions or waiversestimated at 227 million patacas

(TRANSLATED VERSION)Highlights of Polic y Address for the F iscal Year 2018 ofthe Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR)Continue Perfecting the Five Long-termMechanisms for People’s Well-beingLiveable CityExpedite Urban DevelopmentCommence compilation of the draft of the Urban DevelopmentMaster PlanComplete formulation of the Medium-to-long-term Plan forEmergencyResponse Systemand Public SecurityUsage and Development of the Waters of the Macao SpecialEstablish a long-term mechanism for disaster preventionand mitigationSet up a department focused on civil protection andemergency response coordinationAdministrative Region (2016-2036)Revise the by-law on weather warningsImprove the basic flood control and drainage facilities of“Post-19,000 units” public housingthe Inner Harbour, while the tender for construction of aComplete 28,000 public housing units in fourphasesnew pump house is expected to be initiated in the first halfZone AThe draft plan for 7,000 units of phase one iscurrently being formulatedEstablish a unified information release platformAvenida Wai Long,TaipaEstimated to provide about 6,500 publichousing unitsOriginal site ofthe power stationEstimated to provide about 1,000 publichousing unitsWestern stretch ofAvenida dos Jogosda Ásia Oriental,TaipaEstimated to provide about 2,000 publichousing unitsNew Urbanof next yearCommence formulation of a ten-year plan for disasterprevention and mitigation (2019-2028) next yearEnhance anti-terrorism drillsInitially complete and commence operations ofSmart CityGovernment’s cloud computing centre and big dataplatformExpand the coverage of wireless networksSupport the development ofExpedite formulation of a long-term development plan forHome-Ownership Scheme housing is anticipated to be resumed inthe telecommunication industrythe coming two yearsEncourage development of smart city mobile appsConstruct a new transport and community facility complex in SeacPai Vana third-party electronicpayment platformResumed application for public housing; and application forHealthy City andFamily-friendlyMeasurestheSpare no effort in the overall facility renewal of the BorderAccessible CityExpedite building plan approvals for private residentialGate bus terminaldevelopmentsPerfect the Inspection and Administration System for RoadFacilitiesPerfect food safety inspectionFacilitateestablishmentofDevelop new walking routestheSystemforProfessionalCommence full operations of 100 special taxis next yearQualification and Licensing for Medical WorkersExpedite the establishment of an LRT operation companyCommence operation of the Bairro da Ilha Verde Health CentreIncrease subsidised places for dementia day-care servicesEnvironmentalProtectionFacilitate planning of the incineration centre's phase-3expansion projectLaunch the Elderly Persons' Social Enterprise SchemeProceed with the optimisation and design of the basicPromote the implementation of the General Guidelines on Designfacilities of Macao’s sewage treatment systemand Construction of Accessibility Facilities in the Macao SARLaunch a support scheme for mobility impaired residents living inPlan to establish a centralised food waste processingold buildingsfacilitySubsidised places in homes for the elderly increased to 2,300Implement planning for tree replanting and maintenanceAttach importance to education and medical services for childrenwith special needsSubsidised places for childcare services increased to 11,000Letting Macao Thrivethrough Educationand Building Macaowith TalentTertiary Education System will come into effect by next yearImplement an incentive scheme for talent cultivation andaccreditationLaunch youth programmes related to knowledge of nationalContinue Promoting Stable Economic DevelopmentGaming IndustryComprehensively review the laws and regulations on thegaming industryEncourage gaming operators to continue developingnon-gaming businessesaffairs, entrepreneurship and innovation in the Guangdong–HongSupport gaming enterprises with prioritising procurementKong–Macao Greater Bay Area, and voluntary poverty alleviationof products and services that are designed and made inservicesMacaoEnhance cultivation of talented people in technology andPromotePortuguese languageenterprises and local SMEs, long-established local shopsEstablish Macao as a tourism education and training baseand cultural and creative industriesinteractivedevelopmentbetweengaming

(TRANSLATED VERSION)Highlights of Polic y Address for the F iscal Year 2018 ofthe Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR)TourismOptimise monitoring and assessments of the tourism carryingcapacityDevelop smart tourismExplore and promote diverse tourism routesNascent IndustriesAttract more professional and international branded conventionsand exhibitions to be held in MacaoProvide specific subsidies to support businesses with developingcultural and creative brands, such as for fashion designs, culturalperformances, and publicationsLeverage the technological strengths of state key laboratories totransform original science and technology research results intotraditional Chinese medicine productsActively develop specialised financial businesses focusing onMACAO SAR BUDGET - REVENUE AND EXPENSES FOR 2018OVERVIEWREVENUE ITEMSOptimise the existing licensing schemeStrongly support re-branding of time-honoured shopsOptimise the Young Entrepreneurs Aid SchemeWork-friendly CityPromote diverse and practical middle-to-high-level vocationaltrainingProcess non-resident employment application strictly accordingto the lawFollow up regarding the amendments to the Labour RelationsLaw, prioritising the items related to paid paternity leave, overlapping leave and compensation leaveRegional CooperationEstablish a department focusing on coordination of regionalcooperationLeverage the coordination function of the Committee for Development of the Commercial and Trade Cooperation ServicePlatform Between China and Portuguese-speaking CountriesConsolidate major cooperative projects in the Guangdong-HongKong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and establish a multi-culturalexchange and cooperation base with an emphasis on ChinesecultureEnhance facilitation of border crossingsDeepen Public Administration ReformPublic AdministrationImplement phase 2 functional restructuring involving 17 publicdepartmentsIncrease fully digitised public servicesCommence consultation on the second stage of revision of theCivil Servant Ranking SystemSystem EstablishmentCommence legislative procedures for the establishment of amunicipal organisation that is not an organ of political powerEnhance rejuvenation and professionalism in consultation groupsProposed budget for 986,917,100.0032,333,400.00CAPITAL REVENUEDisposal of investment assetsTransferFinancial assetsOther captial revenueRefunds not deducted from paymentsGeneral integrated budget of public revenue108,034,586,400.00Revenue of special organisationsStatutory income and transfer from the MSAR budgetIncome from sales and provision of services,QFRPH IURP ¿QDQFLDO LQYHVWPHQWVOther incomeEXPENSES 0095,010,700.00Total revenue of special organisations16,054,304,400.00AdjustmentGrand total4,918,946,800.00119,169,944,000.00Proposed budget for 2018 EXPENSES ITEMSGeneral integrated budget of public expenditureProposed budget for 2018Macao SAR Government20,520,700.00 Cartography and Cadastre Bureau89,002,100.002I¿FH RI WKH &KLHI ([HFXWLYH307,365,400.00 Judiciary Police1,008,229,100.00([HFXWLYH &RXQFLO33,444,500.00 Environmental Protection Bureau361,844,600.002I¿FH RI WKH 6HFUHWDU\ IRU GPLQLVWUDLWRQ DQG -XVWLFH39,639,800.00 Legal Affairs Bureau265,537,200.002I¿FH RI WKH 6HFUHWDU\ IRU (FRQRP\ DQG )LQDQFH 55,034,600.00 Lands, Public Works and Transport Bureau485,400,300.002I¿FH RI WKH 6HFUHWDU\ IRU 6HFXULW\37,917,800.00 Sports Bureau204,421,300.002I¿FH RI WKH 6HFUHWDU\ IRU 6RFLDO IIDLUV DQG &XOWXUH 86,035,100.00 Cultural Affairs Bureau843,673,400.002I¿FH RI WKH 6HFUHWDU\ IRU 7UDQVSRUW DQG 3XEOLF :RUNV28,215,200.00 Investment projects21,148,341,100.000DFDR (FRQRPLF DQG 7UDGH 2I¿FH LQ /LVERQ13,386,600.00 Designated accounting items: designated appropriations,4,778,946,800.00shared allocations and transfer budget0DFDR (FRQRPLF DQG 7UDGH 2I¿FH WR WKH (XURSHDQ 8QLRQ 4,919,100.00in BrusselsStudent Welfare Fund394,487,000.002I¿FH RI WKH 0DFDR 6 5 LQ %HLMLQJ22,595,500.00 Housing Loan Fund43,128,100.00Industrial and Commercial Development Fund2,400,055,600.000DFDR (FRQRPLF DQG 7UDGH 2I¿FH WR WKH :RUOG 7UDGH 13,217,700.00OrganizationTourism Fund735,450,300.002I¿FH IRU 3HUVRQDO 'DWD 3URWHFWLRQ54,202,700.00 Social Welfare Bureau3,579,916,900.00,QIUDVWUXFWXUH 'HYHORSPHQW 2I¿FH65,920,800.00 Judiciary Police Welfare Association6,715,000.002I¿FH IRU 'HYHORSPHQW RI WKH (QHUJ\ 6HFWRU39,176,600.00 Public Security Police Force Welfare Association55,983,700.00Coffer of Legal Affairs220,767,400.007KH 6XSSRUWLQJ 2I¿FH WR WKH 3HUPDQHQW 6HFUHWDULDW WR the Forum for Economic and Trade Cooperation between114,389,600.00 Government Printing Bureau138,112,000.00China and Portuguese-speaking CountriesCorrectional Fund6,031,100.00)LQDQFLDO ,QWHOOLJHQFH 2I¿FH 39,496,800.00 Housing Bureau476,325,400.007UDQVSRUWDWLRQ ,QIUDVWUXFWXUH 2I¿FH601,115,500.00 Civil Aviation Authority95,917,200.007KH 0DFDR 6 5 *RYHUQPHQW 3ROLF\ 5HVHDUFK 2I¿FH51,569,600.00 Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Insititute689,775,100.000DFDR (FRQRPLF DQG &XOWXUDO 2I¿FH LQ 7DLZDQ16,376,200.00 Commission Against Corruption357,638,700.003URWRFRO 3XEOLF 5HODWLRQV DQG ([WHUQDO IIDLUV 2I¿FH76,253,400.00 Health Bureau7,565,045,900.00Talents Development Committee13,450,200.00 University of Macau2,338,957,600.00Medical Incident Assessment Committee13,426,700.00 Macao Polytechnic Institute855,651,700.00Medical Dispute Arbitration Centre3,207,000.00 Sports Fund812,929,700.00Public Adminstration and Civil Service Bureau502,134,200.00 Culture Fund534,350,700.00Education and Youth Affairs Bureau6,505,000,100.00 Consumer Council46,991,700.00Statistics and Census Service195,121,200.00 Institute for Tourism Studies427,573,800.00Finance Services Bureau510,184,400.00 Macao Public Administration Welfare Fund50,976,100.00Pension and retirement compensation9,321,000.00 Fire Services Welfare Association7,393,100.00*HQHUDO H[SHQVHV 23,014,197,300.00 Commission of Audit188,888,900.007HUWLDU\ (GXFDWLRQ 6HUYLFHV 2I¿FH247,819,400.00 2I¿FH RI WKH 3XEOLF 3URVHFWRU *HQHUDO435,354,300.00Transport Bureau1,872,906,400.00 2I¿FH RI WKH 3UHVLGHQW RI WKH &RXUW RI )LQDO SSHDO612,074,600.00,GHQWL¿FDWLRQ %XUHDX346,034,400.00 Legislative Assembly188,227,800.00Macao Economic Services224,321,000.00 Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau2,536,659,800.00Correctional Service Bureau617,478,000.00 Customs Welfare Association3,347,800.00Macao Customs Service941,170,300.00 Science and Technology Development Fund228,051,000.00Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau119,931,400.00 Marine and Water Bureau Welfare Association2,445,000.000DFDR *RYHUQPHQW 7RXULVP 2I¿FH327,908,300.00 Fisheries Development and Support Fund90,015,000.00Government Information Bureau134,119,400.00 Property Maintenance Fund73,624,200.00Unitary Police Service50,482,400.00 Education Development Fund817,399,400.00Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau297,723,400.00 Giant Panda Foundation7,390,800.00Marine and Water Bureau1,029,153,500.00 Environmental Protection and Energy Conservation Fund37,316,800.00Public Security Forces Affairs Bureau5,264,742,000.00 Cultural Industry Fund222,893,500.00Labour Affairs Bureau493,038,000.00 Labour Creditor's Rights Proection Fund188,003,600.00Judicial Council613,300.00General integrated budget of public expenditure 101,111,538,700.00Expenditure of special organisationsOptimise the promotion system for civil servantsReview the accountability system for government CURRING REVENUE'LUHFW WD[,QGLUHFW WD[)HHV ¿QH DQG RWKWHU PRQHWDU\ SHQDOWLHVAsset revenueTransferSale of durable itemsSale of labour and non-durable itemsOther recurring revenuefinancial leasing and wealth managementSMEsProposed budget for 2018 REVENUE ITEMSGeneral integrated budget of public expenditureMacao Post and Telecommunications Bureau3RVWDO 6DYLQJV 2I¿FHMacao Pension FundSocial Security FundMonetary Authority of MacaoAutomobile and Maritime Security Fund584,275,000.00 Macao Foundation44,359,000.00 Deposit Protection Fund2,446,425,900.004,758,192,700.00Total expenditure of special 00Grand 4,918,946,800.00109,612,430,500.00Budget balance & estimated surplus for this yearCommence amending the Judicial Organisation Framework Law,Central budget balance6,923,047,700.00the Civil Procedural Code, and the Penal CodeEstimated surplus of special organisations2,634,465,800.00Budget balance & estimated surplus of the yearTotal expenditure, budget balance and estimatedsurplus of the year9,557,513,500.00119,169,944,000.00

(TRANSLATED VERSION)Major Policies on Various AreasAdministration and JusticeThe administration and justice system will continue to diligently implement the basic principleof “One country, two systems”, support the Government’s development positioning regardingthe establishment of “One Centre, One Platform, and One Base”, actively align with our nationalFifteenth Five-Year Plan and participate in the “Belt and Road” initiative to seize the developmentopportunities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. We will continue focusingon public administration and legal system reform, put improvement of people’s livelihoods at thecore, and facilitate the establishment of a corruption-free and efficient government, to create aliveable coastal city of international 000-6000-10-9000-20Facilitate Business Development and SafeguardEmployment and People’s Well-beingOptimise vocational training, create diverse employmentopportunities, and improve employment quality;-12000-15000-302001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 20094 658 4 672 4 801 5 167 5 773 7 000 8 000 8 000 8 5006.4 6.3 6.0 4.9 4.1 3.8 3.2 3.0 3.52.98.9 11.7 26.8 8.1 13.3 14.4 3.41.3Median monthly income from employment (Mop)Continue implementing the second-phase administrativestructural reform, draft the bill for the establishment ofa municipal organisation that is not an organ of politicalpower, commence the related legislative process, andprogressively optimise the consultation system;20109 0002.825.32011 2012 201310 000 11 300 12 0002.6 2.0 1.821.7 9.2 11.2Unemployment rate (%)201413 3001.7-1.2201515 0001.8-21.5201615 0001.9-2.11ºT/2017 2ºT/2017-1800015 000 15 0002.0 2.010.3 11.5The growth rate of local GDP in real termsThe growth rate of local GDP in real terms,unemployment rate, and median monthly income(2001-2017)Improve management of non-resident employees,strengthen occupational health and safety supervision,and protect labour rights;Public administrationEncourage enhancement of the quality of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, and facilitate local procurementby large-scale enterprises to promote a community economy;Encourage young people to enhance employment and entrepreneurship competitiveness, and seize developmentopportunities;Strive to implement the overall development ofe-governance, optimise services workflows, improvethe e-governance management system and relatedinfrastructure, to enhance the efficiency of publicadministration;Gradually improve the civil service system; enhancecivil servants’ awareness of rule by law, knowledge ofnational affairs, and emergency response capability; andsupport the effective fulfilment of the Government’sadministrative plans and goals;Strengthen the foundation for the establishment ofa trade and economic cooperation services platformbetween China and Portuguese-speaking countries,seize the opportunities arising through relocation ofthe headquarters of the China-Portuguese-speakingCountries Cooperation and Development Fund toMacao, and the establishment of the China-Portuguesespeaking Countries Young Entrepreneur and InnovationExchange Centre.Strengthen “risk-based” regulation, and perfect the establishment of a legal system, to maintain safety and stabilityof the financial system;Enhance public finance administration in accordance with the Budget Framework Law; andStabilise consumer prices and protect consumer rights.Citizens vote in an orderly manner during the 6thLegislative Assembly ElectionImplement regular performance assessments, and commission a third-party academic institution to conductassessments of the public service quality of government departments;Promote openness of government information and strengthen the operational capability of the Government DataCentre in line with big data application and smart city development; andPursue various follow-up work regarding the Legislative Assembly Election in 2017, explore optimisation of thevoter registration system, and enable citizens to better understand and participate in the MSAR’s electoral affairsthrough multi-channel promotions.Legal affairsStrictly enforce the centralised coordinated legislative mechanism to fully oversee progress with planning annuallegislative work, and follow up regarding the implementation of laws and regulations, to ensure smooth progresswith legislation;Implement legislation, including the establishment of a municipal organisation that is not an organ of political power,and amendments to the “Five Codes”, and continue with rectifying and adapting laws;Public SecurityAccording to the internal and external security situation, the security authorities of Macao willconsider developing smart policing, to improve and renew various systems with more proactivestrategies, optimise law enforcement and administrative deployment, deepen regional cooperation,enhance interactions between the police and the public, and foster development of the police culture,to gradually realise our vision of being a “Safe City”.Technology Application - Develop Proactive Law Enforcement StrategiesCommence a study on the application of big data, for developing a smart policing model to enhance proactive lawenforcement; andEstablish a specialised anti-terrorism department, to improve the anti-terrorism system and enhance vigilanceregarding and prevention of terrorism.Strengthen collaboration with community groups, to promote legal knowledge through an innovative and informationrich approach, with the aim of enhancing citizens’ knowledge of the principle of “One country, two systems”, theConstitution of the People’s Republic of China, and the Basic Law of Macao; andComprehensive Review – Reform theOrganisational Structure of Civil ProtectionDeepen mutual judicial assistance and cooperation with Portuguese-speaking countries and countries and regions alongthe “Belt and Road”, and comply with the Central People’s Government’s development plan for the Guangdong-HongKong-Macao Greater Bay Area metropolis, to commence studies on the coordination and integration of administrativeand legal systems and judicial cooperation between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao.Plan to establish the Civil Protection and EmergencyCoordination Bureau, to strengthen responses toemergencies; andPeople’s LivelihoodsStrengthen the food safety supervision mechanism, formulate food safety standards and guidelines, promote educationon food safety and risks, and foster regional cooperation, to ensure food safety and healthy consumption throughdiverse approaches;Formulate short-, medium- and long-term re-greening, continue to improve the urban drainage system, and implementconstruction of rainwater interception drains and a rainwater pumping station in the Inner Harbour;Continue optimising the functional layout of community services, implement smart municipal services, improvemunicipal facilities, and expand services related to the people’s well-being, to build a harmonious and inclusivecommunity.Improve disaster response coordination, and enhanceawareness of potential risks and crises.Perfect Deployment – Improve OverallEfficiency of Law EnforcementEnhance departmental synergy, to combat seriousoffences and new types of crime; andImplement comprehensive prevention measures, tomaintain safety in society.Planning to establish the Civil Protection andEmergency Coordination Bureau, and encouraging allcommunities to jointly prevent and overcome disastersInnovation – Improve Legal SystemExpedite completion of the amendments to the General Rules for Disciplined Personnel of Security Forces ofMacao; andEconomy and FinanceMacao’s economy has undergone a relatively deep adjustment, but still maintains its stability dueto increased external and internal demands. Despite the heavy damage caused by Typhoon Hato,affected business operators and residents have been able to recover gradually and the overall economyremains stable through the joint efforts of all sectors. We will continue to stay vigilant regardingpotential risks and crises, treasure our goal of achieving a fruitful outcome of development, expeditethe development of “One Centre, One Platform”, and promote adequate economic diversification,to broaden the horizons for development for businesses and citizens – especially the micro, smalland medium-sized enterprises, professionals and young entrepreneurs, and share our economicachievements.Consolidate Economic Foundation and Strengthen Momentum for DevelopmentImplement national policy and the MSAR’s Five-year Development Plan, actively participate in the developmentof Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area metropolis, support the realisation of the “Belt and Road”initiative, and expedite the establishment of “One Centre, One Platform”;Focus on promotion of nascent industries, such as the convention and exhibition industry, traditional Chinese medicineindustry and specialised financial industry, and expedite adequate economic diversification;Continue strengthening regulation of the gaming industry, and persist with the policy of “adequate scale, soundmanagement and sustainable development”;Align with the upgrading of CEPA, to support upgrading and transformation of the manufacturing industry andenhance the quality of development; andEstablish and improve an online security system, and enhance the establishment of a dangerous goods safety system.Strengthened Management – Promote Modern Police CultureEstablish a modernised policing model and continue maintaining strict discipline in the police force; andStrengthen the rigid management system and cultivate a healthy and diligent culture.Integrated Relationships – Building a New Model for CooperationPromote a new model for police cooperation, to combat cross-boundary crimes; andEnhance diverse publicity, to promote unity and cooperation between police and citizens.Border Crossing Technology – Optimise Tourism City ImageImplement a new border-crossing model, improve the standby border-crossing system, and ensure carrying capacityand ability to respond to malfunctioning; andEstablish smart administration of Macao’s waters, and plan to establish a quick reaction force, to strengthen maritimelaw enforcement.Facilitating Rehabilitation – Establish a New Correctional ModelMake good use of community power to facilitate social rehabilitation; andIncrease uses of technology to strengthen prison supervision.Fulfilling Responsibility – Support Youth EducationJoin hands with the community to cultivate crime prevention and crime fighting forces; andCommence inter-departmental cooperation to enhance the effectiveness of youth education.

(TRANSLATED VERSION)Major Policies on Various AreasCommission Against CorruptionSocial Affairs and CultureDepartments responsible for social affairs and culture will make determined efforts to know theneeds, address the concerns and relieve the difficulties of the people, put public health and safetyas the first priority, and take preventive measures against potential risks and crises, to perfect themeasures related

Taipa Original site of the power station Western stretch of Avenida dos Jogos da Ásia Oriental, Taipa Estimated to provide about 2,000 public housing units Estimated to provide about 1,000 public housing units Complete 28,000 public housing units in four phases The draft plan for 7,000 units of phase one is currently being formulated