The Chief Executive, Mr Edmund Ho Hau Wah, has pledged that the second term Macao Special Administrative Region Government would continue to enhance the quality of life of its citizens. In his New Year Message, Mr Ho also conveyed condolences to victims and families of the tsunami disaster, which included several Macao residents. Mr Ho called on the people to provide assistance, regardless of nationality and race, and said the Government would continue to carry out its duty by providing various forms of support. Looking forward to 2005, Mr Ho said the Government would continue to provide service to citizens by matching the new development pace of Macao and by changing their mindset and pattern. He said the plans for the Government in 2005 included balancing the labour market, raise the accountability of officials of all ranks, enhance public administration, hold the 4th East Asian Games successfully, and to operate a centre to comprehensively study ways to improve the quality of life The Chief Executive said he expected the prosperity of Macao to flow over to various industries and communities in addition to those associated with the entertainment industry. He said citizens might enjoy numerous opportunities and face unparalleled challenges at the same times in the revival economy, and reminded them to use their wisdom to capitalise on the opportunities that come up with the challenges. Mr Ho also praised the contribution of Macao citizens in the past year. Public revenue had increased dramatically, the result of liberalising the gaming industry and the Individual Visit Scheme introduced by the Central Government that brought record number of travellers from the Mainland. Macao has also attained success in its role as a platform to boost trade between China and Portuguese-speaking countries, is one of the most important economic policies of the Government, he said.
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