Macao celebrates National Day

Promoting economic growth and improving people’s livelihood are the two main focus of the SAR Government and the aspirations of all the residents in Macao. This was underlined by Chief Executive Mr Edmund Ho Hau Wah when he spoke to more than 800 officials, community leaders and luminaries at the National Day reception this afternoon. In his speech, the Chief Executive said the prerequisite for improved livelihood is a growing economy; accordingly, the SAR Government would continue to boost the tourism industry and support the advancement of the small and medium enterprises. Speaking on measures to enhance people’s livelihood, Mr Ho said the Government would pay close attention to inflation, and would study and introduce measures to curb inflation. Moreover, the Government would introduce measures to support Macao’s social workers, who are providing much-needed services to the underprivileged in a time of rapid economic development and social changes. The Government would also continue with administration reform, increase transparency and hail the rule of law and integrity of civil servants, he said. After his speech, the Chief Executive toasted the prosperity of the Mainland and Macao, and to the health of the guests and the people of Macao. In the morning, Mr Ho and more than 300 officials and luminaries attended the flag-hoisting ceremony at Lotus Flower Square to celebrate the 58th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.