In view of the rising inflation, Macao SAR government initiates a one-off subsidy distributed in cash form to its residents to alleviate the inflationary pressure. The relevant administrative regulation has been published at the Official Gazette and came into effect on 30 August 2011. Holders of valid or renewable Macau SAR resident identity card on 30 June 2011 are eligible to receive the payment. Every Macao SAR permanent and non-permanent resident identity card holder is granted 3,000 patacas and 1,800 patacas respectively.
To cope with the payment, Macao SAR government has established a Support Centre for Cash Subsidy to cater for public enquiries regarding payment and render assistance on problems associated with receiving the subsidy. The Centre enters into service today (30 August 2011) at Avendia da Praia Grande 762-804, China Plaza Bldg., 1F, shop AJ. Its opening hours are from Monday to Friday, except public holidays, from 9:00 a.m. to 18:00 p.m., with no lunch break. It provides a hotline number 2822-5000 and facsimile number 2822-3000. Public may also visit the website of cash subsidy (www.ap.gov.mo) for updated information and enquiry regarding payment. Should anyone fails to receive the cheque ten days after the receipt dates, he or she can resort to the Centre for help or reissuance of cheque staring from the date as shown for the purpose at the schedule for cash subsidy payment.
The postal address for mailing the cheques is the same as that of Wealth Partaking Scheme 2011. Residents can change their postal address either at the website of Identification Bureau (www.dsi.gov.mo) or that of the Support Centre for Cash Subsidy. Application form can also be returned directly to the Identification Bureau after completion. The schedule for the cash subsidy payment is as follows:
(Please find the attached file.)
