(Macao - 7 December 2006) The Chief Executive, Mr Edmund Ho Hau Wah, met with officials of all levels today to officially inform them of the detention by the Commission Against Corruption of Mr Ao Man Long, the former Secretary for Transport and Public Works. In the meeting, Mr Ho told them that the Central Government had agreed to the removal of Mr Ao Man Long from official duties as the Secretary for Transport and Public Works. Due to the seriousness of the incident, the image of the SAR Government and the morale of the public servants could be affected, said Mr Ho. However, it also demonstrated the MSAR Government’s resolution in the pursuit of a clean society. He urged the officials to behave honestly in performing their official duties and continue to give all out efforts in their positions to serve the public. He stressed that the MSAR Government placed much confidence in the vast majority of public servants and told them to look at the issue objectively and pay attention to the development, stay away from hearsay and stand with the facts, and be confident in the judiciary to make a just judgment. He also urged them to continue to fulfill their duties of leading their subordinates with professionalism. The Chief Executive said Mr Ao had administered over many areas and was involved in many public affairs. Yet, he believed that officials in those areas could focus on proceeding with their work. He stressed that the policy of the SAR Government had integrity and continuity and would not be affected by a particular incident. Describing the incident as heartbreaking, Mr Ho said he believed that the MSAR Government would become more confident and determined to reform and enhance its governance.
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