Chief Executive suggests Central Government to remove Ao Man Long from official duties

After an intensive investigation, the Commission Against Corruption detained the Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Mr Ao Man Long, at 10 pm last night (6 December), for alleged involvement in taking serious bribe and irregular financial activity. And in accordance with the Article 50 (6) of the Macao Basic Law, the Chief Executive had suggested to the Central Government to remove Mr.Ao from all official duties. A statement from the Macao Government issued today stressed that the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government had always strictly requested officials at all levels to behave honestly in performing their official duties: it is strictly against any abuse of power for personal gain. Macao, being ruled by law, does not allow anyone to violate the law, the statement said. According to the statement, this incident reflects the MSAR Government's determination in building a clean and incorruptible society. Officials at all levels shall continue to implement policies legally and to service the community to promote the development of the MSAR, it said.