Macao helps Sichuan earthquake victims

The Chief Executive, Mr Edmund Ho Hau Wah, today expressed deep sympathy for victims of the powerful earthquake that hit Wenchuan in Sichuan Province. Mr Ho expressed his feelings as the Macao SAR Government announced that it would donate 100 million RMB to the Central Government co-ordination centre, which is responsible for rescue. The Macao Foundation would donate 10 million RMB. After yesterday’s earthquake, the Macao SAR Government had contacted the authorities there for a better understanding of the extent of the disaster. The Government also called on the Macao community to act and help the victims. The Public Security Police and Macau Government Tourist Office have set up two round-the-clock emergency hotlines for Macao residents who might need assistance relating to the disaster. The numbers are 28573333 and 28333000. So far no calls for help are received.