Representatives of the Committee for Development of the World Centre for Tourism and Leisure present further details on the Macao SAR’s Five-Year Development Plan.
The Government is conducting a three-month public consultation about the Macao SAR’s Five-Year Development Plan – covering the period 2016 to 2020 – which is designed to transform Macao into an international city. The consultation aims to collect views from the public on topics including how to create more favourable living and working conditions in Macao, and regarding transport, travel and entertainment in Macao. The information was disclosed by some members of the Committee for Development of the World Centre for Tourism and Leisure, at a press conference on 17 November. The press conference followed the Policy Address for the Fiscal Year 2016 delivered by the Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, at a plenary session of the Legislative Assembly. Details of the public consultation was given by Government Spokesperson, Mr Chan Chi Ping; Advisor to the Chief Executive’s Office, Ms Lei Ngan Leng; and Deputy Director of the Policy Research Office, Mr Ung Hoi Ian. The consultation document, composed by the Committee, mentions seven major planning goals for the coming five years. These are: to maintain economic vitality; develop the structure of local industry; optimise infrastructure in pursuit of creating an international tourism city; to enhance local people’s quality of life; to improve the quality of education; to raise awareness on environmental protection; and to strengthen the effectiveness of governance and the rule of law. The Committee also plans to promote a more in-depth understanding on how to develop Macao’s strategic position as a world centre for tourism and leisure, (known as the “Centre” policy). The Committee will also outline four development phases for realising the “Centre” policy. Members of the public are welcome to contribute their opinions before 16 February 2016, via the website of the Committee (http://www.cccmtl.gov.mo/); or by email to message@gep.gov.mo; or by fax to 2882 3426; or by telephone on 2882 3610.