The Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, expresses his gratitude to front-line personnel from public departments related with either the economy or with finance, regarding their contribution during the post-typhoon relief work.
The Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, today spoke highly of the contribution to post-typhoon relief work made by personnel from government departments related to either the economy or to finance.
During a meeting with some of them, Mr Chui pledged the Government would spare no effort in advancing Macao’s response mechanism system for dealing with emergencies; in particular measures relating to the release of meteorological information and coordination of search and rescue work.
To solve the flooding issues concerning Macao’s low-lying areas, the Government had drawn up a detailed plan, covering construction of a cross-boundary flood prevention system; and projects to increase the height of the existing embankment system. The Government also planned to work to increase public awareness of flooding risk.
The priority of the Government’s work was always to safeguard the health and safety of the public, he added.
The meeting held this morning was attended by the Secretary for Economy and Finance, Mr Leong Vai Tac, and approximately 70 people from, respectively, the Macao Economic Services, the Financial Services Bureau, the Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center, the Consumer Council, the Labour Affairs Bureau, the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau, the Macao Monetary Authority, and the Financial Intelligence Office.
The civil servants shared their experience of visiting shops after Typhoon Hato; of assisting small- and medium-sized enterprises to resume trading; and of making efforts to maintain stable supply of relevant products to allow businesses to function.
Mr Chui said he was touched to note the solidarity shown toward the community by civil servants in terms of them maintaining the high quality of public services, and also taking part in volunteer work – helping others in particular need during a time of crisis.
On Wednesday (13 September), the Chief Executive had a similar session with front-line personnel from public work departments, in order to thank them and garner their opinion regarding the Government’s post-typhoon relief work.
