Macau Yearbook 2013 - Macao Yearbook

Macao Yearbook 2013to amend the Macao SAR Judicial Organisation Framework Law.The Government will also continue to perfect the legal coordination mechanism, and step upthe implementation of major legislative plans. The three-year project to review and adapt existinglaws will conclude this year and will be announced in due course to allow the completion of thiswork, which is a significant advance in the history of the development of Macao’s legal system.The handling of personal data has become an important aspect of social and economic activityand of our daily lives. The Government will strengthen the protection of personal data and otherpersonality rights of local residents, in order to provide a favourable environment for the constructionof a stable and harmonious society under the rule of law.The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) will step up supervision, effectively handlecomplaints made to the ombudsman, and continue to run public education and publicity programmesto promote integrity in society. The Commission of Audit (CA) will improve its human resourcesand workflow, extend the scope of electronic audits, and enhance the efficiency of major followupaudit projects.ConclusionThe development blueprint of Macao is gradually and steadily being implemented, leading theMacao SAR into a new stage of continuous development. In 2013, the Government will continueto prioritise the improvement of the people’s well being, and attaches great importance to andproactively addresses the concerns of the people. We are responsive to problems that arise inthe course of our development, and seek to resolve them appropriately. We are keen to raise theeffectiveness of our short-term policies for the benefit of the people, and work tirelessly towardsthe establishment of a long-term administrative mechanism. We will firmly uphold our values andat the same time broaden our horizons, with a view to building our beautiful home together withthe whole community of Macao.Holding fast to our administrative promises, we strive to responsibly pull together the wisdomand strength of the whole community of Macao. As we continuously seek self-improvement, wewill acknowledge each problem and difficulty along the way and raise governance levels. We musttogether apply ourselves to contemplation, and a steadfast contribution, in order to push forwardthe implementation of the great principle of “One country, two systems” hand in hand, and live outthe unique advantages and powerful vitality of Macao as a special administrative region.Chui Sai OnChief Executive of the Macao SAR18