Macau Yearbook 2013 - Macao Yearbook

Macao Yearbook 2013controversial provisions of the Press Council and Code of Practice for Journalists, whilesuspending the amendment to the Broadcasting Law.21 The Ministry of Commerce and the Macao Government signs an agreement to strengthencooperation within the conference and exhibition industry. it provides for policy support,the nurturing of brand exhibitions in Macao, promoting coordinated development of theconference and exhibition industry in Macao and Hengqin, and establishing a cooperativeworking group of the conference and exhibition industry to coordinate and manage mainlandexhibitors participating in Macao events.24 Chief Executive Chui Sai On meets with Secretary of the CPC Zhuhai Committee Li Jiato review and share views on the joint development between Macao and Zhuhai and thedevelopment of Hengqin Island.25 The Government’s interdepartmental task force recovers two adjoining plots of land locatedbetween Rua de Choi Long and Beco da Sorte of a total area of about 3,000 square metres.The lot is now reserved for construction of “post-19,000 units” public housing.The Government injects 6,000 patacas into the individual central savings accounts of eacheligible resident.26 Chief Executive Chui Sai On leads a government delegation to Beijing to attend the firstBeijing-Macao Economic and Trade Exchange Fair.The Executive Council concludes the draft by-law on the “Deposit Protection Fund” andthe “Limit of Compensation of the Deposit Protection Scheme”.The Executive Council concludes its discussion of the draft bill of the by-law on Extensionof the Period of Temporary Subsidies for Families on the Waiting List for Public Housing,which extends the implementation period of the scheme for one year, until 31 August 2013,and adjusts the subsidy amount and lowers the income limits appropriately.27 Chief Executive Chui Sai On meets with Secretary of the CPC Beijing Municipal CommitteeGuo Jinlong and Deputy Secretary and Acting Mayor of Beijing Wang Anshun. The twoparties agree to strengthen cooperation in economics and trade, culture and other fields,with particular commitment to a joint effort by Beijing and Macao to the promotion of tradewith Portuguese-speaking countries.29 Macao records 11 confirmed local dengue fever cases in total. The Government launchesthe third-level contingency plan (epidemic) against dengue fever. The main tasks includeexpanding the scope of mosquito elimination and stepping up publicity to mobilise thepublic to join hands in eliminating mosquito breeding sources.October1 The Government holds a series of activities to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the foundingof the People’s Republic of China.36