Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has appointed seven members to the region's eighth Legislative Assembly, completing the body's 33-seat lineup. The move follows September's elections, which saw 14 directly elected and 12 indirectly elected lawmakers take their seats. 🇲🇴
The newly appointed members—Cheong Weng Chon, Lei Wun Kong, Kou Kam Fai, Chao Ka Chon, Lam Fat Iam, Wong Ka Lon, and Kou Ngon Seng—were selected under Macao's Basic Law and electoral system. Their appointments mark the final step in forming the Assembly, which plays a key role in shaping policies for the vibrant global hub known for its fusion of Portuguese and Chinese cultures. 🎲🌉
This development comes as Macao continues to balance its unique identity with national integration efforts. Analysts say the mix of elected and appointed representatives aims to ensure diverse voices while maintaining stability—a formula that's kept the SAR buzzing with economic activity and cultural exchanges. 💼✨
