On 13th May, the Macao SAR Government appropriated 110 million RMB to the National Headquarter for Earthquake Relief, fully supporting the inland disaster relief efforts. Edmund Ho Hau Wah, Chief Executive of the Macao SAR, expressed the deep concern to the disaster victims on behalf of Macao SAR Government at the same time. According to his address, Macao Government will do its best to support the disaster relief work.
Today’s news showed that all walks of life in Macao have raised funds and made caring donation in a very positive way. The directors from the Macao Foundation and the China Overseas Friendship Association in Macao have appropriated 10 million RMB respectively. The officers and soldiers from the People's Liberation Army Garrison in Macao and the cadres from the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government are donating money and materials in order to support the quake-hit areas. In addition, both the Identification Department of Macao and the Macao Government Tourist Office have set up the 24-Hours Emergence Service Hotline, calling for donations among the public.
