Big news from Macao! The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election of the Macao Special Administrative Region has declared 12 candidates from two electoral lists ineligible. This decision is part of the revamped Electoral Law for the Legislative Assembly, amended in 2024 to strengthen the candidate vetting process and uphold the principle of "patriots administering Macao."
During a press conference, commission chairman Seng Ioi Man explained that the ruling followed opinions from the Macao SAR Committee for Safeguarding National Security. The committee's review focused on whether candidates uphold the Basic Law and bear true allegiance to Macao SAR as required.
The commission made it clear that no other candidate lists or candidates had any procedural issues, and they are all cleared for the upcoming elections. With September 14 set as the election day for Macao SAR’s eighth Legislative Assembly—featuring 14 directly elected members and 12 indirectly elected seats—this move marks a firm commitment to legal standards and order.
This decisive update not only reinforces the importance of patriotism in Macao's political scene, but it also mirrors global conversations about upholding core values. It’s a bit like dropping the perfect track that unites a generation, keeping it real and true! 😎🚀
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Macao legislative electoral commission confirms candidate eligibility
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