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Fig 12 2022 was the lowest year for visitor arrivals to Macau since 1999 due to the Covid-19 pandemic
Source: Statistics Bureau of Macau
public infrastructure with the aim of stimulating public departments’ areas of competence and
domestic demand and revitalizing the economy. their obligations, and optimizing the distribution
The preliminary 2023 budgeted amount under the of functions. They will also review and perform any
heading “Investments and Development Expenses necessary reorganization of public administration
of the Administration” is MOP 22.3 billion. structure, while also intensifying e-governance
development. Additionally, it has plans to start
- Enhancing infrastructure construction and issuing in the fourth quarter of 2023 next-
jointly build a liveable, smart city. The government generation Macau identity cards.
will commence detailed urban planning for Outer
Harbour Area-1, Outer Harbour Area-2, and - Unswervingly safeguarding national security
Northern District-1. It is expected that the link and maintaining social stability. The government
connecting Hengqin Checkpoint to the University will further strengthen the sense of a holistic view
of Macau will be completed by the second half of of national security, while staying highly vigilant
2023, along with the Barra terminal of the Light in terms of safeguarding the sovereignty, safety,
Rapid Transit (LRT) system. The government will and development interests of the nation, and
expedite the construction of the Seac Pai Van Line, firmly preventing any attempts by external forces
the Hengqin Line and the East Line of the LRT, and to intervene in Macau’s internal affairs. Also in
press ahead with the completion of the Central 2023, government will strengthen the use of
Testing Building of the Islands Medical Complex. technology to police and enhance cyber security
monitoring; promote civil protection reform and
- Measures to benefit people’s well-being and implement the new version of the Civil Protection
improve social well-being and livelihoods. The Master Plan.
government will continue implementing various
welfare measures and temporary incentives on - Firmly advancing the development of
tax, as implemented during 2022, to ensure no Hengqin, better integrate Macau into national
reduction in resources for education, healthcare, development. The MSAR government will work
livelihoods and social welfare. closely with the Guangdong government to press
ahead with advancement of the integration,
- Furthering public administration reform to in the cooperation zone, of legal systems and
continuously improve governance capacity. The mechanisms. The two sides will complete in
government will step up efforts regarding public stages the comprehensive legislative work for the
administration reform. This includes clarifying cooperation zone.
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Source: Statistics Bureau of Macau
public infrastructure with the aim of stimulating public departments’ areas of competence and
domestic demand and revitalizing the economy. their obligations, and optimizing the distribution
The preliminary 2023 budgeted amount under the of functions. They will also review and perform any
heading “Investments and Development Expenses necessary reorganization of public administration
of the Administration” is MOP 22.3 billion. structure, while also intensifying e-governance
development. Additionally, it has plans to start
- Enhancing infrastructure construction and issuing in the fourth quarter of 2023 next-
jointly build a liveable, smart city. The government generation Macau identity cards.
will commence detailed urban planning for Outer
Harbour Area-1, Outer Harbour Area-2, and - Unswervingly safeguarding national security
Northern District-1. It is expected that the link and maintaining social stability. The government
connecting Hengqin Checkpoint to the University will further strengthen the sense of a holistic view
of Macau will be completed by the second half of of national security, while staying highly vigilant
2023, along with the Barra terminal of the Light in terms of safeguarding the sovereignty, safety,
Rapid Transit (LRT) system. The government will and development interests of the nation, and
expedite the construction of the Seac Pai Van Line, firmly preventing any attempts by external forces
the Hengqin Line and the East Line of the LRT, and to intervene in Macau’s internal affairs. Also in
press ahead with the completion of the Central 2023, government will strengthen the use of
Testing Building of the Islands Medical Complex. technology to police and enhance cyber security
monitoring; promote civil protection reform and
- Measures to benefit people’s well-being and implement the new version of the Civil Protection
improve social well-being and livelihoods. The Master Plan.
government will continue implementing various
welfare measures and temporary incentives on - Firmly advancing the development of
tax, as implemented during 2022, to ensure no Hengqin, better integrate Macau into national
reduction in resources for education, healthcare, development. The MSAR government will work
livelihoods and social welfare. closely with the Guangdong government to press
ahead with advancement of the integration,
- Furthering public administration reform to in the cooperation zone, of legal systems and
continuously improve governance capacity. The mechanisms. The two sides will complete in
government will step up efforts regarding public stages the comprehensive legislative work for the
administration reform. This includes clarifying cooperation zone.
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