The government announced yesterday its 2021 Honours List commending 10 individuals and 12 entities for their achievements, outstanding contributions and distinguished service to society.
A statement by the Macau Government Information Bureau (GCS) pointed out that the list is based on the recommendations by the government-appointed Medals and Honorary Titles Nomination Committee.
Macau’s highest decoration – Grand Lotus – was not awarded this time.
The private Kiang Wu Hospital and businessman-cum-civic leader Chui Sai Cheong received the Golden Lotus Decoration of Honour, the Macau Special Administrative Region’s (MSAR) second-highest decoration. Chui is the vice-president of the Macau Legislative Assembly (AL) and is a senior member of a raft of business and community organisations.
Medals of Merit were awarded to the public University of Macau’s (UM) State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine; private Macau University of Science and Technology’s (MUST) State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicines; Emergency Department of the public Conde de São Januário Hospital Centre; UM Vice Rector Rui Martins; businessmen U Seng Pan (an internationally renowned integrated circuit specialist) and Wu Tat Chong (known for his contributions to promoting Macau’s economic diversification and sustainable development); pastry chain store Cinco de Outubro Pastelaria (Macau), Limitada; artist-cum-publisher Chui Weng Chi; award-winning designer Au Chon Hin; medal-winning karateka Kuok Kin Hang; the Laboratory Division of the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM); Macau Association of Mutual Help of Myanmar Overseas Chinese; and seasoned community worker Cheong Lai Chan, a former vice-president of the General Union of Neighbourhood Associations of Macau (Kai Fong).
Besides, five police units were awarded the Medal for Bravery: the Civil Protection Operations Centre of the Unitary Police Service; Macau Police Department of the Public Security Police Force (PSP); Islands Police Department of the PSP; Special Police Unit of the PSP; and the Judiciary Police (PJ) Crisis Response and Command Centre.
Certificates of Merit were awarded to Special Olympics medallist Chen Yu Chia and medal-winning swimmer Chen Pui Lam.
The decorations will be awarded at a ceremony late next month, the statement said.
