Legislative Assembly Electoral Affairs Committee President Tong Hio Fong said yesterday his committee would announce how to determine whether candidates are “sincere” about upholding the Macau Basic Law and have “true” allegiance to the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) after the issue has been discussed in future committee meetings.
The Legislative Assembly (AL) passed the Legislative Assembly Election Law amendment bill last month, which requires a declaration of allegiance, which candidates will have to sign to be able to run in the direct and indirect Legislative Assembly (AL) elections, to confirm their agreement with the Macau Basic Law and their fidelity to the MSAR.
Legislative Assembly Electoral Affairs Committee President Tong Hio Fong (centre) speaks to reporters on the sidelines of the swearing-in ceremony of the committee at Government Headquarters yesterday.
Photo: Debby Seng
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