Edmund Ho Hau Wah, chief executive of the Macao Special
Administrative Region (MSAR), said here on late Thursday that his
government has confidence in the majority of the public
servants.
Ho met with officials at all levels informing them of the
detention of Ao Man Long, secretary for Transport and Public
Works.
Ao has been detained by the Commission Against Corruption for
allegedly being involved in corruption cases.
The chief executive told the officials that the central
government has given a nod to the removal of Ao Man Long from
official duties.
The image of the MSAR government and the morale of the public
servants could be affected, said Ho. However, the detention of Ao
also demonstrated the government's resolution in the pursuit of a
clean society.
He urged the officials to behave honestly in performing their
official duties and continue to give all efforts in their positions
to serve the public.
Ho also demanded them stay away from hearsay and be confident in
the judiciary's capability to make a just judgment.
The chief executive said Ao had administered over many areas and
was involved in many public affairs.
However, he believed that officials in those areas could proceed
well with their work.
He stressed that the policy of his government had integrity and
continuity and would not be affected by a particular incident.
He reiterated that the government will maintain the pace in
reform.
(Xinhua News Agency December 8, 2006)
