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Macao’s Former Top Judge Announces Leadership Candidacy

Published: Aug. 29, 2024 8:32 p.m. GMT+8

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Sam Hou Fai announces that he will run for the sixth-term chief executive of Macao Special Administrative Region at a press conference in Macao Wednesday. Photo: Xinhua

Sam Hou Fai, the mainland-born long-time president of Macao’s top court, has announced his candidacy for chief executive of the special administrative region (SAR), one and half months ahead of the leadership election.

Sam, 62, has just been relieved of his duty as president of Macao’s Court of Final Appeal, a role that he had held for nearly 25 years, according to an executive order issued earlier this week. The SAR’s laws require chief executive candidates resign from all public government positions before running.

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Sam Hou Fai announced his candidacy for chief executive of Macao after serving nearly 25 years as president of Macao’s Court of Final Appeal.
The SAR’s election will take place on Oct. 13, following current Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng's decision not to seek re-election due to health reasons.
Sam supports economic diversification and has outlined goals of enhancing efficiency, fostering innovation, and expanding market opportunities in Southeast Asia.

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March 2024：: Public property and interest declarations reveal that Sam and his wife jointly own four properties and Sam does not hold any company shares.