Sum Ho Fai receives support from local celebrities

Several prominent Macau figures have expressed support for the candidacy of former Macau Chief Justice Sam Hou Fai, giving him an early boost in his bid to become Macau’s next chief executive.

According to TDM, the 62-year-old’s supporters include the chairman of the Legislative Council and a deputy to the National People’s Congress. You are backSam also reportedly got Cui ShichangPresident of the Macao Chinese Chamber of Commerce, and deputy to the National People’s Congress.

Other individuals who have expressed support for Sam’s candidacy include: Old Ya Huang, Chairman of the Macau Returned Overseas Chinese Association; Huang to meMember of the Chief Executive Election Committee and Chairman of the Macau Youth Federation; Su ShuhengMember of the Chief Executive Election Committee and Chairman of the Macau Federation of Trade Unions; Liu Yiliang, Chairman of the Macao Association for Promoting Peaceful Reunification of China; Zhao GuoqiangPresident of the Macau Legal Agents Association Chen KangDeputy to the National People’s Congress and Chairman of the Macau Education Association.

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Tam’s broad early support will buoy his campaign, but he still needs the backing of at least 66 of the 400 members of the chief executive election committee during the nomination period, which runs from today to Sept. 12.

This morning, Lei Wun Kong, a member of Sam’s campaign team set Mr. Lei received the nomination form at the Shuikengwei Administrative Building. Mr. Lei told the media that the campaign office will quickly contact the members of each committee to collect their opinions and strive to obtain enough nominations.

Media reports have speculated that Lam may be the only candidate in the chief executive election on October 13. Except for the first election in 1999, every chief executive election has only had one candidate.

At present, the only potential candidate who has expressed his intention to run is businessman Chiang Zhaohe. Earlier yesterday, Secretary for Administration and Justice Zhang Yongchun was asked if he was interested in running, but explain He “hasn’t thought about it yet.”