The Macao SAR Government today (29 November) held the 2024 Decorations, Medals and Certificates of Merit Awards Ceremony, where Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng presented the awards to individuals and entities in recognition of their achievements, outstanding contributions, or distinguished service.

Several UM members were on the honours list this year: Lam Kam Seng Peter, chair of the University Council, was awarded the Decoration of Honour—Golden Lotus; Kong Chio Fai and Ma Chi Ngai, members of the University Council, were awarded the Medal of Merit—Professions; Iau Teng Pio, associate dean of the Faculty of Law, and Mak Pui In, director of the State Key Laboratory of Analog and Mixed-Signal VLSI, were awarded the Medal of Merit—Education. In addition, UM alumni Chan Ka Leong and Choi Sio Un were awarded the Medal of Merit—Philanthropy and the Medal for Distinguished Service—Medal for Dedication, respectively.

About the Decorations, Medals and Certificates of Merit

The Macao SAR Government awards Decorations, Medals and Certificates of Merit to individuals or entities who have made outstanding contributions to the image and reputation of the Macao SAR, either within or outside the city, or who have made exceptional contributions in any field beneficial to the development of the Macao SAR.

For the full honours list (in Chinese and Portuguese only), please visit: https://www.gov.mo/honours-awards/zh-hant/laureate

Source: Communications Office
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