CEM and the Housing Bureau (IHM) have marked the 10th year of a joint initiative to conduct voluntary electrical safety inspections for elderly residents, according to a Monday statement from CEM.
The programme is part of CEM’s Community Programme launched in 2000. It recently focused on elderly individuals living alone in rental social housing units, the statement noted. Themed “Safe Electricity Usage, Community Integration” technicians from both entities visited homes to perform inspections and promote electrical safety awareness.
Housing Bureau Acting Vice Director Cheang Sek Lam underlined, according to the statement, that the programme has served about 200 households in need over the past decade. The statement said that the sustained cooperation highlights the shared commitment of both entities to community safety, particularly for vulnerable senior citizens.
CEM Regulatory Affairs and Corporate Communications Office Director Cecilia Nip Lai Peng was quoted by the statement as saying that the power utility is dedicated to fulfilling its social responsibilities, with special attention to the electrical safety of the elderly. The activity aimed to educate residents on the importance of regularly checking their home electrical installations, the statement noted.
According to the statement, technicians conducted safety checks, replaced damaged components like cables and sockets, repaired small appliances, and explained essential daily safety precautions to the residents during the visits.
The statement added that the CEM Community Programme accepts referrals from local organisations and also welcomes referrals from the public for individuals in need who hold a valid Beneficiary Card from the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS). Further details and registration are available on the CEM website www.cem-macau.com .
CEM representatives pose for a group photo during the recent round of household electrical safety inspections for seniors living alone in social housing units. – Photo: CEM
