The “Citywide Clean-up Campaign”, organised by the City Beautification and Cleaning Working Group, was launched on March 28 in Iao Hon Market Park, aiming to enhance environmental hygiene and promote public participation across the city, a statement by the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) said on that day.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Secretary for Administration and Justice Wong Sio Chak, alongside representatives from various government entities and community organisations, the statement said.
Addressing the event, IAM President Chao Wai Ieng said that the campaign builds on last year’s results, which saw nearly 50,000 participants taking part in community clean-up efforts, the statement added.
According to the statement, the various activities included hygiene inspections of around 6,900 flats in so-called “three no’s” buildings*, and the removal of more than 3.8 tonnes of waste. Chao noted that the campaign demonstrated the effectiveness of strengthening source control, enhancing interdepartmental collaboration, and encouraging public participation.
This year’s campaign will be expanded, focusing on consolidating management outcomes, strengthening joint community efforts, and enhancing public education and outreach, the statement said, underlining that the initiative aims to promote a more normalised, refined and “smart” approach to urban cleanliness.
Following the ceremony, teams formed by government entities and associations carried out clean-up and outreach activities in nearby neighbourhoods, the statement said, adding that promotional materials were distributed to residents, shop operators and property management staff to raise awareness of environmental hygiene.
At the same time, relevant government entities conducted inspections at food processing facilities and construction sites, urging operators to implement proper hygiene management measures, the statement said.
In addition to neighbourhood activities, the working group will organise the “Beautiful and Clean Beach – Take Your Trash with You” initiative on May 9 at Hac Sa and Cheoc Van Beach, where participants will collect rubbish from along shorelines and in surrounding waters, the statement noted, pointing out that other activities include roving photo exhibitions and street consultation booths across various districts, aiming to further promote environmental awareness within the community.
According to the statement, the campaign will continue to mobilise government entities, associations and members of the general public to improve urban hygiene, with the goal of fostering long-term behavioural change and building a cleaner Macau.
*According to local government and media sources, a building is classified as a “three no’s” building if it has 1)no formally established condominium owners’ association or condominium committee; 2) no property management company hired to handle daily operations; 3) no active resident group to coordinate maintenance, and often a general lack of awareness or initiative from owners or tenants regarding building upkeep. – DeepSeek
This handout photo provided by the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) recently shows IAM President Chao Wai Ieng addressing the campaign’s launch ceremony in Iao Hon Market Park on March 28.
This poster provided by the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) last month promotes its ongoing “Citywide Clean-up Campaign”.
