The Macau SAR government will distribute the 2024 cash sharing in July, with permanent residents receiving MOP10,000 per person and non-permanent residents receiving MOP6,000 each. The allocation is expected to benefit 748,000 people, with a total budget of MOP7.36 billion. However, what kind of story is hidden behind this seemingly inclusive benefit?
"Red Envelopes" for Macao Residents
Since 2008, the Macau SAR Government has implemented a cash sharing program aimed at reducing the stress of residents' lives and improving their well-being. With the amount of sharing increasing year by year, this policy has become a "red envelope" that Macao residents look forward to. This year's sharing amount has once again reached a new high, with each permanent resident receiving 10,000 patacas, which has caused widespread discussion among Macau residents.
748,000 people benefited, the data behind the interpretation
According to the Macau SAR government, the cash sharing is expected to benefit 748,000 people. Among them, permanent residents make up the vast majority, and a considerable number are non-permanent residents. Behind this huge figure, it reflects the prosperity of Macau's economy and the improvement of the living standards of its residents. However, some netizens questioned whether this policy was really inclusive, and whether there was a problem of uneven distribution.
It is estimated at 7.36 billion patacas
With the increase in total budget expenditure year by year, how to use funds more rationally has become an issue that the Macao SAR Government needs to consider. Some netizens suggested that some of the funds could be used for education, health care, and other public services to improve the quality of life for residents. Some netizens also believe that support for vulnerable groups should be increased to ensure that they can share in the fruits of economic development.
Do you know the story behind the cash sharing?
In addition to numbers and figures, there are many touching stories hidden behind cash sharing. Some residents use the money to pay for their children's school fees, while others use it to improve their family's living conditions. Another elderly man said that he keeps his money in the bank every year as a pension reserve. These stories show us that cash sharing is not only a policy, but also a form of care and warmth.
Netizens are hotly discussed
Some netizens believe that the cash sharing is the concern and feedback of the Macao SAR government to residents, which will help improve the quality of life and happiness of residents. Opponents of netizens worry that this policy may lead some residents to become overly dependent on government benefits and lack motivation for self-development.
Real comments from netizens:
Yes, I'm so envious, I can easily get fifty or sixty thousand
It's so cool to send money every year
Expect us to send money in the future as well
Is it too late to go now
We should look at this policy rationally and pay attention not only to its positive impact, but also to its possible problems. So what do you think? Is this policy really good? Or do you have other better suggestions? Feel free to leave a message in the comment area!