Gov’t to tackle ‘sleeping associations’ as 40% remain inactive

Local associations have grown from under 2,000 to over 12,000, but more than a quarter operate from multiple addresses – some even in commercial premises – raising doubts about their genuine operation, authorities said at a recent public consultation. The government has launched a 45-day public consultation on the Legal Framework for Associations, seeking to reform registration procedures, enhance internal governance, and address the issue of inactive “sleeping associations.” Macau’s association landscape, which has grown to over 12,000 organizations, is reportedly structured around seven core sectors and serves a wide range of groups, formi…