Zonta Club defends Smart Nursery closure, rejects mismanagement claims

The Zonta Club of Macau has defended its decision to close Smart Nursery, saying the move was necessary to avoid what it described as “unpredictable risks” to the organization, while rejecting government allegations of mismanagement. In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, the organization denied misusing public subsidies, falsifying documents or unjustifiably closing bank accounts. It said its actions had always been aimed at protecting the collective interests of the organization and the children under its care. The Zonta Club said continued operation of the nursery had become “completely unviable” due to accumulated difficult…