Sands China Seminar Teaches Team Members About Civil Protection in Macao

Part of company's ongoing professionalism education efforts

(Macao, Jan. 27, 2021) – Sands China team members learned about civil protection in Macao at a seminar at The Parisian Theatre Jan. 27, as part of the company's ongoing effort to build professionalism and elevate the awareness of disaster prevention and emergency response capabilities among team members.

Cheong Chi Fai, sub-commissioner of the Civil Protection Operations Centre of the Unitary Police Service, conducted the seminar, which helped team members better understand civil protection work and disaster prevention knowledge.

"Sands China is grateful to Sub-Commissioner Cheong for leading this seminar for our team members," said Dr. Wilfred Wong, president of Sands China Ltd. "As part of our company's professionalism training initiatives, this type of knowledge is critical during community emergencies like typhoons, as it can help save lives and protect property."

Cheong's seminar included a Q&A session for team members and covered seven topics:

• Introduction to the Unitary Police Service Organisation
• Macao civil protection system and operations
• Typhoon news and precautionary measures during the typhoon period
• Knowledge of emergency preparedness and avoidance
• Understand typhoon evacuation plans of the low-lying areas
• Introduction to Macao civil protection law and policies
• Securing life and property

Nearly 270 team members attended, including some interns from Sands China's Career Experience Opportunities Programme. Sands Cares Ambassadors also attended the training as part of Macao's Community Emergency Volunteer Scheme. Tong Kim Hou was among them, and said: "This was a very useful seminar, and I feel like I'm better equipped now to help the community recover during times of need and I have a better understanding of civil protection in Macao."

Sands China has been committed to improving the professionalism of its more than 27,000 team members through various initiatives, including professional literacy training courses, professional lectures, various professional exchange activities, and through film viewing sessions.

As part of Sands China's ongoing professionalism training series for team members, the Jan. 27 seminar aimed to assist team members to gain a deeper understanding of the civil protection structure and related work in Macao, helping prepare them to assist family and community when needed.

Photo caption: Participants enjoy the Little Maze Architect's Parent-Child Handicraft Workshop on Oct. 17, co-organised by Gaming Employees Home. The activity was part of Sands China's August-December initiatives in support of the Macao government's Responsible Gambling Promotions 2020.

Photo caption: Cheong Chi Fai, sub-commissioner of the Civil Protection Operations Centre of the Unitary Police Service, conducts a professionalism education seminar on civil protection in Macao for Sands China team members at The Parisian Theatre Jan. 27.

Photo caption: Educational materials on civil protection were provided to nearly 270 team members attending Sands China's professionalism education seminar at The Parisian Theatre Jan. 27, where they learned about civil protection in Macao as part of the company's ongoing effort to build professionalism and elevate the awareness of disaster prevention and emergency response capabilities among team members.