Since 2011, Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) and the Macau Management Association (MMA) have co‑hosted the GEG Youth Achievement Program (YAP), a flagship initiative grounded in the themes of Self‑Awareness, Community Care, and Career Development.
Over the past 15 years, the program has delivered diverse training and cross‑sector exchange opportunities for local youth aged 18 to 29, empowering more than 3,600 participants to explore their potential and contribute to the community.
On January 22nd, GEG hosted the 14th YAP Award Presentation and the 15th YAP Launching Ceremony at the Galaxy International Convention Center to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of last year’s participants and inaugurate the new edition of YAP.
In his speech at the ceremony, Mr. Philip Cheng, Director of GEG, said, “GEG has always attached great importance to nurturing talent. Over the years, we have worked closely with MMA to build YAP into a dynamic platform that brings together diverse elements of learning and exchange. Looking ahead, GEG will continue to support young people to ‘Reach Out, Reach Beyond’, pushing past their limits and achieving excellence”.
Mr. Tommy Lau, Council Chairman of MMA, shared in his speech, “MMA is committed to advancing the holistic development of local youth. Together with GEG, which shares our vision, we have co-organized YAP for many years, providing solid and diverse activities and training to help participants grow academically, professionally, and socially.”
At the ceremony, the representatives from GEG and MMA presented awards to outstanding participants. GEG also invited Macau athlete Mr. Kuok Kin Hang, gold medalist in the Male Amateur Team Kata at the 15th National Games of the People’s Republic of China and a two-time member of “Galaxy Entertainment Group Presents: We Are Macau Athletes”, to share his story of perseverance and achievement, encouraging young people to embrace challenges as part of their growth.
Entering its 15th edition, YAP continues to champion “Career Development” under the theme “Cultural Heritage, Careers Set Sail”, offering workshops on Macau’s intangible cultural heritage, cultural seminars, art exhibitions, and study tours that deepen participants’ understanding of Macau’s role as “One Base” while expanding their knowledge of emerging trends in the cultural and creative industries.
The previous edition centered on “Empowering Technology, Creating Value”, featuring lectures on green technology and artificial intelligence, visits to leading innovation hubs in the Greater Bay Area, and a final competition themed “National Games for All, Technology Empowerment, Green Sustainability”.
The champion team, “Fusion Smart Ping Pong FUN”, created an interactive booth blending Macau’s cultural icons with innovative tech, later showcased at the GEG Macau Special Olympics Inclusive Table Tennis Fun Day 2025. Their prize included a five‑day study tour in Singapore, which participants found highly rewarding.
Throughout the program, GEG also curated a range of experiential activities—from patriotic film screenings to attendance at “GEG Presents: National Gold Medalists Visit to Macau — Chinese Diving Team Gala and Vitality Walk 2025”—further strengthening national identity and fostering patriotism among local youth.
The ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including Mr. Sun Yaohua, Director of the Economic Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macau SAR; Mr. Chan Un Tong, Director of the Labour Affairs Bureau of the Macau SAR Government; Mr. Cheang Kai Meng, Acting Director of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macau SAR Government; Ms. Cheong Man Fai, Head of Department of Youth of the Education and Youth Development Bureau of the Macau SAR Government; Mr. Tommy Lau, Council Chairman of MMA; Mr. Alex Mok, Council Vice-Chairman of MMA; Mr. Keegan Cheang, Council Vice-Chairman & Honorary Treasurer of MMA; Mr. Philip Cheng, Director of GEG; Ms. Eileen Lui, Group Director of Human Resources and Administration of GEG; Mr. Kevin Kelley, Chief Operating Officer – Macau of GEG; Mr. Buddy Lam, Director of Corporate Affair of GEG; and Mr. Norman Chan, Executive Vice President of Human Resources and Administration of GEG.
