The elderly and other specially deserving cases will be first in line for the government bonus, and all entitled residents will be paid by mid-May.
annual wealth-sharing handouts
Cash benefits are part of a major stimulus package that includes tax relief, consumption vouchers, more vocational training and help for the elderly.
Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng has reassured residents that his government will continue with its annual 10,000-pataca cash handout next year.
The government announced on Monday that it will start paying out its annual wealth-sharing handouts to residents on 1 April.
