# Fernando Chui

_Chief Executive of Macau (2009-2019)_

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Last updated: 2026-10-31

> Fernando Chui Sai On  (Chinese: 崔世安; Jyutping: Ceoi1 Sai3 On1; born 13 January 1957) is a Macau politician who served as the 2nd chief executive of Macau from 2009 to 2019. He served as secretary for social and cultural affairs from 1999 to 2009.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 13 January 1957 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q222441#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Portuguese Macau ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q222441#P19))
- **Citizenship:** People's Republic of China; Portuguese Macau ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q222441#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; businessperson ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q222441#P106))
- **Political party:** Union for Development ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q222441#P102))
- **Education:** California State University; University of Oklahoma; Hawaiian Mission Academy ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q222441#P69))
- **Spouse:** Winnie Fok ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q222441#P26))
- **Positions held:** Chairman of the Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the Macao Special Administrative Region (3 September 2018 – 19 December 2019); Chief Executive of Macau (20 December 2009 – 19 December 2019); Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture (20 December 1999 – 14 May 2009) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q222441#P39))
- **Awards:** Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of Portugal ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q222441#P166))

## About

Chui was born in 1957 to local construction tycoon Chui Tak Seng and Chan Keng Fan, the second son after Chui Sai Cheong. His wife is a niece of the late Hong Kong tycoon Henry Fok.

## Questions

**When was Fernando Chui born?**  
Fernando Chui was born on 13 January 1957 in Portuguese Macau.

**What positions has Fernando Chui held?**  
Positions held by Fernando Chui include: Chairman of the Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the Macao Special Administrative Region (2018–2019); Chief Executive of Macau (2009–2019); Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture (1999–2009).

**Where did Fernando Chui study?**  
Fernando Chui was educated at California State University, University of Oklahoma, Hawaiian Mission Academy.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Fernando Chui](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernando_Chui) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q222441](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q222441) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Fernando Chui Sai On.jpg by AG0ST1NH0 ( talk ) (CC BY-SA 3.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fernando_Chui_Sai_On.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Fernando Chui". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/fernando-chui. Retrieved 7 November 2026.