Overview

• Delegates at the Macau General Assembly approved eight statute amendments despite an OAMTC motion to postpone the vote.
• The Austrian Automobile Association had urged members to reject the changes, warning they risked eroding transparency and fairness in governance.
• Opponents argue the amendments coincide with President Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s December re-election campaign and could deter rival candidates.
• In April former deputy president Robert Reid resigned over what he described as a fundamental breakdown in governance standards.
• Ben Sulayem says he commands majority support among FIA members and has welcomed the opportunity for competition in the presidential race.