BEIJING -- The State Council, China's Cabinet, has appointed senior officials in the government of the Macao Special Administrative Region.

The appointments were made in accordance with the Basic Law of the Macao SAR and based on nominations by Chui Sai On, chief executive of Macao SAR, said the statement by the State Council.

Chan Hoi Fan was appointed secretary of administration and justice; Leong Vai Tac was appointed secretary of economy and finance; Wong Sio Chak was appointed secretary of security.

Tam Chon Weng was appointed secretary of social affairs and culture; Raimundo Arrais do Rosario was appointed to transport and public works; Cheong Weng Chon became commissioner against corruption; Ho Veng On was appointed commissioner of audits.

Ma Io Kun became commissioner-general of the Unitary Police Service; Lai Man Wa, director-general of the customs service; Ip Son Sang was appointed public prosecutor-general.

All will take office on Dec 20, according to the statement.