Govt plans reopening of schools no later than April 20

Addressing yesterday’s daily press conference about the local government’s ongoing fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) threat, Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ) Deputy Director Kong Chi Meng said that the government now expects classes in local schools to resume no later than April 20, as the epidemic in Macau and its neighbouring cities, namely Zhuhai and Zhongshan, has stabilised.While Zhuhai abuts Macau, Zhongshan lies 40 kilometres north of Macau.Kong reaffirmed that

March 11, 2020 | BY admin

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IAM expects to complete public toilet renovations this year

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) announced yesterday that it expects to complete the renovations of 83 public toilets in the city within this year.IAM President José Maria da Fonseca Tavares made the announcement during a press conference at the IAM headquarters in Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro.According to previous IAM announcements, the bureau has completed the renovations of several public toilets during the past few months.Tavares said yesterday that in response to the novel coronavirus

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Victory over COVID-19 can be won by joint efforts: Ambassador Cai Run

Commentary by Ambassador Cai Run*Since the COVID-19 outbreak, China has taken the most comprehensive and rigorous measures to prevent and control the epidemic, taking a highly responsible attitude toward people’s lives and health. President Xi Jinping has directed the battle against the virus, and the Chinese people quickly launched a nationwide campaign to prevent and control the epidemic. At present, the spread of the epidemic has been contained for the moment, and initial progress has been

March 11, 2020 | BY Cai Run

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2 prairie dogs in quarantine may meet public later: Tavares

‘Lucky’ goes on show in Seac Pai Van ParkThere are two prairie dogs in quarantine at the municipal kennels, Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) President José Maria da Fonseca Tavares said yesterday, adding that the bureau was considering putting them in a park so that the public can see the rodents native to North America and Mexico.Tavares made the comments on the sidelines of the bureau’s press conference about its ongoing improvement project for public toilets.The bureau said in a

March 11, 2020 | BY admin

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Av. Praia Grande near S. Francisco Garden closed for roadworks from today: DSAT

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) announced in a statement yesterday that from today a part of Avenida da Praia Grande near S. Francisco Garden is closed for roadworks, but only in the direction for Avenida de D. João IV.During the roadworks, vehicles cannot enter Rua do Campo from Avenida da Praia Grande but must make a detour via Avenida de D. João IV, the statement noted.Considering Tuesday’s announcement by the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ) regarding the date non-tertiary schools

March 11, 2020 | BY admin

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Govt plans reopening of schools 'no later than April 20'

The Macau government said today it was planning for the city's schools to reopen "no later than April 20."Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ) Deputy Director Kong Chi Meng made the announcement during the Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre's daily press conference about the COVID-19 epidemic. According to the press conference, the government will announce the exact "back-to-school" date two weeks in advance. Officials at the press conference

March 10, 2020 | BY admin

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Jobless rate stays at 1.7 pct

Macau's general unemployment rate comprising local and non-resident workers, and the local residents' jobless rate remained unchanged at 1.7 percent and 2.3 percent respectively in the November 2019-January 2020 survey period, the Statistics and Census Bureau (DSEC) announced today. Both rates stayed the same compared with the October-December 2019 and November 2018-January 2019 survey periods. Macau's total labour force stood at 399,900, while its labour force participation rate

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Govt receives 160,000 facemasks from anonymous donor

The Macau government has received 160,000 facemasks from an anonymous donor. According to a statement by the Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre on Monday, the donor requested anonymity. The statement merely referred to the donor as "an enterprise".The statement conveyed the government's gratitude for the donation, pointing out that it helps the government fight the COVID-19 epidemic.The government has received a large quantity of facemasks and other anti-epidemic

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Snapshots of daily life as city fights COVID-19

A man and a boy – not wearing facemasks – play football in an open area next to Macau Tower. Photos taken yesterday by Monica LeongPedestrians walk past the CTM shop in Nam Van to find out it was closed. The notice outside the shop states that as part of the telecom operator’s COVID-19 prevention measures, only three of its shops are open – in Fai Chi Kei, Nape and Taipa. A notice board is displayed outside a restaurant in Rua de Pedro Coutinho, promoting an “epidemic value

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Exhibition showcases cultural artefacts from Palace Museum

An exhibition entitled “The Long Journey: The Forbidden City and Maritime Silk Road” at the Macau Museum of Art (MAM) is showcasing nearly 150 cultural artefacts from the collection of the Palace Museum in Beijing.According to the exhibition’s leaflet, the cultural artefacts on display are mostly from the Ming and Qing dynasties, including tributes presented by foreign envoys, gifts and items brought by Western missionaries, and pieces of calligraphy and paintings created in the court by

March 10, 2020 | BY admin

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1,200 locals studying outside Macau sign up for facemasks: govt

Addressing yesterday’s daily press conference about the local government’s ongoing fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) threat, Chan Iok Wai, who heads the Higher Education Institutions Students Department of the Higher Education Bureau (DSES), said that up to 4 p.m. yesterday about 1,200 local residents enrolled in higher education institutions outside Macau had registered for the new measure that allows them to buy their facemasks via the local government’s facemask purchase

March 10, 2020 | BY admin

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IAM finds ‘abandoned’ prairie dog in park

A prairie dog was found in the public Reservoir Park on Friday, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) said in a statement on Sunday, adding that the rodent was possibly smuggled into the city and later abandoned by its owner.The statement said that the prairie dog has been taken to the Macau Municipal Kennel, pointing out that the animal is healthy and currently in quarantine after inspection by a vet.According to the IAM statement, prairie dogs belong to the squirrel genus. They are part of the

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Thailand announces 14-day quarantine for arrivals from Macau

The Hong Kong branch office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said in a statement yesterday that “the Thai government has now enhanced precaution and prevention measures for COVID-19” and all travellers arriving in the kingdom from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, South Korea, Italy and Iran are “asked” to fill in a health declaration form and “will undergo 14 days quarantine.” The statement said that “details of the quarantine procedure will be announced

March 10, 2020 | BY admin

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Macau's residential property price index dips 0.9 pct

Macau's overall residential property price index for November 2019-January 2020 dropped 0.9 percent over the previous survey period (October-December 2019), the Statistics and Census Bureau (DSEC) announced today. The indices for the peninsula and Taipa/Coloane fell 1.0 percent and 0.6 percent respectively. The index for existing residential units declined 1.1 percent. The indices for residential units completed more than two decades ago and for those built five years or less ago

March 9, 2020 | BY admin

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