IAM asks public to mind forest restoration work in Coloane

The Macau Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) noted in a statement on Tuesday that the bureau’s forest restoration work is being carried out on both sides of Estrada Militar in Coloane and the southern side of Hac Sa Reservoir as well as the Hac Sa Long Chao Kok Coastal Trail, with a total area of 35 hectares, reminding the public that part of the area will be sealed off during the project.The bureau pointed out that many of Macau’s forests have been harmed by lianas seriously endangering the

July 27, 2023 | BY Ginnie Liang

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Local artist showcases works in ‘Poetry of Water Tune’

Local artist Celia Si (施明珠) is showcasing her works in “Poetry of Water Tune” – Art Oil Painting Exhibition at Café Voyage on Rua do Padre António Roliz.The exhibition is the third of the Ark-Association of Macau Art’s annual “Art Quintet” series, which is held between May and September, according to a recent statement from the association.The statement noted that the series features exhibitions by five local artists inspired by the “Five Elements” – Metal, Wood,

July 27, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Hotel project planned on Small Taipa Hill

The government said yesterday that it is assessing whether to green-light a private construction project of building a hotel on a plot next to the Lisboa Gardens residential estate on Small Taipa Hill.The plan submitted by the project’s architecture company was discussed during a regular meeting of the government-appointed Urban Planning Council (CPU) yesterday.The meeting was chaired by Lands and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) Director Lai Weng Leong, where representatives from the

July 27, 2023 | BY admin

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Residents can download medical certificate in Macao One Account: SSM

The Health Bureau (SSM) said in a statement on Tuesday that it has launched a “Medical Certificate” downloading service and a certificate QR code verification function on the “Macao One Account” mobile app.The statement said that the launch was to further promote the development of smart medical care and provide convenience to residents.According to the statement, the service and function is only applicable to the certificates issued by the public Conde de São Januário Hospital Centre

July 27, 2023 | BY Ginnie Liang

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Airport check-in centre to open at Macau’s HZMB checkpoint

The Macau International Airport (MIA) Check-In Centre on the ground-floor at the Macau border checkpoint of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) will officially start operating late next month, with the “Express Link” bus service also set to resume at that time, according to a statement by the local airport company CAM yesterdayThe statement noted that upon completing the check-in procedures at the centre, those travelling via the HZMB can directly take the Express Link bus service to

July 27, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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The Macau Anti-Money Laundering Specialists Association hosting the “2023 Anti-Money Laundering/Anti

The Macau Anti-Money Laundering Specialists Association hosting the "2023 Anti-Money Laundering/Anti-Financial Crime Annual Conference" The “2023 Anti-Money Laundering/Anti-Financial Crime Annual Conference”, hosted by the Macau Anti-Money Laundering Specialists Association (MAMLSA), was held on July 22 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Hengqin. The honourable guests attending included Mr. Vong Lap Fong, Executive Director of the Monetary Authority of Macao; Ms. Chu Un I, Connie,

July 27, 2023 | BY admin

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Craft market calls for co-branded products

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) said in a statement yesterday that it is calling for applications for co-branded products for the 15th anniversary of the Tap Siac Craft Market, with applications open from today through August 17.Tap Siac is the bureau’s alternate spelling for “Tap Seac”. The statement noted that the craft market has been held annually in the spring and autumn since 2008.Open to local cultural and creative practitioners, the statement said that the selected participants

July 27, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Govt to build new sewage pumping station near Barra

The government has launched a public tender for building a new sewage pumping station to replace the current one near Barra, according to an announcement published in the Official Gazette (BO) yesterday.According to the announcement, potential bidders are required to submit their quotations by August 16. The Public Works Bureau (DSOP) will unseal the submitted bids the next day.The winner will be required to complete the project within 320 working days, according to the announcement.The sewage

July 27, 2023 | BY Tony Wong

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BRICS acts for collective good of Global South

China Daily Editorial        The BRICS platform, which began life as a dialogue mechanism for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, has evolved into a key platform for cooperation among the world’s developing countries and emerging markets.Because of opposition from Russia, French President Emmanuel Macron will not take part in the bloc’s upcoming summit in South Africa, to be held in Johannesburg from Aug 22 to 24. But the fact that the French leader sought an

July 27, 2023 | BY admin

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IC plans to pedestrianise Rua da Felicidade

Culture Affairs Bureau (IC) President Leong Wai Man said yesterday that the bureau has drafted a plan to “revitalise” Rua da Felicidade by converting it into a pedestrian area, aiming to enrich the atmosphere of cultural tourism and economic vitality into the area consisting of over 70 traditional Lingnan style buildings by exploring, developing and integrating the cultural resources of its surrounding streets, in conjunction with the core tourist areas nearby such as Avenida de Almeida

July 26, 2023 | BY Yuki Lei

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Over half fires in H1 involve unattended naked flames: CB

The Fire Services Bureau (CB) announced yesterday that more than half of the cases among the fires recorded in the first half of the year were leaving naked flames and forgetting to turn off the gas stove, reminding members of the public to turn off stoves and electrical appliances before leaving their flats, and to handle cigarette ends and joss stick embers carefully to ensure fire safety.CB official Lei Long Kit made the remarks during a press conference announcing the first half of the

July 26, 2023 | BY Ginnie Liang

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Cotai healthcare complex’s rehabilitation hospital project to start at year-end

The Public Works Bureau (DSOP) said in a statement yesterday that it expects the construction of a rehabilitation hospital, i.e., the second phase of the Cotai hospital complex, to get off the ground at the end of this year.The government launched a public tender last month for the project. Potential bidders were required to submit their quotations by Monday.Only one construction company had submitted its bid, which was unsealed by DSOP officials yesterday. The bid was accepted.According to

July 26, 2023 | BY Tony Wong

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Govt to launch tender for new taxi licences

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has said that it will launch a tender for new taxi licences in the near future.A recent DSAT statement said that as of last week, Macau had a total of 1,602 taxis, comprising 1,302 black taxis and 300 radio taxis.The upcoming tender will be for black taxi licences, according to the statement.The new licences are expected to be valid for eight years.The last time that the government launched a tender for new black taxi licences was in 2018.The statement acknowledged

July 26, 2023 | BY admin

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MGTO, Air Macau host fact-finding trip for Japanese delegation

A fact-finding trip was organised by the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) in conjunction with Air Macau for a delegation comprising 14 tourism industry members from Tokyo and Osaka that took place from last Thursday until Sunday, according to an MGTO statement yesterday.The statement noted that the delegation included representatives from travel agencies from Tokyo and Osaka who experienced Macau’s “tourism+” attractions.The delegation’s itinerary included visiting the UNESCO

July 26, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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