The Administrative Court has discarded an appeal over the government’s decision to prevent the extension of the Pearl Horizon land plot concession. The appeal, which was launched by land developer, Polytec, objected to the government’s decision in December not to extend the concession agreement. According to TDM, the judge explained that the Pearl Horizon plot does not meet certain criteria, as per the Land Act, that entitles the developer to a concession renewal. Therefore the appeal was rejected. Meanwhile, the Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raimundo do Rosario, came under fire from Pearl Horizon flat buyers gathered outside of the secretary’s headquarters. They criticized Rosario for changing his stance on the issue after he reminded the public that the appeal period had not yet expired. Protesters have also threatened to take further action.
Three new cases of hypothermia
With the cold weather remaining, three new cases of hypothermia appeared between 4 p.m. Monday and 4 p.m. yesterday. According to the Health Bureau, two of the victims received medical attention at the public hospital, while the third was transported to the Kiang Wu Hospital. The ages of the victims range between 66 and 99 years. One of the victims is in a serious condition. The unusually cold weather in Macau has already resulted in a total of six deaths by hypothermia.
Uber partners with Alipay
Uber and Ant Financial announced a partnership early this week, saying that Zhifubao, an alias of the Alipay platform, will be available for all Uber users in Macau, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Under the agreement, mainland China clients will be able to use their Alipay accounts to pay for Uber rides in other regions.
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