Briefs | Construction of AL car park planned for Q2

The construction of the underground car park at the Legislative Assembly (AL) square is expected to commence in the second half of this year. The government opened a public tender for the concession yesterday, and received nine bids. The maximum length of the construction period is 450 work days. The car park consists of two underground floors and will be used exclusively for the Legislative Assembly. It will be connected to the AL’s current car park and offer 250 new parking spaces for light vehicles and motorbikes.

Suspension of customs officer continues

A customs officer who was suspended for 80 days after hanging China’s national flag upside down has had his employement suspension appeal rejected by the Court of Final Appeal. Last year, the officer hung the Chinese flag incorrectly at the Coloane pier. The officer argued that the Judiciary Police failed to provide evidence to prove that he was the one who had hung the flag incorrectly. The court rejected his appeal on the grounds that the misconduct had damaged the reputation of Macau Customs Services in the eyes of the public, and reiterated that hanging the national flag upside down is a serious violation. 

MOP10 notes issued in 1991 and 1995 to finish on May 26

MOP10 bank notes issued in the years of 1991 and 1995 will be withdrawn from circulation on May 26 this year, the Monetary Authority of Macao has informed in a statement. According to the same statement, the notes issued by both the Banco Nacional Ultramarino S.A. and Bank of China – Macau Branch will expire on May 26.  The Monetary Authority wants to remind citizens in possession of these banknotes to exchange them before the deadline.