Briefs | Consultation on immigration regime ends

The public consultation of the amendment of the immigration regime ended on Wednesday. The consultation was attended by over 700 people. According to the Public Security Police Force (PSP), many residents voiced their agreement with the amendment. The government will summarize and organize all opinions before carrying out relevant amendments in an orderly manner. PSP says it will maintain close communication with all sectors within the community to further study relevant suggestions. It will refer to relevant case studies in Macau’s neighboring regions to formulate more suitable immigration policies.

Road project to occupy both San Ma Lou traffic lanes

Starting from the end of this month, the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM) will conduct road engineering projects at San Ma Lou, following a collision along the avenue in March this year. The construction will start June 30 and end August 31, during which time both traffic lanes will be closed. The IACM said it will try to work around the clock in order to complete the project as soon as possible. The IACM believes the project can be completed before September 1. The project, which includes the construction of a concrete pavement, is estimated to cost about MOP1.8 million.

Five suspects arrested for involvement in phone scams

Five people from three local telecommunication shops and pawnbrokers have been taken in by the Judiciary Police (PJ) on suspicion of involvement in phone scams. The three shops were found to have transferred more than MOP710,000 to mainland bank accounts, allegedly in relation to phone scams. The five suspects consist of three local residents – who are in charge of the shops in question – and two employees (one local). The PJ does not rule out the possibility that some of the suspects were involved in a conspiracy to defraud.