Briefs | Fuel residues eliminated from shore

The Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA) and the Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) claim that the “black substance” recently spotted at Macau beach sites was eliminated and has not been seen since last Thursday, when a cleaning process was performed. According to the previously reported information, the Civil and Municipal Affairs Bureau have said the “substances” were found to most likely be “fuel residues.” The government authorities are also said to be continuing to inspect the coastal areas to pay attention to this issue so that they will be able to act quickly in the case that another similar situation occurs. Additionally, DSAMA reported that on Saturday morning a phenomenon called “red tide,” caused by abnormal concentration of bacteria, was visible on both Hac Sa and Cheoc Van beaches. The identification of the bacteria led the services to post notices on the beaches, advising the public to avoid the practice of nautical activities and contact with reddish colored water.

CE in Beijing for NPC closing

Chief Executive (CE), Chui Sai On, will travel to Beijing from today until March 22 in order to attend the closing ceremony of the first session of the 13th National People’s Congress, which will be held tomorrow, the office of the government’s spokesperson informed in a statement. During the stay in the Chinese capital city, the CE will visit the Institute of Government Management and Innovation from the Tsinghua University, known for having established the Anti-Corruption Research Center in 2002, China’s first non-governmental research institute on anti-corruption policies. The delegation led by the CE will include the Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak, the commander-in-chief of the Unitary Police Service, Ma Io Kun, director of the Government Information Bureau, Victor Chan, among other government officials. During the absence of Chui, the Secretary for Economic Finance, Lionel Leong and the Secretary for Administration and Justice, Sonia Chan will take up the interim duties of the Chief Executive.