Briefs | HK lawmaker denied entry to Macau

Hong Kong democratic lawmaker Helena Wong Pik Wan was denied entry to Macau upon arriving in the territory to attend an event organized by the University of Macau. The Macau immigration department rejected Wong’s entry on grounds that she poses threats to Macau’s internal security. According to Wong, she has visited Macau multiple times during her term as a Hong Kong lawmaker. She criticized the Macau government for its poor administrative efficiency, and the Public Security Police for lacking the ability to provide sufficient information. Wong claimed that she would send a letter to Macau’s chief executive, Chui Sai On, and to the Liaison Office in relation to this incident.

Engineer suggests speakers in Inner Harbor

Local engineer Chan Kuai Son has suggested installing high frequency speakers in the vicinity of the Inner Harbor in order to sound an alarm during typhoons. In a TDM radio show, Chan explained that if the city’s authority could issue warnings for powerful storms and flooding, residents could in turn hear the alarm through speakers. Chan noted that flooding in the Inner Harbor area can be predicted when a typhoon strikes. Chan also suggested building stronger barriers in Macau’s parking lots to decelerate the incoming flood water, thus giving enough time for people to escape.

DSSOPT studying new window standards

The deputy chief of the Land, Public Works and Transport Bureau (DSSOPT), Cheong Ion Man, has revealed that the authority is conducting research on technological requirements and standards for window and other glass placed in the facades of buildings. The details will be drafted later, according to Cheong. The deputy director also stated that the authority is considering giving authorization to parking lot management companies to restrict the usage of parking lots during storms and typhoons.