Briefs | IACM says there are no eggs imported from Korea
Eggs produced in Korea were reportedly contaminated with the insecticide fipronil. The Civil and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM) released a statement clarifying that Macau has not yet imported eggs from Korea this year. IACM informed that imported eggs in Macau come mostly from mainland China, America, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, New Zealand, Denmark and Australia. IACM also released a statement announcing that four mainland produced types of fuzizoue (preserved tofu) did not pass the authority’s inspection. Related products have been ordered for removal from the market. The tofu was imported to Macau from mainland China and Hong Kong, with both regions’ governments having been informed about these incidents.
Express takes mainland tourists directly to airport
AirAsia together with the airport express operated by the Macau airport launched an express line which will take AirAsia’s passengers directly from Zhuhai to the Macau airport. A statement released by the Macau International Airport states that the policy targets SAR free travel schemes, particularly mainland tourists who possess AirAsia flight tickets. On flight day, these tourists can cross the border at Zhuhai, and then take the express all the way to Macau’s airport without having to pass by Macau’s checkpoints. The express is free for all passengers under these conditions. The service started yesterday and will be extended until December 15. The low cost airline believes that the express service will encourage more passengers from the Pearl River Delta region to fly AirAsia departing from Macau.
Commission to handle civil servants complaints
The Chief Executive has appointed three people as members of the Commission of Treatment of Civil Servants Complaints. Law Pui Lam is the president of the commission. The two other members are Leong Iok Wa and Kuong Iok Kao. The term is two years long, as members of a part-time committee. The order will take effect on September 18.
New footbridge now open
The Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM) has completed the inspection of the footbridge in Avenida Doutor Mário Soares and officially opened it for public use. The footbridge crosses over the lanes in Avenida Doutor Mário Soares from the pavement outside Edificio Kuan Fat Fa Yuen and connects to the opposite pavement outside the Finance and IT Center of Macau. There are elevators at both ends of the footbridge for use by residents who need to use the barrier-free facilities. The footbridge was planned and its construction was supervised by the Land, Public Works and Transport Bureau. Its management was transferred to IACM in late July.
UM to conduct responsible gambling awareness survey
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has asked the University of Macau to conduct the Responsible Gambling Awareness Survey 2017, according to a statement released by IAS. The survey will be carried out from August 21 until September 3. The university will interview residents aged above 18 years old through a system of random phone number selection. Residents will be asked about their awareness of some basic gaming concepts and about their sense of responsible gaming measures. The results will be used as a reference point for the MSAR government to set up a service aimed at preventing cases of gambling addiction.
