A police chief from the Public Security Police Force (PSP) is currently under investigation for allegedly using public money for private purposes, according to a report by Macao Daily News. The male police officer, who is in his 50s, has been serving in PSP since 1993. According to PSP, the case was reported to the authorities by other parties within the bureau. The suspect is currently working for PSP, but has been removed from his position. PSP is investigating whether third parties are involved in the case.
MOP342 million granted for housing maintenance
Until July 31, the Housing Bureau’s (IH) Building Maintenance Fund granted MOP342 million in subsidies for the maintenance of buildings across Macau, according to a statement released last week by IH. The subsidies involve 2.862 applications. Over MOP270 million was granted to 2,405 applicants – the majority – seeking assistance for repairs to facilities in buildings’ common areas. Over MOP53 million was granted to 265 applicants for building maintenance subsidies. About MOP4.5 million was granted to the remaining 164 applicants as interest-free loans for building maintenance programs.
