Briefs | Seventh case of imported dengue fever

A 27-year-old tourist traveling to Macau from Xian, China, is the seventh case of imported dengue fever in Macau, the Health Bureau (SSM) revealed recently. SSM said in a statement that he had traveled with friends to Yuexiu district in Guangzhou and upon returning to Macau presented symptoms of fever, muscle and joint pains. He was admitted to Kiang Wu hospital on Sunday. His fever has subsided and his condition has improved since then. None of his friends have so far presented symptoms consistent with dengue fever. SSM recalled that a dengue fever outbreak is still of great concern in Guangdong province, where 2,175 cases have been recorded.  The first dengue case in Macau this year was revealed early this month. An 82-year-old woman is believed to have contracted the disease near the Camões Garden, authorities said. Dengue fever is transmitted by different types of mosquitos.

Female body found on Hac Sa beach

A female body was found yesterday morning on Hac Sa beach. The deceased was a Chinese woman in her 30s, according to the Judiciary Police, TDM News reported. She was found topless, lying in front of the barbecue area of Hac Sa beach. The woman presented no fatal injuries and authorities said her death is not being treated as suspicious.

Paulina Santos files appeal

Lawyer Paulina Santos says she has decided to file an appeal over the court’s decision to acquit former IACM chairman Raymond Tam, who, alongside three other employees, had been linked to an irregular granting process for cemetery graves. The complainant says the move is due to the inaction of the Public Prosecutions Office. In 2012 Paulina Santos was dismissed from the Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) and alleged she was being exposed to political persecution as a consequence of having brought to light the case of 10 permanent cemetery applications, which involved the Secretary for Administration and Justice, Florinda Chan. Ms Santos had previously been dismissed from her post as president of the administrative council of the Industrial Parks Development Co. Ltd (SDPIM).

Premier signs decree to appoint Chui Sai On

The Chinese Premier Li Keqiang signed Chinese State Council decree no.655 yesterday, which will see the appointment of Chui Sai On as the next Chief Executive of the MSAR. Chui’s tenure as the fourth CE will start on December 20 after he is sworn into office in front of senior leaders from the Chinese central government. The five new Secretaries will also be inaugurated in the same ceremony. The inauguration will be part of an event marking Macau’s 15th handover anniversary. It is still unclear as to which senior Beijing officials will come to Macau and attend the ceremony. When the neighboring SAR Hong Kong celebrated its 15th handover anniversary two years ago, then-Chinese President Hu Jintao visited Hong Kong and attended the ceremony.

MAM calls for submissions for Macao Arts Window 2015

The Macao Museum of Art (MAM) has put out an open call for submissions for Macao Arts Window 2015. Local artists are encouraged to submit their exhibition proposals by November 28, 2014. Macao Arts Window, which MAM launched in 2012, aims to spawn creations and drive the development of contemporary arts in Macau, providing an open and diverse exhibition space and platform of communication. The program also encourages local artists to explore and express their opinions on concepts and forms of contemporary art. MAM selects exhibits for Macao Arts Window by an open call, and also by annual invitation. So far, 22 Macau artists have been featured through the Window, showcasing paintings, prints, photography, ceramics, installations, videos and fashion works in individual exhibitions.

‘Macau of My Own’ opens

Eduardo Magalhães’ photography exhibition “Macau of My Own” opened yesterday at the Center for Creative Industries (Macau Creative). “These works are based on the [capturing] of Macau’s moments that seized my attention,” says the locally based photographer, who is presenting his first individual show. The exhibition will be showcased in Creative Macau until October 7.

Four injured in taxi collision

Two taxis collided yesterday morning at around 7 a.m. on the flyover on Avenida do Dr Rodrigo Rodrigues in ZAPE. Two taxi drivers and two passengers were injured and sent to hospital. Both taxis have sustained serious damage, including the loss of a tire and an indented body.