Ron Lam interrogates gov’t on financial subsidies

As the budget amendment was introduced in the parliament, lawmaker Ron Lam issued a written enquiry for more information on the proposed financial subsidies. The

Gov’t doctor acknowledges they are following mainland NAT standards

Mainland standards governing SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid test (NAT) specimen collectors should be followed to facilitate the test more easily, Dr Lei Wai Seng of the public

AMCM warns public to avoid illegal insurance

The Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) has urged the public to be vigilant of product sales by unlicensed insurance companies to avoid being cheated. The

June visitor arrivals decline to 380,671 amid outbreak

Visitor arrivals declined by 36.6% month-on-month to 380,671 in June, due to tightened cross-boundary measures between Zhuhai and Macau amid the local outbreak. The figure

Suspension of postal services from HK to Macau

Hongkong Post advised of the suspension of all postal services from Hong Kong to Macau from July 18 due to the pandemic, through a notice issued by Hongkong

Ending the confinement directives is the goal but there are no guarantees

The health authorities still aim to enter the so-called “period of consolidation” by Friday this week, although at this stage there are no guarantees that this

Only 27 locals hired for NAT services; social media users unimpressed

The Labour Affairs Bureau’s (DSAL) effort in matching 27 candidates with medical backgrounds to vacancies relating to SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid test administration (NAT) left social

Economic group expects Prosperity Index to reach trough this month

As the city faces economic challenges amid the present Covid-19 outbreak, its Prosperity Index will likely see its lowest point in July, the Macau Economic Association

Sexual harassment claims from students against UM professor

A male professor at the University of Macau (UM) has allegedly sexually harassed female students at a dinner party held over the weekend, according to the

N95/KN95 masks harmful to health

The use of N95/KN95 facemasks for long periods is harmful to health, the deputy director of the Conde de São Januário Hospital Center, Dr. Lei

New Luso-Chinese School to open in Taipa

A new Luso-Chinese School in Taipa will commence operations in September this year according to an Official Gazette dispatch published yesterday. The executive dispatch No.

Suncity Group to be rebranded as LET Group

Suncity Group Holdings Limited is proposing to have its name changed to LET Group Holdings Limited, according to a Hong Kong Stock Exchange filing.  The

AL to hold online session on budget amendment

The Legislative Assembly (AL) is set to hold a special plenary session online on July 21 amid the current Covid outbreak. One of the discussion points will

Gov’t urges US to revoke arms sales plan to Taiwan

China firmly opposes U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and urges the United States to revoke the arms sales plan, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said yesterday.

Finance Secretary: Another MOP10b in financial subsidies

An extra MOP10 billion will be withdrawn from the city’s fiscal reserves for use in another round of financial subsidies, Secretary for Economy and Finance Lei

‘Very low’ community case numbers boost prospects for deconfinement

The results obtained by health authorities during the several levels of testing held on July 16 (Saturday) boost the prospects of progressive relaxation of the restrictive

PSP: Officers caught smoking not breaching the rules, scrutiny on UM party

The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has stated that a group of eight police officers caught on amateur footage smoking together are not breaking any

Domestic helpers on leave since outbreak confused over new NAT mandate

Several domestic workers are confused about the new mandate that requires those who do not live with their employers to take a nucleic acid test

Home quarantine for returnees not an option

Health authorities refuse to consider permitting residents returning to Macau to undergo medical observation quarantine in their homes, the coordinator at the local Center for

Elderly, disabled with reduced mobility exempted from mass testing

People aged 80 or older and those with severe disabilities that relate to their autonomy and mobility are, from now on, exempt from taking part

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