Gov’t requires stock clerks to undergo NAT every seven days
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic situation in neighboring regions, the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) met with suppliers and supermarket operators yesterday to advise traders to arrange for their stock clerks to undergo a nucleic acid test (NAT) every seven days, as required by the Health Bureau. The DSEDT also requires traders to enhance the disinfection of goods after arrival in Macau to lower the risk of Covid-19 transmission through goods. There are around 8,900 stock clerks in the relevant businesses, with those who have received Covid-19 vaccines eligible to book free nucleic acid tests. They are required to complete their first test on or before March 19.
New post for firefighters at Ilha Verde
The Ilha Verde Operational Post, located between the Estrada Marginal da Ilha Verde and Travessa do Crisântemo, was officially opened yesterday. The opening ceremony was presided over by the Chief Executive, Ho Iat Seng, who toured various facilities and the rescue and emergency vehicles at the post, accompanied by Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak. The new site, comprising four floors, has been staffed since February, with the Fire Bureau deploying 36 firefighters and five rescue and emergency vehicles to the site, operating in 24-hour shifts. The new post aims to effectively increase firefighting relief efforts in the Ilha Verde area by providing a quick response to deal with unforeseen incidents occurring in that area.
CE renews MUR chairman appointment
The Chief Executive (CE) has renewed that appointment of Peter Lam as chairman of the Board of Directors of Macau Urban Renewal Limited (MUR) with effect from May 15, according to the Official Gazette. Lam has been MUR’s chairman since May 2019.
“The appointment of Peter is renewed, under an accumulation regime, as chairman of the Board of Directors of Macau Urban Renewal Limited for the period set out in the respective statutes,” the order reads. In addition to renewing the appointment of the chairman, the CE also renewed the appointments of Sheng Li and Wang Yu as directors of the firm, with effect from May 24.
