Hengqin presses ahead in plan for local cars

The director of the Hengqin New Area’s Administrative Committee, Niu Jing, has said that the authority has completed a draft plan that would allow vehicles from Macau to access the island. “Plans and details regarding its management method and how it should be implemented are now basically stipulated and the construction of the supporting facilities is almost ready,” Niu told reporters at the sidelines of a press conference. However he cautioned that authorities are yet to set an official launching date. “The official launching date has to be jointly and officially announced by the Guangdong provincial government and the SAR government so I don’t have a timetable for now,” he added, cited by TDM.

Rubber Duck to arrive in town

The Rubber Duck, created by Dutch public artist Florentijn Hofman, will be displayed on the stretch of sea between the Macau Science Center and Kun Iam Ecumenical Center, every Friday to Sunday from April 29 to May 27. A press conference was held yesterday at the Science Center to introduce the event, which will include a themed picture exhibition, a coloring contest, and weekend game booths.  Moreover, Susana Lee, director of Macau Culture Creativity & Arts Association said the “Rubber Duck Macau Tour” could attract local residents and tourists, as well as enhance the city’s cultural and creative industries.