Macau Beijing office receives 180 assistance requests

Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Macau SAR government’s Beijing office has received over 180 requests asking for assistance, according to Leong Kit Chi, director of the office. Among these 180 requests, approximately 150 cases involve border control policies and entry quarantine regulations. Currently, over 1,000 Macau residents are studying in universities in Beijing. During the pandemic, the office has been primarily coordinating with the mainland government to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Leong says that the office will continue to maintain in close communication with these students and their schools in order to provide the proper assistance.

App-hailed taxis to provide free Wi-Fi

The SAR government is expanding access to its FreeWiFi.MO network to 200 app-hailed taxis, according to a statement released by the Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT). In order to continue expanding free Wi-Fi coverage in Macau, the CTT has encouraged the participation of local institutions in FreeWiFi.MO since 2017 to provide members of the public with free Wi-Fi services. The plan has so far received support and participation from more than 40 public and private organizations, increasing the number of access points to more than 560 institutions. The latest participating organizations include Kiang Wu Hospital, New Yaohan and Macau Taxi. The CTT reiterated that as of today, FreeWiFi.MO is available in various locations ranging from integrated resorts, hotels, public departments, hospitals and department stores.