Hovione, a medicine factory near Edifício do Lago, has been accused of causing air pollution in the neighborhood. During a factory open day on Saturday, Hovione’s general manager Eddie Leong said that the fumes come from the factory’s water-cooling and gas supply systems, and are therefore safe. He explained that some residents had complained to the government in the past, and that Hovione had brought the complainers to the factory for a visit. Production manager Johnny Cheong said the company has been conducting strict treatment procedures on gas emissions, according to a report by Macao Daily News.
Girl dies after being hit by falling window
An 11-year-old girl from Zhuhai died on Saturday morning after being hit by a window falling from the 21st floor of a city apartment, according to a report by Jornal Va Kio. The girl was hit while crossing the road with her brother and sister while on their way to a tuition center. The tragedy is still under investigation. Zhuhai citizens have discussed the accident extensively on social networks like WeChat, broaching topics such as social responsibility, throwing objects from apartment windows and the safety of minors on holiday.
Lawmaker suggests buildings that match their streets’ name
Lawmaker Au Kam San submitted a written inquiry to the local government regarding the large number of streets named after other cities or the mainland. He said that these streets do not have any obvious characteristics that might represent the cities and suggested that the government construct buildings based off the historical identity of the street names. He also asked whether it would be possible for the government to explain the relationship between Macau and other cities through these buildings, according to a report by TDM.
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