Macao experienced strong winds and rain as Typhoon Matmo skirted the region yesterday, prompting a no. 8 signal and a blue storm surge warning
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September proved a boom month for Macao’s long under-utilised Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system, with a daily average of 30,600 passengers recorded
The decision creates an important storm-weather link between the peninsula and the rest of the territory, besides the lower deck of the Sai Van Bridge
Nearly 140,000 tourists entered the SAR on the first day of the holiday, followed by almost 164,000 on the second day, officials figures show
The storm is currently passing over Luzon and is tracking in the direction of western Guangdong and Hainan, coming closest to Macao on Sunday
Visitors will be able to tour the historic halls and gardens of the ‘Pink Palace’, enjoy live music and buy souvenirs during the open days
A flag raising ceremony and National Day gala will take place tomorrow morning, along with various other public events such as the fireworks displays and markets
Two Malaysian suspects and an alleged Hong Kong accomplice were apprehended at the airport, leading to what police say is the largest marijuana seizure in Macao’s history
The SAR is forecasted to receive an average of around 150,000 visitor arrivals per day during the 8-day break that starts on National Day