With wind speeds of 240 km/h, the Weather Bureau is expected to hoist a tropical cyclone signal today. Meanwhile, Hong Kong has suspended several high-speed train services to mainland China.
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The Transport Bureau has also announced mandatory training sessions for aspiring taxi drivers.
There’ll be no 28-metre tall Goddess of Mercy built in Coloane. Macao’s government addresses concerns over excessive spending on Hac Sa development projects.
A new Kun Iam statue designed by artist Liang Runan is causing controversy in Macao, before it’s even been built. One lawmaker has launched a petition to halt its construction.
The no. 8 signal was hoisted for more than 14 hours yesterday as Typhoon Talim came close to the territory, but there were few reports of damage.
Schools, government offices and banks are suspended and winds with gusts potentially exceeding 180 kilometres per hour are affecting the territory.
Despite an economic rebound and a surge in visitor arrivals, the average daily number of rail passengers is nothing like its pre-pandemic highs.
According to local media reports, her wounds are not life threatening. A young male suspect is meanwhile in police custody.
Officials say Macao is at a high risk of dengue infections and measures to control mosquito breeding are being stepped up.