According to local media reports, her wounds are not life threatening. A young male suspect is meanwhile in police custody.
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Officials say Macao is at a high risk of dengue infections and measures to control mosquito breeding are being stepped up.
Chau was given an 18-year prison sentence earlier this year after being convicted of scores of counts of fraud, criminal association and illicit gaming activities.
Under the scheme, eligible households are able to claim a monthly payment of up to 200 patacas, deducted from their power bills.
The suspect in a brutal attack last week had previously gone to court on a domestic violence charge but was reportedly acquitted when the victim refused to testify.
The annual cash handouts have been made to the territory’s permanent and non-permanent residents since 2008.
From 30 June, electronic identity documents will be accepted at border crossings and for certain other official transactions.
Around 4,000 two-bedroom and three-bedroom units will be available to qualified buyers, with an estimated price of 33,480 patacas per square metre.
The launch of the Macao Centre for Research and Development in Advanced Materials has been described as a research milestone for the territory.