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.
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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.
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.