Trial run of the LRT Taipa section extended until January 31, continuing another one-month period for free rides.
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Health Bureau: People should get their flu vaccinations early because it takes two weeks to be effective, and next month’s Chinese New Year takes place when the flu season is expected to peak.
The passenger ferry service between the Inner Harbour and Wanzai in Zhuhai will resume on January 23, following the completion of major repairs at the Wanzai checkpoint, with the upcoming ferry service running from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The Light Rapid Transit system has malfunctioned for the third time since it came into service on December 10.
The Environmental Protection Bureau has announced that it will launch a scheme for the recycling of ICT products and electrical appliances on Wednesday — New Year’s Day.
President Xi Jinping stressed on Friday that with the return of Macau and Hong Kong to the motherland, the handling of affairs in the two special administrative regions is “strictly China’s internal matter” so that “there is no need for any external forces to dictate things to us”.
New Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng on Friday pledged that he will pursue the development of a “service-orientated” government and improved public administration efficiency.
The Light Rapid Transit system has carried over 200,000 passengers since the launch of its service on December 10.
President Xi Jinping commended the historic achievements made by Macau in economic and social development.