Move follows criticism of handling of Inner Harbour fishing boat inferno last April; vessel owners likely to be subject to new fire prevention regulations.
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Decision follows partial relaxation of entry ban on foreigners which allowed Indonesian and Filipino helpers back into Macao.
Government loosens entry restrictions after considering Covid-19 pandemic situation and needs of ‘home alone’ husbands and wives.
As only city in the Greater Bay Area without 5G, Macao lags behind in tech stakes; CTM awaits licence from government, stating it has been ready since last summer.
More car parks, online meter payment, and more ‘green’ transport on drawing board; cable car plan defended as tourist attraction.
Four new rail lines should be running by 2028; 10 kilometres of elevated walkways to thread their way above city’s most congested areas; electric-powered vehicles to be encouraged.
Under discount scheme running until end of December, fares range between MOP 1.5 and 2.5 depending on length of trip.
‘World’s latest health menace’ spreading rapidly, according to WHO; disease can be permanently disfiguring, risk of death as high as 11 per cent.
Additional case adds to worrying trend this year that Health Bureau has called ‘significantly high’; foul play not suspected, autopsy to follow.