While there is a prohibition on the sale of cigarettes to those under 18, there is currently no law against selling booze to minors in Macao.
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The exclusion of the right comes as a defiant riposte to a UN rights committee and the US State Department, both of which lambasted Macao’s inadequate labour laws earlier this year.
The president of Macao’s legislature, and Macao’s longest-serving legislator, becomes the sole Macao member on the committee.
The airline is set to restore routes to at least half the destinations it served before the pandemic.
Ho says Macao will strive to see that non-gaming industries account for 60% of GDP, while building sustainable industrial structure that fits city’s reality.
Lawmakers pass outline bill which does not include right of collective bargaining or workers’ right to strike enshrined in the Macao Basic Law.
MOP 20,000 fine proposed for anyone selling booze to minors; online shoppers will be required to confirm they are adults.
Chief Executive encourages residents to put forward their opinions during 45-day public consultation period.
Finance chief proposes second budget amendment bill this year; payments to employees, freelancers and business operators should start next month.