Local residents over 65 who meet the government’s criteria are now able to start applying for a senior housing flat through the online system or in person.
Leong Sun Iok
With the city’s tourism sector picking up, measures are being implemented to combat excessive prices for hotel rooms being quoted on online booking platforms.
New iris-recognition technology, to be introduced later in the year, looks set to make leaving and reentering Macao as seamless as possible.
CE ensures employment for residents remains important but does not say non-resident workers should be fired or replaced by Macao residents.
Turnout of 42% was the lowest since the establishment of the MSAR, while 2,000 votes were invalid.
Candidates highlight the need for better housing, education for young people and workers’ rights and benefits.
Although officials point to a gradual recovery from the economic effects of the pandemic, lawmakers worry that ordinary workers are being given short shrift.
Outlined improvements are being made for public works’ typhoon readiness.
