New RMB 597 million customs facilities should be finished by June 2022 and will be an integral part of easing trade between Macao and the mainland.
Secretary for Administration and Justice
Construction likely to stretch over several years; four schools which had been planned for the site will be relocated on Zone A land reclamation area.
Opponents decry waste of public money and lament proposed demolition of old textile factory; plans for area on hold till urban master plan is revealed.
Poor casino revenues impacted by Covid-19 compel government to dig into Macao’s reserves for the third time this year.
Having attended an international expo in Shanghai, Ho will meet senior officials in Zhejiang province to strengthen bilateral ties.
The trade, especially traditional Chinese medicine, will face increasing scrutiny from 1 January when new laws come into effect.
Air-conditioning and lifts to be installed in the distinctive heritage building; stallholders will be moved to the Provisional Patane Market during construction.
Officials lay out plans for Macao’s new neighbour, covering health, education and local governance. Residency requirements still being brainstormed.
Failure to do so may incur a fine of up to MOP 35,000 as government seeks to improve hygiene with greater supervision of food production and processing.
