Cases down from 77 to 52 this year, mostly aged 35 to 49 with children and in desperate need of financial help to clear their debts.
Social Welfare Bureau
Head of Family and Community Services stresses need to support carers helping abused children and provide more resources to help prevent maltreatment.
Zhuhai customs clearance halts at 12 noon; driving practice venues shut, many social service facilities suspended.
Numerous shows and activities cancelled or postponed; 71 extra beds provided at temporary shelter for workers with nowhere to sleep.
Dedicated team has already come to the aid of 2,500 people with mobility impairments.
Government aims to reduce the number of lost or damaged cards; other cards, such as driver’s licence, likely to be included in next phase.
Nurseries and sports venues are temporarily closed, while many events and activities have been cancelled as Covid-19 impacts the city as never before.
MOP 300 suggested as possible figure to deter time wasters who apply to take exams but fail to turn up.
Most cases involve physical violence, though there are some instances of mental and sexual abuse too.