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“Annual Album of Stamps 2018” and “Annual Album of Souvenir Sheets 2018”
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Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau will issue two annual albums on 8^th January 2019, which are “Annual Album of Stamps 2018” and “Annual Album of Souvenir Sheets 2018”. Their covers are printed in light green and pink respectively, and together with the hot foil stamping with bronze title,illustrated with a dog whose shape is a long composition of stamps, symbolize the longevity. There are technical data printed on the pages.
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Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau will issue an exquisite “Annual Album 2018” on 18^th January 2019. The design of the protective hardcover highlights the “8” of the year 2018, an auspicious number in China, which in “∞” form is a symbol of the infinite. The dog along with some of Macao’s main attractions, symbolizes that this trustworthy and loyal animal is protecting Macao’s unique prosperity and culture. This album comprises the full collection of 14 sets of stamps and 11 souvenir sheets issued in 2018, on which the colour stamp images and the technical data are printed on the pages.
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In line with the Macao SAR government’s policy to build a better Macao by strengthening education and nurturing professionals to meet the needs of society, the University of Macau (UM) in the 2019/2020 academic year will launch five new bachelor’s degree programmes in education, science, precision medicine, big data and business intelligence respectively, to nurture high-calibre professionals who can fulfill the different needs of Macao and contribute to the development of the Greater Bay Area with the latest technologies.
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In line with the Macao SAR government’s policy to build a better Macao by strengthening education and nurturing professionals to meet the needs of society, the University of Macau (UM) in the 2019/2020 academic year will launch five new bachelor’s degree programmes in education, science, precision medicine, big data and business intelligence respectively, to nurture high-calibre professionals who can fulfill the different needs of Macao and contribute to the development of the Greater Bay Area with the latest technologies.
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The Macao Orchestra (OM, from the Portuguese acronym), under the auspices of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, presented the “Starry Vienna – New Year Concert” on 31 December 2018, at the Macao Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium, to welcome the New Year with music aficionados. Renowned conductor Arvo Volmer joined hands with outstanding Chinese soprano Hui He to bring the New Year concert in Viennese style. The concert featured festive decorations, photography activity and a cocktail reception in a joyful atmosphere.
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January is a contribution month of the Social Security Fund. Employers are required to pay in this month the contributions of the obligatory system for their local long-term employees for the fourth quarter of 2018. If they have hired a non-resident worker, they are also required to pay the employment fee as well. In addition, beneficiaries of the arbitrary system are also required to pay contributions in January. To save time waiting in line, the Social Security Fund (abbreviated to FSS in Macao) calls for members of the public to make full use of the electronic payment options. If they want to make the payment in person, they should pay attention to the peak of the flow at the end of the month, and they are advised to make the payment as early as possible.

For employers who have already applied for the electronic filing service, and beneficiaries of the arbitrary system, they are advised to use the AutoPay service of nine designated banks (including Bank of China Macau Branch, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Macau) Ltd., Banco Comercial de Macau, Tai Fung Bank, Banco Nacional Ultramarino, OCBC Wing Hang Bank, Macau Chinese Bank, Luso International Banking Limited and Delta Asia Bank) as much as possible, or make use of the following payment channels:

1. Jetco ATMs with Jetco logo or online banking (including Bank of China Macau Branch, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Macau) Ltd., Banco Comercial de Macau, Tai Fung Bank, Banco Nacional Ultramarino and OCBC Wing Hang Bank);
2. Self-service machines of BOC EXPRESS;
3. Service points of the FSS (including FSS temporary office at Tap Seac, FSS office at NAPE located on the 13th floor of the China Civil Plaza, Areia Preta Service Centre of the Macao SAR (Area of Social Security and Employment);
4. Instituto para os Assuntos Municipais' Public Services Centres and its sub-station;
5. The payment counters of the nine designated banks above.

Beneficiaries of the arbitrary system can also make their payments with the UnionPay QuickPass Card or MACAU Pass Card through the self-service machines with FSS contribution logo.

For employers who have not applied for the electronic filing service, they can pay the contributions and the employment fee for non-resident workers at the service points of the FSS. The contributions of local long-term employees (with no staff change during the quarter) can also be paid at the Instituto para os Assuntos Municipais' Public Services Centres and its sub-station, or at the nine designated banks.

In addition, if a beneficiary or an employer chooses to make a payment by AutoPay, the bank will deduct the related amount on the last working day of the contribution month. Beneficiaries and employers are therefore advised to prepare sufficient funds in their accounts in due course to ensure that the money can be deducted on time.

For more information, please visit the website of the FSS at www.fss.gov.mo or call 2853 2850 during office hours for enquiries.

Locations and methods of payment for the contributions of obligatory system/arbitrary system and the employment fee for non-resident workers.doc
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The Government was dedicated to creating new engines for Macao’s economic development, which could be achieved by grasping fresh opportunities arising from the country’s reform and opening-up policies during the new era, said the Chief Executive in his New Year Message.
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To facilitate the electronic governance of the Macao SAR Government and promote electronic municipal services, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) launches the “IAM connect” platform for immediate reflection of views on its establishment day (January 1). Residents can access the platform via mobile phones to easily and promptly give their opinions about four municipal areas, namely “environmental hygiene”, “parks and gardens/green areas and leisure areas”, “equipment and facilities” and “food safety”, while they can also log in to the platform anytime to enquire about case progress and the result of follow-up.
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