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Consumer Council released 7th supermarket price survey report of the current month
The Consumer Council conducted its ‘Supermarket price survey’ of the second-half of June on 24 June for the implementation of Section 2b), Article 10, Law 4/95/M of 12 June. Surveyed locations included 13 supermarkets in São Lázaro, São Lourenço and Sé Parishes. Consumers may now check the report data on the Council’s website (www.consumer.gov.mo), the “Supermarket Price Information Platform” app, or the Council’s WeChat account.
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“Macao Photo Book – Our 20 Years” submissions deadline extended to 31 July
In a bid to mark the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region, the Government Information Bureau has launched the call for photo submissions of “Our 20 Years” – a special event hosted by the photo submissions portal “Macao Photo Book” (http://photo.gcs.gov.mo). The deadline for photo submissions has been extended to 31 July 2019 to attract more participation.
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GGCT reminds that Level 2 Travel Alert to Sri Lanka remains in force
In view of the announcement on June 22nd of the one-month extension of the national state of emergency in Sri Lanka, the GGCT reminds Macao residents that the Level 2 Travel Alert issued to Sri Lanka remains in force. Macao residents who intend to travel to or are already in Sri Lanka should reconsider for the moment the travel. It is suggested to avoid non-essential travel to that destination.
If necessary, Macao residents can call:
24-Hour Tourism Hotline +853 2833 3000;
The Chinese Embassy and consulates or the Global Emergency Call Center for Consular Protection and Services of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24-hour hotline: +86 10 12308 for assistance.
The Travel Alert System does not have a prohibitive nature and it is up to each individual to decide to travel or adjust their travel plan according to the information provided. The GGCT advises Macao residents before traveling to purchase comprehensive travel insurance, with coverage option for the Macao SAR Travel Alert System, international emergency medical evacuation coverage, and to also verify with their insurers in case of any doubts regarding the terms and conditions of their insurance coverage.
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UM’s FST celebrates 30th anniversary
The University of Macau (UM) Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) recently held an event to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Over the past three decades, the FST has nurtured many professionals for the science and technology sector in Macao. UM is currently ranked among the top 125 and 200 internationally, in engineering and computer sciences, respectively. The university is also ranked No 8 in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and among the top 1 per cent in Essential Sciences Indicators (ESI) rankings in both disciplines.
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