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After typhoon Hato rampaged through Macao, the Consumer Council carried out measures, including increased patrols to traders and the setup of a “WhatsApp Hotline” 62980886 for consumers to report any market irregularities, to help stabilize the prices in the market and to safeguard consumer rights. The Council finished 1,491 times of patrolling and received 80 cases reported by citizens in the recent half-month. Traders affected by typhoon Hato has resumed their businesses and supply of goods has become stable.
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The China (Guangdong) International Tourism Industry Expo (CITIE) 2017 is currently held in the China Import and Export Fair Pazhou Complex at Guangzhou from today (8 September) until 10 September. Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) seizes the opportunity to showcase the destination together with tourism trade delegates from Macao at the Expo, while joining the tourism authorities of Guangdong and Hong Kong to promote their multi-destination tour routes and expand the diversity of source markets through the event.
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Three world-renowned oncology experts recently visited the University of Macau (UM) and were warmly received by Lam Kam Seng, chair of the UM University Council; and Patrick Huen Wing Ming, director of the Dr Stanley Ho Medical Development Foundation and a member of the UM University Council. During the visit, both parties exchanged ideas on biomedical research achievements obtained in recent years and discussed opportunities for collaboration in the field of teaching and research.
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The Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, today pledged the Government’s full effort regarding the optimisation of the city’s flood-prevention work, in order to protect the health and safety of the public.
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The Consumer Council and Food Safety Centre under the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau co-tested ice cream and frozen dessert products, all 30 samples passed the test of microorganisms. Ice creams and frozen desserts are high-calorie and high sugar foods, consumers are suggested to consumer in moderation.
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"Guchol" has weakened into a tropical depression. Since it is expected to move in the northerly direction, far away from Macao, and to weaken continuously, it will not pose a threat to Macao.
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The Government is to set up a new bureau to handle matters relating to the alleviation of the effects of natural disasters and accidents and to handle the aftermath of any such emergencies.
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The Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, today announced a number of measures to improve Macao’s response mechanism in case of public emergencies, including the strengthening of infrastructure to resolve flooding issues and ensuring the stability of power and water supplies.
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The Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, today announced a number of measures to improve Macao’s response mechanism in case of public emergencies, including the strengthening of infrastructure to resolve flooding issues and ensuring the stability of power and water supplies.
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Consumer Council conducted its specific price survey on diapers, over-the-counter drugs, and milk powder on 6 September for the implementation of Section 2b), Article 10, Law 4/95/M of 12 June. Result of the mentioned survey has been uploaded to the Council’s website (www.consumer.gov.mo) and is available in the Council’s ‘Supermarket Price Information Platform’ iPhone and Android apps, and on the Council’s WeChat account page.
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