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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the business climate improved markedly in 2023 compared to 2022, with receipts of the interviewed restaurants & similar establishments and retailers showing year-on-year increases in each month throughout the year. Both industries saw comparatively large growth in receipts in June and July, which was attributed to a low base of comparison in 2022.
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Concerning the Public Security Police Force’s operations and the Labour Affairs Bureau’s operations as well as various joint operations against illegal workers in January 2024, the figures are set out below:
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The Judiciary Police (PJ) recently discovered that scammers are once again impersonating the company Apple. They randomly send text messages containing phishing links to many residents. These messages allege that the recipients' accounts have been locked due to security issues. They are instructed to log into their Apple accounts via the link embedded in the message to verify their accounts.
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To provide parents with information on admission to different education stages in the academic year 2024/2025, the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) has published the relevant information on its website (www.dsedj.gov.mo). Parents of students who seek enrolment in secondary, primary and pre-primary (non-first-time enrolment) education in Macao, in September 2024, may access the admission information and the links to school websites and application forms via the zone designated for “A Guide to School Enrolment” on the DSEDJ website. Parents are advised to read in detail the admission regulations of schools, prepare well the necessary information and submit applications, from 1 March 2024 onwards, in the way and within the enrolment period specified by the schools to which they intend to apply.
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For the better ‘implementation of the “first-tier” relaxed customs administration and the “second-tier” strict customs control’ management model of the In-Depth Cooperation Zone and further facilitate movement of people, goods, etc. between Macao and the zone, Macao residents who study, work, run start-up enterprises or live in the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin and are included in the “database for the list of applicable personnel that allows Macao residents to transport animal and plant products to the In-depth Cooperation Zone between Guangdong and Macao in Hengqin” (hereinafter referred to as the “database for applicable personnel list”) are allowed to bring specific types and quantities of products of animal and plant origins for personal use or consumption, such as food and flowers, back to Macao through the Hengqin port starting from 1 March without applying for import licenses or making the relevant declarations. Owners of pet dogs and cats who have been included in the aforementioned “database for applicable personnel list” can return to Macao through the Hengqin port with their pet dogs or cats that meet the conditions for exemption from inspection if the animals under their name have been implanted with electronic microchips at the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) and possess the “International Vaccination Certificate for dogs and cats” and a valid “In-Depth Cooperation Zone travel approval” issued by IAM. The above customs measures to facilitate health inspection and the new arrangements will be promulgated in due course through a Chief Executive Writ of Instruction.
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To experience the festive ambience with Macau residents, Macau Urban Renewal Limited (MUR) will host a lantern festival at Macau New Neighbourhood (MNN) in Hengqin for the first time this year. The event, “Celebrating Lantern Festival at MNN”, will feature game booths, lantern-making workshops and food stalls for the public to enjoy, will take place in the neighbourhood on 24 February (Saturday) from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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