AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWorld Environment Day push in Macau: The Environmental Protection Bureau is urging residents and businesses to join two energy-saving drives—an 8:30–9:30 p.m. “Switch Off for One Hour” lights-off campaign (bridges, resorts, selected government buildings and landmarks included) and a summer “Casual Summer, Save Energy Together” programme running to Aug 31, with guidance to set air-conditioning at no lower than 25°C. Wildlife smuggling crackdown at the border: Gongbei Customs seized 1.31 kg of stony coral (CITES-listed) hidden in toilet paper at Gongbei Port, while Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Zhuhai Port officers intercepted a passenger carrying 15 live turtles concealed in trouser pockets, warning of possible criminal charges. Local public health and hygiene enforcement: FEHD stepped up inspections after a rodent infestation complaint at a Kwun Tong fresh provision shop, finding signs of rodent activity and issuing a notice requiring elimination of vermin. Biodiversity spotlight at UM: A new UM Library exhibition, “Rediscovering Macau’s Wild: 135 New Insect Records,” displays about 1,400 insect specimens to boost awareness of Macau’s urban-and-rural biodiversity and conservation. Transport safety pressure: Councillors renewed calls for safer zebra crossings after a boy was killed on a crossing in northern Macau, citing repeated past incidents and urging stronger action.
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