Daily Archives: Monday, April 9, 2018
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Measures to prevent tourists from seeking jobs proposed
An amendment to a law regulating the employment of non-resident workers has been submitted to Standing Committee for the Coordination of Social Affairs (CPCS). The amendments ... -
Kim Jong Nam | Malaysian prosecutors rest case in murder trial
Malaysian prosecutors wrapped up their case last week against two Southeast Asian women accused of killing the estranged half brother of North Korea’s leader in a ... -
Ask the Vet | 10 Common Older Cat Problems
Senior felines are more prone to certain cat problems. They may also present behavioral changes. Dealing with an older cat is more difficult, but you need to ... -
Malaysia | Najib doubles down on longtime voter bases in poll manifesto
Prime Minister Najib Razak is doubling down on his traditional vote banks in an election manifesto, pledging that under his government Malaysians would live “peacefully and ... -
Crime | Police officer arrested for leaking information to usury groups
A Judiciary Police (PJ) chief investigator has been arrested for allegedly leaking information about police investigations to several criminal groups. The accused, a gaming crime investigator, is ... -
Migrants call for talks with labor associations
Several migrant workers expressed their disappointment over the amendment of a law regulating the employment of non-resident workers, highlighting the unnecessary difficulties that they would have ... -
Briefs | Sou, Chiang trial resumes on May 14
The judge overseeing the case of two former presidents of the New Macau Association, Sulu Sou and Scott Chiang – who have been presented with the ... -
Health | SSM monitoring measles in Taiwan, no case reported in Macau
The Health Bureau (SSM) informed in a statement that, in cooperation with Taiwanese health authorities, it is closely monitoring two reported outbreaks of measles among Tigerair ... -
Gaming | Wynn Resorts CEO said to weigh sale of Boston-area casino
Wynn Resorts Ltd.’s new Chief Executive Officer Matt Maddox has had informal talks about a sale of the company’s still-under-construction Massachusetts casino, according to a person ... -
Civil Protection mechanism drill set for later this month
Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak announced yesterday that a drill to test the emergency mechanism of the civil protection authority would be held on April ... -
Cooperation | Mozambique wants to use MSAR as platform to attract business
Mozambican Prime Minister Carlos Agostinho do Rosário has said in Maputo that the African country is interested in developing relations with Macau. Macau will serve as ... -
How a crazy idea led this former journalist to USD3b buyout
It seemed like a nutty idea at the time – and it still does. Three years ago, Hu Weiwei and her co-founders decided to start a ... -
China leads global solar energy investment as US, Europe lag
More money was invested in new solar energy plants last year than in any other power source, with China responsible for much of the boom, according ... -
100m domestic tourist trips during holiday
China saw 100 million domestic tourist trips during the three-day tomb-sweeping holiday, up 8.3 percent from last year’s holiday, according to the Ministry of Culture and ... -
Online recruitment platform seeks Hong Kong IPO
Chinese online recruitment agency Liepin.com is seeking an IPO in Hong Kong. Headquartered in Beijing and founded in 2011, the platform focuses on executive talent. Liepin.com ... -
Xi takes center stage to defend country’s trade against barrage of tariffs
President Donald Trump’s barrage of tariffs threats have left China’s Xi Jinping with a tricky balance to strike. He’s got to show he’s ready to retaliate ... -
Trump suggesting Beijing will ‘take down’ its trade barriers
President Donald Trump is suggesting China will ease trade barriers “because it is the right thing to do” and Washington and Beijing can settle disputes that ... -
Koreas discuss communication issues ahead of summit
North and South Korea on Saturday held talks over establishing a telephone hotline between their leaders and other communication issues ahead of a rare summit between ... -
UN, Singapore concerned about rising trade tensions
The U.N. secretary-general and the Singaporean foreign minister voiced concerns about global trade tensions and rising protectionism during back-to- back meetings in Beijing yesterday. Following remarks ... -
Briefs | Syria: Russia denies reports of chemical attack
Russia’s military is rejecting claims that Syrian government forces used chemical weapons in an attack on the rebel-held town of Douma. Maj. Gen. Yuri Yevtushenko was ... -
Brazil | After tense showdown, Lula in police custody
Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was taken into police custody Saturday after a tense showdown with his own supporters, capping an intense three ... -
Canada reels: 15 die when truck, hockey team bus collide
A semi-trailer slammed into a bus carrying a youth hockey team in western Canada, killing 15 people and injuring 14 in a catastrophic collision that left ... -
Spain, Portugal bust gang smuggling glass eels to Asia
Spanish and Portuguese authorities announced Friday that they have taken down a criminal network that has been making large profits by smuggling glass eels to Asia. ... -
Offbeat | Moose stomps man’s foot in Alaska after he kicks her
A man was injured north of Anchorage after a moose that he had just kicked stomped his foot in return, state officials said. KTVA-TV reported the ... -
This Day in History | 2003 – Saddam statue topples with regime
There have been scenes of jubilation in Baghdad as US tanks rolled into the very heart of the Iraqi capital, confirming that the government of Saddam ... -
La Liga | Messi nets 3, Barca equals record of 38 games unbeaten
Lionel Messi scored a hat trick and ensured Barcelona equaled a Spanish league record of 38 matches without a loss after beating Leganes 3-1 on Saturday. ... -
Bundesliga | Bayern wins record-extending 6th straight title
It’s hard to believe there was a time this season when Bayern Munich didn’t look like a champion side. Less than two months into a lackluster ... -
Rugby | Fiji wins 4th straight Hong Kong 7s beating Kenya in final
Fiji won a fourth successive Hong Kong Sevens after pouncing on Kenya’s ill-discipline and errors to take the final 24-12 yesterday. The most successful team in ... -
Football | Hiroshima stays undefeated and in top spot in J-League
Sanfrecce Hiroshima beat Kashiwa Reysol 1-0 to remain undefeated and in top spot in the J-League yesterday. Defender Sho Sasaki beat Kashiwa ‘keeper Kazushige Kirihata with ... -
World briefs
NORTH KOREA Hundreds of foreigners joined in the annual Pyongyang marathon yesterday despite political tensions that have only recently begun to ease and a ban on U.S ... -
The Buzz | Steve Wynn sues lawyer for dancer who accused him of leering
Disgraced casino mogul Steve Wynn has sued the attorney of a dancer who accused him of inappropriate behavior. Wynn’s attorneys filed the defamation lawsuit Thursday against ... -
Las Vegas Sands doubles Sheldon Adelson pay to USD26.1 million
Las Vegas Sands Corp. more than doubled Chief Executive Officer Sheldon Adelson’s pay to USD26.1 million after the casino operator rejiggered his compensation as part of ... -
Facebook scandal a ‘game changer’ in data privacy regulation
Revelations that data belonging to as many 87 million Facebook Inc. users and their friends may have been misused became a game changer in the world ... -
Rear Window | They are all birds of a feather
It is no wonder that in such a small place like Macau – truly, any small place real or otherwise – rumor, gossip, bad information or ... -
Monday, April 9, 2018 – edition no. 3022
* Concern over working permit changes * Najib heads into tough race with vow to make Malaysia great * Arrested for leaking information * Sou, Chiang ...
