Yearly Archives: 2024
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New CCAC head to strengthen trust in gov’t
The newly appointed commissioner of the Commission Against Corruption (CCAC), Ao Ieong Seong, said she is committed to social justice and enhancing public trust in government ... -
HIV/AIDS Cases falling, SSM calls for testing those at ‘risk’
The Health Bureau (SSM) is calling on those considered at risk to be tested for HIV/AIDS. The call comes again against the background of “World AIDS ... -
Sri Lankan team denied over visa concerns
Immigration officials have denied entry to the Sri Lankan team, which was to participate in the Galaxy Entertainment Macau International Marathon. The team departed Sri Lanka Wednesday ... -
Macau celebrates health tourism forum amid GBA development
The “Greater Bay Area Health Tourism, Services, and Integrated Logistics Development Forum” was recently held at the Macao University of Tourism (UTM). Organized by the Chartered ... -
DSAL supporting job seekers 45 and over
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has prioritized the re-employment of job seekers aged 45 and above by providing personalized employment support and dedicated services. From January ... -
Taiwan’s leader arrives in Hawaii for a stop in the US
Taiwan,s leader Lai Ching-te arrived Saturday in Hawaii to begin a two-day transit in the U.S. as part of a trip to the South Pacific, his ... -
Gov’t optimistic about achieving 33 million visitor goal in 2024
Officials have expressed optimism Macau will reach its goal of 33 million visitors this year. This comes as the Tourism Development Committee (CDT) last week convened ... -
MGM Organizes “Double Celebration of Love and Community Care” to Promote Inclusive Society
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Macao SAR, MGM organized the ... -
Zelenskyy says NATO offer for Ukraine-controlled territory could end ‘hot stage’ of war
An offer of NATO membership to territory under Kyiv’s control would end “the hot stage of the war” in Ukraine, but any proposal to join the ... -
1954 US pledges to defend Nationalist China
US President Dwight D Eisenhower has announced the signing of a pact of mutual security with the Nationalist Chinese Government. Secretary of State John Foster Dulles ... -
Norris defies orders to help Piastri and Verstappen loses the Qatar pole to Russell
Lando Norris ignored team orders and handed his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri the sprint race in Qatar on Saturday, while Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen was ... -
Russian police raid Moscow nightclubs in LGBTQ+ crackdown
Russian police raided several bars and nightclubs across Moscow on Saturday as part of the government’s crackdown on “LGBTQ+ propaganda,” state media reported. Smartphones, laptops and ... -
Kim vows steadfast support for Russia’s war in Ukraine
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed his country will “invariably support” Russia’s war in Ukraine as he met Russia’s defense chief, the North’s state media ... -
To control your spending this holiday season, stick with cash
The holiday shopping season is now here, and Americans are ready to splurge. The average U.S. shopper expects to spend more than US$1,000 on gifts for ... -
Monday, December 2, 2024 – edition no. 4617
* Sam’s Crew — Sam Hou Fai unveils 10 officials to round out his cabinet, hailed by Beijing as a ‘strong and powerful’ government * LRT ... -
State Council announces new Macau gov’t, high officials focusing on ‘continuity and expertise’
The State Council, China’s cabinet, today (Saturday) appointed key officials for the sixth-term government of the Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) and the prosecutor general of ... -
Wong Sio Chak waiting for official confirmation
The Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak, declined to reveal whether he would be part of the upcoming government under the sixth-term Chief Executive (CE), Sam ... -
Lawmaker urges enhanced mental health services
Lawmaker Lo Choi In urged the SAR government to prioritize mental health and psychiatric support services as the region grapples with a concerning rise in suicide ... -
Security Rising criminal activity attributed to scams, cybercrimes, kidnapping and usury
The crime rate during the first nine months of this year has increased 12.2%, according to a report from the Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak, ... -
Beijing releases three Americans it imprisoned for years, US returned four people to China
Three American citizens imprisoned for years by China have been released and are returning to the United States, the White House said yesterday [Macau time] announcing ... -
More ‘Eyes in the Sky’ until 2027
The sixth phase of the “Macau Public Spaces Video Surveillance System,” also known as “Eyes in the Sky,” is progressing, with plans to add another 680 ... -
Mainland siblings suspected of counterfeit chip fraud
A brother and sister from the mainland are under investigation for allegedly using counterfeit casino chips to commit fraud at a Cotai casino, resulting in losses ... -
Security chief: New law enforcement ‘obvious’
The enforcement of the new law to combat illegal gambling and related activities will soon have a more noticeable impact on curbing illegal currency exchange, the ... -
Tourism surge drives job growth and wage rises
Macau is seeing a surge in manpower demand in tourism-related industries, driven by a substantial increase in visitor arrivals. By the end of September, the number ... -
Suspect arrested in sea cucumber fraud
A 28-year-old unemployed local man has been arrested for allegedly defrauding five middle-aged men and elderly women in a scheme involving cheap sea cucumbers sold as ... -
Group pushes for more leisure space in Iao Hon
The “People’s Alliance for the Construction of Macau” (Aliança de Povo de Instituição de Macau) has called for more leisure spaces in Areia Preta, following a visit with ... -
Gov’t to launch new early treatment centers for children with developmental disabilities
Two new early treatment centers will commence operations in 2025 for children with developmental disabilities, the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) announced. According to Yu Ka Wai, ... -
Wellness is not a Goal, it’s a Lifestyle!
“Health” is a BIG concept, one that is seldom fully understood in the modern world. We once believed a healthy lifestyle simply to be one ... -
Women’s association calls for more support for infertile couples
The government’s recent launch of the “Medical Assisted Reproduction Subsidy Program” has been seen as a significant step towards supporting childbirth and safeguarding the reproductive rights ... -
Palace Museum opens new cultural heritage center
To strengthen the preservation, restoration, and promotion of Macau’s cultural heritage, the Centre of Preservation and Transmission for Cultural Heritage of the Palace Museum was officially ... -
Palace of Double Brilliance: unveiling Qianlong treasures
The Macau Museum of Art has unveiled a special exhibition that takes visitors on a journey through the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty. The “Palace ... -
Former Liaison Office official facing corruption probe
Cui Guochao, a former official at the Chinese liaison office in Macau, is under investigation for alleged corruption as part of an intensified anti-corruption campaign in ... -
Committee focuses on database system, transportation safety
Discussions held recently by the Hazardous Substances Consultative Committee focused on implementing a new hazardous substances database system and disseminating safety awareness. The committee’s chairman and ... -
HPV vaccine makers eye growth overseas
As the domestic market approaches a potential saturation point and intensified price competition becomes more of a challenge, China’s human papillomavirus vaccine manufacturers are seeking to ... -
Sands China explores ‘Splendour of Chinese Bronzes’
Sands China recently organized a tour for approximately 30 team members to the Macao Museum of Art, showcasing the exhibition “Splendour of Chinese Bronzes: Masterpieces from ...
