Author: Aries Un
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Report on AL election proposes longer campaign period
The members of the Electoral Affairs Commissions that supervised the 2013 election for the Legislative Assembly are now arguing that candidates should be allowed to publicize ... -
2014 tax refund to start next April
Starting April 2016, around 134,000 taxpayers can expect to receive refunds on some of their career taxes. The Finance Services Bureau (DSF) has called on taxpayers ... -
Education | No more queues for first-time kindergarten applicants
Authorities have centralized individual application procedures for kindergartens, in a bid to address the issue of parents queuing around schools during application periods to secure classroom ... -
Crime | Junket’s partner steals fortune
A junket operator has lost HKD1.22 million to a partner after the latter made away with money that actually belonged to a client who had won ... -
Environment | MOP1 per plastic bag policy enters public discussion
Environmental authorities are seeking public opinions over their new policy to curb citizens’ and tourists’ use of plastic bags while shopping, according to a media briefing ... -
Environment | Forum encourages regional cooperation for green economy
Appeals for regional collaboration have spilled over into an annual forum held to promote the application of renewable energy and innovative efforts. Ideas discussed in the ... -
Macau and Taiwan ditch double taxation in aviation industry
Macau and Taiwan’s authorities have reached a permanent bi-partisan agreement to shun double taxation for the aviation industry across both regions. Representatives from both sides inked ... -
Music | Korean pop-jazz band Winterplay to debut in town
The up-and-coming Korean band Winterplay will grace the region with its first- ever performance in Macau tomorrow night at the Macau Cultural Centre. With a distinct ... -
MDT Feature | Local illusionist strives to keep the magic alive
It was only two months ago that Iong’s Magic & Co Macau found its place on a street near St. Lawrence’s Church. At the time, the ... -
Pearl Horizon | Denial of extended land concession prompts siege
Scores of pre-sale buyers of Polytec Asset’s Pearl Horizon residential development stormed government headquarters yesterday afternoon, in tandem with a press conference explaining the government’s decision. ... -
Parade brings party atmosphere despite cold weather
Roughly 1,500 local and overseas performers streamed through the city’s old quarter yesterday afternoon filling the alleys and streets with elaborate dance moves and music. Their ... -
Gov’t cautious over coupon scheme to spur spending
November’s gaming earnings have been the lowest of the year so far, which came as little surprise to the authorities. The government is currently exploring the ... -
2016 Policy Address | Gov’t to launch anti-cybercrime center, tighten video surveillance
Security authorities plan to launch preparatory works next year for a new network security center as part of their premeditated anti-cybercrime efforts, the Secretary for Security ... -
Civil servants set up association to promote positive image
Over fifty civil servants have formed an association to connect the younger generation of civil servants with top-level officials. The group also aims to enhance the ... -
Traffic rearrangement to prioritize pedestrians’ safety
The Transport Bureau is considering introducing traffic lights at the junction of Rua da Ribeira do Patane and R. de Joao de Araujo in an attempt ... -
Policy Address | Sonia Chan | Authorities strive to make administration less bureaucratic
Efforts to accelerate bureaucratic procedures within public services and across departments for the general public once again dominated Secretary for Administration and Justice Sonia Chan’s Policy ... -
Gaming boom partly due to flexible oversight
Gaming authorities’ flexible supervision of the industry over the past decade has contributed to the region’s meteoric boom, according to two guest speakers at a panel ... -
Environmentally friendly utensils favored by food festival exhibitors
Utensils made out of environmentally friendly materials have been widely embraced by exhibitors at the 15th Macau Food Festival, according to the annual event’s organizer, the ... -
Experts | Economic diversification efforts require better planning
To take off, economic diversification requires long-term strategic planning from authorities and coordination with industry stakeholders. However, the scarcity of land resources and traffic congestion could ... -
Delta Asia 80th anniversary | Stanley Au pessimistic about economic prospects
Issues concerning negative equity and bankruptcy will be aggravated if the already collapsing housing market continues to sink further, said the chairman of Delta Asia Financial ... -
Rutter’s bike decor inspired by Special Olympics Macau
The record-holding rider of the Macau Grand Prix, Michael Rutter, along with Canadian racer Dan Kruger will take to the Guia Circuit this weekend on BMW ... -
Gaming operators to publish commissioned report on smoking ban
The complete KPMG report on the impacts of a full smoking ban for gaming operators will be accessible to the public in the future, according to ... -
Korean-themed food festival kicks off attracting crowds
This year’s Macau Food Festival is riding on the growing popularity of Korean culture worldwide. Through this focus, organizers hope to strengthen the event’s appeal for ... -
China-compatible e-money cards to launch in early 2016
Local smart card service provider Macau Pass is slated to issue a new range of cards next January, having joined the mainland authorities’ ongoing initiative to ... -
DSEJ to revise private school subsidy law following Audit report criticism
Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ) director Leong Lai, also the head of the supervising body for funds to private schools, said she would bear the ... -
Grand Prix organizers aware of regional challenges
The traditional blessing ceremony of the 62nd Macau Grand Prix (MGP) was held yesterday. The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Alexis Tam, officiated the ceremony, ... -
Alexis Tam applauds DSEJ after accusations from watchdog
The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Alexis Tam, yesterday lauded the efforts of the Director of the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ), Leong Lai, ... -
Travel sector eager to join China’s development strategy
The International Travel (Industry) Expo, which will be held from this Friday until Sunday, takes advantage of Beijing’s regional strategy, as the capital seeks to expand ... -
Public car park management firm issues unlawful monthly passes to users
Macau Forehap Parking Management Limited is facing a maximum fine of MOP250,000 after admitting to the Transport Bureau (DSAT) that it issued government-unauthorized monthly passes to ... -
Lai Man Wa receives distinguished funeral service
Many major officials solemnly bid farewell to the late head of the Macau Customs Service, Lai Man Wa, at the Kang Wu Funeral parlor yesterday morning ... -
Foundation’s third-quarter grants equivalent to half a year in 2014
During the third quarter, the Macau Foundation has distributed almost half of the total amount it allocated last year in subvention to local organizations. The Women’s ... -
Crime | Man arrested for using fake UnionPay card
A Hong Kong man was caught intentionally using a counterfeit UnionPay card that he obtained on the street to make a purchase in Macau, according to ... -
Locally-set soap spinoff debuts in town
Hong Kong’s hit soap, “Return of the Cuckoo,” which was broadcast in 2000, is graduating from television to the big screen and continuing its storyline set ... -
Annual charitable Eco TrailHiker run attracts more participants
Up to 2,000 runners representing 500 teams braved the searing heat yesterday as they completed in the territory’s annual race, Sands China Macau Eco TrailHiker. The ... -
Commissioner debuts with positive future vision
The new Foreign Affairs Commissioner in Macau, Ye Dabo, said that the region would continue to thrive despite the current economic downturn under the central government’s ...
