Author: Anthony Lam, MDT
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Gov’t working on digital identity
Digital identity (ID) cards of users of government’s One Account app are being constructed to facilitate a faster app experience, Deputy Director Ng Wai Han of ... -
Pui Ching’s Coloane international school operation confirmed
The operator rights of Pui Ching Middle School in an international school in Coloane was confirmed by the head of the education bureau yesterday. On the ... -
Nearly MOP4m reported in serial online shopping fraud
An alleged online shopping scam has impacted at least four people, reporting a total loss nearing MOP4 million, and led to the arrest of a woman, ... -
CE holds talks with Chinese railway group, Singaporean investment company
Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng met separately with executives from Chinese railway manufacturer CRRC Corporation Ltd. and Singaporean investment company Temasek earlier this week. Both meetings ... -
Horta e Mitra Market vendors request subsidies during revamp
As Horta e Mitra Market will see its renovation starting this month, all of its vendors will temporarily suspend operations but some would like to see ... -
Civil referendum banned in city, parliamentary committee reiterates
Referenda not initiated by the government are illegal in Macau, a parliamentary committee noted yesterday. After studying the National Security Law Amendment Bill, the First Standing ... -
Police bust another sham marriage
Four people have been arrested on charges of masterminding and conducting a sham marriage in order to obtain Macau residency, the Public Security Police Force (PSP) ... -
Gov’t drops outdoor mask wearing for most places
Mask wearing will no longer be suggested for outdoor environments, although it is still required at certain indoor venues, the Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre ... -
Two CEs meet after assumption of offices, focus on GBA development
The Chiefs Executive (CEs) from China’s two Special Administrative Regions (SARs) have finally met, after assuming their offices in 2019 and 2021 respectively. On Saturday, Chief ... -
Pro-establishment camp member terminated at CPU
The Chief Executive has terminated the appointment of an Urban Planning Committee member from a pro-establishment association, a government dispatch has announced. Chan Chio I is ... -
Zone A cable car not on the table ‘for the time being’
There is no plan “in the short term” to commence a proposed cable car system connecting the New Urban Zone A with the Macao Science Center ... -
Defence lawyer questions reasonability of case details
While denying the charges against them, two defendants allegedly involved in the bribery case concerning two former construction officials said the details were unreasonable. The case ... -
Macau stories told once again in book form
Two authors of a book filled with stories about Macau said they chose Macau because of its historical richness and because of one author’s connection with ... -
French consul eyes growing opportunities in Macau-France trade
The city’s development strategy targeting economic diversification will benefit French businesses already operating or which will operate in Macau, Christile Drulhe, Consul-general of France in Hong ... -
Gaming expert: Macau faces tough competition as regional rivals thrive
Although Macau has geographical advantages, other aspects such as customer service should be improved amid tourism revivals, said Alidad Tash, managing director of 2nt8 Limited. The ... -
French CG hints the return of Le French May
The organizer of the art festival Le French May is working on bringing it back this year, the French consul-general in Macau hinted yesterday. Consul-general Christile ... -
University students fall victim to fraud, lose tens of thousands
Several university students lost money to scammers in telephone frauds, with one of them losing over 220,000 Chinese yuan, the Judiciary Police (PJ) announced this week. ... -
Despite popularity, San Ma Lo footpath unlikely to be repeated soon
Despite strong popularity, the pedestrian-only concept for Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro is unlikely to be repeated in the near future, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) said ... -
Mainland official accused of gambling in Macau for over 11 years
A former mainland official has been accused of privately gambling in Macau 112 times between 2007 and 2018 with public funds amounting to over 40 million ... -
Absences for union meetings considered justified
In future, managers of trade unions will be entitled to take justified or reasonable leave in order to attend union “administrations” or meetings, a parliamentary committee ... -
DSAT assures mainland drivers enjoy no privilege in Macau
The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) and the SAR government have signed an agreement to enable mutual recognition and exchanges of driving licenses between the Chinese ... -
Lawmaker slams gov’t unpreparedness for Oriental Pearl congestion
As tourism activities have recommenced, traffic congestion is reappearing in many places, such as the Oriental Pearl roundabout, and consequently lawmaker Ron Lam has criticized the ... -
Returned Overseas Chinese Association sends supplies to Turkey, Syria
Following the massive earthquakes heavily impacting Turkey and Syria, the Association of Returned Overseas Chinese Macau has coordinated the delivery of critical supplies to affected areas. ... -
Future housing discount repayment assessed against then prices
The proposed Sandwich-class Housing Bill will allow flat owners to sell their units privately after a blackout period. Owners must repay the amount discounted at the ... -
Economic prosperity index to rally
The Prosperity Index for January is expected to rally by over one point, with tourists again flocking to the city after three years, the Macau Economic ... -
Man arrested over changing-room photography allegations
A local 45-year-old man has been arrested on allegations of secretly taking pictures of other people in the changing room of a clubhouse, the Judiciary Police ... -
Vets will be allowed to operate in hotel establishments
After the latest parliamentary meeting, the government has agreed to allow veterinary services to operate in hotel establishments, the head of a parliamentary committee has said. ... -
Pricing, related reference undetermined in Sandwich Housing Bill
Although the overall direction of pricing future Sandwich-class Housing will be dependent on private property prices, details will only be determined in subsequent Executive Regulations. This ... -
Science journalist emphasizes simplification of jargons in news
A Portuguese science journalist admitted that the most challenging part of the job is to simplify science jargons to commoner language that most people can understand. ... -
Taiwan opens door to Macau passport holders on Feb. 20
Macau and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) passport holders will be re-admitted by Taiwan for individual travel from Feb. 20, the island’s authorities announced yesterday. ... -
Man arrested for repeatedly beating cohabiting partner
A local man has been apprehended on allegations of domestic violence against a cohabiting female partner, the Judiciary Police (PJ) disclosed on the afternoon of Valentine’s ... -
Gov’t not admitting violation in Barra Transport Hub flaws
Despite assuring follow-up actions, the Public Works Bureau (DSOP) did not admit to the existence of procedural flaws in the road defects found in the Barra ... -
Second seat at AFA stages FM-sponsored exhibition at local UNESCO Centre
Local artist Chiang Wai Lan has opened her fourth solo exhibition at the UNESCO Centre of Macao, exhibiting 45 pieces or sets of her paintings. The ... -
National secret vs public interest trade-off not discussed at parliamentary committee
A parliamentary committee that is considering the National Secret Bill has not addressed the topic of balancing the need to protect national secrets against the principle ... -
Lawmaker Lei stresses mutual consent as basis for critical change
When critical employment principles are to be changed, mutual consent from both employer and employee is critical, lawmaker Ella Lei said yesterday. Lei is part of ...
