Author: Anthony Lam, MDT
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Islamic head in Macau hopes for more Halal food options amid tourism positioning
The Islamic Akhund in Macau claims that the city does not have a wide and reliable option of halal food even after approximately 20 years of ... -
Concessionaires to invest $15 billion in bold projects in upcoming decade
The six casino operators agreed last week to invest a total of MOP118.8 billion ($15 billion) after being granted 10-year operating licenses, with the bulk of ... -
Local Covid-19 positive YouTuber secures hotel room, amid difficulties
A local video producer has secured a hotel room at the Fisherman’s Wharf after testing positive for Covid-19 and after being refused accommodation by several other ... -
A new Covid-19 clinic in Coloane
A new Covid-19 outpatient clinic will be opened for Coloane residents, the Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre has announced. The new clinic will open today ... -
Parking meters to only accept e-payment
Parking meters will begin accepting digital payment only, a parliamentary committee has announced, according to local media. The parliament’s First Standing Committee met yesterday morning to ... -
Prosperity expected to remain ‘low’ 2023Q2
The city’s prosperity index will likely bounce out of low rankings during or by the second quarter next year, the Macau Economic Association (MEA) has estimated. ... -
Survey finds only 15% locals seek regular eye checks
A recent survey has discovered over 85% of respondents do not have regular eye checks. The survey was jointly conducted by international sight-saving charity organization Orbis ... -
Gov’t puts purchase limits on RATs, antipyretics
The Pharmaceutical Administration Bureau (ISAF) is implementing purchase limits on SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen test (RAT) kits and antipyretics through local chemist shops. The news was announced ... -
Former worker ‘not 100% sure’ about Tak Chun conducting side betting
Despite admitting to having seen messages about side bets in company chat groups, a former Tak Chun Group worker confessed that he was not completely certain ... -
Driving license mutual recognition with mainland to happen soon
Secretary for Transport and Public Works Raimundo do Rosário has been officially authorized by Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng to sign agreements with competent mainland authorities ... -
Association calls for improvements community facilities in Zone A
The Association of Synergy of Macao called for improvements in proposed community facilities and density in the New Urban Zone A. Led by lawmaker Ron Lam, ... -
Health code, venue code no longer mandatory in most venues
The presentation of health codes and footprint recording has become non-mandatory for most venues across the city, the Health Bureau (SSM) has announced. Health codes are ... -
AirAsia, Philippine Airlines selling April 2023 tickets to Macau
International low-cost carrier AirAsia is offering tickets for sale on its website for flights between Macau and Kuala Lumpur departing on and after April 1, the ... -
Zara to close Londoner store, retains Zara Home
Retail firm Zara will cease operations at The Londoner after December 14, the Times has learned. Inditex Group, a parent company of several fashion brands including ... -
Gov’t boasts widely supported land transport planning 2021-2030
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has highlighted that 74% of opinions in the public consultation for general land transport planning for 2021 to 2023 support the government’s ... -
Quarantine measures to slightly loosen on foreign entrants
Non-mainland entrants will have three days on a yellow health code after five days of mandatory quarantine upon entry to Macau, pulmonologist Alvis Lo, director ... -
CPU collects opinions on draft planning for new Central Library
The new Central Library is at stage 10 of its draft planning process, in which the Urban Planning Committee (CPU) invites opinions on the project. The ... -
Former HKEx boss permitted to operate financial services in Macau
Former Hong Kong Stock Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) boss Charles Li has been given the green light to operate financial and investment services in Macau. ... -
Gov’t holds group mourning for former president Jiang Zemin
The local government hosted a group mourning event following the passing of former Chinese president Jiang Zemin at the Forum Macao Complex yesterday. Images released by ... -
Testimonies confirm Tak Chun involved in side betting
As court sessions for illegal gambling allegations against Tak Chun Group unveiled yesterday morning, testimonies pointed to the group’s operations of side betting. The original boss ... -
Police announce alleged money laundering of about MOP140m
A woman has been apprehended on allegations over smuggling and money laundering to the value of around MOP140 million, the Judiciary Police (PJ) announced yesterday. Apart ... -
Anytime Fitness allegedly closes Macau operations
International gym chain Anytime Fitness closed its operations in Macau yesterday, according to a notice posted by the company. The company was contacted for verification through ... -
Barra Transport Hub to open partially tomorrow
The ground floor and the underground floors of the Barra Transport Hub will open for public use tomorrow, the government announced yesterday. Public facilities will include ... -
CE recaps lessons for Macau from 20th Congress at gov’t seminar
Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng called for everyone to “diligently acquire and accurately comprehend” the spirit of the 20th Congress at a government seminar yesterday. Yesterday ... -
ZAPE-Barra coastal promenade to start construction next year
Planning for the ZAPE-Barra coastal promenade construction should conclude next year, with subsequent commencement of construction to occur within the year, Lo Chi Kin, vice president ... -
Photo competition to support Regatta 2023
A photo competition and several other events will be held alongside the 2023 MGM Macao International Regatta, which will be held between January 5 and 8, ... -
Alvin Chau’s defense questions rationale behind allegations
The defense in the landmark Suncity case has questioned why the company would breach the law when it already had billions in annual income, local media ... -
Fall in casino-related crime due to lockdowns: Report
Macau has recorded a fall in crimes related to casino activities in the first nine months of the year, and the security branch has speculated that ... -
Ao Ieong: Gov’t to boost platforms to attract talents for industry diversification
The government aims to attract highly-skilled workers to Macau in a bid to fulfill its goal of diversifying the city’s industries, Secretary for Social Affairs and ... -
Former DSSOPT head points to former superintendents in court
Former Land, Public Works and Transport Bureau (DSSOPT) director Li Canfeng has called on a court of law to subpoena his two former supervisors to testify ... -
AirAsia anticipates no Macau flight resumption soon
There are no immediate plans to resume flights to Macau, Celia Lao, Greater China Region general manager of AirAsia Digital, said yesterday. Before 2020, the airline ... -
Anti-graft watchdog busts alleged breach of confidentiality
A company proprietor in the construction sector has been arrested for allegedly engaging in anti-competitive practices by stealing commercial secrets from his former employer, the Commission ... -
PJ stages mock abduction rescue
The Judiciary Police (PJ) staged a mock operation wherein they rescued a female university student kidnapped by a gang of three men. The simulation was presented ... -
Freight plane forced to return due to engine failure
A freight plane set to depart Macau yesterday afternoon returned to ground after take-off due to engine failure, the Civil Aviation Authority (AACM) confirmed. Eyewitnesses notified ... -
Nearly MOP10b goes to SMEs through consumption cards
The several rounds of consumption stimulus since 2020 have transferred about MOP9.89 billion of cash to local small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the government has announced ...
