Author: Anthony Lam, MDT
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CE reiterates thanks to Beijing for Macau support
Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng yesterday thanked Beijing for its care and support for the Macau Special Administrative Region. Yesterday morning, the local government head sat ... -
Culture director unclear about ROI of Macao International Parade
The estimated return on investment (ROI) of the upcoming Macao International Parade is still unclear, director of Culture Deland Leong told a press briefing yesterday afternoon. ... -
Exhibition highlights climate change challenges
The local office of international charity organization Oxfam is holding a photo exhibition to raise awareness of the impact of climate change, the office has announced ... -
Xia Baolong promises to visit SAR in 2024: Macau CPPCC member
China’s top official concerning affairs of the Special Administrative Regions (SARs) of Macau and Hong Kong has promised to visit Macau at an appropriate time, local ... -
Customs arrest four in illegal immigration case
The Macao Customs have uncovered a case of illegal immigration, arrested four people and confiscated a boat, the law-enforcement authority announced in a statement. On the ... -
Horse-owners demand new compensation formula from MJC
A group of horse owners has told a weekend press briefing the Macau Jockey Club (MJC) should follow a compensation scheme they have proposed. In an ... -
HK composer defends MACA, saying royalties not public domain
While surprised by comments in the recent copyright royalty arguments, a Hong Kong music composer said royalty collection entities are not obliged to disclose how the ... -
Neway outlet closes after MACA copyright complaint
The Neway Karaoke outlet near the Golden Lotus Plaza has reportedly ceased operations, following copyright violations filed by a local non-governmental copyright entity. A week ago, ... -
TSI rules deleted recording illegal
Regardless of its deletion or retention, a recording made without consent will be subject to related violations should the act of recording be proven, the Court ... -
Security chief: More precise victim age detail unnecessary
The current mode of age announcement in the police’s crime information release is suitable and more precise segmentation in “unnecessary,” Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak ... -
Crimes increase 38% in 2023, Security chief calls for vigilance to combat phone scams
Friends and families are advised to work together to prevent phone and internet scams, Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak said yesterday at a press conference ... -
Non-local workers banned from forming trade unions
The Trade Union Bill, currently under examination at a parliamentary committee, has recommended excluding non-local workers from establishing their own trade unions. The proposal is a ... -
Horse owners urge MJC to apologize to all Macau residents
In an open letter, several horse owners are calling on the Macau Jockey Club’s (MJC) board of directors to issue reasonable compensation to horse owners and ... -
Gov’t seeking large open space for performances after Taipa Stadium saga
The government is in the process of securing large open space for concerts and performances after criticisms over leasing the Taipa Stadium for performances of a ... -
Gov’t resorts to community efforts to address unnoticed deaths of single elderly residents
Neighborhood business operators are encouraged to monitor elderly residents living nearby to improve care for elderly people who live alone. Director for Social Welfare, Hon Wai, ... -
City sees increase in university students
There are 55,000 registered students in higher education across the city in the academic year 2023/2024, Director of Education and Youth Development Kong Chi Meng has ... -
Lei Wai Nong expects 90% pre-Covid GDP this year
Secretary for Economy and Finance Lei Wai Nong expects this year’s GDP will reach 90% of the level back in 2019, or a 10.3% de-facto year-over-year ... -
1,600 signatures submitted opposing landfill off Coloane coast
In opposition to a proposed landfill off the coast of Coloane, the organizers of a petition have submitted 1,600 signatures to the government over the weekend ... -
AMCM: New credit platform refuses no legit application
The automated inter-bank credit inquiry platform does not refuse applications that have all required documents, the Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) has told lawmaker Ron Lam. ... -
IC to keep historic cannon barrel for inspection
An old cannon barrel found at a roadwork site in Fai Chi Kei over the weekend will be kept for further inspection by the bureau, the ... -
Trade unionist calls for tailor-made training
Ella Lei, trade unionist and lawmaker, yesterday called for targeted training programs for certain groups such as middle-aged jobseekers to facilitate their employment opportunities. On the ... -
MGM and IC unveil exhibition celebrating Barra’s heritage
Local resort operator MGM and the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) yesterday inaugurated an exhibition at Barra to present paintings, drawings and photographs on the neighborhood. Titled ... -
Lawmaker doubts local radio taxi’s capacity to serve foreign visitors
Lawmaker Ron Lam has expressed doubts about the local radio taxi’s ability to cater to foreign visitors, due to its unreliable location platform and outdated means ... -
Int’l realtor hopes gov’t lifts all cooling measures
Foreseeing a tough real property market in Macau in 2024, an executive at an international realtor suggested yesterday the government fully lift its cooldown measures. Late ... -
Grand Lisboa Palace bashed for confusing show ticketing
A reported show ticketing saga at the Grand Lisboa Palace resort has gone viral on social media after eager buyers were told there were only 18 ... -
IC, Beijing companies to co-host comedy festival in Macau
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will co-organize in March an international comedy festival in Macau, which the organizers claim will be first of its kind for ... -
ID bestows cash awards upon distinguished athletes
The Sports Bureau (ID) has recently bestowed cash prizes upon 111 athletes and 28 auxiliary personnel, as well as certificates for 223 athletes and 75 auxiliary ... -
Gov’t appoints two SSM officers to vice director at Cotai hospital
Dr Lei Wai Seng and Dr Chou Kuok Hei, both from the Health Bureau (SSM), have been appointed deputy head or equivalent at the Cotai hospital, ... -
Sudden smuggling spike
The Macao Customs has uncovered six different attempted smugglings of plants, seafood and wines during the period Jan. 23 to Feb. 2 at two border checkpoints ... -
Survey finds 30.6% of elderly concerningly lonely
Local NGO survey results show that 30.6% of its respondents reported experiencing concerning levels of loneliness or solitude. Conducted by the social service branch of Sheng ... -
134 flights approved for Lunar New Year so far
At time of reporting, a total of 134 additional flights have been approved for the Lunar New Year period, the Civil Aviation Authority of Macao (AMCM) ... -
Airport expects regular wide-body aircraft from March
Macau’s airport will likely see regular flights of wide-body aircraft from March, according to the airport’s management. Eric Fong, marketing director of the Macau International Airport ... -
Patriotism important to SAR’s future
Both the Chief Executive, Ho Iat Seng, and Beijing’s highest representative in Macau, Zheng Xincong, yesterday emphasized the importance of patriotism and national security to the ... -
Macau residents living in Hengqin now eligible for social security
Macau residents residing in Hengqin on or after Mar. 1 last year will be considered to be living in Macau as far as social securities are ... -
Bill suggests radio practice violators subject to both administrative and criminal charges
A parliamentary committee yesterday recommended the inclusion of a separate article in a bill about the bilateral prosecution of radio practice violators for clarity. The Third ...
