Author: Anthony Lam, MDT
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MGTO expects no tourist influx amidst ‘10+7’ quarantine shift
No great influx of tourists is anticipated, despite the city shortening quarantine-upon-arrival from today, the city’s head tourism official said yesterday. On the sidelines of a ... -
Prosperity Index estimated to run low from June to August
Based on a series of factors, the Macau Economic Association (MEA) has estimated that the city’s Prosperity Index will be dissatisfactory between June and August. Justifying ... -
Survey: 60% youth vocationally affected amid Covid-19
A survey has revealed that 60% of local youths have faced unemployment or involuntary job changes during the two and a half years of Covid-19 pandemic. The ... -
Over 95% people oppose gov’t proposal on trade union segregation
A majority of comments showed objection to the government’s proposal of classifying future trade unions into three types, the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) disclosed recently. The disclosure ... -
Parliamentary committee to conclude gaming law discussion tomorrow
The parliamentary committee responsible for the review of the gaming law will sign its opinions tomorrow, signaling the conclusion of the discussion process. Yesterday, after the ... -
Taiwan to resume international air transit service
Due to developments in Taiwan’s Covid-19 conditions, the island’s health agency has recently announced that international air transit services will resume from June 15. By that ... -
Residents slam gov’t for slow action on Guia Hill landslide warnings
Residents of the neighborhood where last Thursday’s Guia Hill landslide happened have criticized the Government for not heeding their warnings that such an incident could occur. ... -
Macau Legend discloses plans to ‘adjust’ 16% worker placements
The parent company of the Macau Fisherman’s Wharf will see “adjustments” in 16% of its workforce due to the over 20% drop in revenue, a company ... -
IC pledges to ‘realistically restore’ damaged four-century-old city wall
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has pledged that it will restore the severely damaged four-century-old city wall “following its original form, skills and materials.” The promise ... -
All foreign workers to be allowed in from Monday
Non-resident workers of all nationalities will be accepted into the city from next Monday, a public health official told a press conference yesterday. Currently, non-local workers ... -
Law review aiming to ban e-cigarettes passes first reading
With 29 lawmakers voting “yes,” the law review proposal aiming at banning e-cigarettes in the city passed in a first reading yesterday in the parliament. It ... -
Non-local workers of all nationalities to be allowed in from Monday
Non-resident workers of all nationalities will be accepted to enter the city from next Monday, a health official announced this afternoon (Thursday). Before then, only domestic ... -
Heavy rainstorm puts city underwater again
Floods were recorded in many locations across Macau yesterday as heavy rainfall hit the city from early morning until the evening. Videos and pictures posted by ... -
Gov’t internship scheme registrations only accepted in Chinese
The registration platform for an internship program co-hosted by the government and local employers is only available in Chinese, despite the program having operated for some ... -
Labor bureau rules out legality of swapping salary with shares
Employers have no legal grounds to replace salary with company stocks, whether in part or in whole, the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) told lawmaker Ron Lam. ... -
IC: building construction on Guia Hill will not impact lighthouse
Allowing the suspended building on Guia Hill’s mid-levels to retain its current height and continue construction will not have a “foundational impact” on the values of ... -
Discussing ‘10+7’ days of quarantine with Beijing: CE
Yesterday morning, Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng revealed that his government is in discussion with Chinese agencies on the possible further shortening of quarantine-upon-arrival. On the ... -
Hard to determine if special salary schemes are truly voluntary: MGESA
The Macau Gaming Enterprises Staff Association (MGESA) has no position in salary-share partial swap schemes presented by local casino operators, Choi Kam Fu, director-general of the ... -
Gov’t: Past cowpox vaccination provides 85% protection against monkeypox
People born in the 1980s or earlier should have 85% protection against being infected with monkeypox, neurosurgeon Warren Tai, medical director of the public hospital, said ... -
SSM: No ‘long Covid’ cases in Macau
The city has not yet seen any recovered patients show symptoms of “long Covid,” neurosurgeon Warren Tai, medical director of the public Conde de São Januário ... -
Fire department blames road design for January fire truck crash
The S-shaped design of the road, alongside several other factors, was the cause of a fire truck crash next to the Macao Daily News Building in ... -
Two children injured in domestic assault cases
Two children have been put under medical care after allegedly facing domestic assault in two separate settings, the Judiciary Police announced yesterday. Despite similarities in the ... -
Gov’t: Local talent should eye GBA if jobless in Macau
In response to questions asked by a lawmaker yesterday, a senior government official has recommended that local scientists serve across the border in mainland China. Elsie ... -
Lei Wai Nong: City’s tourism industry needs repositioning
Macau’s tourism industry must foster change and improvement, Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lei Wai Nong, said at a parliamentary plenary. During the long discussion, where ... -
Finance chief: Reopening of closed satellite casinos unlikely
Closed satellite casinos will not be permitted to reopen, despite the government’s recent U-turn in a legislative amendment, Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lei Wai Nong, ... -
No privilege for defending champs in basketball tournament
Title-defending teams will enjoy no privileges in the 3×3 basketball tournament to be held from June to October, Lou Kit Long, CEO of Starmac Entertainment Production ... -
Firms to receive MOP20,000 subsidy for each local hire
The Executive Council recently finished discussing the draft of a new executive regulation allowing small and medium enterprises in Macau to receive MOP19,968 in subsidy for ... -
Lawmaker calls for debt extension for closed SMEs
A lawmaker has called for an extension to loan repayment periods and decreases for each repayment installment for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) which have shutdown. Lawmaker ... -
Gov’t: New Covid-19 test operator on the cards, hope for cheaper tests
A new SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid test (NAT) operator may be approved to provide services next month, meaning cheaper tests may be possible, a senior official revealed ... -
Gov’t to question Japan about Macau’s risk classification
Enquiries will be made to the Japanese Consulate on the country’s identifying Macau as riskier than Hong Kong, Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Elsie Ao ... -
Daisy Ho confident about closing syndicated loans
Daisy Ho, chairperson of SJM Resorts, S.A. (SJM), yesterday expressed her confidence in seeking funds for the enterprise. Her comment was made on the sidelines of ... -
Water Bureau: Converting local lagoons to reservoirs infeasible
In a recent reply to a lawmaker’s question, the government has confirmed that it has no plans to turn the city’s southern lagoons into reservoirs. Signed ... -
Bill proposes foreign vet licenses be certified locally
The Animal Clinical and Business Operations Law made its first appearance at the parliament’s plenary session yesterday. The first reading of the bill raised several questions ... -
Lawmakers urge for tighter measures over non-local workforce imports
Several lawmakers are calling for clearer contract cessation of non-local workforce at the parliament’s plenary session yesterday. 26 lawmakers signed up to give pre-agenda speeches before ... -
Communications Punishment possible if telecom operators decline to surrender requested data
As per a bill currently being discussed in parliament, future telecom operators may be punished if they fail to offer data on request by government agencies. ...
