Author: Anthony Lam, MDT
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Duo arrested for generating, using forged health codes
Another case of health code forgery has been uncovered, with two non-local residents arrested recently, the Judiciary Police (PJ) announced yesterday. At the special press conference, ... -
12% fewer crimes recorded in Q1 y-o-y
The city has, in the first quarter of this year, recorded 12% fewer crimes than the same period last year, the Secretariat for Security announced yesterday. ... -
No plan for health centers, dry market, extra public carpark in ZAPE: Gov’t
The government revealed that no health centers, dry markets, or extra public carparks are planned for the ZAPE district, amid the construction of new government buildings. ... -
Man arrested for taking pictures and disturbing four women
A male mainland tourist has been arrested by the Public Security Police Force (PSP) following reports of his causing a disturbance amid covertly photographing and videoing ... -
Ex-IPIM chief sentenced to five years in prison
The former president of Macau’s technical immigration agency has been sentenced to five years of imprisonment without probation on several charges. Jackson Chang, the ex-president of ... -
Beijing, Macau ‘strongly oppose’ EU report
Both the Chinese and Macau governments have expressed “strong opposition” towards a European Union (EU) report recently published which summarizes Macau’s condition in 2021. “The Government ... -
City sees more schools with lighter backpacks
Some 31 further schools have lightened the weight of their school bags when compared with the last school year, education chief Kong Chi Meng has recently ... -
Construction of Inner Harbour pump station and pipes expected in Q4
The construction of a rainwater pump station and related drainage system is expected to start during the fourth quarter of 2022, the Public Works Bureau (DSOP) ... -
Lawyer’s Day consultations to include mainland lawyers
This year’s Lawyer’s Day, to be held this weekend, will include mainland lawyers in the free consultation sessions in addition to their 20 local counterparts, the ... -
Another case of Scrub Typhus recorded
Macau has recorded this year’s second case of Tsutsugamushi Disease, also known as Scrub Typhus, the Health Bureau (SSM) announced. Earlier this month, the bureau reported ... -
Metaverse and crypto not on Rosário’s current legislation agenda
At this stage, the concepts of ‘metaverse’ and cryptocurrency will not be on the telecom-related legislation agenda, Secretary for Transport and Public Works Raimundo do Rosário ... -
Gov’t to ensure smooth ICT operations if city enters grid lockdown
If Macau enters a grid lockdown under a Covid-19 outbreak, seamless services of information and communication technologies (ICTs) will be ensured, Lau Wai Meng, director of ... -
Mother apprehended after allegedly abandoning baby
The Judiciary Police (PJ) announced yesterday that the mother who allegedly abandoned her newborn infant on Saturday afternoon had been arrested. The police reported that the ... -
ANM petition to parliament on old trees awaits gov’t responses
A parliamentary committee will invite responses from the government regarding a petition on the scrutiny of old tree protection submitted by a local community group. On April ... -
HK duo arrested for allegedly bribing Wynn Macau executive
Two air-conditioning maintenance personnel were charged by a Hong Kong law-enforcement entity May 13 on allegations of offering bribes to a Wynn Resorts (Macau) S.A. executive. ... -
Labor bureau assures supervision on non-local workforce size
Lawmaker Ron Lam was assured by the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) that it would closely monitor the size of non-local workforce and prioritize jobs for local ... -
Gov’t auditor suspects of rental fraud in cultural fund lease
Two shareholders of a business incubator had rented the same property twice during the same period in allegations of rental fraud recently uncovered by the Commission ... -
SSM reaffirms position on zero-Covid target
Zero-Covid policy is the “best option for Macau and should be continued,” pulmonologist Alvis Lo, director of the Health Bureau (SSM), said yesterday on a TDM ... -
Experts advocate de-stressing, seeking help amid rise in domestic violence
Living conditions across the region have fluctuated significantly and frequently, causing prolonged stress for many people, according to surveys recently conducted in the region. Knowing how ... -
Opinions call for clearer talent acquisition criteria
Some opinions submitted on the Talent Acquisition System have requested that the government set clearer criteria for its talent acquisition initiative, such as changing its name ... -
MOP200,000 raised for family of passed food deliverer
The surviving family of the food deliverer who recently passed away in a car accident has received donations of nearly MOP200,000 raised by the Macao Federation ... -
Academic: Covid-19 a trendsetter of e-payment methods
An academic has recently argued that the Covid-19 pandemic has changed the habits of local buyers and sellers when it comes to using electronic and mobile ... -
Gov’t mulling introduction of competitive gas supplier contract
The government has disclosed that it would “actively consider” introducing contract terms that could lead to greater competition in the gasoline supply industry. President of the ... -
Not showing digital driving license due to app failure excusable
In the future, drivers may be allowed to show their driving licenses in a digital form and will not be punished if they fail to do ... -
Woman extorts MOP150,000 in repeated sham marriages
A local man has allegedly “rented” out his partner on two occasions to attempt to obtain Macau residency for five mainland residents, the Public Security Police Force ... -
New version of gaming bill still pending
Lawmaker Chan Chak Mo confirmed yesterday that the government had not yet delivered the updated version of the casino bill to his committee. Chan, president of ... -
AL committee: Data on unemployment rate ‘lagging’
The government will be invited to meet with members of a parliamentary committee on resolving the intensifying unemployment issue in the city. Since the effects of ... -
Using Lego to train adults
Imagine senior executives of a gambling concessionaire joining and transforming Lego bricks into various forms and structures: they might actually be doing so for a reason ... -
Golden Week arrivals ‘started very well’
A tourist arrival count surpassing 40,000 on April 30 “surpasses […] predictions,” local tourism board chief Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes said over the weekend. In ... -
Lawmakers call for better protection on food deliverers
Lawmakers have submitted written inquiries to the government asking for better protection and welfare for food couriers, following a deadly traffic collision in Cotai last Friday. ... -
Car designer raises awareness on EVs’ advantages
Despite many components of electric vehicles (EV) not being biodegradable, a car designer suggests the public see the good side of the story. The comments were ... -
Lawmaker calls on gov’t to control commodity prices as new subsidy round introduced
The Consumer Rights Protection Law should be used to guard against profiteering or price speculation on daily commodities as the government introduces a new round of ... -
Lawmakers question division of authority over junket contracts
Members of the Second Standing Committee of parliament have questioned the authority governing junket contracts being divided between two different officials, committee president Chan Chak Mo ... -
Gov’t will not deliver supplies if there is a mass Covid-19 outbreak
The government will not organize the central delivery of supplies for affected residents in the event of a mass outbreak of Covid-19 in Macau, Secretary for ... -
Ships sink after another blaze
Fire and smoke reignited early yesterday on fishing ships that were destroyed Monday evening as they caught fire, before some of them were partially submerged. The ...
