Author: Anthony Lam, MDT
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Wong Sio Chak defends proposed collection of biometric data
Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak has indicated his dissatisfaction with the public concern over the proposed collection of biometric data during border crossing. The senior ... -
MACAO WEEK | MGTO to promote city in Jiangsu Province
Following two roadshows held in Beijing last September and in Hangzhou this March, the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) will host Macao Week in Jiangsu between ... -
Group defends vegetarian diet following Ao Ieong’s remarks
The assertion that adopting a vegetarian or vegan diet will result in malnutrition is groundless, Simpson Lee, committee member of the Macau Association of Vegetarian Culture, ... -
GEG clarifies voluntary resignation programs
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) is purported to have asked its team members to resign voluntarily and agreed to pay special compensations to them, according to information ... -
80% occupancy rate expected by hotel association
The overall local hotel occupancy rate is likely to surpass the 80% threshold during the seven-day May 1 holiday in mainland China, Cheung Kin Chung, ... -
11% of local population aged above 15 smokes
In 2019, one in ten local Macau residents aged above 15 years was a smoker, a report by the Health Bureau (SSM) has recently pointed out. ... -
Domestic violence law | Gov’t: Evaluation of prosecution effectiveness difficult
More judicial prosecution is needed to determine whether the Domestic Violence Law has been effective in punishing lawbreakers, Hon Wai, president of the Social Welfare Bureau ... -
Chinese flag part of mandatory curriculum after law review
If the proposed amendments to the local laws governing the use and protection of the national flag and emblem go through the parliament, contents on the ... -
MOP9.11b to be used from reserves in reviewed budget
The government proposes to use MOP9.11 billion from its reserves to support this year’s budget, the Executive Council (ExCo) announced yesterday. In order to facilitate the ... -
Shenzhen Fashion Week | Local designer stages latest collection
At the recent Shenzhen Fashion Week, local designer Nuno Lopes once again staged his latest collection from his namesake brand and received positive feedback from the ... -
Denis Murrel showcases artworks at realty agency
Macau-based artist Denis Murrell showcased his artworks in his first commercial exhibition at realty agency Ambiente’s main office. The exhibition was part of a series called ... -
Education | MUST launches 7th annual communication week
The Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) launched the 7th Macau International Communication Week yesterday, an annual event with academic sessions on communication studies. Themed ... -
City’s first 10km run concludes in vibrant atmosphere
Macau’s first-ever 10km run competition, the 2021 Sands China Macao International 10K, was held yesterday under bright sunlight. The event was hosted by the Sports Bureau ... -
MUST breakthrough in research on shortsightedness
An innovative piece of research conducted by a scholar at the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) has recently been included in the Nature Communications ... -
CRIME | Two men become victims in massage scam
Two men were involved in two separate cases of massage-related scams, with one of them losing nearly MOP73,000. In the first case that took place ... -
Car Review | Upgraded luxury Mercedes S-Class now in town
Representing exquisite luxury cars since the brand was born, the all-new Mercedes-Benz S-class has recently arrived in Macau, with improved facilities and technology inside and out. ... -
Hotel industry expects 20% more guests on May 1 Golden Week
Although it has benefitted from a boost of holiday mood, the local hotel industry did not report a massive leap in occupancy rate across the most ... -
Wynn-sponsored sailing contest to drive economic diversification
Responding to the call by the government to promote sports and sports tourism in Macau, it was announced yesterday at a press conference that Wynn will ... -
Presenting ‘To the Moon’ imbues energy to keep going, says the sole performer
As the sole performer in the upcoming play “To the Moon,” Wang Junhao, having played more than 60 shows of the namesake production, is not only ... -
Education officials receive briefing on youth apps
Macau’s education officials, among other social icons, have been briefed about which mobile apps are currently popular among the younger generations, officials from the Education and ... -
Three men blackmailed after nude video chat, with the youngest aged 16
Three men were recently blackmailed after conducting a nude video chat with acquaintances, the Judiciary Police (PJ) reported yesterday, with the youngest victim being only 16 ... -
CityU 40th Anniversary | Qiao Xiaoyang, Paul Pun conferred honorary doctorate degrees
As part of the celebratory events marking its 40th Anniversary, the City University of Macau (CityU) held a conferment ceremony of honorary doctorate degrees yesterday. Chinese ... -
MUST holds forum to discuss life science, AI
A two-session forum on life science and artificial intelligence was held yesterday at the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) as part of the institution’s ... -
Elections 2021 | CAEAL ping-ponged with IAS on alleged gun-jumping campaigning
Although the Electoral Affairs Committee (CAEAL) has deemed that an act by a traditional association that was alleged to constitute campaigning ahead of schedule did not ... -
Covid-19 | Gov’t to minimize disturbance in district-specific pandemic response
The government will try to limit the impact on residents if the Zone- and Category-specific Epidemic Control and Prevention Scheme needs to kick in, Ao Ieong ... -
Gaming industry staff association slams latest gov’t stimulus
The Macau Gaming Staff Rights Association yesterday submitted a letter to the Chief Executive expressing the group’s dissatisfaction with the government’s latest stimulus rollout, which was ... -
Doors to the mainland open for blue card holders
Non-resident workers (TNRs) and other non-Macau residents in the city on legal permits are now allowed to enter mainland China and return to the Special Administrative ... -
Court upholds Venetian action against ex-Greek Mythology casino director
Venetian Macau Limited (VML), owned by gaming concessionaire Sands China Ltd., has had its legal actions in Macau against Chen Mei Huan, former director of the ... -
FDCT seeks scientific innovation through local projects
The Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT) shall make adjustments to its subsidy details to focus more on the transfer and application of subsidized projects, the ... -
MUST hosts job fair offering 2,000 vacancies
The two-day Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) Career Day 2021 officially opened yesterday with more than 2,000 internship or job offerings in various areas, ... -
Elections 2021 | Legislative race on September 12
The city’s parliamentary election will take place on September 12 this year, the Chief Executive announced in an Executive Order yesterday. Pursuant to the law, it ... -
Covid-19 | TNRs allowed to book vaccines from today
Non-resident workers (TNRs) will be able to make bookings for Covid vaccinations from 9 a.m. today and receive the vaccination from tomorrow, the Health Bureau (SSM) ... -
Over 70% local women worried regarding employment prospects
Out of 1,186 valid responses received in a survey, 73%, or 869, respondents reported worries across two different levels about their future employment, the Macao Federation ... -
Public housing | Residents have freedom to opt out from Wai Long: Rosário
The government has never forced residents to apply for the proposed public housing project opposite the University Hospital which is the subject of debate, Secretary for ... -
Sector calls for centralized licensing system for construction workers
A centralized licensing system for construction workers should be established to eradicate the difficulties contractors encounter in finding reliable workers, Lo Chi Cheong, director-general of the ...
