Author: Anthony Lam, MDT
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Defense lawyer in library case questions rights to supervise government
The defense lawyer in the new Central Library design’s alleged leakage case has questioned whether the government tolerates criticism. A staff member at Cultural Affairs Bureau ... -
Economic group suggests vigilance despite smooth economy
Despite the city’s smoothly recovering economy, underlying factors may fluctuate, Macau Economic Association (MEA) warned yesterday in a statement. Amid its announcement on the latest Prosperity ... -
IC imposes verification measures on Joe Hisaishi show box offices
In an attempt to combat ticket scalping, Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has announced that ticketing and admission with identity verification will be imposed on Joe Hisaishi’s ... -
Wynn to showcase supercars, Chinese wine amid new marketing branding
A supercar exhibition and a Chinese wine competition will be held under new branding, local resort operator Wynn Resorts S.A. announced on Wednesday evening. Officially referred ... -
Micro Connect, Hao Yue to invest in catering in Macau
Investment firm Micro Connect Group has signed an agreement with mainland Hao Yue Catering Group Company Limited to establish a restaurant in Macau, the firm has ... -
Central gov’t to issue RMB5b of treasury bonds in Macau
China’s Ministry of Finance said it will issue a sovereign bond of RMB5 billion yuan in Macau on September 20, a move considered to support the ... -
MP fines its driver for indecent act, pledges enhancements in system
The Public Prosecutions Office (MP) has imposed a fine of 15-day salary’s worth on a driver who committed an indecent act publicly in May, local media ... -
TSI: Housing Bureau has discretion in housing applications
A local court has ruled the director of housing has discretion in determining the reliability of asset valuations submitted by applicants. The case concerns an applicant ... -
HUSH to celebrate wellness this year, upholding Big Health development
This year’s HUSH! Beach Concerts will incorporate yoga events to promote wellness and Big Health, deputy director of Culture Cheang Kai Meng said yesterday. Branded as ... -
Zone A to see conclusion of first building next month
The first building to be completed in New Urban Zone A will house a series of public service facilities and is scheduled to finish construction in ... -
Biannual collector art fair returns to Casa Garden
Organized by the Orient Foundation, a biannual collector art fair is returning for the second time this year to the gallery at the foundation’s headquarters adjacent ... -
Lawrence Ho: W Hotel at Studio City to expand Macau’s clientele
The addition of a new chic hotel at his Studio City property will help Macau attract younger and more sophisticated clients, Lawrence Ho, chairman and CEO ... -
Prosecutor, lawyer among four suspects in alleged bribery case
An assistant prosecutor general and a lawyer are among four suspects recently accused of bribery, the Public Prosecutions Office (MP) has announced. The MP did not ... -
Security Secretary ‘not happy’ with manner of PSP information release
Both he and the chief of the Public Security Police Force (PSP) were dissatisfied with recent communications by the authority, stated Secretary for Security Wong Sio ... -
New English book documents Portuguese poet Pessanha
Camilo Pessanha, a Portuguese poet who came to Macau at age 27, has become the focus of a book that goes beyond merely praising his poetic ... -
Lawmaker raises concerns for workplace mental health
Healthcare for workplace mental health is becoming critical in Macau for a variety of reasons, lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho has said in his latest written inquiry. ... -
Social advisor suggests hiring private vehicles under T8 or higher
During the first meeting of the Islands District social advisors after Super Typhoon Saola, the suggestion to hire private vehicles to meet transport needs under typhoon ... -
Music festival tickets going slow, but IC sees opposite
As the box office opened Sunday for this year’s music festival, boasting a true international line up for the first time in three years, tickets do ... -
Policy changes imminent for apartments for older adults
A set of Executive Regulations concerning policy for apartments for older adults will soon be submitted to the Executive Council (ExCo), director of Social Welfare Hon ... -
DSEDJ: More foreign tertiary students than pre-Covid in new school year
This school year has seen more international students in tertiary education than the period before Covid-19, the director of Education and Youth Development, Kong Chi Meng, ... -
Journalist group dissatisfied with police manner of crime announcement
In a statement on its Facebook page, Macau Journalists Association (AJM) has called for improvements in the way in which police release information concerning crimes and ... -
Tourism director shares in Beijing Macau’s experience in Tourism+
Macau will use the Tourism+ concept to attract more tourists and to encourage them to extend their stays, director of Tourism Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes ... -
MUST opens new space research institute
The Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) inaugurated a new institute for space research and application on Sept. 1, the university has announced in a ... -
7th documentary film festival to open with Venice Golden Lion winning film
The Macao International Documentary Film Festival (MOIDF) will return for its seventh edition from Sep. 8 to 24, with a Venice Film Festival Golden Lion winning ... -
Lawmaker criticizes current suicide prevention mechanism for being reactive
Macau’s current suicide prevention mechanism is too passive, does not help the situation and instead causes stress for response teams, lawmaker Ron Lam has criticized in ... -
Oysters with mislabelled origin intercepted at airport
A batch of unshelled oysters from Japan has been intercepted at Macau International Airport after import inspections revealed the origins had been misattributed, the Municipal Affairs ... -
IFTM to boost technology in various programs
Technology will be more incorporated in programs offered at the local public tourism institute, the head of the institute told the press yesterday. Having launched the ... -
Bus drivers’ complain about rest, employers assure enough rest time
It was earlier claimed on a radio call-in show that bus drivers are only allowed five minutes for meals, despite the two local bus companies promising ... -
UM academic expects 2023 GGR to reach MOP180b
A University of Macau (UM) academic has estimated this year’s gross gambling revenue (GGR) will reach MOP180 billion, higher than the government’s expectation of MOP130 billion. ... -
Macau’s weak service standards threaten premium sales
Macau needs to improve its service standards when it comes to the sustainability of premium sales, a marketing professional told a business audience yesterday. The France ... -
MGM ready to invest extra to meet gov’t requirement
A mid the new tender’s requirement to make additional investments in light of gross gaming revenue (GGR) reaching MOP180 billion, MGM’s Pansy Ho said yesterday that ... -
Sports Bureau: Marathon may run into Cotai resort area
Investigations on extending the annual Macao International Marathon to the resort area in Cotai are underway, Director of Sports Pun Weng Kun has said in response ... -
Social Security investments record MOP8b loss in 2022
The Social Security Fund (FSS) lost nearly MOP8 billion in investments and currency exchange last year, pushing its gross expenditure to MOP14 billion, a leap of ... -
Music festival to return with int’l lineup, master musician Joe Hisaishi
After a three-year hiatus, the Macao International Music Festival will return this year in its 35th edition, hosting for the first time globally acclaimed musician Joe ... -
Macau salt run against radioactivity returns after 12 years
Following a nearly identical saga 12 years ago, some people in Macau have rushed to purchase table salt after Japan started discharging wastewater from Fukushima’s nuclear ...
