Author: Anthony Lam, MDT
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Gambling watchdog refrains from commenting on MJC saga
The local gambling inspection agency has refrained from commenting on the speculated closure of the Macau Jockey Club (MJC), an agency spokesperson said in reply to ... -
DSAT studying more taxi licenses, but escalated congestions possible
A mid concerns from both the public and the taxi industry, the government is working on more taxi licenses, but hinted that heavier traffic may occur. ... -
Jockey Club future unclear amid approval for new season
Although the Macau Jockey Club (MJC) has had its new season approved, its future remains foggy, an insider told the Times. The insider requested to retain ... -
Oxfam Macau calls for yearly review of minimum wage
The review of the local minimum wage level should be conducted every year to better match actual living situations, an international charity organization has said in ... -
BCM shareholders recover stability, issue interim dividends
The two parent companies of local BCM have stabilized after the ending of disease control measures, issuing interim dividends of HKD0.36 and HKD0.11 per share. Dah ... -
Traffic, coastline among main Zone A concerns
Traffic planning and coastline arrangements on New Urban Zone A are among the main concerns of an urban planner and a lawmaker, local media has reported. ... -
Over 1 million vehicles traveling between HK, Zhuhai and Macau over the summer holidays
The number of vehicles crossing the border between Macau, Hong Kong and Zhuhai over the period of the summer holidays has already exceeded 1 million, the ... -
Gov’t AI-assisted speech therapy system sees over 13,000 users
An AI-assisted speech therapy system owned by the Health Bureau (SSM) has seen over 13,000 users, with 1,200 children having used it between March 2022 and ... -
Four motorbikes crash on Sai Van Bridge two days after dedicated lane suspension
An accident involving four motorcycles took place yesterday afternoon on Sai Van Bridge, two days after the suspension of the motorcycle lane. The motorcycle lane was ... -
Finance Secretary studies Hainan’s free trade experience
Secretary for Economy and Finance Lei Wai Nong has led a delegation to Hainan Province to study its experience as a free trade port, among other ... -
Gov’t committed to retaining ‘changing-charging’ e-motorbike strategy
The government has committed to introducing parallel battery changing and charging for e-motorcycles, although riders prefer the charging mode. Currently, the city has over 120,000 motorcycles, ... -
Unpopularity of LRT Jockey Club parking lot still unsolved
Parking spots at the heavy vehicle parking lot at the LRT Jockey Club station are not been regularly used after a year or so of operations, ... -
Gov’t to open tenders for 300 taxi licenses
With 300 eight-year taxi licenses to expire this year, the government will open new tenders for the same number of new licenses, complying with the new ... -
MGTO: drone show will not happen this year
The annual drone show is not planned for this year, Cheng Wai Tong, acting director of Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), has announced. He explained that ... -
Lawmaker calls for regulating fun fair safety
Regulations should be formulated to supervise the safety of fun fairs and related facilities provided at local hotels and resorts, lawmaker Ron Lam has demanded in ... -
Lost item theft on the rise
Among five cases publicized by the Public Security Police Force (PSP) yesterday, three concerned the appropriation of lost items, with losses reaching MOP125,000. The PSP disclosed ... -
DSEDT: Retailed toys on par with national safety standards
Some 79 toy samples sent for testing in 2022 were on par with Chinese safety standards, the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) has disclosed. In ... -
Realtor does not expect land auction price to be ‘too high’
The plots of land to be auctioned by the government are not expected to sell for high amounts, an executive from a regional realty agency told ... -
Man caught for alleged physical assault, property damages
A man has been apprehended for physically assaulting a bus driver and a police officer, as well as damaging a mirror on a radio taxi, the ... -
Illegal currency exchange operators assault and rob competitor
An illegal currency exchange operator has allegedly been beaten and robbed of HKD90,000 by four competitors at a local hotel room, the Judiciary Police (PJ) has ... -
MIECF to see four symposia this year
This year’s ecological expo will see four symposia among a series of other events, the government has announced. Held annually as the city’s main environmental protection ... -
Tourism industry sees increasing number of group tours
The city currently sees about 100 tour groups arriving daily, with room for incremental growth, a local tourism group head has said. Andy Wu, president of ... -
Nine of 16 planned gov’t bills pending
Nine bills the government was to submit to the parliament this year are still pending. The government had planned to submit 16 bills to the parliament ... -
AMCM to introduce HKD instant transfer
The next phase of the local Easy Transfer service shall see instant transfer of HKD, the Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) has announced on its website. ... -
Recyclables pre-handling land assignment to halt as landfills are full
As local landfill sites have reached capacity, the land assignment for pre-handling of recyclables will be halted, a local environmental official has said. In reply to ... -
André Cheong pledges to listen to public ‘sufficiently’ on Project Hac-Sa
Public opinions will be listened to “in a sufficient manner” before the government makes its final decisions on Project Hac-Sa, Secretary André Cheong has pledged to ... -
Police to test iris-facilitated border crossing on residents
Iris-facilitated border crossing using the eye will be tested on invited residents during the next phase of testing for the technology, the Central District Municipal Advisory ... -
Three arrested for alleged construction scam
Two men and a woman have been arrested for allegedly scamming a six-digit sum of money by impersonating waterproof work professionals, the Judiciary Police (PJ) announced ... -
No regrets for local swimmer despite low pay for athletes
A local swimmer has expressed no regrets for going professional, despite the city’s low remuneration for athletes, Hong Kong media has reported. Dubbed the “King of ... -
Sandwich-class housing bill may be enacted in April
The Third Standing Committee of the parliament has completed its study of the Sandwich-class Housing Bill, which may be enacted in April next year if passed. ... -
Parliament adds MOP7m to its budget this year
The parliament passed an internal bill Tuesday to add MOP7 million of spending to its budget this year, pushing the budget as high as MOP205.6 million. ... -
Islands district advisor suggests Hengqin checkpoint operate under T8
A municipal affairs advisor has suggested normal operations for the Hengqin Border checkpoint under typhoon signal number eight or higher. Advisor Si Lai Kuan, who is ... -
MGTO tightens links with Indonesia, Malaysia
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has increased efforts to attract tourists from Indonesia and Malaysia, the bureau said yesterday in a statement. In the first ... -
Three apprehended for drug dealing and sex work
A man and two women have been apprehended for drug dealing and conducting sex work respectively, the Judiciary Police (PJ) has disclosed. All from the Chinese ... -
Gov’t announces criteria for talent acquisition applications
The government yesterday announced the criteria for talent acquisition applications after the relevant law’s enactment early July. In the latest Official Gazette, the Chief Executive publicized ...
