Author: Brook Yang
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Health | MERS scare reaches Macau
Macau has been on alert for the potentially deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus, since at least five of the passengers coming into close contact ... -
Flash mob | Breastfeeding increasingly popular
A group of local breastfeeding moms and advocates are determined to keep up their annual flash mob campaign, with the purpose of continuously promoting society’s acceptance ... -
Call up for Global Wellness Day
Drawing on the unbalanced lifestyle commonly seen among local workers, a group of exercise enthusiasts have decided to celebrate Global Wellness Day with a series of ... -
Architect calls for suitable urban renewal policies
In search of urban spaces that both embody optimum conditions for business and values for heritage conservation, local architects have noticed that there is big potential ... -
Scholar | Mindset change needed to promote disability acceptance
Schools need to become more welcoming in order to further the city’s inclusive policy when it comes to children with disabilities, suggested assistant professor Wong Meng ... -
Import export association marks 50th anniversary
The Macau Importers and Exporters Association marked its 50th anniversary yesterday with a dinner gala celebration gathering political officials and leaders from across the sector. The ... -
3,588 crimes in Q1 | Unlawful detention cases nearly double
Criminal cases of unlawful detention and loansharking surged significantly year-on-year in the first quarter of this year, as well as cases of arson, document forgery, and ... -
Tech talent in need as electronic gaming trend persists
Gaming technology service suppliers have foreseen a continuous growth in the demand for electronic gaming devices. With the Macau government’s growth cap on gambling tables coming ... -
5 more plots recovered | Expiring land leases seen as risk to social turmoil
The MSAR government recovered five more idle land plots yesterday, bringing the total number to 18. These newly recovered land parcels – located in Avenida de ... -
Macau expected to surpass HK in bridging China with the world
With the neighboring free trade zones (FTZ) in Guangdong coming into shape, scholars urge Macau to dive into regional integration rather than being a passive spectator. ... -
AL Plenary | Faster procedures in customs and affordable housing approved
Bills to amend the External Trade Law and the Affordable Housing Law obtained their first approval by the Legislative Assembly (AL) yesterday, suggesting faster procedures for ... -
Local companies to get privileged free trade zone access
Guangdong authorities hosted a policy-briefing seminar for Macau entrepreneurs yesterday on the topic of the recently inaugurated Guangdong pilot free-trade zone (FTZ). Visiting officials introduced their ... -
Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel eyeing gambling area
The Macau Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel is expected to open in the first quarter of next year, and the operator is considering applying for gambling tables, according ... -
Nepalese community baffled at government’s silence on quake aid
The Macau government has allegedly not responded to the Nepalese migrant community’s repeated pleas for them to provide support to Nepal’s disaster relief operations, said Sudarshan ... -
Labor Day protesters demand employment security and wealth sharing
About 1,800 protesters took to the streets on Friday to mark this year’s Labor Day. Amid the downturn in the city’s dominant industry and expectations of ... -
May 1 | Employment security tops concerns
Casino workers will again take their appeals to the street to mark Labor Day today. The Forefront of Macau Gaming (FMG) and the Confederation of Trade ... -
2014 Report | CCAC receives fewer graft complaints
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) received a total of 865 claims last year, showing a 17 percent decline in criminal cases but also a 6 percent ... -
First batch of valuable properties to be added to city’s heritage list
The Cultural Heritage Committee held its first plenary meeting of 2015 yesterday, where members took a look at the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC)’s tasks and its ... -
Jason Chao criticizes UM for ‘violation of press freedom’
Regarding the recent dispute between reporters and students who were filmed after being woken during a late night fire alarm evacuation at the University of Macau ... -
In the aftermath of the disaster | Nepalese migrants hunger for quake news
Since the 7.9-magnitude earthquake hit Nepal at 2.11 pm on Saturday, Sudarshan Thapa Magar’s mobile phone has barely stopped ringing or buzzing. The Nepalese community leader ... -
Health | Hospital publicizes new infant death, doctors call for vaccination
The Health Bureau (SSM) revealed the news of a child’s death induced by influenza. The case was only made public on Saturday, but happened some weeks ... -
Chinese literature remains largely unknown in the West – translators to blame
A lack of good translators and a sense of reluctance among Western publishers to publish non-European literature has been hindering the spread of Chinese literature, said ... -
Survey | Residents’ show lack of green awareness
The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) released its latest survey results on public environmental awareness to mark Earth Day (Apr 22). The result shows that Macau residents ... -
Unregulated junket business blamed for gaming revenue plunge
It is not mainland China’s anti-graft campaign that caused Macau’s gaming revenue downturn. Instead, it is the risky operation model of Macau’s VIP gambling rooms that ... -
Our Desk: A tale of two border crossings
Living across two separated territories has trained me to be border-crossing savvy. I try to avoid the crowded checkpoints and congested traffic as much as I ... -
Policy Address | Transport and Public Works Secretary prioritizes public works and vehicle control in long task list
The Legislative Assembly (AL) concluded its plenary meeting debates on the government’s 2015 policy objectives regarding transport and public works last Friday, where lawmakers put forth ... -
Policy Address | Transport and Public Works: Rosario pledges to tackle major public work constructions stagnation
The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raimundo do Rosário, apologized at the Legislative Assembly yesterday, stating that the government is still unable to announce a ... -
A week-long program to celebrate Rui Cunha Foundation
In celebration of its third anniversary, the Rui Cunha Foundation has scheduled a week-long program of events to take place from April 20 to 28, including ... -
Gov’t to move up application process of affordable housing units
The Executive Council (ExCo) has concluded its discussions on the draft bill of an Affordable Housing Law amendment, which proposed moving up the drawing process of ... -
More construction works seen as a major reason for fatal accidents
According to the Labor Affairs Bureau (DSAL), only two fatal industrial accidents occurred in 2013, whereas the number in 2014 surged to seven. With several large-scale ... -
Policy Address | Security New facilities and law amendments needed to tackle safety risks
The Legislative Assembly (AL) concluded its plenary meeting discussions on the government’s policy objectives for 2015 in the area of security last Friday. Taking into account ... -
Policy Address | Security Wong: security situation affected by ‘unstable factors’
The Legislative Assembly (AL) started discussing the government’s 2015 policy objectives for the security area yesterday. The Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak, responded to lawmakers’ ... -
Confidence in local economy and job prospects below standard for first time
Consumer confidence in the local economy fell below the general standard for the first time since the 2008 global financial crisis in the most recent quarter, ... -
Tightened standard for green-vehicle tax exemption
Authorities yesterday announced a tightened standard for which environmentally friendly vehicles will be eligible for preferential tax. This will rule out nearly half of the 134 ... -
GIT blames Taipa LRT delay on contractor’s ‘being inactive’
The Transportation Infrastructure Office (GIT) has slammed the contractor responsible for building the depot superstructure of the Taipa section of the Light Rail Transit (LRT), blaming ...
