Author: Catarina Pinto
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Non-permanent residents face obstacles regarding ‘change in status’
A ‘change in status’ has been hampering the renewal of residence permits submitted through the Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM). The obstacles affecting foreign ... -
MEDICAL FORUM | Multidisciplinary medical teams are key in disaster sites
Harvard Medical School professor and surgeon Susan Briggs has been to major disaster sites over the years, including New Orleans after deadly hurricane Katrina, Haiti, the ... -
Lawmakers acknowledge difficulties in hiring AL staff
Lawmaker Chan Chak Mo, president of the Legislative Assembly 2nd Standing Committee, acknowledges that it will be difficult to hire more staff as additional vacancies will ... -
‘NO SMOKING’ | Gov’t to propose full ban in casinos, including VIP rooms
The Health Bureau (SSM) is aiming to introduce a full smoking ban in casinos. This would mean that that smoking would be prohibited not only on ... -
MDT Report | Macanese families facing hurdles to bury loved ones at S. Miguel Arcanjo
When Nuno Senna Fernandes Jr’s father passed away last year, his family strived to respect one of his last wishes: to be cremated and buried at ... -
Our Desk: In the name of freedom
On January 7, as some hurried to wrap up a working day on this side of the planet, two men killed 12 people at satirical newspaper ... -
Galaxy pledges diversification efforts as it opens new hotels in May
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) said that it is committed to diversifying its offerings with the news that it will be opening three new hotels, while expanding ... -
Alexis Tam pledges more investment in education sector
The government is planning to invest further resources in the city’s education sector, the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Alexis Tam, announced on Friday. He ... -
Todi Kong de Sousa | ‘Metamorphosis:’ sculpting the changes of the human being
Todi Kong de Sousa has always found the arts enticing. Drawing rapidly became a hobby for her, and although she later worked as a civil engineer, ... -
Locally based actress tries to pursue career in China
When thinking of forging her acting career, Australian-born actress Sally Victoria Benson thought Beijing could be an improbable yet effective choice. The hurdles of learning a ... -
Interview with professor Zhidong Hao | ‘There’s not a united front in terms of the democracy movement’
Refusing entry into Macau to Hong Kong activists or politicians might not be a new measure of local authorities. However, when two professors are dismissed because ... -
‘Fai D Fai D’– bringing homes and restaurants closer
Sérgio Almeida is striving to bring Macau’s residents closer to local restaurants. ‘Fai D Fai D,’ currently operating on a trial, aims to deliver clients’ favorite ... -
Macau lacks spaces for young artists to paint, says Denis Murrell
Australian artist Denis Murrell is convinced that Macau has “a lot of untapped [artistic] talent”. However, the city is currently lacking studio spaces for young artists ... -
POLITICS | Macau Concealers launches vote to elect top 10 public figures of 2014
As Macau citizens have witnessed plenty of newsworthy events throughout 2014, the local publication Macau Concealers is compiling a list of the top ten of the ... -
EDUCATION | GAES increases vacancies for summer language program in Portugal
The Tertiary Education Services Office (GAES) has increased the number of vacancies for a summer language school in Portugal from 56 to 100, Wong Yut Peng, ... -
ExCo greenlights domestic violence as public crime, excluding ‘minor cases’
The Executive Council (ExCo) gave the green light to listing domestic violence as a public crime in a long-awaited bill now due to be submitted ... -
Interview with Zoe | Sou Design: a way of reaching out to the community
A local discarded factory in the Areia Preta (Hac Sa Wan) area has turned into a bustling platform showcasing not only Macau’s design works but ... -
ENTERTAINMENT | KC and the Sunshine Band in town for New Year’s Eve
Their R&B, funk and disco fusion sound has compelled many to dance… be it under spinning mirror balls, or listening to the radio. Over the past ... -
Hac Sa beach parking remains as ‘dumping car ground’
Beach-goers and residents in search of a moment of peace while enjoying the views of one of Macau’s seafronts at Hac Sa beach are often faced ... -
Study: Local residents support universal suffrage
A study commissioned by the New Macau Association (ANM) for the University of Hong Kong’s Public Opinion Program shows that Macau residents generally support the ... -
AL Plenary | Lawmakers pass bill recognising construction professionals
A draft bill governing the recognition of construction and urban planning professionals passed its second reading after lawmakers voted in yesterday’s Legislative Assembly plenary meeting. ... -
Police expects visitor increase with round-the-clock borders
Macau authorities are expecting an increase in passenger volume after new border crossing schedules are put in force tomorrow. They believe that the existing number of ... -
MSAR 15th Anniversary | Painting exhibition unveils diverse Portuguese artistic views
The walls of Clube Militar’s Ho Yin gallery just became more colorful as a painting exhibition showcasing “10 Portuguese Artistic Views” has been launched to mark ... -
24-hour border ‘a step in the right direction’
As a measure expected to benefit the region’s tourism and gaming industries, the Hengqin border will start operating around the clock this Thursday. Tim Craighead, director ... -
New Macau plans to go ahead with Dec 20 protest
Macau authorities have not yet replied to the New Macau Association’s request to hold a protest on Saturday, but the pro-democracy group’s vice-president, Bill Chou, is ... -
MSAR 15th ANNIVERSARY | Macanese community in need of new dynamics
Fifteen years after Macau’s handover to China, the uniqueness of the Macanese community seems to remain mostly untouched. Its creole language has even been revived by ... -
Our Desk: ‘Shiny, happy people’
A recent survey shows that Macau’s happiness index is set at 6.99 on a scale of 0 to 10. Unsurprisingly, the people of Macau are mostly ... -
ROTARY CLUB 15th CHRISTMAS PARTY | Association calls for more therapists for children with special needs
Rotary Club of Macau’s mission to further support children with special needs is ongoing, even after fifteen years, and last Friday the organization launched its annual ... -
ENTERTAINMENT | South Korean film star in town for ‘The Crossing I’ premiere
A star in her native South Korea, film actress Song Hye-kyo had to conduct extensive research and often debate her role with film director John Woo ... -
HAPPINESS INDEX | Chaotic traffic clouds residents’ happiness
Spending hours in Macau’s chaotic traffic contributes greatly to influence residents’ feeling of satisfaction, the Happiness Index Survey 2014 shows. The index was set at 6.99 ... -
Secretaries will incur in human rights violations, Jason Chao alerts
Political activist Jason Chao is convinced that Macau’s new principal officials will most likely “commit human rights violations.” He claimed that “no matter where they were ... -
Scholar calls for laws and education on environmental protection
Professor Eric Tsang from the Hong Kong Institute of Education believes that Macau should draft and implement an Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance, while reinforcing education on ... -
More breastfeeding facilities needed, says Macau Women’s Commission
The Macau Women’s Commission (CCAM) has advocated for an increase in the number of female bathrooms and breastfeeding facilities, particularly in public services and departments. After ... -
Sands China and Clean the World join forces to produce hygiene kits
Sands China and Clean the World have joined forces to produce 20,000 hygiene kits, which will be donated to local institutions as well as other charities ... -
15th MSAR anniversary in Beijing | Gaming operators willing to ‘help diversify’ local economy
Gaming operators highlighted Macau’s exponential growth over the past fifteen years, but believe that efforts toward diversifying the MSAR’s economy are now crucial. Representatives of various ...
