Author: Julie Zhu, MDT
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GDI receives 24 bids for Zone A public housing
The Infrastructure Development Office (GDI) received a total of 24 bids in the public tender for the public housing project located in the New Urban Zone. ... -
SSM employee under prosecution for rape
A civil servant from the Health Bureau (SSM) is in the process of being prosecuted after purportedly assaulting and raping his wife. The Judiciary Police (PJ) ... -
Police responds to double standards on two gatherings with opposite purposes
Public Security Police Force (PSP) spokesperson Ma Chio Hong was unable to provide a straight clarification for double standards towards two completely different gatherings. During today’s ... -
Nine public swimming pools open from tomorrow
Nine public swimming pools will be open to the public starting from tomorrow (Saturday), the Sports Bureau (ID) announced on Friday. Following the earlier opening of ... -
Group demands gov’t prepare for ‘imminent war’
Macau People Power has demanded the local government create measures and instructions in preparation for an “imminent war,” and have called on the Macau authority to ... -
Law amendment to recquire insurers to retain records for up to 10 years
The government has proposed an amendment which requires insurance companies to keep business documents for a longer period, the Third Standing Committee of the Legislative Assembly ... -
PJ charges restaurant worker for embezzlement
The Judiciary Police (PJ) has forwarded one man to the prosecution authority under the charge of embezzlement, officials revealed during yesterday’s joint police press conference. The ... -
Q&A | Stephen Morgan rector of the University of Saint joseph: Higher education is about to take a big step forward
For the newly-appointed Rector of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), Rev. Deacon Stephen Morgan, some “very significant steps” will be made in the higher education ... -
Financial support for employees and businesses distribution expected in June
Local government may start distributing the financial relief exclusively for employees and business in June, the Secretary for Administration and Justice said during a press conference ... -
Crime | Police bust HK drug shipping schemes involving local teenagers
The Judiciary Police (PJ) has cracked down on two separate drug trafficking cases this week involving local teenagers, who were sent packages containing illegal narcotics. ... -
Crime | Two individuals concealed wealth to get social housing units
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has reported two cases involving two individuals who presented false declarations of their wealth in order to be admitted to ... -
CPPCC | Macau members urge Beijing to resume tourist visa scheme
Four Macau members of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) have expressed their wish to welcome mainland visitors to the region sooner than planned. During ... -
Crime | Man claims 600 million yuan losses in tourism investment fraud
A mainland man has reported a loss of 600 million yuan to an investment fraud allegedly related to several Macau tourism and food and beverage ... -
Facemasks dissolved in incineration enough to destroy virus
Incinerating disposed facemasks is sufficient to destroy the virus, according to information released during today’s (Friday’s) Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Center. Alvis Lo Iek Long, ... -
Macau elites applause NPC’s HK national security proposal
Macau members of the National People’s Congress (NPC) have commended China’s proposal to establish a national security organization in Hong Kong. Earlier this week, the NPC ... -
IPIM ex-president’s trial postponed again for same reason
The trial of Jackson Chang, former president of the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), was due to commence yesterday before it was postponed for ... -
Crime | Couple charged with fraud, laundering of 3.3 million patacas
The Judiciary Police (PJ) has charged a local couple with money laundering, the police department announced during a press conference yesterday morning. The couple consists of ... -
Crime | Man accused of selling elderly neighbor’s e-voucher
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has charged one man with the sale of another person’s e-voucher. The victim is a senior citizen aged in ... -
Casino workers seek government help after mass food poisoning case
Yesterday, six members of the New Macau Gaming Staff Rights Association delivered a petition of complaint to the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) asking the government ... -
MUST launches book on Tong King-sing studies
The Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) will continue its research on historical figures Zheng Guanying and Tong King-sing with a new book launched yesterday. ... -
Government to monitor Covid-19 effect on crime rate
Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak said that the government is closely monitoring the impact of Covid-19 on Macau’s security situation and the crime rate. Yesterday, ... -
Lawmakers squabble about dress code when there is none
Lawmaker Chan Chak Mo disapproved Sulu Sou’s outfit during Friday’s Legislative Assembly (AL) plenary meeting. During the meeting, Sulu Sou wore a short-sleeve white t-shirt with ... -
Zhuhai residents unhappy with test price double standards
Zhuhai local residents have been dissatisfied with the double standards applied to Macau and Zhuhai residents by the Zhuhai government for some time now. Earlier this ... -
Amendment would lessen financial risk for employers hiring from overseas
The latest amendment proposal for the city’s non-local workers employment law could lead to some non-local workers incurring financial losses if they make trips to Macau ... -
Zhuhai policy mistake inconveniences Macau workers across the border
On Monday, Zhuhai residents who work in Macau but reside in Zhuhai were finally able to return to Macau for work. These residents were told they ... -
DSEJ online study platform to help schools to launch September
The Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ) is establishing a centralized online study platform for local schools to use. According to DSEJ Director Lou Pak Sang, ... -
Policy Address | Wong to push for the creation of national security protection office
The aftermath of Covid-19 and the growing tension in Macau’s neighboring regions have shown the urgency and importance of protecting national security, said the Secretary for ... -
Crime | Online scams related to facemasks, investments, gambling and romance
The Judiciary Police (PJ) reported seven online scams during yesterday’s joint police press conference, covering matters from facemasks to online romance. The police authority said yesterday ... -
Covid-19 | Patient who tested positive again remains in good health
A Covid-19 patient who was discharged from hospital isolation has tested positive again during his convalescence period, as announced during yesterday’s daily press conference of the ... -
Policy Address | High ranking officials’ accountability law under study, solution expected within 2020
The SAR government is studying a specific law to provide a solution for holding high ranking officials accountable, according to Secretary for Administration and Justice André ... -
Legislative Assembly | Lawmakers raise employment concerns for soon-to-be graduates
Several lawmakers have voiced their concerns regarding Macau’s employment situation in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. During yesterday’s Legislative Assembly (AL) plenary session, lawmakers Lam ... -
Affordable housing | Length of residence now a factor in applications
The Macau SAR government has submitted the latest amendment to the affordable housing bill, having proposed to give more weight to permanent residents as well as ... -
Animal disease prevention law | Vet investors will not be accountable for administrative malpractice
Investors in animal medical service firms are exempt from being punished for administrative violations committed by companies under the latest amendment to the animal disease prevention ... -
Our Desk | Fun Mandarin 2: Ròu, Tāng, Bāo
Today marks the second day of fun mandarin series. Fun mandarin series serves only for entertainment purposes. 肉Ròu: red and soft tissues in human or animal ... -
Overseas residents may seek Chinese embassy’s help to return to Macau
Overseas Macau local residents who wish to return to Macau have been suggested to seek help from Chinese embassy if they wish to return to Macau, ...
