Author: Lynzy Valles, MDT
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Water supply | Replacement of asbestos pipes may be delayed
Macao Water is expecting a delay in the replacement of the remaining pipes containing asbestos due to traffic matters. Last year, the city’s sole water supplier ... -
Copycat logo | University pledged to look into similarities in 2009
The Turkish university that has been using a logo almost identical to the Macau SAR’s emblem allegedly pledged to investigate the matter a decade ago. Kirklareli ... -
ROMA | Domestic workers see their reality reflected in Oscar-nominated film
Some domestic workers in the SAR are keen on the Oscar-nominated film, Roma, noting that it is rare for the community to have their experience be ... -
Migrant groups unite to raise awareness of domestic violence
A group of migrant workers has celebrated the seventh edition of an annual global campaign, One Billion Rising, which aims to end violence against women. This year’s ... -
IPIM to set up service counters at two ports to facilitate investors
The Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) is to set up a service center at the Hong Kong International Airport and at the port of the ... -
Groups say some migrants face ‘slavery-like conditions’
SEVERAL groups of migrant workers gathered yesterday at the Labor Affairs Bureau (DSAL) calling for a review of policies on domestic workers including an outdated housing ... -
Cinematheque to kick off Almodóvar showcase
Cinematheque Passion is showcasing a series of films by Spanish Pedro Almodóvar as part of its first “Director-in-Focus” series this year. To be held from February ... -
Boxing | ‘The Macau Kid’ to fight in Hainan
Local boxer Ng Kuok Kun, most popularly known as KK or “The Macau Kid,” is set to fight in Hainan in February, with a sponsorship from ... -
Study shows need of post-traumatic stress management
A recent study showed that the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among students at a local university stood at 5.1 percent, following Typhoon Hato which struck ... -
Our Desk | Brace yourselves for the oink
The local tourism bureau has recently announced its tourist arrivals estimate for the Spring Festival starting today, forecasting an 8 to 9 percent increase when compared ... -
Property expert calls for easing of license acquisition
Acquiring operation licenses remains a challenge for business operators keen on starting a firm in the region. Real estate expert Oliver Tong called on the government ... -
MGM aims to create platform between local and global artists
MGM is seeking to have local artists share and exchange works with global artists in a bid to boost the city’s art scene. As the gaming ... -
Art Garden showcases series of works from local artists
Tak Chun Macau Art Garden is currently showcasing a series of artworks from 40 local artists in its art week, which commenced over the weekend. Presented ... -
Q&A | Bob Essert Acoustician: ‘Hong Kong’s cultural industry still has some way to go’
The Xiqu Center at the West Kowloon Cultural District – Hong Kong’s largest arts and cultural site – officially opened to the public on Sunday. The ... -
Food & Beverage | Chiado: More than just sardines and bacalhau
Sands Cotai Central has officially launched a Portuguese restaurant – Chiado – offering a modernized taste of Portugal in partnership with celebrity chef Henrique Sá Pessoa. ... -
Denise Bax: UNESCO representative | ‘It’s important to continue to pursue cooperation between cities’
Representatives from the UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy gathered in the city as Macau celebrate its third edition of the International Gastronomy Forum, welcoming representatives from ... -
Filipino Catholics hail ‘Viva Pit Señor!’ to celebrate festival
A large group of Filipino Catholics gathered at the Sai Van Lake Square to celebrate the region’s annual cultural and religious festival that celebrates Santo Niño ... -
Property | Realtor says residential transactions may stay low
Real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is expecting local properties to face pressure this year due to slower economic growth and various regulatory measures in the ... -
Association aims to promote aikido events
A group of aikido enthusiasts is set to host a seminar tomorrow, aiming to promote the modern Japanese martial art in the SAR. The goal of aikido ... -
MGTO supports heavier fines for illegal inn operators
The director of the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), Helena de Senna Fernandes, said that sites suspected of hosting illegal inns have been under inspection. Just ... -
Regatta concludes, sailors hope for ‘better weather’
The Macao Cup International Regatta concluded yesterday, awarding teams from Germany, France and Philippines. Held alongside the 2019 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Cup Regatta for ... -
ANM calls for probe on delayed annulment of Ocean World plot
The New Macau Association (ANM) handed a petition letter to the Legislative Assembly (AL) yesterday, urging lawmakers to investigate the government’s delay in terminating the land ... -
ATFPM: Civil servants’ wage increase ‘not satisfactory’
The SAR government has increased salaries of the civil servants by 3.5 percent this month, following calls for wage increase due to inflation. From January 1, ... -
Award recipients recall incidents of typhoons Hato and Mangkhut
Recipients of the SAR’s Medal for Distinguished Service – Medal for Bravery, expressed their gratitude towards the government for honoring their public work, recalling the occurrences ... -
Our Desk | On increasing festivals and events
The recent Macao Light Festival was said to be in demand, thus the Macao Government Tourism Office extended the event in order for tourists and residents ... -
Sulu Sou proposes amendments to social, economic housing bill
Lawmaker Sulu Sou is calling on Chief Executive (CE) Chui Sai On to allow the Legislative Assembly (AL) to debate on the housing bill amendments, stressing ... -
Migrants raise funds for compatriots affected by tsunami
Indonesian migrants in the SAR are raising funds for the victims of this week’s tsunamis, in a show of solidarity. Members of the Indonesian Migrant Workers ... -
‘Latin Parade’ attracts 150,000 people
Crowds flocked to the city’s central streets to experience the 2018 Macao International Parade, formerly known as the “Parade through Macao, Latin city” or “Latin Parade,” ... -
IFFAM | Documentary examining depression, family wins LVP
A locally-produced documentary titled “The Melancholy of Gods” won the Local View Power (LVP) at the 3rd International Film Festival Macao. The festival’s LVP hopes to nurture ... -
IFFAM | ‘Empire Hotel’ director sees ‘promising future’ for locally-produced films
Ivo Ferreira, Portuguese director of the locally-inspired film “Empire Hotel,” has detailed that the movie has been his reality since his arrival in the SAR in ... -
Michelin Guide awards three stars to three restaurants
The Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau 2019 saw local restaurant Jade Dragon and Hong Kong’s French restaurant Caprice awarded the three-star echelon. The 11th edition of ... -
Jury calls on IFFAM to act as platform for emerging directors
The main jury of the third International Film Festival and Awards Macao (IFFAM) commended the event for featuring films directed by young directors, thus calling on ... -
Music | Fifteen choirs join third annual choir festival
The third International Choir Festival of Macau (MIC) has attracted some 410 vocalists from 15 choirs representing eight different countries to perform in the region. Performing ... -
Expert says Macau should have unified approach to attract MICE events, visitors
With its aim of becoming an attractive destination, Macau is in need of a unified message to send its visitors, said marketing and events expert Patrick ... -
Our Desk | No hint of progress
The fight to establish a minimum wage law for domestic helpers is obviously not coming to an end any time soon. The decision made by lawmaker ...
