Author: Lynzy Valles, MDT
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Migrant workers ‘disappointed’ with exclusion in Sulu’s proposal
A number of migrant groups were disappointed with lawmaker Sulu Sou’s new minimum wage proposal. The bill does not address some of the most vulnerable groups ... -
‘Aerial arts’ local community growing with new studio’s opening
A group of aerial and yoga practitioners recently opened a studio downtown in a bid to boost its community in the region. Zoe de Vilhena, who arrived ... -
Pescod: Gov’t pivotal in boosting arts, cultural industry
Several jurisdictions across different regions are considering how to enhance their communities through cultural and creative industries, says Duncan Pescod, director of West Kowloon Cultural District ... -
Demonstrators oppose holiday amendment proposal
Some 300 residents participated in a demonstration yesterday calling on the government to withdraw the controversial “three in four” proposal. Demonstrators, despite the rain, gathered at ... -
Q&A | Kris Kaminsky | General manager of Four Seasons Hotel Macao: New phase of Four Seasons targets to be city’s ‘Premier Product’
Four Seasons Hotel Macao is set to hold its annual charity event Run of Hope Macau, a community program that aims to support the fight against ... -
MGS Entertainment Show | SMEs need to be more competitive, gaming executives say
Gaming executives have called on local small and medium enterprises to be more competitive, while taking opportunities presented by the Greater Bay Area. Although gaming operators ... -
MGS Entertainment Show hosts 200 exhibitors
The MGS Entertainment Show officially kicked off yesterday, attracting close to 200 exhibitors this year, ranging from gaming equipment, leisure, tourism and technology-themed exhibitors. This year, ... -
Entertainment | Light Festival’s fourth edition introduces new highlights
The Macau Light Festival 2018 will feature new highlights including the “Food Truck x Light” and Gastronomy Night Market, along with the Cultural and Creative Night ... -
Group calls for more consumer wine events
A group, which organizes wine events, held a wine-tasting event for professionals on Wednesday, showcasing some 100 wines from the Setubal Peninsula. Nine wineries were present at ... -
Macau can be new market for design thinking, says expert
Macau is a new market for design thinking and has the potential to adapt such innovation in the city’s service industry, says Hong Kong-based consultant David ... -
Open House to promote city’s architecture, urban culture
Open House Macau (OHM) is slated to make its debut in the city on November 10 and 11, with a mission of promoting architecture and urban ... -
AirAsia kicks off city’s first direct flight to Kota Kinabalu
AirAsia officially inaugurated the SAR’s first direct flight to Kota Kinabalu yesterday, marking the airline’s second Malaysian route and the seventh international destination from Macau. This ... -
Trailhiker participants call for more charity runs
Loud cheers and an energetic crowd filled MGM Cotai’s lobby on Saturday as the MGM Macau Eco Trailhiker hit a record high, attracting 2,700 participants and ... -
TIS raises awareness on the need for clean water in South Sudan
The International School of Macau debuted its “Activist- in-Residence” series yesterday, holding activities for its students with the mission of raising awareness of the need for ... -
Food & Beverage | Yí offers one-of-a-kind tasting menu at Morpheus
Contemporary Chinese fine dining is reaching new heights at Yí at Morpheus, City of Dreams, where China’s many flavors are presented by award-winning Chef de Cuisine ... -
GTEF 2018 | Empowering local communities vital for tourism boost
Tourism has transformed from an attraction to an experience and now to an emotion. Thus, tourism entities are aiming to build an “emotional connection” through gastronomy ... -
MIF, PLPEX to feature 30 themed events
The 23rd Macao International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF) kicks off tomorrow along with the 2018 Portuguese-speaking Countries Products and Services Exhibition (PLPEX). The three-day event ... -
Center continues to fight human trafficking
The Good Shepherd Center’s involvement in anti-trafficking activities began in 2008, a year after the human trafficking law was passed in Macau. With the financial support ... -
Fund-raising for Indonesia’s quake-tsunami victims continues
Local international church, Jesus Alive Ministry (JAM), held a “Day of Prayer & Fundraising for the Victims of 2018 Sulawesi Earthquake and Tsunami” yesterday, raising MOP5,280 ... -
Q&A | Joe Chan, Environmental activist: ‘So far, there is no education about plastic pollution’
A call to halt single-use plastics has been circulating online in the region as Macau saw a 2.9 percent increase in its daily solid waste last ... -
Our Desk | Social media and #MeToo
The use of social media has played a significant role in the expansion of the #MeToo movement. Officially founded last year, the movement aims to freely ... -
Filipino community celebrates Migrants Day
The Philippine Consulate General in Macau celebrated its annual Migrants Day yesterday, honoring the overseas Filipino workers in the region. The event is aimed at strengthening ... -
AACM issues preliminary report on Capital Airlines’ incident
The Civil Aviation Authority of Macau (AACM) has issued a preliminary report on the incident involving a Capital Airlines Airbus A320-214, listing the plane’s encounters, but ... -
Exclusive | US-based union requests DICJ to tender reports on IGT Asia
The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 501 has requested that the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) submit documentation related to regulatory oversight conducted ... -
Sou decides to ‘Not Challenge’ TUI’s ruling
Following the Court of Final Appeal’s (TUI) recent decision to end the consideration of an appeal submitted by Sulu Sou, the lawmaker officially stated that he ... -
English-language teaching relies too heavily on textbooks, says USJ vice rector
The University of Saint Joseph’s vice-rector, Keith Morrison, says an unbalanced methodology for language learning may negatively impact students’ English proficiency. Speaking at yesterday’s breakfast talk ... -
Conrad features pink inspired menu
Conrad Macao, Cotai Central will hold its annual Pink Inspired campaign with a series of pink experiences and collectibles available throughout October in support of Hong ... -
Mangkhut | Gov’t preventive measures pay off during typhoon stronger than Hato
The SAR government undertook several preventive measures in response to this year’s typhoon Mangkhut to avoid casualties similar to the scale seen during typhoon Hato last ... -
Recalling Hato: Netizens worry about latest typhoon
Several residents have expressed their fears and worries on social media platforms about typhoon Mangkhut, recalling the aftermath of the deadly typhoon Hato last year. Several ... -
Religious crackdown endangering goal of ‘harmonious’ China, say analysts
Persecution of the Christian community continues in China, with some watchdog groups expressing that ongoing pressure against religious groups is at its most intense since the ... -
Severe typhoon may strike Macau this weekend
A tropical depression located to the south of Taiwan will likely affect Macau midweek, while a stronger storm that could develop into a severe typhoon is brewing ... -
Sandi Manhão: Owner of free spirit | ‘On average, a woman applies around 300 chemicals to her body a day ’
The use of essential oils has been expanding, with people now applying them to their skin, inhaling them or infusing teas with them, which many users ... -
Arts | Giselle to make its debut in town
Italy’s La Scala Ballet is set to present one of its iconic classical pieces, Giselle, from tomorrow until Sunday for the first time at the Macao ... -
Taxi app criticized for option to provide ‘gifts’
A taxi app in the region which launched on August 15, is being criticized for featuring an option that allows users to provide some “gifts” when no ...
