Author: Lynzy Valles, MDT
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Consulate in favor of proposed job agencies bill
The Philippine Consulate General in the SAR celebrated the 120th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence yesterday, themed “Change we fought for, an offering to ... -
Paul Pun to open social clinic targeting city’s vulnerable groups
A plan to open a social clinic targeting the SAR’s low-income earners is underway as Paul Pun, general secretary of Caritas Macau, initiates a personal project which ... -
Chef to demonstrate Mexican food at IFT today
Chef Esdras Ochoa will present his modern take on traditional Mexican food at the Institute for Tourism Studies (IFT) today. Born in Mexico City, Ochoa grew ... -
Labor | Many domestic workers still eye working in mainland China
Many domestic helpers in the city are being attracted to work in mainland China, despite its illegality, due to a promised higher monthly wage. A former ... -
Association calls for longer maternity leave
Proponents of breastfeeding are calling for longer maternity leave, wishing to extend the leave to a period of time in line with the International Labor Organization’s ... -
MGTO licensing proposal may be presented to AL this year
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is eyeing having its proposal, which was submitted to the Legal Affairs Bureau (DSAJ), presented to the Legislative Assembly this ... -
Community axwareness of HIV prevention increasing
HIV remains a social and cultural taboo in many cities, however, local residents have become more aware of this disease, leading to the increase in number ... -
Community calls for wakeboard activity support
The 2018 Asian Wake Series continued yesterday, with the Macau Wakeboard & Wakesurf Open, a three-day event that featured a total of 90 athletes, of which ... -
‘Wines of Portugal’ group to present wine pairings
The ‘Wines of Portugal’ group is set to return to Macau, staging a wine tasting event tomorrow featuring vintages of some 20 wineries throughout Portugal. The ... -
Gaming | Standards for new concessions likely to increase
The Macau gaming concessions will be re-auctioned and requirements for the new licenses are likely to be announced soon by the government, said Paulo Martins Chan, director of the ... -
Gaming | Morpheus to open on June 15
Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s USD1.1 billion project, Morpheus, is slated to open its doors on June 15, the gaming operator’s chairman and CEO Lawrence Ho announced ... -
Groups express disappointment over Tam’s unfulfilled promise
Two migrant group representatives have expressed disappointment over the surge in childbirth fees, which would significantly affect vulnerable groups in the region, particularly domestic workers. In ... -
Lam suggests providing subsidies for children with therapy needs
The office of lawmaker Agnes Lam has received 319 cases of complaints and calls for assistance from local residents, most of them involving the region’s infrastructure. ... -
Interview | Willy Duraffourg ‘Cotai and its casinos present an image of capitalism pushed to its extreme’
French comic artist and screenwriter Willy Duraffourg co-authored the first volume of “Macao – The Cité du Dragon”, a graphic novel exploring the world of Chinese ... -
Duo Jatekok to open Le French May
TO kick off one of the largest cultural events in Asia, Hong Kong and Macau’s Le French May 2018 will present Duo Jatekok, who will perform ... -
Food & Beverage | Coast to introduce new menu
Taking inspiration from America’s relaxed West Coast lifestyle, award-winning Chef Graham Elliot cooks up a variety of contemporary dishes that capture the spirit of California and ... -
New gallery pledges to present art with no restrictions
A new art space in the city officially opened earlier this month, kicking off with a photo exhibition, Fukushima. Cora Si, former curator of the Ox Warehouse ... -
Entertainment | The Roadhouse hosting blues band until weekend
The Roadhouse Macau has once again invited a blues band, Bleu Rascals, to perform at its sports bar for two weeks. Following the band’s win at ... -
Our Desk | On the lack of quality drivers
The SAR finally implemented its planned increase in public bus fares on Saturday after a series of controversies regarding “positive discrimination”, which would affect non-residents as ... -
Myanmar community celebrates traditional New Year festival
The Myanmar community gathered to celebrate its New Year Festival, “Thingyan,” yesterday at Saint Paul School. Held annually in Myanmar from April 13 to 17, the ... -
Chef Elliot finds inspiration from local ingredients
The award-winning chef, restaurateur and television personality, Graham Elliot, is back in the city to visit Coast, his restaurant at MGM Cotai. Speaking to the press ... -
New Macau questions mutual recognition driving licenses
The New Macau Association is calling on the Chief Executive (CE), Chui Sai On, to withdraw the Executive Order announced on Monday regarding the agreement to ... -
Environment | Expert calls for immediate action to create clean, compact cities
The 11th Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (MIECF) kicked off yesterday, with Chief Executive Chui Sai On officiating the opening ceremony. The three-day event ... -
Q&A | Antonio Trindade, CESL Asia CEO: ‘Who’s leading Macau’s environment? There’s nothing’
“Who’s leading Macau’s environment? What entity do we have in Macau that looks at solutions for Macau to be sustainable? There’s nothing,” Antonio Trindade said yesterday, ... -
2018 Environmental Forum to feature 490 exhibitors
Beginning tomorrow, the 2018 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum and Exhibition (MIECF) will see some 490 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions showcase products and solutions ... -
New Macau urges CCAC to investigate land grant
The New Macau Association (ANM) submitted a letter to the Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) yesterday, urging the bureau to investigate the unfinished project at 15 and ... -
Migrants call for talks with labor associations
Several migrant workers expressed their disappointment over the amendment of a law regulating the employment of non-resident workers, highlighting the unnecessary difficulties that they would have ... -
Author to launch Chui Tak Kei’s photobiography
A photobiography on Macau’s late influential leader Chui Tak Kei will be released to the public on Saturday at Albergue SCM, showcasing nearly a hundred photos of ... -
New Macau sends letter to UN noting region has no democratic improvements
The New Macau Association (ANM) has submitted an 11-page document to the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council to provide insight for a review on Macau’s ... -
Macau should take lead in Greater Bay Area plan, says legal consultant
Macau should better perform its role and take up a leadership position in regards to the Greater Bay Area plan, a legal consultant has suggested. The ... -
Education | Stribbell to leave TIS leadership next school year
The International School of Macau commemorated its 15th anniversary yesterday, celebrating its growth from 58 students to the current 1,200 students who come from 40 different ... -
Q& A | Shazia Imran, Artist: ‘Rather than fighting over our differences, we need to celebrate them’
Award-winning artist Shazia Imran is in the city for the first time as she takes part in the “Women Artists – 1st International Biennial of Macau.” Imran is ... -
Artworks depict relationship with Chinese zodiac
Portuguese artist Raquel Gralheiro is set to exhibit her artworks created for a local audience, symbolizing the Chinese zodiac and its relationship with humanity. The exhibition ... -
Autism awareness activities to be held next month
THE Macau Autism Association (MAA) will host a “World Autism Awareness Day 2018” program next month, with a series of family-friendly activities intended to increase awareness, ... -
Photo Macau aims to strengthen city’s cultural role
Photo Macau is set to hold its first exhibition of digital art – focusing on moving image and print – between March 24 and 26. The ...
