Author: Renato Marques, MDT
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Civil protection | Authorities show new equipment in response to ‘previous shortcomings’
The operational team of the local civil protection yesterday showcased the new equipment acquired by the various government services to “increase the capacity of response to ... -
Government plans to expand Canidrome as sports venue
The government is planning to continue to use the facilities of the former Canidrome, included the Lin Fong Sports Center, as a sports venue, with plans ... -
Debora Lopes de Oliveira | Representative of Macau in Miss Grand International: ‘Macau is a diverse city, it has a cultural side and a glamorous side’
Twenty-two-year- old Debora Lopes de Oliveira has been chosen to represent Macau in this year’s Miss Grand International Beauty Pageant. Currently working as a professional dancer ... -
Crime | Local resident loses HKD17 million following investment in VIP room
A local resident has reported a loss of about HKD17 million in an investment scheme involving a VIP gambling room of a local casino, the Judiciary Police ... -
IACM takes in 533 greyhounds stranded by Canidrome closure
Local authorities were forced to take in a total of 533 greyhounds abandoned by the Canidrome “Yat Yuen” Company following the closure of the venue on ... -
AL Plenary | Ng makes his case against mutual recognition of driving licenses
The topic of mutual recognition of driving licenses between Macau and mainland China was brought up once more in the Legislative Assembly (AL) plenary session held ... -
Proposal to build hazardous materials storage raises questions
The proposal from the government to build a new hazardous materials storage in the Concordia Industrial Park area in Coloane raised several questions from the Urban ... -
Crime | Cases of domestic violence cause 2 injuries, 1 serious
Towards the end of last week, two different, unrelated cases of disagreements between married couples left two people injured, and one in a serious condition, the ... -
Wishart: Fake news causing an ‘erosion of trust’ in media
The phenomenon of so-called “fake news,” which is disseminated mainly via social networks, is causing an “erosion of trust in the media,” according to Eric Wishart, ... -
AL Plenary | Gov’t says that unlawful residency permits will be canceled
A debate over the criteria for the assessment and authorization of residency by investment was the main topic of yesterday’s plenary session at the Legislative Assembly (AL). ... -
Local resident claims loss of HKD3.6m over phone scam
A resident aged over 40 years old and working as croupier in a local casino has filed a complaint with the Judiciary Police (PJ), claiming to have ... -
Our Desk | Why Iceland proved you wrong
As we all know, Iceland and Macau have probably little or virtually nothing in common, so to compare the country with our region would be a ... -
Guia Circuit with new usage | Organizers propose ‘fun run’ prior to GP
The 65th Macau Grand Prix will be adding a new race to the program for the first time. Unlike other events held at the Guia circuit, ... -
Arts festival between China and Lusophone countries kicks off
The first edition of “Encounter in Macau – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries” kicked off yesterday with a screening of the ... -
Crime | Man arrested on pimping charges
A man from the mainland is being charged over pimping in Macau, a Public Security Police Force (PSP) spokesperson announced yesterday during a press conference. The case ... -
Lawyer | European privacy regulations may serve as benchmark for Macau
New European laws on data protection and privacy and its implications on local companies and businesses were debated during a France Macau Chamber of Commerce (FMCC) ... -
Public Consultation launched | Civil Protection Law includes new ‘crime for false social alarm’
The government launched a Public Consultation yesterday on the new rules that aim to shape the “Civil Protection Basic Law.” The proposal, which the authorities submitted ... -
Gov’t suspends crematorium project amid public criticism
The government, through the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM), has decided to suspend the arrangements currently being made regarding the establishment of a crematorium at ... -
Crime | Taxi driver has 116 infractions in less than two years
The police caught a taxi driver after he committed an offence against the taxi service regulations by overcharging a customer. After checking his record, the authorities ... -
Greater Bay Area | Gov’t: No plans yet for allowing votes outside the region
The Macau government does not have any plans yet for allowing the establishment of polling stations and the bestowal of voting rights to residents living abroad ... -
São João Festival more local this year
The 12th edition of the São João [Saint John] Festival was held over the weekend in the Saint Lazarus district, welcoming partygoers who joined in with ... -
Sou’s appeal for suspension annulment moves to top court
Lawmaker Sulu Sou has officially forwarded his appeal for the annulment of his suspension from the Legislative Assembly (AL) to the Court of Final Appeal (TUI), ... -
Dragon Boat races, an opportunity to compete
The Macao International Dragon Boat Races, which began on Saturday and ends today, is a highlight of Macau’s annual sporting calendar. Besides the traditional festivity that ... -
Morpheus opens today with ‘ultra-luxury hospitality’ concept
Morpheus, the latest addition to Macau’s resort panorama opens today. The hotel was designed by late Pritzker Architecture Prize winner Dame Zaha Hadid and heralds Phase ... -
Urban Planning Committee members criticize plans for Zone A
The Urban Planning Committee (CPU) gathered for a plenary meeting yesterday with several topics on the agenda, among them the presentation of projects and urban condition ... -
Lawmaker Pereira Coutinho questions lifting of immunity
Recently, suspended lawmaker Sulu Sou declared that his conviction last month was unlawful, arguing that the Legislative Assembly’s (AL) decision to lift his prosecutorial immunity was ... -
Crime | Five residents detained in anti-drug operation
Five local residents have been detained by the Public Security Police Force (PSP) as a result of an operation undertaken by the force on June 6, ... -
Day of Portugal | Secretary of State announces improvement to Consulate services
The Portuguese Secretary of State for Tax Affairs, António Mendonça Mendes, the official representative of the Portuguese government for the ceremonies of June 10 (Day of ... -
AL Plenary | Lawmakers turn against Polytex in P. Horizon case
Twelve out of a total of 17 spoken enquiries made by lawmakers yesterday at the Legislative Assembly (AL) addressed the “Pearl Horizon” case. In fact, the ... -
Road Traffic Law amendment includes heavier fines
The government is proposing to review the Road Traffic Law in order to update its legal provisions to reflect the “clear changes that occurred with the ... -
Man commits suicide on second attempt
A mainland China resident aged over 50 years old committed suicide at around 1.30 a.m. yesterday morning. The resident was found dead near the PRC Liaison ... -
Our Desk | Space to play
Recently opened without fanfare, the refurbished playground of Taipa’s Central Park is (as far as I know) the only contemporary children’s playground existing in the Macau ... -
Participants pleased with UN training program for tourism industry
The fifth training program in “Capacity Building for Destination Marketing & Tourism Development” brought together 19 participants from different countries such as Myanmar, Pakistan and China. ... -
Sou, Chiang sentenced to 120-day fine
The Court of First Instance (TJB) found suspended lawmaker Sulu Sou and activist Scott Chiang guilty of a co-authored act of unlawful assembly, which was charged ... -
Crime | Baby abandoned at commercial area in Northern district
A local woman is suspected of abandoning a baby in the lobby of a shopping center at the Avenida de Tamagnini Barbosa within the Northern district, the ...
