Author: Renato Marques, MDT
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CE Election Sam Hou Fai garners 98.99% of the votes
Sam Hou Fai yesterday became Chief Executive-elect, winning 394 of 398 votes (98.99%). The other four votes were blank votes. No null or void ballots were ... -
Central gov’t and Liaison Office congratulate CE-elect
China’s State Council Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office congratulated Sam Hou Fai on being elected by an overwhelming majority as the sixth-term chief executive designate ... -
Sam Hou Fai elected with 98.99% of the votes
Sam Hou Fai confirmed the new Chief Executive-elect of the Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) with 394 out of the 398 ballots cast. After confirmation, the ... -
CE election commences
The election of the sixth Chief Executive (CE) of the Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) started at 10 a.m. today with the president of the Electoral ... -
Gov’t to offer financial support, simplify bureaucracy
The plan for the revitalization of six areas classified as historic neighborhoods will involve not only financial support for merchants and shop owners but also other ... -
Winners of ‘Kam Pek Market’ tender finally unveiled
The ten winners of the “Kam Pek Market” food stalls have finally been unveiled after a selection process that took longer than expected due to the ... -
Macau health industry has potential, but much work remains, Furtado says
Interview With a long career and extensive experience in both the public and the private health sectors, Dr Rui Furtado, a specialist in General Surgery, has ... -
Faculty of Medicine should not be a priority, Furtado says
The local government’s push to establish a Faculty of Medicine has raised concerns among some health professionals. Dr. Rui Furtado, a surgeon and a physician with ... -
Tiago Rodrigues confirms participation at the FR World Cup
Macau racer Tiago Rodrigues has confirmed his participation in this year’s edition of the Macau Grand Prix. He will compete in the first-ever FIA Formula Regional ... -
Sam Hou Fai rules out new public hearing session, citing ‘lack of time’
Sam Hou Fai, the sole candidate in Macau’s sixth Chief Executive elections, has dismissed the possibility of hosting another public hearing open to the general population. ... -
June to August property index down 13.6% y-o-y
The overall residential property price index for June – August fell 0.9% compared with the previous three-month period (May – July) to 214.5 points, the Statistics ... -
Rita Santos trades Portuguese Communities for AL-run
The president of the Regional Council of the Portuguese Communities for Asia and Oceania, Rita Santos, has suspended her mandate. In a statement to the media, ... -
More visitors over the holidays but the share of foreigners shrinking
The number of visitors to Macau during the “Golden Week” of the National Day holidays has increased this year compared to 2023, official daily statistics released ... -
Sam Hou Fai meets associations; universal medical insurance, ‘talents plan’ on agenda
Campaigning for the post of new Chief Executive (CE) of Macau, Sam Hou Fai has met in the last few days with several civic society associations. ... -
Gov’t says pedestrianization of Taipa Old Village a success, claims to be collecting opinion to improve traffic
The authorities have said that the pedestrianization of the Taipa Old Village area over the Golden Week was a success, a multi-departmental government team, established to ... -
Results confirmed: LRT’s inefficiency under scrutiny
Given recent developments and strategies in both the local tourism and transport sectors, the Times has decided to conduct an in-depth investigation of the Light Rapid ... -
Major resorts sold out; rates surge for remaining rooms
A significant number of hotels and integrated resorts in Macau have sold out for the upcoming National Day Golden Week, according to popular online hotel booking ... -
Gov’t expects over 600,000 border crossings
Over 600,000 border crossings per day are expected during the Golden Week period (October 1 to 7), Lei Tak Fai from the Public Security Police Force ... -
Winners unveiled for ‘GBA vernacular architecture photo competition’
The Center for Architecture and Urbanism (CURB) has unveiled the winners’ list of the Treasures of the Greater Bay – Vernacular Architecture in the Greater Bay ... -
Macau Bridge to be inaugurated on National Day
The fourth road link between the Peninsula and Taipa Island, named Macau Bridge, will be officially inaugurated on the National Day (Oct. 1). The bridge’s inauguration ... -
‘Handover cup’ prize returns for 43rd marathon
First introduced in 2019, the Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) Handover Cup, a special prize from the Macao International Marathon event, will return in this year’s 43rd ... -
GBA tax challenges tackled in joint tax memorandum
In the News Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macau and Shenzhen signed, in Hong Kong, a memorandum (MoU) on tax cooperation, the Financial Services Bureau (DSF) has announced ... -
Community advisor wants gov’t to improve crosswalk safety
The Central District Community Advisory Board member, António Monteiro, has called on the government to reinforce safety over crosswalks. In a speech delivered at the latest ... -
ID reaffirms need to keep current pool management system
The current public swimming pools management system needs to continue to be enforced, the Sports Bureau (ID) has told the Times. Following several concerns from users ... -
e-MOP prototype to be unveiled before the year-end: CE
The prototype of Macau’s digital currency (e-MOP) will be revealed before year-end, the Chief Executive (CE), Ho Iat Seng, said yesterday morning during the opening ceremony ... -
Macau households shrinking yet spending rises
Local households have been shrinking in the past few years while also facing increased expenditure, according to a household income and expenditure survey (HIES) from the ... -
Jetfoil services resumed after four-year hiatus with ‘Terceira’ departure from HK
Ferry company Turbojet has resumed Jetfoil services between Hong Kong and Macau. The company reinstated jetfoil journeys last Friday with the Jetfoil “Terceira,” according to the ... -
‘Nationality rule’ in question following exclusion of non-Chinese from Macau football team: FIFA
An amendment to the rules regarding eligibility for representative teams, which was adopted by the FIFA Congress on Sep. 18, 2020, is causing all non-Chinese nationals ... -
Sam Hou Fai sees absence of publicity as a strength
Judge Sam Hou Fai has officially formalized his candidacy for the post of new Chief Executive (CE) of Macau. In a press conference held yesterday morning ... -
Attempt to stage protest barred, some media out of the room
Wong Wai Man, president of the Macau Bar Benders Association, attempted to stage a protest in the lobby of the Macao Science Center, adjacent to the ... -
Portugal considers Macau and Portuguese living in the SAR a priority: José Cesário
Passing through Macau in a visit that was extended to Guangzhou and Hong Kong, the Secretary of State for Portuguese Communities, José Cesário has said that ... -
Labor shortage in Q2 drives up demand for manpower
The survey on manpower needs and wages for the second quarter (Q2) of 2024 has shown that the demand for manpower continued to increase amid the ... -
PJ warns new scam related to Gala of China Olympic Athletes
The Judiciary Police (PJ) has issued a warning about a new online scam exploiting the upcoming gala event, “Our Pride! – Meeting with the National Olympic ... -
Sam Hou Fai resigns from top judge post ahead of elections
Sam Hou Fai, the judge and president of the Court of Final Appeal (TUI), has been exonerated from his posts by the Chief Executive (CE) at ... -
GDP soars 15.7% in H1
The local gross domestic product (GDP) has recorded a significant growth of 15.7% in the first six months of this year, information from the Statistics and ...
