Author: Renato Marques, MDT
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PSP expects up to six million border crossings over 10-day CNY holidays
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has said they are expecting some 5.5 to 6 million border crossings over the period of 10 days of the ... -
Wang Sai Man wants foreign residents of Macau to have equal conditions when entering Hengqin
Lawmaker Wang Sai Man wants the government to facilitate border crossing between Macau and Hengqin for foreigners who are residents of Macau, he said in a ... -
Legal Regimes of UPM and MUT approved in the final reading
Bills relating to the Polytechnic University of Macau (UPM) and the Macao University of Tourism (MUT), the former Macao Institute for Tourism Studies, have been approved ... -
Lawmakers: ‘City of Sports and Shows’ needs better planning
Several lawmakers have raised concerns about the recent bid to transform Macau into a city renowned for hosting sports events and performances. Several lawmakers used the ... -
Protests over the construction of waste landfill south of Coloane arrive at AL
Lawmaker Lo Choi In has joined protests against the government’s plan to build a new waste landfill in the sea off the southern coast of Coloane. ... -
Lawmakers force postponement of voting on public housing sale regime
The Legislative Assembly (AL) has forced the government to postpone voting on the first reading of the “Regime for the transfer of autonomous units of buildings ... -
Outer Harbour Terminal will continue to operate as normal, DSAMA clarifies
The Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal is to continue to operate as normal, the Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA) said in a response to an inquiry from ... -
Rodrigues ‘shows teeth’ at Dubai, scores first points
After the first two rounds of the Formula 4 UAE Championship when local racer Tiago Rodrigues seemed to be out of the fight, Round 3, raced ... -
Sands China appoints Grant Chum as new CEO, Wong as vice-chairman
The board of directors of Sands China Ltd. (SCL) has announced several key leadership reshuffles, including the appointment of Grant Chum as its new Chief Executive ... -
AL committee concludes its analysis of 2022 budget execution, ready to vote
The Second Standing Committee of the Legislative Assembly (AL) has concluded its analysis and discussions over the 2022 government budget execution bill, the committee president, lawmaker ... -
2024 Michelin Guide Ceremony to be held in Macau again
The annual gala of the Michelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau will be staged once more in Macau, the company announced. The event will take place ... -
Breaking News: Sands China announces Grant Chum as the new CEO and president
The board of directors of Sands China Ltd. (SCL) has announced several key leadership transitions including the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and ... -
CC investigation finds immense price disparity in bakery products
During regular price investigations of various products, the Consumer Council (CC) inspectors identified significant imbalances in the price of bakery products across 75 bakeries in Macau. ... -
Colorectal cancer screening for over 55s
The Health Bureau (SSM) has started a campaign to screen for early signs of colorectal cancer in residents aged 55 to 69 years old, the SSM ... -
Dispute over inheritance leads to detention of four individuals
Adispute over inheritance in the mainland, following the death of a Macau resident, has resulted in a series of complications and the subsequent arrest of four ... -
UNESCO rejects Lighthouse group request for report access, citing respect for China’s rights
The local Concern Group for the Protection of the Guia Lighthouse has announced that UNESCO has denied its request to access the government report on the ... -
TSI clarifies TNR who become residents only entitled to compensation from the period they become residents
The Court of Second Instance (TSI) has partially amended a claim from an employer in a court case involving the payment of compensation for job dismissal. ... -
December 2023 brought more visitors but shorter stays
Official statistics released by the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) show that last month accounted for a significant number of visitors (almost 3 million) but also ... -
Ilha Verde winter shelter reopens
Cold weather has prompted the reopening of the Ilha Verde winter shelter, according to the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS). The shelter, which offers lodging, blankets, meals ... -
Economic benefits mitigate concert woes: Ao Ieong
Concerts such as those last weekend at Taipa’s Olympic Sport Stadium carry an important economic benefit in the attraction of tourists, the Secretary for Social Affairs ... -
Draft traffic law proposes mobile phone ban
A new draft bill amending the Road Traffic Law proposes, among other things, to ban pedestrians’ use of mobile phones as well as other electronic equipment ... -
Better business closes out 2023
A recent survey from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) on Business Climate found that Restaurants and Similar Establishments as well as Retail stores increased their ... -
Mutual agreement on contract termination to trigger return of MJC security deposit
The termination of the concession contract for horse racing and betting activities, achieved through agreement, will result in a refund of an approximately MOP15 million security ... -
MGTO forecasts an average of 120,000 visitors per day during CNY
The director of the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes anticipates an average of 120,000 visitors to Macau per day during the ... -
Urban planning Future of Jockey Club: Opinions differ on future land use
Following the government’s decision to cease all horse racing activities in Macau with the closing of the Macau Jockey Club and the planned reversion of the ... -
NAPE Promenade to include a dozen different leisure and sports areas
The second phase of the South Shore Waterfront Green Promenade will include a dozen different leisure areas and sports facilities to cater for everyone, the Municipal ... -
FAOM lawmakers concerned over Jockey Club workers’ situation
Two of the lawmakers linked with the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) have expressed concerns over the announced closure of the Macau Jockey Club (MJC). ... -
Development of digital economy and ‘red tourism’ lagging behind, researchers say
Researchers from the Macao Innovation and Development Research Association (MIDRA) joined the Director of the Research Office of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government ... -
Deputy Prosecutor Kong Chi sentenced to 17 years in prison
The Court of Second Instance has sentenced deputy prosecutor Kong Chi to 17 years in prison. The ruling from the collective court was pronounced yesterday. -
Govt: ‘Realistic’ to accept Jockey Club closure
The mutually agreed decision to end the Macau Jockey Club (MJC) contract was “realistic,” the Secretary for Administration and Justice, André Cheong, said yesterday. In a ... -
Gov’t and Jockey Club agree to end horse racing from April
The government has signed an agreement with the Macau Horse Racing Company Limited (Macau Jockey Club) to end its operations effective April 1, 2024, the Secretary ... -
Pereira Coutinho protests dangerous roads
Poor quality roads are damaging vehicles and potentially causing accidents, claimed lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho when he spoke at the Legislative Assembly late last week. Pereira ... -
New overpass at Taipa Swimming Pool opens Jan. 19
The new overpass at Taipa’s Olympic Swimming Pool roundabout (southwest access) will open Jan. 19, the Public Works Bureau (DSOP) and the Transport Bureau (DSAT) have ... -
Germany’s Canados Sailing Team wins 2024 International Regatta
Helmed by skipper Petr Kochnev, the Canados Sailing Team won the main category of the 2024 MGM Macao International Regatta, using the Beneteau First 40.7 Unified ... -
Humbling start for Rodrigues in F4 UAE, more to come
Macau’s teen racer, Tiago Rodrigues, debuted over the weekend at the 2024 Formula 4 (F4) UAE Championship. The reigning champion at China’s F4 Championship has had ...
