Author: Renato Marques, MDT
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ATFPM protests delayed OT payment to civil servants during the pandemic
The Macao Public Servants Association (ATFPM) has protested the non-payment of overtime (OT) work performed by civil servants during the Covid-19 pandemic. In a written inquiry ... -
Lawmaker Che wants inspections of the quality of Public Works
Lawmaker Che Sai Wang, affiliated with the Macao Civil Servants’ Association, is unhappy with the quality of Public Works that are directly related to tourism. In ... -
Public consultation on review of electoral laws closes with over 6,000 opinions received
The public consultation process regarding the review of electoral laws for both the selection of the Chief Executive (CE) and the selection and election of the ... -
MICE ‘peak season’ expected to bring some 170,000 visitors
The 1,000 MICE events set for this year are expected to bring some 170,000 business visitors to Macau, the Office of the Secretary for Economy and ... -
Only the CE may handle ‘state secrets’ matters
Only the Chief Executive (CE) has the authority to handle matters classified as state secrets by state-authorized entities, including determining that some matters are to be ... -
GP x Li-Ning just for the 70th-anniversary edition, but ID hints at more collaborations
The collaboration between the Macau Grand Prix Organizing Committee (MGPOC) and the Chinese sports gear manufacturer Li Ning (China) Sports Goods Co. (Li-Ning), announced last week, ... -
DSAL to hold three job-matching sessions next week
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) will host a total of three job-matching sessions aiming to fill some 405 job posts next week, DSAL said in a ... -
Applications for financial support open from Aug. 1
Those who seek financial support from the Macao Foundation (FM) for next year’s activities related to academic projects, community activities, and exchanges, can submit applications for ... -
CPU members: Small Taipa Hill hotel project ‘unsuitable’
Several members of the Urban Planning Committee (CPU) have raised issues with the building of a 4-star hotel unit at the Jardins de Lisboa in the ... -
Fireman called less in the first half of 2023
The local Fire Services Bureau (CB) has reported a general drop in requests for their services in the first half (1H) of this year, the bureau ... -
DSAT soon to launch a new tender for taxi licenses
A new public tender for the acquisition of taxi operation licenses will be soon launched, the Transport Bureau (DSAT) announced. The announcement follows calls from both ... -
MGTO partners Air Macau to attract more tourists from Japan
To attract larger visitor numbers from Japan, the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and Air Macau jointly organized a familiarization trip dedicated to the tourism operators ... -
Gov’t scraps Kun Iam statue at Hac-Sa Reservoir Park, bids to undo the damages
The government has decided to suspend the project of building a Kun Iam statue at the Hac-Sa Reservoir Park in the face of public opinion against ... -
MOP1.4B “Adventure Park” not the same item previously budgeted at MOP229M
The previously presented budget of MOP1.4 billion for the new Hac Sa “Adventure Park” is not a mere increase on the 2020 revamp project budgeted at ... -
Macau New Neighborhood starts sales in September
Properties in Macau’s new neighborhood in Hengqin will start to go on sale in September this year, representatives from Macau Urban Renewal Limited (MUR) said during ... -
MUR, ID show support to new sports and leisure projects
Macau Urban Renewal Limited (MUR) has publicly expressed support for the recently announced citizens’ sports park composed of a multi-faceted sports complex at the former Yat ... -
Sands China announces profits of MOP1.5b in Q2
Sands China Ltd. (SCL) announced their second quarter (Q2) results yesterday, reporting a net revenues of USD187 million (MOP1.5 billion) for the second quarter of 2023, ... -
GP to celebrate 70th anniversary with 11 racing events, four international ones
The celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Macau Grand Prix this November will see some significant changes beyond what was already expected and previously announced. ... -
Grand Prix to expand facilities with temporary construction
Grand Prix (GP) organizers are aiming to expand the current support facilities for the local event with the construction of a two-story temporary building across from ... -
Woman suspected of killing teen daughter before attempting suicide
A local resident 50-year-old woman is suspected of having been involved in a murder-suicide, the Judiciary Police (PJ) informed. The bodies of the two people were ... -
July to be the best GGR month so far: JP Morgan
Analysts from the financial services firm JP Morgan Securities (Asia Pacific) Limited are forecasting that July 2023 will be the best month so far in terms ... -
Mainland immigration authority to ease procedures for businesspeople, university staff
The immigration authority of the mainland has announced an easing of the immigration procedures at the Hengqin border post for certain groups of people. The authority ... -
Typhoon Talim halts Monday activities but without significant harm
The passage of typhoon Talim through Macau today has halted most of the city’s activities, bringing it to a standstill, but otherwise not much harm ... -
Macau closed 1H with almost 12 million visitors
Macau has recorded the arrival of almost 12 million visitors during the first half of this year (1H), the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has disclosed ... -
MPU launches ‘One country, two systems’ Study Base
The Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) inaugurated its “One country, two systems” Study Base on July 15. The Study Base is a new initiative that the university ... -
Trip.com claims offer of hotels across the border is not a marketing strategy
Some travelers to Macau have been surprised by offers made by the online booking platform Trip.com after searching for accommodation in Macau. In a direct email ... -
To bring exhibitions to China is ‘often challenging,’ Foundation says
To bring and host the annual exhibition of the World Press Photography (WPP) Foundation to China is a task that the representatives from the organization find ... -
Chlorine from clogged pipe poisons three workers
Three workers from a bakery shop at the San Hong Building at the Rua da Alfândega in Macau were reportedly poisoned due to chlorine inhalation, the ... -
TUI sentences croupier to 51 months jail for causing over HKD2m damage to casino
A local croupier has been sentenced by the Court of Final Appeal (TUI) to four years and three months in jail for participating with five players ... -
Mortgage loans rise in May, residential hikes 69.2%
New mortgage loans approved in May this year rose exponentially compared month-on-month with April, a statistics release from the Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) has shown. ... -
Concessionaire claims difficulties, lack of trust of sectors for services shortage
The company in charge of the management and operation of the commercial areas of Taipa Ferry Terminal (TFT) – CSI Group Ltd (CSI) – has been ... -
Outer Harbour ferry service to halt July 17 due to fourth bridge works
The Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal will have all services canceled Monday (July 17) due to construction of the 4th Macau-Taipa Bridge, the Marine and Water Bureau ... -
More diverse opinions means more sensible decisions, Portuguese Consul says
A greater diversity of opinions, expressed by the members of the Advisory Council for the Portuguese consulate for the Macau and Hong Kong area, will contribute ... -
Concessionaire to blame for the low range of services
For some time, travelers and other users of the Taipa Ferry Terminal have been noticing difficulties in accessing some basic services at the mega facility located ... -
Serbian Ub Huishan NE team crowned at Macau 3X3 Masters
Number one seeds Ub Huishan NE from Serbia continued their dominant performance of the FIBA 3×3 World Tour 2023 after beating another Serbian team (Liman) 21:16 ...
