Author: Renato Marques, MDT
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Crime | Baby injured by father in a dispute with grandmother
A five-month-old boy has been unintentionally injured by his father with a knife during an argument with the child’s grandmother, the Judiciary Police (PJ) informed the ... -
3 cats found dead in Iao Hon street, investigation handed to police
Three dead cats have been found in an alley near Rua Dois do Bairro do Iao Hon in the northern district, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) ... -
Control mechanism for property acquisition in the mainland created
The government has created a control mechanism for property acquisition in the mainland aiming to prevent the deception of local residents when buying property across the ... -
Pereira Coutinho concerned about local internet service
Lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho is concerned about the quality of the Internet service in Macau, he noted in a written inquiry submitted earlier this month to ... -
Top court in favor of temporary residency cancelation of cross-border workers
The Court of Final Appeal (TUI) has ruled in favor of government authorities that had canceled the temporary residency permits of two people who were working ... -
‘Gate of Understanding’ revamp to conclude during Q2
More than four years after it officially closed, the “Gate of Understanding” (Porta do Entendimento), a monument erected in the 1990s in the Sai Van area ... -
Lawmakers trigger alarm on acquisition of goods and services bill
Several lawmakers raised questions regarding the amendments to legislation governing the acquisition of goods and services by the government in discussion at the plenary session at ... -
Proposal for a vote of censure to former CE and economy chief voted down
A proposal aiming to issue a vote of censure against the former Chief Executive, Edmund Ho, and the former Secretary for Economy and Finance, Francis Tam ... -
Immigration law | Fake marriage and false job hiring will be specific crimes
The new immigration law that aims to amend and update two current laws that regulate immigration, authorizations of permanence, and residency in Macau was passed at ... -
Our Desk | An inconvenient dependency
If there is something that the Covid-19 pandemic is responsible for, it is definitely the highlighting of certain dependencies, links, and interactions that most people may ... -
Lawyers’ association files formal complaint against ‘eAskLaw’
The Macau Lawyers Association (AAM) has finally filed a criminal complaint with the Public Prosecutions Office (MP) against online legal advisory platform “eAskLaw”, the association informed ... -
Transport chief acknowledges LRT’s ineffectiveness
The operation of the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) in Macau has not created any positive impact on society yet acknowledged the Secretary for Transport and Public ... -
Honeymoon period’s over | Lawmakers unhappy with gov’t’s response to economic crisis
Lawmakers are not happy with the approach taken by the government regarding the ongoing economic crisis resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. Their disappointment was clear yesterday ... -
Wing Lei Palace, IFT restaurant join 2021 Michelin Guide
The Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau 2021 unveiled the list of the newly awarded restaurants and eateries yesterday. Wing Lei Palace was one of the highlights ... -
Macau GP may include TCR Asia ‘season finale’
The 68th edition of the Macau Grand Prix (GP) will likely include the season finale races from the Touring Car Racing (TCR) Asia Series racing category, ... -
Crime | Man accused of domestic violence over assault upon wife and kids
A 45-year-old civil servant has been accused of domestic violence and bodily harm over disputes with his wife and children, the Judiciary Police (PJ) reported yesterday ... -
Crime | Building gatekeeper accused of sexually assaulting two females, one underage
A 52-year-old non-resident worker from the mainland, who works as a gatekeeper and janitor in a public housing building in Macau, has been accused of sexually ... -
Portuguese presidential election: Turnout in the SAR more than doubles
The voter turnout for the Macau-based polling station for the current Portuguese presidential election is more than double the figure of the last presidential election, held ... -
Pereira Coutinho, Agnes Lam against new law for hiring of TNRs
Lawmakers José Pereira Coutinho and Agnes Lam have voiced their opposition to the application of the new law for the hiring of non-resident workers (TNRs), which ... -
Covid-19 vaccine | Lawmakers concerned about population awareness
Lawmakers Wong Kit Cheng and Leong Sun Iok are concerned about the population’s level of awareness regarding Covid-19 vaccines, calling on authorities to strengthen the promotion ... -
Local property agents paint a grim picture for 2021
Small businesses and neighborhood shops closing; housing tenants returning their apartments due to their inability to pay rental fees – these are just some examples of ... -
Quality of public housing and guarantees to buyers and tenants questioned
The quality of construction in public housing developments was brought into question at yesterday’s plenary session at the Legislative Assembly (AL). Four lawmakers presented spoken inquiries ... -
Hearing on Viva Macau voted down by AL
A proposal to hear former government high officials on the case of the unpaid loans of airline Viva Macau has been voted down by the majority ... -
HKBU to host the withdrawn World Press Photo 2020 in March
The Institute for Journalism and Society at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) will be hosting the World Press Photo 2020 exhibition in Hong Kong this March, ... -
Gov’t proposes reducing rights for teaching staff claiming public interest
The government’s proposal to amend law 67/99/M, which regulates the statutory rules for the teaching staff of public schools, includes several elements that are considered to ... -
Lawmakers call on gov’t to adjust ban on dismissed teachers
The lawmakers that compose the Third Standing Committee of the Legislative Assembly (AL) have reaffirmed to the government that it needs to adjust an article on ... -
Gov’t preparing ‘mega’ operation to repatriate 115 residents
Local authorities are preparing a “mega” operation to receive a flight from Air Macau arriving from Tokyo that will bring back 115 residents to Macau from ... -
MP acknowledges ‘problems’ with demolition works
The Public Prosecutions Office (MP) acknowledges problems and hassles resulting from the ongoing demolition works at the Office’s former facilities, located at the Dynasty Plaza building ... -
Macau Carnival 2020 closes with total transactions amounting to MOP860m
The 2020 Macau Carnival, also known as Consumer Carnival, closed yesterday with a total transaction figure reaching 860 million patacas this year, the Macao Economic Bureau ... -
Local View Power 2021-2022 open for applications
In its 14th edition, the Local View Power (LVP) film contest continues to challenge both emerging and established filmmakers to present new cinematic views of ... -
Operators within airport encourage staff to be tested for Covid-19
Companies operating within the premises of the Macau International Airport (MIA) are encouraging their staff members to be tested or re-tested for Covid-19, the Times learned ... -
Portuguese in HK unhappy with exclusion from voting on presidential election
Portuguese nationals residing in the neighboring region of Hong Kong (HK) are disgruntled with the fact that they will not be able to cast their votes ... -
Esports unregulated due to ‘fear of the unknown’
Activities involving esports and consequently betting on esports lack regulatory frameworks in many jurisdictions mostly due to “fear of the unknown,” said Chris Kissack, head of ... -
Crime | PJ arrests four for counterfeit casino chip scam
Four local men were arrested by the Judiciary Police (PJ) and are suspected of being involved in a scam that involves HKD1.5 million in counterfeit casino ... -
Crime | Man accused of theft by finding of mobile phone
A 61-year-old man from the Philippines, who is in Macau as a non-resident worker, is being charged with illegally appropriating a mobile phone that he found ...
