Hundreds of protestors demand better pay, end to smoking

As many as 2,000 protestors gathered outside of Melco Resorts’ properties yesterday afternoon, demanding 14 months’ salary per year and an end to smoking

Aeromexico crash | Stronger planes can mean fewer fatalities

Passengers in plane crashes like yesterday’s Aeromexico accident — in which no one died — have better chances of survival due to better aircraft construction and

Over 7,400 sign petition against hazardous materials warehouses

Representatives of Seac Pai Van residents, along with a few lawmakers, have delivered a petition with some 7,426 signatures requesting that the draft plan of building

Biggest Macau health center opens, expected to serve 100,000

A new health care center was inaugurated yesterday at the Public Housing Building, Cheng I, in Ilha Verde district. The new unit, the eighth of its kind in

Canidrome and Anima submit domestic foster plan

The Macau (Yat Yeun) Canidrome and Anima – Society for the Protection of Animals have jointly proposed a plan of establishing a domestic foster plan.

OECD tax information exchange into force from September

THE government announced that Macau is set to comply with the application of the “Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters” in the MSAR, the Office of the

Malaysia | Civil aviation chief quits over Flight 370 lapses

Malaysia’s civil aviation chief said yesterday he has resigned to take responsibility after an independent investigative report highlighted shortcomings in the air traffic control center during

Exclusive | Former IPM head criticizes institute for failing to assess teachers, students

A former manager at the Macao Polytechnic Institute (IPM) has criticized the Institute’s alleged malpractice and negligence of operations, specifying issues such as the absence of performance reviews for

Animal rights | Dog track closure prompts plea for adoptions

Dog races were held in Macau for half a century, up to five nights a week — a constant in this former Portuguese colony

AL Plenary | Sulu Sou gets Legislative Assembly looking to the book

In yesterday’s session at the Legislative Assembly (AL), lawmaker Sulu Sou made such an unusual proposal that it forced the president of the legislature to

78 employers join non-mandatory pension scheme

So far, a total of 78 employers have joined the non-mandatory central provident fund system which was implemented on January 1. Yesterday, the Social Security Fund

Beijing says still committed to Hong Kong semi-autonomy

China’s foreign minister said yesterday that his country remains committed to the “one country, two systems” governing framework in Hong Kong, despite growing concerns that Beijing

CCAC to probe Viva Macau for illegal asset transfers

defunct air carrier. The CCAC will investigate whether there was any illegal transfer of assets from Viva Macau to external companies or individuals prior to

Indonesia | Strong quake hits Lombok, killing at least 14

A strong and shallow earthquake early yesterday killed at least 14 people and injured 162 on Indonesia’s Lombok island, a popular tourist destination next to Bali, officials said.

Animal rights | Canidrome, Anima agree to cooperate despite previous spats

Following  public outcry over the greyhounds’ welfare, the Macau (Yat Yuen) Canidrome has partnered with animal rights group Anima Macau to accommodate the remaining 553 greyhounds at the Canidrome – a project which

Small change kiosk coming to town

Two Hong Kong students who started a coin collection business for small change plan to open a kiosk in Macau to serve the local population.

Cambodia | With China’s help, Hun Sen set to extend 33-year rule

As Cambodians voted yesterday, a win is all but assured for strongman Prime Minister Hun Sen in an election that highlights China’s growing influence in Asia

Australia | Turnbull aims for election boost from super Saturday

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is looking for a strong showing for his Liberal-National coalition in special by-elections being held in Australia this weekend as he looks

Suspect arrested after small explosion outside US Embassy in Beijing

A man exploded a small homemade bomb outside the U.S. Embassy in Beijing yesterday, injuring only himself, according to police and an embassy spokesperson. Photos on social media

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

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