Angela Leong calls for AL election postponement

Lawmaker Angela Leong has suggested that the Legislative Assembly (AL) election be postponed by two weeks. Leong’s proposal is motivated by the two recent

Seeking solutions for ‘too much in our bins’

The extraordinarily high quantity of waste produced during the typhoon last week and early this week has aggravated an ongoing situation – namely, the inability

Facial recognition to be required for mainland Mastercard, Visa cardholders

The Monetary Authority of Macau (AMCM) will be adopting facial recognition technology for mainland withdrawals made by Visa and Mastercard cardholders at automated teller machines (ATMs) in September, according

CCAC probes weather bureau over Hato forecast, mismanagement

The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has initiated an inquiry into the procedures of the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) for typhoon forecasting and internal management of

Macau might include anthem education in schools

China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee yesterday continued its review of the draft laws on the national anthem, suggesting the inclusion of the national anthem in

Elderly siblings face possible prosecution for spreading rumor

Two local siblings, a 73-year-old man and his 68-year-old sister, have been presented to the Public Prosecutions Office (MP) for spreading rumors related to the typhoon,

Hato also brought stories of solidarity and mutual help

It was mid-morning on Wednesday, August 23, when Typhoon Hato violently hit Macau, creating dreadful havoc for anything in its path. Almost all the areas

Water released from Houston reservoirs to protect downtown

Officials released more water Monday from Houston-area reservoirs overwhelmed by Harvey in a move aimed at protecting the city’s downtown from devastating floods, but the release

Security chief gives full marks on post-Typhoon recovery works

Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak said yesterday that works being performed by the authorities in order to recover from the destruction of Typhoon Hato are “very

Galaxy bombarded with criticism after blunder

Galaxy Entertainment Group came under fire from netizens yesterday after allegations surfaced online that the casino operator had asked its staff to volunteer to clean a swimming

HK press denied entry due to ‘attack on patriotism’, says expert

A group of four journalists from Hong Kong, who planned to cover volunteers’ cleanup activities, were denied entry to Macau on Saturday. The local immigration

Region not prone to counterfeit wines

Premium wines are smuggled into China through several illegal channels, with an estimated 30,000 bottles of fake wines sold every hour in the country, a Forbes

Boxing | Mayweather dominates McGregor in late rounds to go 50-0

Floyd Mayweather Jr. put on a show in the last fight of his spectacular career. Conor McGregor didn’t do so badly, either. Mayweather figured

Death toll rises to nine as rescue operations continue

As rescue operations continue after the passage of super-typhoon Hato, the number of casualties continues to rise. Authorities have confirmed yesterday (Thursday) another three deaths, which

Weather bureau chief resigns following heavy criticism

The long-criticized Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) head, Fong Soi Kun, has resigned from his post, following criticism from residents and lawmakers regarding the bureau’s failure to

Residents raid fire hydrants in search of water

Macau experienced a water crisis yesterday which saw much of the city left without a stable water supply, even as the electricity provision was gradually restored. Due to

Briefs | 70 percent of phone scam victims under 35

Seventy percent of the city’s phone scam victims are young people 35 years old or younger, according to the Judiciary Police (PJ). Until now, local victims have lost

Xi says willing to work on differences with Seoul

Chinese President Xi Jinping said yesterday he’s willing to work with his South Korean counterpart Moon Jae-in on addressing differences between the two countries following months of

University of Macau | Medical breakthrough predicts anti-cancer drug results in 24h

A multidisciplinary research team from the University of Macau (UM) achieved a significant breakthrough in drug susceptibility testing for cancer cell lines and human primary cancers, UM

Typhoon Hato disrupts 52 flights today

A total of 52 flights have been cancelled today in anticipation of tropical typhoon Hato, which is expected to make landfall this morning along the southern Chinese

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