Health | Inspectors fined over 35,000 smokers

Since the entry into force of the Tobacco Prevention and Control Law on January 1, 2012, the smoke inspection agents have fined a total of 35,084 people caught illegally smoking

Crime | Man allegedly killed himself while held in hotel room

Evidence indicates that a man found dead last Friday inside a hotel bathtub in ZAPE had most likely committed suicide, police authorities said Saturday. The initial investigation found that the mainland

Health Bureau to open 68 breastfeeding rooms this year

The Health Bureau (SSM) announced on Saturday the development of 68 breastfeeding rooms by 15 government services under the supervision of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture. The 68 new

Q& A – Chang Hexi – Forum Macau’s Secretary General | ‘Forum Macau’s goals will be increasingly oriented toward pragmatism’

After eight years leading the Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Forum Macau), Chang Hexi is leaving the organization. The Secretary General talks about the

2016 population by-census begins

Data collection for the 2016 population by-census started yesterday and will end August 21, according to a statement from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). The acting director of DSEC, Cheng

Alexis Tam in Rio for the Olympics Opening

The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Alexis Tam, attended on Saturday the opening of the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil together with a delegation of the Macau

MGM China sees gaming stabilizing as revenue dip slows

MGM China Holdings Ltd. reported a slowing pace of revenue decline in the second quarter as more recreational gamblers plunked down bets. Shares gained the most in a week. The casino

Briefs | UM’s Portuguese course concludes

The 30th Portuguese Language Summer Course, organized by the Department of Portuguese at the University of Macau (UM), concluded on Friday after attracting about 400 students from around the world,

Number of new companies down in Q2

A total of 1,141 new companies were incorporated in the second quarter of 2016, a decrease of 153 year-on-year, according to information released by the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). The

Ask the Vet | Common Questions About Queening and Breeding Cats

Breeding cats can be a wonderful experience. However, unless you are prepared to learn how to take care of a breeding cat and have homes for all the kittens, you should

Civil Servants Association criticizes SMG over typhoon assessment

The Macau Civil Servants Association (ATFPM) have submitted a petition yesterday to the office of the Chief Executive (CE), Chui Sai On, to launch an investigation into the operations of

No specific law on the use of drones | Local drone regulation still up in the air, remains contentious issue

Remote-controlled unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), commonly known as “drones”, are flying through skies around the world, delivering high-impact images (both still and motion) and increasingly enjoying usage by both professionals

Arts | Dog-themed family musical to hit CCM’s stage this weekend

Spot, one of the most famous dogs in children’s literature, will be arriving for a musical show in the region tomorrow and Sunday at the Macau Cultural Center (CCM). Based on

UM prof makes ‘rediscovery’ of Jesuit journal

António Vasconcelos de Saldanha of the University of Macau’s (UM) Department of History has recently presented the rediscovered personal journal of the Jesuit priest and scientist, Sabatino de Ursis (1575-1620),

Social welfare | IAS supports elderly woman whose story was portrayed on TV

The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) responded yesterday to a case reported by Lotus TV of a 80-year old woman living alone without running water at home, saying that it is

Melco Crown’s revenue increases

Melco Crown Entertainment Limited yesterday reported its unaudited financial results for the second quarter of the 2016 financial year. According to a statement issued by the gaming operator, net revenue

Briefs | Money supply increases

The currency in circulation grew 1.7 percent in June, whereas demand deposits dropped by 2.8 percent, according to statistics released yesterday by the Monetary Authority of Macao. As total deposits

Trash piles outside bins draw public’s attention

Communities in the northern, central and southern districts have filed complaints about trash piling up around garbage bins located in their surroundings. According to a report by Macao Daily News,

MIA passenger traffic hits new record high

For the first time in 21 years, the Macau International Airport (MIA) has hit a historic record of 600,000 passenger movements for the month of July. This new record is the

Music Local orchestra to kick off 2016-2017 concert season in September

The Macao Orchestra is set to kick off its 2016-2017 concert season in September. According to a statement issued by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, the upcoming concert season is themed

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