Housing tops lawmakers’ concerns during Q&A with Chui

Housing has probably been the most recurrent topic at the plenary sessions of the Legislative Assembly (AL), and last Friday was no exception. While answering questions from lawmakers, the Chief Executive

Lawmakers’ questions to chui

Paternity leave - Wong Kit Cheng brought a question to the plenary regarding the long-awaited recognition of “paternity leave,” to which the CE responded that he is in favor of

CE blames retailers for food price inflation

When questioned by lawmaker Ho Ion Sang over the fact that Macau is currently suffering from an “imported inflation” due to money exchange rates and high prices for consumers, Chui

Heilongjiang to allow third child

Authorities in China’s northern province of Heilongjiang announced last week that couples who meet certain requirements will be permitted to have a third child to help counter the area’s ageing

Ambiguous Taipa promotion raises unanswered questions

An Asia-based public relations agency, Petrie PR, has announced the launch of a promotion of Taipa’s retail and restaurant sector in a bid to showcase the MSAR’s non-gaming attractions, representatives

‘Civic Roundtable’ discussion asks gov’t to revise public procurement

The main topics of yesterday’s discussion were public tenders; penalties imposed on high-rank officials; and amendment of the procurement law, which was first established back in 1986. Lam argued that

Museum carnival launches next month

To coincide with this year’s International Museum Day, 18 Macau museums are co-organizing the “2016 Macau International Museum Day Carnival,” which will launch its opening ceremony on May 8 at

Library opening hours extended

The trial period is set to commence in September and will consist primarily of self-service facilities, with minimal library staff. According to the IC, security and cleaning staff will also

New street parking operator from May 1

The tender winner was Sociedade de Administração de Parques Foieng, Limitada, which won two public tenders that will grant them the operation contract for the two areas for the next

Russian team wins 33rd Global Management Challenge

Twenty-five national teams competed last week in the International Final of the 33rd Global Management Challenge, hosted in Macau for the fifth time, with the Russian team eventually securing the

Ask the Vet | 10 Breeds More Prone to Canine Hypothyroidism

The last 2 years we have been diagnosing and treating hypothyroidism in almost all our cases in Macau. It seems to be a condition overlooked by most vets here and

Gaming bureau to recruit 50 new inspectors

The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) got the nod from the Secretary for Economy and Finance to recruit 50 new gambling inspectors, an official source has told the Times. According

CE to attend AL meeting today

The Chief Executive, Chui Sai On, will attend a plenary session of the Legislative Assembly (AL) today to answer legislators’ questions on government policy and social issues. The session will

ANM demands MP action on illegitimate permits

The New Macau Association (ANM) yesterday presented a criminal complaint to the Public Prosecutions Office (MP) and requested that the public body investigate individuals who have allegedly obtained Macau identification

Leung Iok Sam appointed as Commissioner of the CB

The inauguration of the new Commissioner of Macau’s Fire Services (CB), Leung Iok Sam, was held yesterday at the Judiciary Police facilities in Cotai. The former deputy-commissioner has now become

Sands China misses forecast on China slowdown

Sands China Ltd., the Macau-based casino unit of Las Vegas Sands Corp., reported first-quarter profit missed analysts’ estimates as China’s economic slowdown hurt visitor spending, even as its billionaire chairman

CRIME | Scammer tricks employment agency at their own game

The Judiciary Police (PJ) yesterday arrested a Chinese citizen working in Macau for allegedly scamming the owner of an employment agency on the mainland. The man, aged 39, is a civil

Gaming | Growth swings astonish podcasters

Sean O’Reilly and Vincent Shen of financial services analyst Motley Fool recently dedicated a segment of their “Industry Focus: Consumer Goods” podcast to a discussion of Macau’s gaming growth and

Education | New rules may allow ‘double degrees’

The adoption of a new credit system at local universities may allow students to obtain “double degrees” and “double majors.” Yesterday’s detailed discussion of the Higher Education Bill, which passed its

Entertainment | ‘Butterfly Garden’ aims to awe visitors

Considered a master of oversized visual display art, Stephen Stefanou is embellishing MGM’s Grande Praça with colorful butterflies. The installation is expected to reach completion over the weekend, with the

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