Ng: Law ‘to protect the general interest of Macau’

Lawmaker Ng Kuok Cheong told the Times that the Land Law can only be considered unfair “by those that feel that they cannot earn so much money, so they feel

MDT report | Critics claim Land Law being unreasonably enforced

The recent Land Law and its enforcement has been fueling criticism by those who think the government is acting in an “unfair” way. The actions performed by the Secretariat for

Following HK booksellers scandal | Notification system with mainland operational

The Macau police notification mechanism with mainland security authorities has been operational since June 2001, the Public Security Forces Affairs Bureau (FSM) confirmed to the Times. A similar mechanism has

Uber Macau appeals for service legalization

Uber Macau hand-delivered copies of around 3,000 e-mails to the Office of the Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raimundo do Rosário yesterday, appealing to him to regulate the ride-sharing

Seven companies invited to LRT depot project

The government has invited seven companies to bid on the contract of the construction of the depot project of the Light Rapid Transit (LRT), according to a report by TDM.

US Department of State | Gov’t rejects human trafficking study

A statement from the Government Information Bureau (GCS) indicated that the government is whole-heartedly rejecting the findings of a recent report from the U.S. Department of State regarding the condition

AL Plenary | CTM concession under fire

The concession agreement between the telecommunications service provider CTM and the government was one of the major topics addressed at the Legislative Assembly (AL) on its plenary meeting held yesterday. From

Gaming inspection chief says new junket mechanism needed

Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) director, Paulo Martins Chan made clear in an interview published in the July edition of Macau Inc., that some components of the gaming industry

Animal Protection Law finally approved

The AL was gathered yesterday for the final discussion and anticipated approval of the Animal Protection Law. After an unexpectedly controversial debate mostly based on a technicality (the fact that

Gaming revenue falls less than estimates helped by tourists

Macau’s gaming revenue fell less than analysts’ estimates in June as tourists and leisure gamblers helped boost the region’s casinos including those owned by units of Las Vegas Sands Corp.

MSAR can help Guinea-Bissau to attract investment

Agriculture, fishing, tourism and mining are priority areas where Chinese companies can invest in Guinea-Bissau, according to the African country’s delegate in the Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between

US Department of State | Macau not doing enough on human trafficking

The US Department of State issued the 2016 Trafficking in Persons Report which claims Macau is not doing enough to combat human trafficking. In the report, Macau SAR continues to be

Debate participants stress affordable housing need

The government should consider building public housing after it reclaims unused land plots, according to several participants in the weekly TDM outdoor program, Macau Forum. During the debate, it was

Ng Lap Seng bribery case | New charges incriminate UNDP

A new charge has been leveled against Macau billionaire and real estate developer, Ng Lap Seng, who is currently standing trial in New York on accusations of bribing United Nations

Associations support casino law revision

A broad agreement supporting a proposal to amend a law that regulates who can enter, work and gamble in Macau’s casinos has been reached during a meeting between the government

Sports Festival for Public Departments a success

The Sports Festival for Public Departments of 2016 ended yesterday at the Olympic Sports Centre-Stadium, as announced in a statement by the Sports Bureau (ID).  The event was organized by

‘Authorization to stay’ online service launched

The immigration department under the Public Security Police Force (PSP) launched the second phase of its online application service last month, according to a statement from PSP. New applications for

Region’s rank advances in conferences and events report

Macau is currently ranked 93rd, in the 2015 report of the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), moving up eight places compared to its ranking in 2014. According to the “2015

Macao Gaming Show renamed

This year, the Macao Gaming Show has been renamed the MGS Entertainment Show as the event aims to expand the range of exhibitors and products from both the gaming and

Art | ‘Mr Satie Made in Paper’ draws children, parents to CCM

The Macau Cultural Centre (CCM) hosted the last show of “Mr Satie Made in Paper” yesterday, a piece that kicked off this year’s ARTmusing Summer program. According to a statement issued

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