Light Rail | Citizens favor first Seac Pai Van route proposal

As per the suggested blueprint, the transit initially operates through the Lotus checkpoint, then along the west entrance of the Islands District Health Services Complex before reaching the final station

Public hearing on idle plots | Ho Iat Seng says he followed Rules of Procedure

President Ho met reporters on Friday to share his insights on the AL’s performance throughout the second legislative session, which ended on August 15. Asked whether links between some lawmakers and

Mainland, Macau ink pact to fight money laundering

The central bank said it has signed a pact with the financial regulators of Macau on anti-money laundering cooperation. A memorandum of understanding to “prevent money laundering and terrorist financing activities”

Crime | HK college student caught smuggling drugs

A Hong Kong university student was arrested by the Judiciary Police (PJ) yesterday afternoon at the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal, following his attempt to smuggle cocaine from the Philippines through

Two commit arson at Fai Chi Kei McDonald’s

The fire, which was discovered and extinguished by the staff at around 6:00 am in the playground zone on the first floor of the restaurant, caused no casualties, but damaged

Crime stats | Sharp rise in gaming-related offenses in first half

The city has witnessed a significant rise in gaming-related crime over the past quarter, acknowledged the Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak. While announcing the police’s latest crime statistics last

New academic semester | IPM vows to strengthen Sino-Luso language and trade programs

The Macao Polytechnic Institute (IPM) has welcomed some 800 freshmen for its summer semester, a sizeable cohort that surprised recruiters amid declining numbers of local high school graduates. The school’s president

UM welcomes nearly 2,000 new students | Rector Wei stresses the importance of living a moral life

The University of Macau (UM) last week held its annual convocation for the 2015/2016 academic year for nearly 2,000 new undergraduates and postgraduates at the UM Sports Complex. Rector Wei

Healthcare, social services and travel safety | Top elderly concerns

On the last public session held at the Kiang Wu Hospital, participants highlighted several existing issues troubling elderly residents, including the insufficient medical care and services in elderly care facilities,

Migrant labor | Domestic helpers appeal for agency regulation

Foreign domestic helpers rallied yesterday during a press conference to urge for strengthened regulation of local employment agencies. The maids slammed some of the intermediaries for financially exploiting them upon

ASK THE VET | A Guide to Cat Tooth Care

Tooth Resorption Tooth resorption is a condition commonly known as a cavity. It is caused when the cat does not have its teeth cleaned regularly, and food material gets stuck on

Casino stocks fall 4 pct at the HKSE

The Hang Seng index fell 1.8 percent, to 22,757.47, while the China Enterprises Index, which tracks big Chinese companies listed in Hong Kong, lost 2.3 percent, to 10,402.72 points. Yesterday’s close

Weak yuan stacks odds against flagging casino revenues

A weaker yuan could further shrink Macau's gambling revenues by making it more expensive for Chinese gamers to place their bets, executives say, with one analyst estimating the unfavourable forex

IFT able to receive more students upon campus expansion

  The Institute for Tourism Studies’ newly acquired East Asia Hall located on the former campus of the University of Macau could mark the start of a higher student intake in

Human resources | Region still needs hospitality graduates to fill jobs in Cotai

Despite the economic downturn in the gaming industry, IFT graduates could be a major source of staff for the gaming operators, which she said needed manpower to fill the non-gaming

15th Macau Food Festival enlists over MOP10 million from government

The 15th edition of the annual festival, which will run from November 13 to 29, has had to seek financial support from authorities every year. Chan acknowledged that “it was

Music Festival tickets on sale this Sunday

Tickets for the 29th Macao International Music Festival will go on sale this Sunday at 10 a.m., the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has said. Early bird tickets, which are discounted

LIFESTYLE | HK food critic Walter Kei unveils France-themed photo exhibition

Walter Kei’s career has taken many forms: from travelling the world capturing moments and writing, to designing interiors, and even to becoming one of Hong Kong’s major TV celebrity chefs

70 illegal workers identified

Macau authorities have identified a total of 70 illegal workers through operations launched throughout July. According to a statement issued yesterday, the Public Security Police Force (CPSP) detained 40 illegal

Corporate bits | Infiniti showroom highlights comprehensive line-up

Described as a “private jet running on the land,” the model, equipped with leather-­appointed seating, boasts its 5.6-liter V8 engine that allows 400 horsepower and its 7-speed automatic transmission. In

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