HEALTH | Low risk of local Ebola outbreak, measures reinforced according to epidemic levels

The risk of an Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in Macau “is very low” but the Health Bureau (SSM) affirmed it has a contingency plan in place and will be prepared

FMG stages protest against SJM

The Forefront of Macau Gaming (FMG) again rallied in protest yesterday afternoon to demand better compensation and benefits for its members. This time they gathered outside the building that houses

Briefs: Foreign exchange reserves continue to rise

The MSAR’s foreign exchange reserves have increased 1.4 percent to MOP127.6 billion (USD15.99 billion) at the end of July compared to the revised value a month ago. According to data

Construction on E1 reclamation zone to kick off early 2015

  The opening of the tender process for the construction of the E1 reclamation zone was held at the Infrastructure Development Office (GDI), with eight bidders submitting their proposals. The Office

Song Pek Kei: “I have nothing against non-residents”

Lawmaker Song Pek Kei, whose comments toward non-residents sparked controversy last year, has made assurances she has nothing against foreign workers. Reviewing the current legislative session, which comes to an

Gov’t to stipulate minimum taxi operating hours

In a press conference on the would-be taxi law, the head of the Transport Bureau (DSAT) Mr Wong Wan said, “We heard about those cases from different sectors of society,

Portuguese nationals facing difficulties obtaining residency permits

Sophia*, a Portuguese national who wished to remain anonymous, filed her request for a residency permit early this year. Within six months, she received a first response from the Immigration

MGM to build mansion and sky lofts in Cotai

The MGM Cotai property, which occupies some 2 million square feet, will contain a five-floor luxury mansion. The CEO described it as “hotel in a hotel.” In addition to this,

Briefs: MGTO launches public consultation on projection show

The Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) is consulting the public regarding the video projection show “Image – Macau.” The Office aims to collect the opinions of residents, shop-owners and tourists,

Government income increases by 10 percent

Direct taxation from gaming is still the largest source of income, growing 13.3 percent year-on-year to MOP80.7 billion, and accounting for 84.4 percent of total revenue. The revenue from fees,

SJM interim results show increase in mass market revenue

The group’s net profit has increased by 1.9 percent to HKD3.9 billion. SJM’s gaming revenue and adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) also rose by 4.7 and

Lawmakers pass bill regulating environmental noise

Legislation introducing new measures to prevent and control environmental noise was passed by lawmakers in yesterday’s Legislative Assembly plenary meeting. The bill introduces changes to control noise emanating from construction sites

SPECIAL FEATURE: The show is on, let’s SOHO!

Yesterday saw one of the most exciting openings in Macau this year, with international celebrities and artists gathering in SOHO at the City of Dreams to witness the official opening

on the lawmakers’ agenda

Appointed lawmakers Tsui Wai Kwan and Sio Chi Wai have called for a boycott of the civil referendum on universal suffrage that is to be jointly launched this month by

Youth fashion design competition kicks off

Contestants must complete three sessions – sewing, designing and presenting their pieces to the jury. Following one month of training, the competition began yesterday and will close on Aug 15. First,

Fresh graduates need to be patient to meet the ‘skill gap’

The younger generation and local employers both need to recognize that there are challenges for new graduates seeking to start their careers upon graduation. Henry Brockman, Chief Administrative Officer of SJM

Civil referendum | Jason has a Plan B if new appeal fails

The group is set to launch a civil referendum against the Chief Executive election that will take place at the end of the month. They aim to set up five

Briefs: Macau Red Cross donates six ambulances to Yunnan

The Macau Red Cross president, Eddie Wong, said that the organization would donate six ambulances to six health centres in Yunnan province in order to provide medical support to the

Authorities concerned with hidden young drug users

Between January and June, there were 121 local residents caught and detained for abusing drugs on the mainland. One of them was even younger than 16. Chau Wai Kuong said that

Fraudster withdraws HKD9m from VIP room account

A mainland man surnamed Zheng fraudulently withdrew HKD9 million from an account in a casino VIP room. He was caught by the Judiciary Police (PJ) after he attempted to withdraw

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