Lai Man Wa receives distinguished funeral service

Many major officials solemnly bid farewell to the late head of the Macau Customs Service, Lai Man Wa, at the Kang Wu Funeral parlor yesterday morning before her body was

Brawl between two male inmates

Labor | USJ campus subcontractor claims tens of millions in unpaid arrears

According to a representative of Iao Sang Construction Engineering, “Our contract was worth 450 million patacas we have completed around 60 to 70 percent of the work. So it

Sacred Music Festival aims for cooperation with local artists

Organized by the Alliance Francaise de Macao for the first time, the Sacred Music Festival aims “both to valorize the heritage of Macau”, enlivening some of its monuments with musical

Traditional patio roof collapses, Cultural Affairs Bureau fails to act on time

Patios were once extremely common in the Inner Harbor area, situated close to historical landmarks along with St. Lawrence Church, the A-Ma Temple, Lilau Square, and the Mandarin House. In

Report | ‘One in three cigarettes illegal’ findings questioned by experts

A report published last month, which found that one in three cigarettes in Macau SAR are illegal, has continued to come under scrutiny after experts and regional organizations questioned its

Foundation’s third-quarter grants equivalent to half a year in 2014

During the third quarter, the Macau Foundation has distributed almost half of the total amount it allocated last year in subvention to local organizations. The Women’s General Association of Macau

Financial system ‘exceptionally secretive’: 11th worst globally

Macau has been ranked 11th for financial secrecy in an index published by the international NGO group, Tax Justice Network (TJN). According to the index, the operations of the territory’s

Briefs | Non-resident construction wages soar 8.5pct

The average daily wage of non-resident construction workers increased by 8.5 percent to MOP661 in the last quarter due to a surge in demand, according to data from the government.

Top officials express sorrow over Lai Man Wa’s death

The Chief Executive, Chui Sai On, issued a letter of condolence yesterday to express his deepest sorrow regarding the death of the director general of the Macau Customs Service, Lai

Galaxy takes largest gaming market share

Galaxy Entertainment Group moved up 350 basis points compared with September, while Sands China was up by 180 basis points. Meanwhile, SJM Holdings was down by 110 basis points compared

50 berthing points for tourist yachts to open before year-end

The Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA) has presented to the press new facilities for yachts traveling between Zhongshan and Macau. The facilities have been made ready for the implementation of

EU looks into reports of fake fish labeling in Brussels

The European Union is looking into reports that cheap seafood is often mislabeled as choice fish in some of the Belgian capital's fine restaurants and even in EU cafeterias. The Oceana

Statistics | Transport | Vehicle registration decreases, more cross-border traffic

The total number of licensed motor vehicles in Macau reached 246,452 at the end of September 2015, up by 4.3 percent year-on-year. Motorcycles and private cars accounted for 52 and

ILCM fundraiser celebrates Aussie racing tradition

The Melbourne Cup fundraiser was attended by 120 ILCM members and partners from over 30 nationalities at the Banyan Tree, including two Australian in-house guests of Banyan Tree, who happened

Wynn Palace construction workers protest outside Liaison Office

The workers claim that they were forced to work overtime and that there we no guarantees given that they would receive any additional pay. The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) announced that