Number of HK laborers in the city triples in two years

Although Hong Kong faces a shortage in construction workers, the number of non-resident laborers (TNR) from the neighboring SAR working in Macau’s construction industry was found to have tripled in

MUSIC | Macao Youth Choir wins gold medal in Singapore contest

Under the leadership of the director of the conservatory’s music school, Liu Chang, the choir won its gold medal on the competition’s fourth day. “In the year that marks the 15th

Heritage Association concerned with capacity for local tourism

The Macau government has been trying to divert visitors to areas within the city that were previously unpopular with tourists. Some pointed out that this measure, which aims to reduce

CRIME | PJ warns against new phone fraud tactic

The Judiciary Police (PJ) has urged residents to be vigilant against a new phone fraud tactic involving the impersonation of mainland police and post office personnel. In a public notice released

Air Macau CEO departs the company

Nevertheless, there has been no news on his successor. Mr Zhu has already returned to the Beijing headquarters of Air China and assumed the position of adviser to the president and

Gov’t spends MOP5.3m on transportation habits survey

Four surveys have been commissioned to Umtec Limited, a company working in conjunction with the University of Macau, to understand Macau citizens’ current transportation needs and habits. Three of the surveys

BRIEFS | Int’l Fireworks Display Contest program update

The 26th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest will take place on the Macau Tower waterfront today, as well as on September 13, 20 and 27 and on China National Day

This Day in History: 1986 – Pinochet survives rebel ambush

The Patriotic Front of Manuel Rodriguez - one of the country’s Marxist guerrilla groups - are believed to be behind the attack. None of those involved have yet been captured. The

ASK THE VET | Most Common Older Cat Problems

1. Arthritis Arthritis is more frequent in elderly cats, and is the inflammation of joints. The cat will be in a lot of pain, will have difficulty jumping and even walking

Martial Arts | New MMA federation seeks to foster a Macau team

Macau has lately witnessed a range of mixed martial arts (MMA) fights, which have contributed to the city’s growing interest in the sport. The Macau Mixed Martial Arts Federation (MMMAF) was

Local delegation enters final stage of Asian Games preparation

Macau’s delegation will soon depart for Incheon, in South Korea, as the 2014 Asian Games kick off on September 19. Over 100 athletes will be joining the event to compete in

New Era bus hits Border Gate pillar, 12 injured

A New Era bus hit a concrete pillar inside the Border Gate underground bus terminal yesterday at around 6 p.m., which resulted in 12 people, including two mainland residents and

Jason Chao hits back at police and data protection office

Jason Chao filed three complaints to the Public Prosecutions Office (MP) yesterday against three government agencies, accusing them of abusing their powers, malfeasance and calumnious denunciation (making defamatory accusations). The civil

Briefs: CCAC unveils corruption case

The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has accused the president of a building management association of falsifying documents in a corruption case that also involves a supply company.  The case is

UM old campus to be used for evening classes

UM’s Dean of students, Mr Peter Yu, has told TDM that the University of Macau’s old campus in Taipa will be used for evening classes and promotional activities. The government recently

Images captured by flying drones trigger complaint at GPDP

The Office for Personal Data Protection (GPDP) and the Public Security Police Force (CPSP) have received a complaint over an alleged violation of data protection, involving images captured by flying

Rabbit lanterns return to keep Mid-Autumn Festival traditions alive

A set of creative rabbit lanterns produced by local and international artists has returned to Albergue SCM, as Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations are fast approaching. The “Traditional & Creative Rabbit Lantern,

Briefs: Chui Sai On reiterates that referendum is illegal…

The Chief Executive Chui Sai On, refused to comment on the unofficial referendum results, deeming the poll once more as “illegal”. Mr Chui said he would not elaborate on the

MSAR, HK and Guangdong cooperate on air pollution monitoring

The agreement features joint efforts to create an air quality monitoring platform; the exchange of information on regional air quality; and cooperation on research projects related to environmental protection. Guangdong and

Top philosopher to give local lecture

In a list compiled by the French magazine “Le Nouvel Observateur,” Gil was named one of the twenty-five greatest minds in the world. He will assess the contemporary aspects of

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