Phua allegedly freed from custody, claimed diplomatic status

A wealthy Malaysian businessman who was charged in a World Cup betting scheme has been let out of jail, after his poker-star friends posted bail and immigration officials cleared him

Online gambling guru jet departure to Las Vegas shrouded in mystery

Malaysian businessman and alleged member of Hong Kong’s 14K triad Wei Seng “Paul” Phua was detained and released on bail in Macau last month. His departure from here in a

DSAJ warns unnoficial referendum organizers

The Legal Affairs Bureau (DSAJ) Director, Cheong Weng Chon, has said that if the unofficial referendum organized by the Open Macau Society and other groups is only an opinion poll,

GAMING | FMG hands petition to Galaxy, demands adjustment in salary scheme

FMG claimed that more than 500 people came and supported the group’s action. FMG president Ieong Man Teng stated that more actions will follow if GEG fail to provide an

Wynn Resorts 2Q profit rises

Wynn Resorts Ltd., the casino company founded by Steve Wynn, posted second-quarter profit that beat analysts’ projections as increased gambling in Las Vegas helped overcome tepid growth in the Chinese

Police prevents suicide attempts

New Macau agrees with gov’t on zone A housing plan

Members of the New Macau Association, including lawmakers Au Kam San and Ng Kuok Cheong, petitioned yesterday at the government’s headquarters, calling on the government to make clear the proportion

SAUTEDE’S CASE | Macau and HK scholars want to meet Vatican’s representative

The rector Peter Stilwell had stated earlier that the decision to end the contract of the senior lecturer of Asian Politics last month was related to his regular commentary on

Gongbei opens new immigration area for passengers

Previously, Home Return Permit holders traveling in vehicles with two plates had to leave the vehicles and walk to the checkpoint building. The bureau stated that this arrangement wasted the

CEMETERY CASE | Raymond Tam is found innocent

The Court of First Instance (TJB) has announced that the former president of the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM), Raymond Tam, and another three suspects, are not guilty of

Chui Sai On is not alone… for now

The nomination period for the Chief Executive election ended yesterday. The president of the Electoral Affairs Commission for the Chief Executive (CAECE), judge Song Man Lei, revealed that the Commission

Fair focuses on regional cooperation

The “Guangdong and Macao Branded Products Fair 2014” (GMBPF) will be held over four consecutive days from tomorrow to Sunday at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf Conference and Exhibition Centre. The fair’s venue

EDUCATION | Summer internship program in full operation

The summer internship scheme is organized by the Tertiary Education Services Office (GAES) and co-organized by the Macao Chamber of Commerce. Supporting local enterprises provided 60 of the intern positions

Review of Culture focuses of Asian Studies

Tak-Wing Ngo, the convention organizer and editor of the journal China Information, introduces a selection of eleven articles. One highlight is an article tvhat focuses on the rise of Asia,

DSEJ to consult high school academic attainment next year

The director of the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ), Leong Lai, has revealed that her department is going to launch the public consultation of the high school basic academic

Several flights delayed per day over China’s military drills

are likely to be delayed in the coming days due to ongoing People’s Liberation Army (PLA) military exercises. Flights to and from East China will be affected by the delays the

CRIME | Man accused of raping mentally disabled woman

João Pedro Lau The Judiciary Police (PJ) has detained a 23 year old local who allegedly forced his former girlfriend, who has a mild mental retardation, to have sexual intercourse. PJ information

Over 15,000 attend Youth Dance Festival

Monetary Authority says sovereign wealth fund could be created

The Monetary Authority of Macau (AMCM) has not ruled out the possibility of creating a sovereign wealth fund, as recently suggested by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its Staff

Unemployment rate remains at 1.7 pct

The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 1.7 percent between April-June as compared to March-May. Figures released by the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) also show that 6,500 people were unemployed

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