MUST pledges to integrate into GBA development

The Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) pledged to actively integrate into the development of the Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau Greater Bay Area. MUST principal Liu Chak Wan recently

Residents’ deposits and loans increased in May, total deposits drop 0.2%

Official statistics released yesterday by the Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) referring to May this year show an increase in both residents’ deposits and loans from the previous month. According to

Elections 2021 | Four parties submit lists of candidates to run for AL

As the deadline for submission of candidate lists and election platforms draws closer, the intensity of the elections went up significantly — with four groups handing in their respective lists

MGTO to communicate new entry measures to Hong Kong tourists

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) will soon embark on a mass communication regarding the new entry measures for Hong Kong travelers once the Hong Kong-Macau travel bubble commences. MGTO director

Non-resident falls ill after receiving unlicensed skin whitening injections

A non-resident worker from the Philippines has recently been arrested by the Public Security Police Force (PSP) for allegedly administering three injections on fellow Filipino woman, causing bacteremia to the

Court rejects MP appeal, acquitting quarantine breacher of charges

The Court of Second Instance (TSI) has rejected an appeal by the Public Prosecutions Office (MP) against the decision by the Court of First Instance (TJB) to acquit a defendant

Covid-19 | Macau reports 55th case, one disease relapse added

The Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Center reported that it had identified one more case of Covid-19 infection yesterday. The imported case is related to a 22-year-old resident studying in the

Covid-19 | Another Bell’s palsy reported as AEFI

A local Bell’s palsy case recorded after the patient received their first Covid-19 jab has been categorized as an adverse event after immunization (AEFI), the Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination

Briefs | Gov’t to ‘spare no effort’to fulfill Xi’s aspirations

  The Chief Executive. Ho Iat Seng, said the government would spare no effort in realising aspirations outlined by General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China

Macau publishing unaffected by Covid-19 pandemic

  According to data compiled by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, a total of 759 books were scheduled for publication in Macau in 2020, down just 30 books from 2019. This suggests

Caregiver Subsidy Pilot Scheme | Lawmaker lambasts scheme as ‘strict and narrow-minded’

Since the implementation of the Caregiver Subsidy Pilot Scheme in November 2020, the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has approved barely more than 51 applications out of a total of 196.

Survey estimates average weekly use of five plastic bags per person

A “conservative estimate” made by the General Union of Neighborhood Associations (UGAMM) in a recent survey showed that on average, each Macau resident used between 4.07 and 4.94 plastic bags

US Human Trafficking Report | MSAR on watchlist for second consecutive year, gov’t says unacceptable

For the second consecutive year, the Department of State of the United States of America included Macau on the Tier 2 Watch List of its Trafficking in Persons Report. Once again,

Xi stresses ensuring central gov’t’s overall jurisdiction over Hong Kong, Macau

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Central Committee, yesterday stressed ensuring that the central government exercises overall jurisdiction over Hong Kong and Macau. Xi, also Chinese president

Gaming | June GGR lowest in H1, still better than expected: JP Morgan

Macau recorded the lowest gross gaming revenue (GGR) monthly figure in the first half (H1) of this year for June, reaching only MOP6.54 billion, down 37.4% from the period’s peak

Hong Kong travel bubble requirement eased, travelers restricted to ‘mask-on’ activities

The government confirmed yesterday that the Hong Kong-Macau travel bubble is set to kick off should Hong Kong see no cases with unknown sources for 14 days. This shorter time period

Barra-Coloane ferry route commences

  According to an announcement from the Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA), the ferry tour route from the Barra Harbor Pier to the Coloane Pier has commenced, and the route will

Another two land plots lawfully reclaimed by Gov’t

The Court of Final Appeal (TUI) has ruled on another two plots of land that the government had reclaimed, claiming the expiry of the concessions. As in previous cases, the decision

Gov’t urged to better handle heavy rainstorms

Several committee members of the Northern District Advisory Committee for Community Service advanced suggestions for the government on how to better handle heavy rainstorms at their regular meeting yesterday. The meeting

IAM to establish registration system for takeaway establishments

To further improve the food safety supervision system, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) recently announced that it plans to establish a registration system for establishments providing takeaway food. Mandatory registration will

WP2Social Auto Publish Powered By : XYZScripts.com
MACAU DAILY TIMES