Budget 2020 | Ministerial conferences budget doubles that of 2018

The budget for the ministerial conferences has nearly tripled from that of 2018, the Secretary for Economy and Finance Lionel Leong revealed yesterday while presenting the 2020 budget at the

Many lawmakers voice expectations for the new government

More than five lawmakers have voiced their expectations for the new government during yesterday’s Legislative Assembly (AL) plenary. Ho Ion Sang thinks that it is important for the local government to

Lei Chan U | Lawmaker proposes education through labor

Lawmaker Lei Chan U proposed that Macau should carry out Education Through Labor (ETL), which has been one of the focuses of Mainland China’s education framework. ETL is a typical practice

Environment | Activist dissatisfied with gov’t’s slow implementation on MOP1 plastic bag

The call for the government to reduce plastic waste is entering into force today as single-use plastic bags in retail locations will now cost one pataca. However, for local environmental activists,

New policy to regulate dog walking

A photograph showing a new signboard in the Flora Garden banning dogs was posted over the weekend on an animal protection social media group. Members of the groups left questions about

GP66 | ‘No flavor’ win extends Rutter record

Michael Rutter is the winner of this year’s Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix, extending his record to nine wins at the Guia circuit. Unlike his other wins, this came from a late

Hotel occupancy at 90% during GP period

  Hotels in Macau recorded an occupancy rate of 90% during the first two days of the Macau Grand Prix (GP) period, at an average price slightly lower compared to the

Macau middle schools want more ‘love for the country’

The Macau SAR government is suggesting that Macau’s middle school students need a broader and deeper education to develop their sense of responsibility and love towards the country. On Friday, the

Gov’t ombudsman wraps up investigation on GBA bureau head

The Commission Against Corruption concluded that the employment practice of the Policy Research and Regional Development Bureau (DSEPDR) has flaws, among other allegations. The de-facto government ombudsman of Macau has finished

HKZMB logistics facilities under planning

Abiding with urban planning rules is a must for the logistics facilities at the Macau side of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, Office of the Secretary for Security pointed out, in

Macau school alumnus allegedly threatened after petitioning

An alumnus of the Pui Ching Middle School has allegedly been threatened after petitioning against social media posts believed to be written by a teacher of the school. The event was

Venetian | teamLab to open in February launching new ‘immersive artworks’

Immersive visual arts collective teamLab is set to open a permanent museum at The Venetian Macao in February 2020. Named teamLab SuperNature, the museum will present a series of installations and

DSE adjusts subsidy repayment due to economic downturn

To support the financial difficulties that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may face in response to the recent economic downturn, the government has introduced short-term measures to adjust the repayment

Juliette Binoche joins IFFAM talent ambassador

Oscar-winning French actress Juliette Binoche is set to join the talent ambassadors for the upcoming 4th International Film Festival & Awards – Macao, (IFFAM), the organizing committee

Q&A | Father Cyril, Law Chancellor: Priest highlights need for local seminarians to cope with demand

The movement of missionaries has always been a constant feature of Christianity. However, the Macau SAR currently faces a lack of clergymen, thus leading to a

Gaming | Mayweather wants to build casinos in Japan – and launch it with a rematch against Pacquiao: report

Floyd Mayweather wants to build a casino empire in Japan – and could launch it by hosting a money-spinning rematch against Manny Pacquiao in the Far East,

Government study rejects criminalization of illegal guesthouses

A government study has determined that criminalizing illegal guesthouses is not an effective solution to the problem, according to a statement released by the government.

Briefs | Research indicates no shortage of nurses

Research into Macau’s medical development plan shows that Macau has no shortage of nurses in public hospitals. According to a statement released by the Health Bureau (SSM), the

E-government not applicable for judicial procedures: Chan Chak Mo

Yesterday, the Second Standing Committee of the Legislative Assembly (AL) continued its discussion on the e-government bill, with officials suggesting that the bill should not

GBA key to Belt & Road, says mainland academic

The Greater Bay Area, which consists of the Guangdong Province, and the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, has a strategic position in the country’s

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