Ieong Chi Kin stepped down due to CE office probe

The former deputy-director of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) Ieong Chi Kin stepped down due to being under investigation by the Chief Executive (CE) Office in relation

Education sector to hold more events for PRC and handover anniversaries

The Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ) said that more events will be held in 2019 in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Macau handover

Gaming | Vickers: 2020 concessions likely postponed two years

The gaming concessions of Sociedade de Jogos de Macau (SJM) and MGM China Holdings Ltd, which are due to expire next year, will likely be

Briefs | Melco announces discretionary bonus payout

Melco Resorts & Entertainment announced yesterday that a one-month discretionary bonus will be paid to all eligible non-management employees before the Chinese New Year. Lawrence Ho, Chairman and

New graffiti display co-designed by local and Uruguayan artists

The graffiti display area at Anim’Arte Nam Van has undergone a change in its appearance, featuring a new graffiti mural with the theme “maritime adventure.”

Health | ‘Most important is the vaccine,’ Tam says

The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Alexis Tam, visited health facilities yesterday to inspect the works regarding the prevention and cure of influenza, as the

Three new agreements bolster Shenzhen-Macau cooperation

The anual Shenzhen- Macau Cooperation Conference 2019 was held yesterday at the Government Headquarters. The two sides signed a total of three agreements regarding issues such as

Tourism | Macau rises to become 5th most popular city destination

Macau was the fifth most visited city in the world in 2017, according to the latest Euromonitor International Top 100 City Destinations report, only behind Hong Kong,

Animal rights | Canidrome paid MOP25m fine over abandoned greyhounds

The penalty procedure for the abandoning of greyhounds by the Macau Yat Yuen Canidrome has been completed. The Canidrome has paid over MOP25 million in fines,

Health | SSM received 505 smoking lounge applications

As of Tuesday, the Health Bureau (SSM) received a total of 505 applications for smoking lounges, according to a statement released by the SSM.

AirAsia launches direct flights to Boracay

Low-cost airline AirAsia is set to launch direct flights from Macau to Kalibo (Boracay) on March 2, the third route to the Philippines that departs from

First edition of the Macao Cup International Regatta kicks off today

The first-ever edition of the Macao Cup International Regatta kicks off today and will run until Sunday, with 20 teams divided into two different competitions.

Gaming and hotel employees’ skills competition to be held next week

The first Macau Integrated Tourism and Leisure Enterprise Vocational Skills Competition will kick off next Tuesday, the Macao Federation of Trade Unions announced this week.

LRT Taipa section to open in second half of this year

The Transportation Infrastructure Office (GIT) issued a statement on Tuesday announcing that the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) will open in the second half of 2019.

ANM calls for probe on delayed annulment of Ocean World plot

The New Macau Association (ANM) handed a petition letter to the Legislative Assembly (AL) yesterday, urging lawmakers to investigate the government’s delay in terminating the

466 overloaded vehicle cases recorded in 2018

A total of 466 cases involving overloaded vehicles were recorded throughout 2018, according to statistics released yesterday by the Public Security Police Force (PSP). In 2018, the PSP continued

HK buyers exceed local buyers in properties bought in Hengqin

For the first time, there are more Hong Kong residents purchasing properties in Hengqin than Macau residents, the Centaline Property (Macau) revealed yesterday during a press conference on

‘Gate of Understanding’ revamp to start soon

The “Gate of Understanding” (Portas do Entendimento), a monument erected in the 1990s in the Sai Van area to symbolize Luso-Chinese relations, will be finally given a

Chan Kai Chon appointed as IC deputy-director

Chan Kai Chon has been appointed the new deputy-director of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, according to a dispatch published in the government official gazette. His term

New issue of ‘Books and the City’ launched

The Macau Public Library launched the 16th issue of “Books and the City.” The issue addresses a study on the balanced application of intelligence and

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