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

Briefs | IC expects more film applications in 2019

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) believes that more non-local companies will seek to film in Macau in 2019. On the sidelines of yesterday’s Greater Bay Area Film Industry

Decorations 2018 | 46 individuals and institutions receive honorific titles

The Chief Executive, Chui Sai On, yesterday presented honors to 46 individuals and entities for their contribution to Macau and dedication to community service. The 2018 Decorations, Medals

ATFPM: Civil servants’ wage increase ‘not satisfactory’

The SAR government has increased salaries of the civil servants by 3.5 percent this month, following calls for wage increase due to inflation. From

Crime | 21 arrested for illegal card swiping activities

The Judiciary Police (PJ) reported yesterday that it has arrested 21 mainlanders who used POS terminal machines to carry out illegal card-swiping activities for cash-backs.

Gov’t open to pledge no interception of calls’ content

Lawmakers have suggested that the government should write down clear articles in the law regarding its promise to not intercept communication content. The First Standing Committee

Hong Kong | 1 killed, 4 injured, 2 missing in oil tanker blaze off Lamma Island

One person was killed, while four others were injured and another two went missing after an oil tanker caught fire yesterday off Hong Kong’s Lamma Island.

Health | Education Bureau appeals for vaccination

The Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ) is calling on schools to intensify preventive measures against contagious diseases following the case of a four-year-old boy who

Property price index increases 8pct year-on-year

The overall residential property price index for the period between September to November 2018 increased by 0.7 percent over the previous period of August to October,

Experts gather at UM to discuss development of future cities

A seminar on future electricity supply for smart cities was recently held at the University of Macau’s (UM) Institute of Collaborative Innovation. The event was organized

Macao Light Festival extension to cost MOP7m

The Macao Light Festival’s 20-day extension period will cost the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) around MOP7 million, according to information provided to the Times yesterday.

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