Health | SSM appeals after medical malpractice ruling from Administrative Court

The Health Bureau (SSM) has filed an appeal a ruling from the Administrative Court (TA) over three medical disputes, the SSM informed in a statement. The

Sou, Vong agree AL proposal is response to court appeal

Vong Hin Fai, one of the lawmakers behind a resolution that would bar “political acts” from being scrutinized by judicial authorities, said over the weekend that the proposal

Secretary wants buses operated only by full-time drivers

The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raimundo do Rosário, said that buses should be operated only by full-time drivers due to the great responsibility associated

Health | Child obesity study finds the most vulnerable age is 9 or 10

A study on obesity rates in children, co-produced by a Macau-based scholar, recently found that the age group 9 to 10 years old is a “critical period” in

Wynn employees want strict supervision over casino smoking

A group of employees from casinos on Wynn properties visited the Office of the Chief Executive (CE) to deliver a letter to the government calling for strict supervision and

Local photojournalist’s work shown in London gallery

A never-before-published series of photographs, taken by Macau-based Portuguese photojournalist Gonçalo Lobo Pinheiro, is being exhibited at The Brick Lane Gallery in London until January 14. Under the gallery’s

New loan approvals rose in November

New approvals of residential mortgage loans (RMLs) and commercial real estate loans (CRELs) both rose from a month earlier in November, according to data released yesterday

Lawmakers want to exempt ‘political decisions’ from appeal

Lawmakers Vong Hing Fai and Kou Hoi In reacted to Sulu Sou’s court request to void his suspension from the Legislative Assembly (AL) by presenting a proposal

Triad activities still present in Macau, says expert

Steve Vickers, CEO of Steve Vickers Associates, has said that casinos in Macau remain vulnerable to terrorist attacks despite the city’s recent efforts to improve readiness. He

Asia tourists will know Cyprus City Of Dreams brand, Ho says

The investor building Europe’s largest integrated casino resort in Cyprus wants to attract high-end customers from the neighboring Middle East to the island nation and target visitors

Briefs | Pensions system enters into operation

The Non-Mandatory Central Provident Fund System came into force on January 1 this year, according to the Social Security Fund (FSS). Members of the public can now invest and

Sulu Sou appeals to TSI for annulment of AL mandate suspension

Lawmaker Sulu Sou filed an appeal to the Court of Second Instance (TSI) last week for the annulment of his suspension from the Legislative Assembly. 

UNESCO World Heritage Site | Guia Military Tunnels left in state of neglect

The Guia Military Tunnels, a heritage site embedded in the hills near the Guia Lighthouse, was discovered by the Times last month in a state

British investment firm optimistic on local property market

UK-based investment firm Macau Property Opportunities Fund has released its financial statement for the fourth quarter of the 2017 fiscal year, including an assessment of

UM rector pledges to ensure academic freedom

The new rector of the University of Macau (UM), Professor Yonghua Song, pledged that he would act in accordance with the principle of academic freedom,

MTel hopes to double number of users in 2018

Local telecom company MTel is planning to hit a new record in the number of customers in 2018, the chairman and CEO of the

CCM calls on local filmmakers for proposals

The Macao Cultural Centre (CCM) is calling on local filmmakers to submit their new cinematic projects to be produced and screened in a new edition

Plenary | Another Hato debate at the AL, gov’t claims no others responsible

A debate proposed at the start of the legislature by lawmaker Ng Kuok Cheong was finally held yesterday on the consequences of Typhoon Hato. Similar to a debate held

Briefs | Woman dies in car crash

A 67-year-old local woman has been killed in a car accident that took place yesterday morning on R. de Francisco Xavier Pereira. The accident involved one bus and

Joint conference | Macau, Guangdong sign eight agreements to foster cooperation

Macau and Guangdong yesterday signed a total of eight agreements to diversify existing cooperation between the regions. The new agreements cover topics including food safety, protection of

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