Facial scans at ATMs introduced to deter money laundering

Macau’s government is requiring facial recognition and identification card checks at ATMs before Chinese UnionPay cardholders can withdraw cash, a stepped-up measure to curb money laundering

Health | Patient family accuses hospital of negligent surgery

The Kiang Wu Hospital and a mainland doctor have been accused of being responsible for a patient’s life-threatening condition, according to a statement released by the Health

Over 1 million credit cards in circulation

The total number of personal credit cards in circulation continued to grow in the first quarter of 2017, according to statistics released yesterday by the Monetary Authority

Alliance Française finding new head for Macau delegation

Alliance Française de Macao (AF) has been searching for the successor to its current director, Xavier Garnier, after he disclosed to the association several months aglo that

Zhang Dejiang says Macau is full of vitality

Zhang Dejiang, chairman of the National People’s Congress and the official responsible for overseeing Hong Kong and Macau Affairs, arrived yesterday in Macau for a three-day

Meeting with government | ‘Macau SAR’s high autonomy is fully protected’

Zhang Dejiang was at the government headquarters listening to the SAR government delivering their work report in a session led by Chief Executive Chui Sai On.

Environment IACM spends MOP500,000 in educational farm

The Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM) intends to spend MOP500,000 this year on an educational farm located in Hac Sa. According to answers provided to

Annoyance over debt causes threat

The PSP said it had detained a man waving a knife in the surroundings of Jardim Triangular on Northern district. The complaint originated from the victim

Crime | PJ recovers HKD600,000 from robbed gambler

The Judiciary Police (PJ) has reportedly recovered the sum of HKD600,000 that was stolen from a casino player, a PJ spokesperson said yesterday during a press conference

March sees surge in new vehicle registration

New registration of motor vehicles rose substantially, by 78.6 percent year-on-year, to 1,665 in March, with that of heavy motorcycles (1,034) soaring by 88 percent.

Our Desk | How to train our talents?!

Some years ago a new word sprouted in the local vocabulary. Although it was not a new one its (repetitive) use by high ranked officials, especially  those

Science | UM researchers develop new technology for stem cell storage

The University of Macau (UM) Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) has developed a technology that enables the storage of stem cells at room temperature for at least seven days

Tourism | Group sues Beijing Imperial Palace Hotel management

More than 12 people claiming to be victims of the closure of the Beijing Imperial Palace Hotel – formerly known as New Century Hotel – have filed a lawsuit

Briefs | AirAsia to operate Macau-Jakarta flights

AirAsia Indonesia will operate thrice-weekly direct flights from Jakarta to Macau effective August 7. Starting September 1, it will increase the number of weekly flights to four. "The

PSP says act of force “strictly in accordance with the law”

Non-permanent resident Simon Lam was stopped by the Public Security Police Force (PSP) at the Outer Harbor Ferry Terminal on May 1 and reportedly given two days to exit

Corporate responsibility | Sands China partners WWF for environmental initiatives

Sands China and World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) have joined forces to reduce environmental impact, launching WWF’s Earth Hour "Just One" Hotels Programme this June as part

Around 100k helmets expected to be binned

Hong Wai Tong, a member of the Northern District Advisory Committee for Community Services, has voiced concerns about the disposal of approximately 100,000 motorbike helmets following new regulations. According to a report

Ask the Vet | 3 Common Dog Prostate Problems

Canines that have not been neutered are at the highest risk to have dog prostate gland problems as they get older. Neutered dogs are at a lower risk

Lawyer advocates termination of gaming sub-concessions

Lawyer Sérgio de Almeida Correia has addressed the issue of gaming sub-concessions in Macau, and suggested that the government should put an end to the system as

Gov’t announces debt ratio curbs for property loans

The government announced measures to “cool down” the real estate market yesterday. Such measures, enforceable from today, will result in an adjustment of approximately 10 percent

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