CCAC probes weather bureau over Hato forecast, mismanagement

The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has initiated an inquiry into the procedures of the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) for typhoon forecasting and internal management of

Macau might include anthem education in schools

China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee yesterday continued its review of the draft laws on the national anthem, suggesting the inclusion of the national anthem in

Elderly siblings face possible prosecution for spreading rumor

Two local siblings, a 73-year-old man and his 68-year-old sister, have been presented to the Public Prosecutions Office (MP) for spreading rumors related to the typhoon,

Hato also brought stories of solidarity and mutual help

It was mid-morning on Wednesday, August 23, when Typhoon Hato violently hit Macau, creating dreadful havoc for anything in its path. Almost all the areas

Briefs | Int’l fireworks competition canceled

The 29th Macao International Fireworks Display Contest, which was slated to begin on September 2, has been cancelled, following an official announcement. The government has announced that a

Water and electricity supply reestablished, with exceptions

Both the water and electricity supply have been reestablished to almost everyone, according to information provided by persons responsible for both utilities in a joint press conference,

August to remember

The chief of the weather bureau, Fong Soi Kun, was fired for good reason. But I don’t agree with the government’s justification. Actually, he should have resigned

Security chief gives full marks on post-Typhoon recovery works

Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak said yesterday that works being performed by the authorities in order to recover from the destruction of Typhoon Hato are “very

Incineration Center incapable of dealing with waste

Macau Solid Waste Incineration Center cannot deal with all of the waste produced in consequence of Typhoon Hato, the president of the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau

Galaxy bombarded with criticism after blunder

Galaxy Entertainment Group came under fire from netizens yesterday after allegations surfaced online that the casino operator had asked its staff to volunteer to clean a swimming

HK press denied entry due to ‘attack on patriotism’, says expert

A group of four journalists from Hong Kong, who planned to cover volunteers’ cleanup activities, were denied entry to Macau on Saturday. The local immigration

PLA deployed on Macau streets for first time

The People’s Liberation Army marched onto Macau streets on Friday, marking the first time that the mainland army has intervened in local affairs in either Macau or Hong Kong

Gaming revenues won’t feel the pinch

Analysts say gross gaming revenue (GGR) for August is unlikely to be significantly impacted by the two typhoons that struck the city last week, due to a

Ten schools face potential opening delays

The Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ) has estimated that ten schools will be unable to start classes on September 1 due to damage caused by Typhoon

Region not prone to counterfeit wines

Premium wines are smuggled into China through several illegal channels, with an estimated 30,000 bottles of fake wines sold every hour in the country, a Forbes

The Buzz | CAEAL calls on newspaper to remove interview

The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election (CAEAL) ordered a media outlet to remove from its online edition an interview with a candidate to the Legislative

Pakhar tropical storm to affect Macau most by midday Sunday

Windy.com After Signal 3 was hoisted last night (Saturday), the Weather Bureau (SMG) advised that tropical storm Pakhar might be upgraded to Signal 8

SMG won’t rule out Signal 8 for Sunday storm

The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) has warned that it is not ruling out the possibility of hoisting Signal 8 on Sunday in response to a tropical depression that is

Death toll rises to nine as rescue operations continue

As rescue operations continue after the passage of super-typhoon Hato, the number of casualties continues to rise. Authorities have confirmed yesterday (Thursday) another three deaths, which

Weather bureau chief resigns following heavy criticism

The long-criticized Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) head, Fong Soi Kun, has resigned from his post, following criticism from residents and lawmakers regarding the bureau’s failure to

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