Bizcuits | Award inflation 

Among the peculiarities of Macau is what seems an exaggerated lauding of certain individuals. In public we tend to bestow labels of “expert”, “specialist”, “media mogul”, “pundit” or

Friday, March 17, 2017 – edition no. 2765

* Writer Brian Castro to MDT: ‘Macau is still an enclave in the past’ * Malaysia claims family consent * Plan to develop language skills * Dutch elections: not a populist revolt   DOWNLOAD

Coral reefs | A matter of survival

* Movies: John Wick: Kong: Skull Island * Books: The Idiot by Elif Batuman * Music: Divide by Ed Sheeran * Wine: The Valley of Green Grass * Food & Drink: Chickpea Crepes   DOWNLOAD

In ‘Skull Island,’ Kong gets drafted into Vietnam

Not since Marlon Brando in “Apocalypse Now” murmured of “the horror” has such a brooding beast lurked deep within a war-ravaged jungle as the King Kong of

Funny, first novel about freshman love at Harvard

The Idiot,” Elif Batuman’s beautifully written first novel, is a wry, funny coming-of- age story set at the dawn of email among a group of Harvard brainiacs too

Ed Sheeran shows vast talent in new album ‘Divide’

Don’t believe the title of Ed Sheeran’s new album. He doesn’t want to divide. His math this time is all about compiling, accumulating. On “Divide,” the

News of the world | Scientists race to prevent wipeout of world’s coral reefs

There were startling colors here just a year ago, a dazzling array of life beneath the waves. Now this Maldivian reef is dead, killed by the stress of rising ocean

The Valley of Green Grass

Of the 100 or so operating single malt distilleries in Scotland, Glenfarclas stands out as a little rarity. In a world increasingly inundated with NAS (no age statement)

Chickpea crepes boast flavor and nutrition

I’ve always loved crepes, those elegant, paper-thin French pancakes. They’re great containers for any filling and — as long as you have the proper pan —

Housing | Subsidies proposed for residents in temporary units

The Urban Renewal Committee’s plenary meeting, which was held yesterday, discussed topics relating to temporary housing, renovation of industrial buildings, and the establishment of a government- owned company.

Group urges gov’t to clarify Coloane’s future

The non-governmental organization (NGO) Green Future 綠色未來 presented a petition yesterday which urged the government to clarify and disclose more information about future urban planning of Coloane island,

Hong Kong | Unofficial CE referendum censored by university

Staff at Hong Kong Polytechnic University prevented a poll from being conducted on students’ preference for the next chief executive of Hong Kong, despite the fact that

Hengqin looks for overseas post-doc fellows

Earlier this week, the Administrative Committee of Hengqin New Area announced that the Hengqin district received the approval of China’s post-doc administrative committee to set up a post-doctoral research office

Letter to the Editor | Non-pruning of trees can be a matter of life or death. Who cares in Macau?

Dear Editor, We have had in Macau incidents of trees and branches falling with resultant fatalities. The same in Hong Kong because, as we know, trees have to be

Kim Jong Nam’s identity confirmed with child’s DNA 

Malaysian police were able to confirm the identity of Kim Jong Nam, who was killed last month at Kuala Lumpur’s airport, using a DNA sample from one

Education | Many schools are adopting the latest moral and civic textbook

A total of 40 primary schools are using the latest moral and civic textbook which has been co-authored by mainland publisher People’s Education Press and the Education

Science Center holds ‘Invention Exhibition’

The “Invention Exhibition” co-organized by Macau Science Center (MSC) and the Macau Innovation & Invention Association, will run until June 18 at Gallery 2 of the

Education | Direct admission to overseas graduate schools facilitated

The University of Macau (UM) has launched two new programs, titled “3+2” and “4+X”, which will allow participating students to be directly admitted to some of the

Briefs | MUST discloses over 500 old map copies

The library of Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) has publicized its possession of more than 500 copies of ancient maps made between the 15th and

Chef Alfonso says ‘growing organic products was a necessity’

Prominent chef of the two-star Michelin-rated restaurant Don Alfonso 1890 at the Grand Lisboa is visiting the region, boasting the restaurant’s acquisition of fresh and organic

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