New Macau rallies at Ruins of St. Paul’s urging political reform

The campaign started at 11 a.m. yesterday after the official voting for the 4th Chief Executive of the Macau SAR finished at around 10:30 a.m. Holding the assembly at the world-renowned

Chui re-elected, no news on new secretaries

He received 380 of 396 votes cast by the 400-member Electoral College, which was 96.95 percent of the total amount of votes and was slightly higher than the 95.27 percent

Electoral College members urge honoring promises

“I hope that will listen more to the public opinion and continue to put up a good performance in the upcoming five years, according to his election promises,” said

First local Dengue fever case confirmed

old woman has been confirmed to be the first local case of dengue fever this year. She is now in a stable condition. The authorities believe that the patient contracted the disease

Macau Concealers’ PJ logo post leads to detentions

The accusation was triggered by a Facebook post made by Macau Concealers, in which an image of a suspected staff permit card with the PJ symbol on it was placed

Interview with David Sylvester | ‘The Parisian will offer about 80 percent of new brands to Macau’ 

Macau Daily Times (MDT) – Sands China has expanded its retail offerings, bringing in new brands such as Marks & Spencer and Zara Home. Could you give us a few updates on the

Gov’t ad unclear about medical voucher regulations

A Macau resident told the Times that, in a recent medical appointment, he was not allowed to use his son’s health voucher for himself, as he’s not a permanent resident.

Wynn employees hand in petition

Around 50 Wynn Macau workers have petitioned their employer, asking for better salaries for their rank-and-file staffers, as well as the implementation of a total smoking ban. A worker in the

FMG launches work-to-rule against SJM

Some casino employees reported in late and some refused to work overtime, Ieong Man Teng, president of the FMG, said in a telephone interview two days ago. He claimed that around

Protesters urge gov’t to control housing prices

An Internet group called “Guarding Macau People” rallied for a protest two days ago, demanding that the government retrieve idle land and control the prices of private housing properties. The

Meat supplier OSI says six China workers arrested

OSI Group LLC, the U.S. meat supplier ditched by Yum! Brands Inc. in China last month for selling out-of-date products, said six employees of its Shanghai unit were arrested. OSI, owned

Hong Kong seeks debate on dual-class shares after losing Alibaba

The bourse issued a “concept paper” Friday about the possibility of allowing minority-control voting structures. Respondents have three months to answer questions including whether to allow dual-class shares or restrict

Corporate Bits | MGM hosts ‘Mongolia Nomadic Night’

“We were excited to share this wonderful night of gourmet food and entertainment with our guests.  With our celebratory series for VIPs, we are proud to provide a platform for

Gov’t widens anti-graft drive in Shanxi

Ren Runhou, a vice governor and former head of Shanxi Luan Mining Group Co., and Bai Yun, a member of the provincial Communist Party standing committee, are being investigated for

Hong Kong | Protesters vow showdown over Beijing ‘puppet’ poll plan

Protest leaders in Hong Kong have vowed an era of civil disobedience that may bring chaos to the city as they accused China of betraying its promise to deliver greater

PHILIPPINES| Peacekeepers pull ‘greatest escape’ in Golan 

Under cover of darkness, 40 Filipino peacekeepers made a daring escape after being surrounded and under fire for seven hours by Syrian rebels in the Golan Heights, Philippine officials said yesterday, leaving

PAKISTAN | 3 killed as protesters clash with police 

The overnight violence has raised the stakes in the two-week sit-in led by opposition politician Imran Khan and fiery cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri, which earlier saw demonstrators march past roadblocks to set

UKRAINE CRISIS | EU vows more Russia sanctions if conflict worsens

Leaders early yesterday gave the European Commission a week to deliver proposals for the penalties. The EU left open the precise trigger for further sanctions, contrasting with a four-point ultimatum

this day in history: 1939 Germany invades Poland

Britain and France have mobilized their forces and are preparing to wage war on Germany for the second time this century. Just before dawn today, German tanks, infantry and cavalry penetrated

Offbeat | Slice of Princess Diana’s wedding cake auctioned

A 33-year-old slice of cake from Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s 1981 wedding has sold at auction for USD1,375. The cake, still in its original white and silver presentation box,

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