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Govt vows consensus on ‘indecent assault’ legislation

Govt vows consensus on ‘indecent assault’ legislation

A senior government official said Sunday there was still no generally accepted definition of “indecent assault” or “sexual harassment” in local society because of which a consensus needed to be reached first through public consultation next year before drafting legislation on the matter could begin. Law Reform and International Law Bureau (DSRIJI) Vice Director Chan […]
Health chief vows to meet demand for medical services

Health chief vows to meet demand for medical services

Health Bureau (SSM) Director Lei Chin Ion acknowledged yesterday that demand for medical services in Macau has increased to the point that it is higher than the city’s population growth, pledging that the bureau would continue to keep up with demand for medical services. Lei made the statement on the sidelines of a meeting at […]
Chui urges tourism sector to learn from global forum

Chui urges tourism sector to learn from global forum

Chief Executive Fernando Chui Sai On said yesterday that the local tourism sector and related industries should take the Global Tourism Economy Forum as an opportunity to find new ideas so as to make further progress. The three-day forum, themed “Maritime Silk Road – From Macau We Begin,” opened at the Venetian yesterday. Vice Chairman […]
Over 130 co-operation deals signed at MIF

Over 130 co-operation deals signed at MIF

Trade visitors from more than 50 countries and regions joined the 19th Macau International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF) during which the organiser assisted in about 1,500 business-matching sessions and the signing of more than 130 co-operation agreements over the four-day fair that ended Sunday. According to a statement from the fair’s organiser Macau Trade […]
Top prosecutor calls for tougher drug penalties

Top prosecutor calls for tougher drug penalties

Public Prosecutor-General Ho Chio Meng said Sunday that the Public Prosecution Office (MP) has suggested to the government there should be tougher penalties for cases involving “huge amounts of drugs” or defendants who pushed others to engage in drug-related crimes. Ho made the remarks to reporters on the sidelines of a public event at Lin […]
Macau to have 24-hour border crossing with Hengqin by year end

Macau to have 24-hour border crossing with Hengqin by year end

The border between Macau and Hengqin Island is likely to be opened up to 24-hours a day by the end of this year, according to Niu Jing, the director of the Hengqin New Area Management Authority. Speaking in Macau he said that the government is currently seeking to put the necessary infrastructure into place to […]
Govt launches ‘courtesy covenant’

Govt launches ‘courtesy covenant’

The Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM) Sunday launched a campaign to promote courtesy, responsibility and respect among residents. Representatives from several government bureaus including IACM Acting President Alex Vong Iao Lek officiated over yesterday’s opening ceremony of the campaign in Iao Hon Park inviting all residents to sign a “courtesy covenant.” According to the […]
Government plans trial run for 2016 by-census next year

Government plans trial run for 2016 by-census next year

Statistics and Census Bureau (DESC) Director Kong Pek Fong said Wednesday in order to ensure that the 2016 population by-census won’t run into hitches her bureau plans to carry out a trial run in 2015. She also said the contents of the questionnaires for the trial run would be confirmed by the end of year. […]
Govt expects 4,500 participants to attend 19th MIF

Govt expects 4,500 participants to attend 19th MIF

About 4,500 exhibitors and trade visitors from Macau, the mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan and several dozen foreign countries have registered to participate in the four-day 19th Macau International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF), which will kick off tomorrow, Irene Va Kuan Lau, co-ordinator of the organising committee of the fair, said Tuesday. Lau made the […]
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