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Police arrest 8 casino loansharks in Macau

Police arrest 8 casino loansharks in Macau

The police have arrested eight mainland men for their alleged involvement in a 60-member casino loan-sharking gang, a Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesperson said at a special press conference on Thursday. The spokesperson said that based on a tip-off in April, the police began investigating the gang. According to the spokesperson, the suspects mainly operated near […]
Macau government to consult public on new vocational education rules

Macau government to consult public on new vocational education rules

The government plans to launch a public consultation on possible amendments to a by-law on vocational education by the end of the year, Wong Kin Mou, who heads the Research and Educational Resources Department of the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ), said on Wednesday. Wong made the remarks during a press conference about a […]
Live poultry sales in Macau may resume on Thursday

Live poultry sales in Macau may resume on Thursday

The Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM) said in a statement on Tuesday that the supply of live poultry from the mainland will resume on Wednesday. Retail sales of live poultry may be resumed on Thursday – provided that all the birds are found to be in perfect health. The government had stopped the sale […]
Macau Polytechnic Institute chief expects ‘fierce’ competition for students

Macau Polytechnic Institute chief expects ‘fierce’ competition for students

Macau Polytechnic Institute (IPM) President Lei Heong Iok said on Tuesday that he expected competition among the city’s 10 tertiary education institutions for local students to become “fierce”. Lei pointed out that the Tertiary Education Service Office (GAES) has forecast that about 3,000 local pupils will choose to pursue their tertiary education in the city […]
Macau’s legislature passes animal protection bill

Macau’s legislature passes animal protection bill

The Legislative Assembly (AL) finally passed the government-initiated bill on animal protection, which is slated to take effect on September 1 after its promulgation in the Official Gazette (BO), during a plenary session on Monday. The bill’s outline was approved in October 2014. The legislature’s 1st Standing Committee held 28 meetings to review the bill […]
Macau light rapid transit depot bids range from 888 million to 1.38 billion patacas

Macau light rapid transit depot bids range from 888 million to 1.38 billion patacas

The Transportation Infrastructure Office (GIT) said in a statement on Monday that it accepted six bids for the construction of the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system’s depot superstructures, adding that the proposals range from 888 million patacas to 1.38 billion patacas. The six companies that submitted bids are Sam Yau Construction and Development Company Limited, […]
Macau’s gaming revenue to drop at slower pace in 2016 H2

Macau’s gaming revenue to drop at slower pace in 2016 H2

Macao’s gaming revenue in the second half of 2016 will drop from last year’s level at a slower pace, the special administrative region’s financial authorities said on Saturday. A report issued by Macau’s Office of the Secretary for Economy and Finance said the income of the Special Administrative Region (SAR) gaming industry in June reached […]
Macau’s born panda cubs get infant names

Macau’s born panda cubs get infant names

Macau’s first locally born panda cubs are putting on weight, which was recorded on Saturday at 167.2 grammes for the first born and at 77.9 grammes for his younger sibling, the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM) said in a statement on Sunday. The cubs are “in good health”, the statement said, adding that both […]
Macau government slams ‘untrue’ US report on human trafficking

Macau government slams ‘untrue’ US report on human trafficking

The local government has lambasted an “untrue” report by the US on alleged trafficking in persons in Macau. According to a statement by the Macau government on Friday, the report’s “untrue” conclusions are based on “unfounded” allegations and a “baneful” interpretation of the situation in Macau. The statement said that the government “does not accept” […]
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