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‘Govt strengthening efforts to improve sci-tech innovation system’: Ho
Chaired by Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng, the government-appointed Science and Technology Committee held its annual plenary meeting yesterday at the World Trade Centre Macau (WTCM) in Nape, during which 13 fellow members put forward more than 70 written opinions on promoting the development of sci-tech, deepening cooperation between colleges and enterprises, facilitating the acquisition and cultivation of scientific and technological talents, and strengthening the ties between Macau and
November 14, 2024
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MGM-sponsored UK biker Sam West supports local artists with disabilities
On the sidelines of a press conference at Macau Grand Prix Museum yesterday where MGM unveiled its new VR F3 Pit Stop Challenge, the Post spoke to British biker Sam West where he explained his relationship with his sponsor MGM and the artwork created by people with disabilities on his bike and leathers for this weekend’s 56th Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix (MGP).West is an independent racer, meaning he does not race for a team so MGM’s sponsorship, for the second year, is great for him. This
November 14, 2024 | BY Lesley Wells
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71st MGP to go ahead even during Storm Warning Signal No.3
The Sports Bureau (ID) said in a statement yesterday that the Macau Grand Prix Organising Committee (MGPOC), after consulting the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has determined that the four-day 71st Macau Grand Prix (MGP) will go on even it the Storm Warning Signal No.3 has been hoisted by the local weather station, with measures in place to ensure everyone’s safety.Adjustments, the statement noted, will also be made in case of severe weather conditions, adding that the
November 14, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin
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MGM unveils VR pit stop at MGP museum
Integrated resort (IR) operator MGM and the Macau Grand Prix (MGP) Museum have jointly launched the interactive game “VR F3 Pit Stop Challenge”, which was unveiled yesterday at the museum.On until February 17, the game, which can be found on the museum’s first floor, has players donning VR goggles as they make a simulated tyre change during a pit stop, which they must do within two minutes, with a higher ranking for less time taken.Yesterday’s unveiling was attended by MGM-sponsored
November 14, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin
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3 MPU master’s students present GBA-related works at FRC gallery
A joint exhibition is being held at the Rui Cunha Foundation (FRC) entitled “The First Moment of Pure Flowers Bloom – Memories of Bay Area Cities”, which features a total of 26 oils and prints.Kicking off earlier this week, the works, according to the statement by the gallery, are the creations of He Honglang from Shunde, Li Zhuchao from Zhao’an and Fu Rao from Zhaoqing, all of whom are in their twenties and are master’s students at the Macao Polytechnic University (MPU).The statement
November 14, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin
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Macao Foundation increases funding by 60 pct
Macao Foundation (FM) President Wu Zhiliang said yesterday that the total funding provided last year reached 933 million patacas, a significant increase of over 60 percent compared to the 572 million patacas in the previous year. The foundation also received more than 2,100 funding applications last year, marking an increase of over 230 applications from the previous year.Wu made the remarks yesterday in a phone-in programme hosted by public broadcaster TDM’s Chinese-language radio station,
November 14, 2024 | BY Ginnie Liang
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Tito Paris to perform with Macao Chinese Orchestra tomorrow
The Macao Chinese Orchestra featuring Cape Verdean singer Tito Paris will be performing on Friday at 8 p.m. at the Macau Cultural Centre (CCM).Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), the concert is part of the sixth edition of the “Encounter in Macau – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries”.Zhang Lie, the musical director and principal conductor of the Macao Chinese Orchestra, spoke about this collaboration with Paris at a press conference
November 14, 2024 | BY Ginnie Liang
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Malaysian busted at airport smuggling ice
A man from Malaysia was caught when he arrived at the local airport from Kuala Lumpur yesterday smuggling methamphetamine (aka ice), Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Ho Wai Lok said at a regular press conference yesterday.The 38-year-old male suspect surnamed Mohd told the police that he’s jobless.According to Ho, PJ officers intercepted Mohd, who appeared nervous after retrieving his luggage, during a routine luggage check on Tuesday afternoon. They found two packets of ice, with a street
November 14, 2024 | BY William Chan
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Police bust illegal currency exchange case
A man from the mainland has been apprehended for engaging in an illegal currency exchange transaction, Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Ho Wai Lok said during a press conference yesterday.The 60-year-old male suspect surnamed Huang told the police that he’s jobless.According to Ho, PJ officers saw Huang offering an illegal currency exchange deal to a male gambler in a Cotai casino smoking lounge on Tuesday afternoon. After the gambler transferred 19,000 yuan by scanning the QR code provided by
November 14, 2024 | BY William Chan
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IAM urges public to stop eating pre-packed lily fungus product
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) urged the public yesterday to cease consuming a pre-packed lily fungus (金針菜) product of the Triangle Brand (三角牌) as it was found to contain an excessive amount of preservatives.The product is made in mainland China. It has a net weight of 75 grammes and the best-before-date of May 11, 2026, and was found to contain an excessive amount of sulphur dioxide (SO2), the bureau said in a statement yesterday, adding that it has issued a food alert to order
November 14, 2024 | BY Ginnie Liang
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Govt accepts 5,076 applications for 5,415 HOS flats in Zone A
The Housing Bureau (IH) announced in a statement yesterday that it has provisionally accepted 5,076 applications out of the 6,562 submitted for its latest round of applications for purchasing subsidised home-ownership scheme (HOS) flats, which will provide 5,415 units in the Zone A land reclamation area.The bureau has provisionally rejected the other 1,486 applications, after concluding that the respective applicants are ineligible to buy an HOS flat for different reasons.The application period
November 14, 2024 | BY Tony Wong
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7 new companies’ taxis hit the road: govt
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) said yesterday that common taxis run by seven of the 10 companies which were each granted an eight-year licences in March to operate taxis have come into service.The bureau announced this in a statement on its WeChat account yesterday.The statement said that the remaining three companies are now “intensively” preparing for their upcoming operation.Common taxis – as opposed to special radio taxis – are colloquially known as “black taxis” (“hak dik” in
November 14, 2024 | BY Tony Wong
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Rise in locals’ deposits ‘may not be very desirable state of affairs’: CityU economist
Interview by Yuki Lei        The Macau Monetary Authority (AMCM) has released its “Monetary and Financial Statistics” for September, which shows that local residents’ deposits rose by 0.7 percent month-on-month to 755.6 billion patacas from August’s 747.7 billion patacas, with an economist pointing out that based on this indicator alone, it “may not be a very desirable state of affairs” in terms of Macau’s economy.Speaking to the Post in an exclusive interview
November 14, 2024 | BY admin
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Lola Amour lights up Hac Sa Beach at hush!
Interview by William Chan, Rui Pastorin        Filipino band Lola Amour performed on Sunday at “hush! Beach Concerts x Urban Yo~ga Wellfest 2024” at Hac Sa Beach in Coloane.The Post published an exclusive interview* with the band on Thursday. Lola Amour, a group of seven musicians who came together in high school, have turned their hobby into a professional endeavour. Their music, which blends elements of pop/rock with a touch of funk, defies a specific genre. Over
November 13, 2024 | BY admin
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1/3 of local elderly intend to spend retirement in mainland: survey
The Macau Federation of Trade Unions conducted between May and last month a “Survey on the Preference and Demand for Senior Citizens in the Greater Bay Area for Retired Life”, the findings of which shows about one-third of the respondents indicating their intention to migrate to the mainland cities in the Greater Bay Area after they retire, while the remainder pointed out that the differences in living habits, healthcare facilities, social security, family relationship and living
November 13, 2024 | BY Yuki Lei
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