Most ‘mousers’ adopted from Jockey Club are ill, 2 dead: ANIMA

Local animal protection group ANIMA says it will continue to follow up on the health status of the nearly two dozen “mousers” adopted from the Macau Jockey Club (MJC) site in Taipa – and in a statement on Tuesday, ANIMA pointed out that among the 22 “working cats” adopted by the public, eight have meanwhile been diagnosed with feline distemper, resulting in the deaths of two of the cats, while the MJC had delayed its promise of a 5,000-pataca medical allowance for each adopter until

March 27, 2025 | BY Yuki Lei

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Police arrest knife attacker for attempted murder

Concerning a knife attack that occurred on Monday, a local man has been arrested for attempted murder and bodily harm, Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Leong Kuok Hei said during a regular press conference yesterday.The attacker is a 41-year-old man surnamed Tong.According to Leong, Tong entered Macau through the Qingmao checkpoint on Monday at 1:30 p.m. He then wandered aimlessly through several districts before arriving in Rua do Campo (水坑尾街). Ten minutes before the attack, he randomly

March 27, 2025 | BY Ada Lei

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Police nab local man for stealing 15,000 patacas

A local man was arrested on Tuesday for stealing 15,000 patacas, Public Security Police (PSP) spokesman Wong Wai Chon said during a regular press conference yesterday.The suspect surnamed Fan is in his forties. He is a forklift driver.According to Wong, a local man who works at a cement company, reported to the police on January 22 that 15,000 patacas had gone missing from his backpack. The man told the police that he had left the backpack in his unlocked locker at the company and had also

March 27, 2025 | BY Ada Lei

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CAEL reminds legislative election voters: only 1 endorsement allowed

The Legislative Assembly Electoral Affairs Commission (CAEL) held a briefing session yesterday evening at the Macau Science Centre in Nape to clarify the candidature procedures for the upcoming direct and indirect elections for the eighth Legislative Assembly (AL), during which CAEAL President Seng Ioi Man reminded the public that each voter can only endorse one candidacy nomination form; otherwise their signatures will be deemed invalid. The Legislative Assembly polling has been slated

March 27, 2025 | BY Yuki Lei

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IC to close some areas around Ruins of St. Paul’s for inspection, maintenance

Weeding and regular inspections of the bronze statues on the Ruins of St. Paul’s façade will be conducted on Tuesday, April 1, with certain areas set to be temporarily closed, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced in a statement yesterday.The statement said that the maintenance and inspection activities will be held from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on that day, during which the forecourt in front of the façade and the “Visiting the Ruins of St. Paul’s in Space and Time” – Exhibition of

March 27, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Sam meets with Hainan CPC Secretary Feng

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai met yesterday with the Secretary of the Hainan Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Hainan Provincial People’s Congress, Feng Fei, the Macau Government said in a statement last night.Both regional leaders had an in-depth exchange on the aim of the two sides further expanding cooperation in various fields.The Chief Executive has been invited to Hainan Province to attend this morning’s Boao Forum

March 27, 2025 | BY admin

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Health Bureau vows to lower overweight & obesity rate by 2030

The government released its “Blueprint for a Healthy Macau” last year, with overweight and obesity prevention and control listed as one of the target indicators for 2030 – and the Health Bureau (SSM) held a press conference yesterday to raise awareness about weight management and promote healthy lifestyle practices among residents, announcing that the “Macau Health Survey” conducted every 10 years, will be held next year to assess residents’ health status, including their

March 27, 2025 | BY Yuki Lei

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Jessie Rao’s ‘Nomadic Time’ exhibition showcases 21 photos

A total of 21 photographs by Jessie Rao Yongxia are on display in her latest exhibition titled “Nomadic Time: An introduction”, which kicked off earlier this week at Albergue SCM* on Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro (瘋慊閨眷) as part of the 14th Macau Literary Festival.Rao is a disciple of photographer Wang Zhengpeng, a lensman from the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region who is also showcasing his works** during this year’s festival. She is noted in João Miguel Barros’ curator

March 27, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Confucius Institute brings Mandarin lessons to high schools in Mozambique

MAPUTO – A ground-breaking partnership has been officially launched between the Confucius Institute at Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique’s largest university, and two local secondary schools.The ceremony last Wednesday featured the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Confucius Institute and the two secondary schools – Francisco Manyanga Secondary School and Josina Machel Secondary School.This event not only celebrated educational collaboration but also

March 27, 2025 | BY admin

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Wang, Rangel hold 2nd China-Portugal strategic dialogue at foreign ministers’ level in Beijing

Wang calls for ‘more stable, fruitful and dynamic relationship’Staff Reporter, Xinhua, FMPRC        BEIJING – Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Foreign Minister, held the second China-Portugal Foreign Ministerial Strategic Dialogue with Portuguese Minister of State and Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel in Beijing yesterday. Wang underlined that China and Portugal have a fine tradition of mutual respect

March 26, 2025 | BY admin

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Knife attack suspect believed to be mentally ill: police

A knife attack occurred yesterday afternoon at the China Telecom shop on Rua do Campo, resulting in two staff members sustaining injuries, including one with a neck injury – and the Judiciary Police (PJ) later identified the suspect as a local man believed to have mental health issues.According to the Fire Services Bureau (CB), two male staff members in their twenties sustained injuries to their neck and left arm respectively. They were taken to the public Conde de São Januário Hospital

March 26, 2025 | BY Yuki Lei

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Next Step: bridging artistic cultures between China & Portugal

Interview by William Chan         Early this year, Macau’s T Theatre and Portugal’s PARASITA art association collaborated on an innovative art exchange initiative called “Next Step” in Lisbon. The programme, held between late January and early February in Espaço Parasita in Lisbon, brought together artistes from China and Portugal to foster cross-cultural dialogue and explore new approaches to dance and bodily practices.Guo Rui, representing T Theatre, and

March 26, 2025 | BY admin

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Police nab local man for dangerous driving

A local man has been arrested for dangerous driving and evading responsibility, Public Security Police (PSP) spokesman Lei Chan Hong said during a regular press conference yesterday.The suspect surnamed Ao, who is in his forties, said that he is a businessman.According to Lei, on March 6, police officers on patrol in Rua Norte do Patane (沙梨頭北街) discovered a damaged car parked illegally and suspected it was involved in a traffic accident. They contacted the car’s owner and discovered

March 26, 2025 | BY Ada Lei

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Police nab mainlander for stealing gold grains, cash

A man from the mainland was arrested on Monday for stealing eleven gold grains and cash, totalling 305,000 patacas, from a medical clinic, Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Chong Kam Leong said during a special press conference yesterday.The 38-year-old suspect surnamed Huang told the police that he is jobless. The victim is a local elderly man who works at the clinic in the central district.According to Chong, on January 22, Huang climbed into the clinic at around 9 p.m. using the renovation

March 26, 2025 | BY Ada Lei

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