Macau to ink mutual visa-free deal with Argentina

Secretary for Administration and Justice Sónia Chan Hoi Fan has been authorised to sign on behalf of the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) government an agreement with the government of the Argentine Republic on a mutual visa waiver, according to an executive order published in the Official Gazette (BO) yesterday.The order, which took immediate effect, was signed by Chief Executive Fernando Chui Sai On.The order did not say when and where the deal will be inked.PLEASE READ THE FULL

October 1, 2019 | BY admin

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Macau’s top court rejects appeal against ban on protest against HK police

Macau’ highest court has rejected an appeal by activists against a decision by the local police to ban a protest against alleged police brutality in Hong Kong.The Court of Final Appeal (TUI) announced its ruling in a statement last night.According to the ruling, which was released on the court’s website, such a protest would be illegal as it would interfere in Hong Kong’s internal affairs.PLEASE READ THE FULL ARTICLE IN OUR PRINT EDITION.

October 1, 2019 | BY admin

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Security van catches fire outside ferry terminal

An armoured van caught fire outside the Macau Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal yesterday morning.There were no valuables in the Guardforce van at the time it burst into flames, the driver of the vehicle told the media at the scene, explaining that he and two security staff were having lunch in the vehicle when they smelt something burning in the front of the vehicle, so he switched off the engine.According to local media reports, the driver said that since it was hot, he started the engine again

October 1, 2019 | BY admin

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Macau a shining example of ‘One Country, Two Systems’ practice: Chui

Chief Executive Fernando Chui Sai On said yesterday he found it particularly encouraging that Macau has become a “shining example” of the successful implementation of the “One Country, Two Systems” principle.Ho made the remarks in his speech at a reception hosted by the local government at Macau Tower to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The reception, which was attended by hundreds of guests, took place two days before

September 30, 2019 | BY admin

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Wong denies entry blacklist

Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak said yesterday that the police have “never” had a blacklist of non-locals denied entry into Macau, adding that in each case of preventing a non-local from entering the city, the police always make the decision after an ad hoc assessment based on “objective criteria and objective facts”.Speaking to reporters at Macau Tower after attending an official reception to celebrate National Day, the policy secretary also said that individuals denied entry into

September 30, 2019 | BY admin

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Rosário says will soon announce decision on new bus operator deals

Secretary for Transport and Public Works Raimundo do Rosário said yesterday that the government will announce its decision on the possible granting of public bus service agreements to the city’s two current public bus operators – Transmac and TCM – based on new service provider contracts.The two operators’ current contracts will expire on October 31.Rosário made the remarks while speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a National Day reception at Macau Tower.Secretary for Transport

September 30, 2019 | BY admin

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No meeting with ministries & commissions during Beijing visit: Chui

Chief Executive Fernando Chui Sai On said yesterday that during his three-day visit to Beijing where he will attend the central government’s celebratory events for the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), there are no meetings scheduled between him and officials of any ministries and commissions.Chui made the remarks when answering reporters’ questions at Macau Tower after an official reception to celebrate National Day.The local government announced

September 30, 2019 | BY admin

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3 smuggling cases last week: customs

The Macau Customs Service said in a statement on Friday that its officers busted three separate cases of smuggling goods into Macau last week – last Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday respectively.The first two cases happened at the Macau checkpoint of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HZMB), while the third case occurred at the Barrier Gate border checkpoint, according to the statement.In the first case last Monday afternoon, customs officers checked a female tourist’s luggage at the Macau

September 30, 2019 | BY admin

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MGTO presents mapping show to mark 70th anniversary of PRC

To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of Modern China, the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is presenting a special mapping show titled “Glorious Splendour in Celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China” (PRC) at the Ruins of St. Paul’s for three consecutive nights, “sharing the joy brought by this momentous occasion with residents and visitors,” according to an MGTO statement.The first of the three shows was held last

September 30, 2019 | BY admin

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LRT to open in Oct or Nov: Rosário

Secretary for Transport and Public Works Raimundo do Rosário said yesterday that the government expects the Taipa section of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) to enter commercial service next month or in November, adding that the government will announce the LRT fare system shortly before the section opens.The policy secretary also revealed that the government will sign a 10-year agreement with the fully government-owned LRT company today for the operation and maintenance of the LRT system, adding

September 27, 2019 | BY admin

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Wong vows to strike balance between security & minimal disruption to residents

Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak pledged yesterday that during the upcoming celebratory events for the 20th anniversary of Macau’s return to the motherland, the government would strive to cause minimal disruption to residents due to increased security measures.Wong made the remarks while speaking to reporters at the Macau Chamber of Commerce (ACM) in Zape where he attended a National Day reception.Wong noted that the government will hold a string of events marking the 70th anniversary of

September 27, 2019 | BY admin

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CTM expects 5G ready from mid-next year

Local telecom operator CTM CEO Vandy Poon Fuk Hei said yesterday he expected 5G services to be ready for commercial use from the middle of next year, with the goal to have full coverage in the city by the end of next year.Poon made the remarks while speaking to reporters after attending the MGS Entertainment Show press conference at The Plaza Restaurant. The show will take place on November 11-14 at the Venetian where CTM will exhibit its 5G services for visitors to try out.Poon said that he

September 27, 2019 | BY admin

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‘Apparition’: Revealing a non-cliché Macau with ceramics

As the saying goes, “There are a thousand Hamlets in a thousand people’s eyes.” Likewise, each person has his or her own impression of Macau.Heidi Lau’s “Apparition” ceramics exhibition reveals a vision of Macau that is full of personal emotions with a good amount of abstractness.Through reviewing her memories of growing up – from the roots of folk customs and religion to the details of family life and the development of the gaming industry, Lau projects a complex yet highly

September 27, 2019 | BY admin

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7-year-olds can use e-channels to pass checkpoints from Monday

The Public Security Police (PSP) said in a statement yesterday that from next Monday local and mainland residents as young as seven can use the e-channels to pass through all local border checkpoints.The PSP statement pointed out that it the police have been “actively researching” measures to make travelling across the borders more convenient, adding that therefore the minimum age of using the e-channels will be lowered from the current 11 to just seven years.However, the measure is only

September 27, 2019 | BY admin

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