284 hillside slopes pose safety risks: govt

A total of 284 hillside slopes were classified as posing safety risks to the public as of the end of last month, five more than at the end of last year, the Public Works Bureau (DSOP) said in a statement on Wednesday.However, according to the statement, no slope was classified as posing a high safety risk at the end of last month, while there was one at the end of last year.The government divides the city’s slopes into three categories in terms of their safety risk, namely low, medium and

November 15, 2024 | BY Tony Wong

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Outgoing govt’s budget bill proposes continuation of cash handout next year

The outgoing government has submitted its 2025 budget bill to the Legislative Assembly (AL), according to which it expects to run a budget surplus of 7.7 billion patacas and proposes to continue with a raft of social benefits and welfare measures including its annual cash handout for permanent and non-permanent residents. Outgoing Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng will present his government’s work summary for this year as well as its brief proposal for next year’s budget to lawmakers during

November 15, 2024 | BY Tony Wong

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Police bust currency exchange gang, involving HK$5 million

In the wake of a new law criminalising illegal currency exchange dealers that took effect late last month, the Judiciary Police (PJ) on Wednesday uncovered the case of a gang exchanging gambling chips into yuan for gamblers at casinos and their adjacent facilities in Cotai, involving a total amount of about HK$5 million.Announcing details of the case during a special press conference yesterday, PJ spokesman Ho Wai Lok noted that the gang, consisting of four members – three males and a female

November 15, 2024 | BY Yuki Lei

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MGP spectators power through rough weather: vox pop

Interview by Rui Pastorin        Dark skies and rain did not stop spectators showing up to watch yesterday’s practice and qualifying races of the 71st Macau Grand Prix (MGP), which kicked off yesterday.The first day of the four-day event saw crashes in its different races, while yesterday morning’s 56th Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix free practice was cancelled* due to the wet track and bad weather conditions. Still, there was excitement among spectators yesterday.“I

November 15, 2024 | BY admin

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Poly MGM Museum hopes visitors can learn more about Macau’s cultural connotations: Pansy Ho

MGM China Holdings Limited Chairperson & Executive Director Pansy Ho Chiu King said yesterday she hoped that cooperation with Poly Culture and MGM to present the Poly MGM Museum will enable more visitors to Macau to learn more about the special administrative region’s cultural connotations.Ho made the remarks during a group interview at the press conference at MGM MACAU in Nape yesterday, on the eve of the opening of the museum today.Ho said that as one of Macau’s important economic

November 15, 2024 | BY Ginnie Liang

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Tap Siac Craft Market kicks off

The Tap Siac Craft Autumn Market kicked off yesterday at 6 p.m. in Praça do Tap Seac, and will be held on two weekends, from yesterday to Sunday, and from November 21 to 24.“Tap Siac” is the bureau’s alternate spelling of “Tap Seac”.This year’s event will feature over 220 handicraft and creative gastronomy stalls, 64 creative handicraft workshops and a total of 47 music performances.Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) Acting President Cheang Kai Meng said during yesterday’s opening

November 15, 2024 | BY Ginnie Liang

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71st Macau Grand Prix kicks off braving soggy weather

 Photos taken by Rui Pastorin during yesterday's practice and qualifying races of the Macau Grand Prix (MGP) Photos taken yesterday by Rui Pastorin

November 15, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Autonomy serves Australia’s interests best

China Daily Editorial        This is a time of unprecedented geopolitical complexity and uncertainty, fresh after the incumbent US administration tried so hard to revive traditional alliances and partnerships. But recalibrating bilateral relations in light of a retrogressive US foreign policy and repositioning themselves on the global stage relative to the US’ anticipated policy reversals will be an inevitable balancing act for every US ally and partner.This certainly will

November 15, 2024 | BY admin

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‘Chip war’ disturbs global industry and supply chains leaving no party unscathed

China Daily Editorial        TSMC and Samsung face new US restrictions on exports of advanced chips to the Chinese mainland. And Tokyo Electron and ASML have been also subject to mounting US pressure to plug all the loopholes in the ban on exports of their high-end chipmaking equipment to the Chinese mainland.Although the ramping up of the Joe Biden administration’s “chip war” was initiated at the height of the US presidential election, the latest pressure applied

November 15, 2024 | BY admin

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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 | BY Yuki Lei

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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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