Man attacks father & sister with scissors in row over TV programme: police

A 30-year-old local man attacked his father and elder sister with a pair of scissors in their home in Iao Hon district in a quarrel over TV programmes on Saturday night, the Public Security Police (PSP) have announced.The injured father and his daughter were taken to the public Conde de S. Januário Hospital Centre for treatment. The Fire Services Bureau (CB) said in a statement yesterday that the two injured people, aged 66 and 32 respectively, had meanwhile been discharged from hospital.In a

July 29, 2019 | BY admin

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Macau arts & crafts market encourages people to DIY

The Macau Handcraft and Creative People Association hosted a two-day miniature arts & crafts market in 10 Fantasia in S. Lázaro district yesterday to promote the local handcraft industry and encourage attendees to do-it-yourself (DIY).Wong Ka Seng, secretary general of the association, said that Macau lacks space and opportunities for local handcraft enthusiasts to showcase their talents. Therefore, this association hosts four different miniature arts and crafts markets throughout the year

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Local group wins HK-Macau leg of K-POP World Festival

Local group Setehints won the Hong Kong-Macau leg of this year’s Changwon K-POP World Festival yesterday.The 2019 Changwon K-POP World Festival Hong Kong-Macau Finals were held yesterday afternoon, when eight groups from Hong Kong and seven from Macau participated in the dance contest.This was the first time that the competition, which took place on the third floor of Macau Tower, has been held in Macau.The members of local group Setehints (left, back row) pose with other winners and members

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2 men make & use over 150 fake bank cards: police

The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested two men for making fake bank cards, PJ spokesman Chan Wun Man said at a special press conference on Friday.According to Chan, the two suspects in their thirties are both from the mainland, surnamed Ren and Sun. They told the police that they are unemployed.The case was reported on Wednesday when a bank staff member found three bank cards “swallowed” by an ATM at a casino-hotel in Cotai. The employees discovered that the three bank cards were fakes,

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PSG-Inter Milan game decided on penalties in Taipa

Saturday night at the 16,000-seat Macau Olympic Sports Centre in Taipa in front of a crowd of 8,853, the game of Paris Saint Germain (PSG) vs. FC Internazionale Milano, commonly known as Inter Milan, was decided on penalties after ending in a one all draw at the end of 90 minutes with the final score being 1-1 (6-7).PSG, the French Ligue 1 champions, owned by Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), and Italian outfit Inter Milan that has mainland Chinese company Suning as a major shareholder, took part

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Caritas calls on people with negative emotions to seek help

Caritas Macau Secretary-General Paul Pun Chi Meng said yesterday that people should accept their negative emotions and find a way to overcome them, in order to prevent possible suicide.Pun made the comments during a launch ceremony for activities to mark the World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) on September 10 organised by Caritas’ Hoi Fai Life Education and Resources Centre, in Fai Chi Kei district.The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and World Health Organisation (WHO)

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Govt proposes 60 billion pataca ‘sovereign wealth fund’

The Executive Council has announced that the government plans to set up the local version of a “sovereign wealth fund” with a proposed capital of 60 billion patacas.Leong Heng Teng, spokesman for the government’s top advisory body, made the announcement during a press conference at Government Headquarters on Friday.According to Leong, the government proposes a bill that would amend its 2019 budget so that it can go ahead with the 60 billion pataca injection. The amendment bill proposes

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MSAR flags to fly at half-mast to mourn Li Peng today

The Macau government has announced that the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) flags will be flown at half-mast today to mourn the passing of the nation’s former premier Li Peng. Li passed away in Beijing last Monday, aged 91. His remains will be cremated in Beijing today.

July 29, 2019 | BY admin

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Macau ferry services suspended again over violent HK protests

Ferry services between Macau and Sheung Wan were suspended again last night as the Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA) said in a statement that the ferry terminal there was “not suitable for use”.The statement was issued at 6:15 p.m., as protestors and police clashed in Sheung Wan.“As the ferry terminal in Sheung Wan in Hong Kong is not suitable for use, the sailings between the Outer Harbour, Taipa and Sheung Wan in Hong Kong have been suspended,” the DSAMA statement said.PLEASE READ THE

July 29, 2019 | BY admin

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Boutique owner has ‘car sex’ with 14-year-old girl: police

The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested a local man on Wednesday for petting a 14-year-old girl in a sexual manner inside his car in Cotai, PJ spokesman Chan Wun Man said during a regular press conference yesterday.According to Chan, the suspect is a local man in his thirties, surnamed Loi. He told the police that he owns a boutique. The female victim is a local  14-year-old pupil. Her personal information was not released.Chan said that the suspect and the victim got to know each other through

July 26, 2019 | BY admin

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Local belly dancers ‘shimmy’ their way to victory

Who knew that Macau has a group of young girls, aged from 9-12, who could shimmy their way to the world stage and win an international belly dance championship?Shimmy, according to the team’s instructor, Hana Chio Sok Wai, the word originates from Egypt and describes a kind of dance movement in which the whole body shakes or sways. The word was popularised by one of Jason Derulo’s songs, “Swalla”, that talks about girls dancing at the club.“People tend to sexualise the idea of belly

July 26, 2019 | BY admin

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COD opens TheArsenale, selling cars, boats & jets

City of Dreams Macau opened TheArsenale yesterday, where people can buy cars, boats, and even private jets “straight out of their wildest dreams”, a statement from the company said.The statement said that TheArsenale, which calls itself “The most insane garage in the world”, provides brands with a way to promote and sell their products, and offers customers the best selection of high-end products.TheArsenale has on display a total of 40 curios, including a bulletproof vehicle which

July 26, 2019 | BY admin

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Govt streamlines cash injection into Central Provident Fund

The Social Security Fund (FSS) said yesterday that senior citizens who are eligible to receive the government’s annual cash injection into their Central Provident Fund accounts can automatically have the money transferred into their own bank accounts starting from next year, without having to apply for the transfer every year – as is currently the case.The Social Security Fund, which is headquartered on the 18th floor of China Civil Plaza in Nape, made the announcement during a press

July 26, 2019 | BY admin

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Beijing Imperial Palace Hotel redevelopment dropped

The owners of Beijing Imperial Palace Hotel in Taipa, which has been mothballed since 2016, have cancelled their application to redevelop the property, as indicated by the websites of the Lands, Public Works and Transport Bureau (DSSOPT) and the government-appointed Urban Planning Council (CPU).The proposed legal development conditions for the plot on which the hotel is situated were uploaded to the bureau’s website on July 3 for residents to submit opinions and suggestions until last

July 26, 2019 | BY admin

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