14th Macau int’l film-fest to showcase 126 short films & 10 music videos

Now in its 14th edition, this year’s Macau International Short Film Festival will showcase 126 short films (SHORTS) and 10 music videos (VOLUME) from different parts of the world by the finalists chosen from 4,051 submissions, according to a statement on Friday from Creative Macau and the Institute of European Studies of Macau (IEEM).The festival will take place at Teatro Capitol on Rua de Pedro Nolasco da Silva from December 5 to 13.The statement noted that the submissions this year came

November 27, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Fewer flu & COVID-19 positive rates recently: SSM

The Health Bureau (SSM) said in a statement yesterday that there has been no increase in influenza-like cases in Macau recently, with the positive rate of the influenza virus dropping from 15 percent last month to 5 percent last week, while the positive rate of novel coronavirus dropped from 13 percent last month to 3 percent last week.According to the statement, the number of influenza-like cluster infections in educational institutions and nurseries also showed a downward trend, from 30 cases

November 27, 2023 | BY Ginnie Liang

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More healthcare providers to gain access to residents’ health records through eHR: SSM

Health Bureau (SSM) Director Alvis Lo Iek Long said on Friday that the extended services on the bureau’s Electronic Health Record Platform (eHR) have been launched to allow more healthcare providers to gain access to residents’ health records through their “Macao One Account” mobile app.Dr Lo made the remarks in a press conference on Friday at the bureau’s headquarters, adding that the extended services aim to raise residents’ awareness of self-management in health. He also said

November 27, 2023 | BY Ginnie Liang

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Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HZMB) to offer trial run of group tours next month

HONG KONG – Tourists from the Chinese mainland and the Hong Kong and Macau special administrative regions will be able to enjoy a front seat view of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HZMB) as the world’s longest seacrossing will offer a trial run of tour groups in mid-December, the Zhuhai authorities announced on Friday.At a news conference, the authorities said the tour provides routes between Zhuhai port and the western artificial island, also known as Blue Dolphin Island, one of the two

November 27, 2023 | BY Shadow Li

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Contributing to the nation is never a one-way street: Macau youth leader Alvis Lo

Interview by Yuki Lei        Macau Health Bureau (SSM) Director Alvis Lo Iek Long said yesterday that “to contribute to the nation is never a one-way street but mutually beneficial”. Lo, a physician by profession, made the remarks in an exclusive interview with The Macau Post Daily. Dr Lo, 43, is a member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee member, vice-chairman of the All-China Youth Federation (ACYF) and

November 24, 2023 | BY admin

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Govt to cancel pedestrian crossing near public bus terminal serving One Oasis estate

The government will remove a traffic light-controlled pedestrian crossing on Coloane’s Estrada de Seac Pai Van near the Rotunda da Concórdia Public Bus Terminal on Monday as a newly completed footbridge there has come into service, the Transport Bureau (DSAT) announced in a statement yesterday.The Rotunda da Concórdia Public Bus Terminal, which came into use early this year, is located between the private residential estate One Oasis and the Concórdia Industrial Park.The statement said

November 24, 2023 | BY Tony Wong

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Govt’s tender for 10 company licences to operate taxis receives 40 bids

  Up to 500 cabs up for grabs    The Transport Bureau (DSAT) said in a statement that by the submission deadline of 5 p.m. yesterday, it had received a total of 40 bids for its public tender for the granting of 10 eight-year company licences each of which will be allowed to operate up to 50 common taxis.DSAT officials are scheduled to unseal the submitted bids at the DSAT headquarters on Estrada de D. Maria II today.The granting of the 10 company licences will enable up to 500

November 24, 2023 | BY Tony Wong

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Over 370 HK, Macau lawyers licensed to practise in GBA

BEIJING – A total of 372 lawyers from Hong Kong and Macau have obtained certificates of practice for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA), a senior official from the Ministry of Justice said yesterday.They are among more than 1,500 lawyers from Hong Kong and Macau who sat special examinations to obtain the certificates, said Tian Xin, chief of the ministry’s Bureau of Lawyers’ Work, at a press conference.Lawyers in the GBA have the advantage of being familiar with the laws

November 24, 2023 | BY admin

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Taipa-Guishan ferry trips suspended this weekend: DSAMA

The Taipa-Guishan ferry service will be suspended tomorrow and on Sunday due to the rough sea caused by a monsoon, in order to protect the safety of passengers, the Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA) said in a statement yesterday.The ferry is operated by Macau-based Yuet Tung Shipping Company Limited. The route provided by high-speed passenger catamarans, usually sails every Saturday and Sunday, with two round-trip voyages each day.The bureau reminded passengers to check Yuet Tung’s latest ferry

November 24, 2023 | BY Ginnie Liang

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Macau Basic Law Gallery closed for revamp

The Municipal Affairs Bureau said in a statement yesterday that its Macau Basic Law Commemorative Gallery has been closed for renovation.According to the statement, the bureau will announce the facility’s reopening date in due course.The closure started on Wednesday, according to the statement.Before the ongoing closure, the gallery, which is located next to the main entrance of the Macau Forum complex in Zape, opened daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.The statement said that the project aims to

November 24, 2023 | BY Tony Wong

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SJM hosts Miffy Creative Show parent-child workshop

SJM Resorts said in a statement on Wednesday that it has recently hosted a guided tour of the “Miffy Creative Exhibition – Travel in Style” and the “Fluid Miffy Art Workshop” at Grand Lisboa Palace (GLP) in Cotai, with the event aiming to empower individuals with autism to showcase their talentsThe statement noted that 10 groups of children from the Macau Autism Association took part in the activity along with their parents.SJM staff accompanied participants on a guided tour of the

November 24, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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WellFitXplore 2023 debuts at MGM

The 1st WellFitXplore was launched at MGM COTAI and held from November 13 to 15, with the professional educational event gathering over 300 industry professionals and experts from different parts of the world to explore innovation and opportunities in health, wellness, nutrition, and fitness through workshops and activities, according to an MGM statement on Wednesday. The statement noted that WellFitXplore aims to promote learning, industry communication, and collective growth in the

November 24, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Galaxy Macau’s ‘Dream Bold, Play Big’ festive campaign kicked off

Integrated Resort (IR) operator Galaxy Macau kicked off its festive “Dream Bold, Play Big” campaign yesterday, unveiling its 20-metre tall Giant Santa installation in the Cotai resort’s East Square to welcome the holiday season.Visitors to Galaxy Macau in Cotai and StarWorld Hotel in Nape can immerse themselves in the holiday spirit through a raft of festive offerings available until January 7 including installations, exclusive events, live performances, and specially curated Christmas

November 24, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Sands China donates 300k patacas to Caritas bazaar & charity run

Integrated resort (IR) operator Sands China said in a statement on Wednesday that it has recently donated a total of 300,000 patacas to Caritas Macau in support of its 54th Charity Bazaar and the 2023 Charity Run.The company has made donations to the Catholic welfare organisation since 2004 and this time marked the 20th consecutive year of the donations, helping to support Caritas Macau’s operational expenses and its efforts to develop and implement social services in the community.According

November 24, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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