Iris recognition system officially comes into use at Barrier Gate: PSP

A total of 10 channels equipped with an iris recognition system at the Barrier Gate Border checkpoint have officially been in use since Saturday, the Public Security Police (PSP) announced yesterday in a statement, adding that members of the public can register to cross the checkpoint through the iris recognition system when leaving and re-entering Macau.The statement said that of the 10 channels, five channels are in the departure hall and five in the arrival hall at the Barrier Gate Border

October 23, 2023 | BY Ginnie Liang

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MGTO hosts 2-day carnival in HK

The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) hosted a two-day “Experience Macao, Unlimited” Carnival at MCP Central in Hong Kong on the weekend to showcase Macau’s “tourism+” offerings and hospitality to Hong Kong residents, according to an MGTO statement on Saturday.Hong Kong, the statement noted, is Macau’s second largest visitor source market, after the mainland.The statement said that the event, which had four themed zones, kicked-off on Saturday and featured the launch of a new

October 23, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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HK man becomes this year’s 10th scrub typhus patient: SSM

A 71-year-old Hong Kong resident has become this year’s 10th case of Tsutsugamushi Disease (also known as scrub typhus), according to a statement by the Health Bureau (SSM) on Friday.The statement noted that the male victim, with a history of chronic illness, had come down with a fever, and cough with sputum last Sunday, and sought treatment at the private Kiang Wu Hospital last Wednesday due to a persistent fever and chest pain.The statement added that during a medical examination, the

October 23, 2023 | BY Ginnie Liang

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Baby girl dies in nursery in Taipa: PJ

A local female infant was found dead after taking a nap in a nursery in Taipa on Thursday afternoon, according to a statement by the Judiciary Police (PJ) on Friday.The statement did not reveal the exact age of the infant.According to the statement, the Judiciary Police received a report from the Public Security Police (PSP) at 3:37 p.m. on Thursday that an infant in a nursery in Taipa was found to be unresponsive.The baby girl was rushed to the public Conde de São Januário Hospital Centre

October 23, 2023 | BY Ginnie Liang

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Guia Circuit Fun Run fully booked: Sports Bureau

The Sports Bureau (ID) announced in a statement that registration for the “Bank of China Proudly Sponsors: 70th Macau Grand Prix Celebration – Guia Circuit Fun Run”, which opened at 9 a.m. yesterday, was met with an “enthusiastic response” and is now full.The 6.2-kilometre fun run is slated to take place on Sunday, November 5, at 6:30 a.m., starting and finishing at the Macau Grand Prix Building in the Outer Harbour area, the statement noted.The statement reminded registrants to

October 23, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Student cheats friend out of 9,000 patacas: police

A local male student was arrested last Monday for cheating his friend out of about 9,000 patacas, Public Security Police (PSP) Lei Chan Hong said during a regular press conference on Friday.Lei said that the suspect is in his twenties, surnamed Cheong.According to Lei, the Public Security Police received a report from Cheong’s friend whose surname and gender were not revealed, saying that upon the request of Cheong, he or she had lent Cheong his or her credit card and provided him with the

October 23, 2023 | BY Yuki Lei

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Local man steals and rides motorbike without driving licence: police

The Public Security Police (PSP) arrested a local man for stealing and riding a motorbike without a driving licence, as well as taking possession of a mobile phone left in the vehicle, PSP spokesman Lei Chan Hong said during a regular press conference on Friday.The suspect, in his thirties, surnamed Lo, told the police that he works as a waiter, according to Lei.Lei said that during a routine patrol on Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida last Monday, PSP officers found that Lo was using

October 23, 2023 | BY Yuki Lei

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Govt Headquarters Open Day attracts over 18,000 visitors

The two-day Government Headquarters Open Day concluded at 6 p.m. yesterday, having attracted a total of 18,678 visitors, according to a statement by the Government Headquarters Affairs Bureau (DSASG) yesterday.Located on Avenida da Praia Grande, the Government Headquarters is open to the public two consecutive days a year, usually in October. However, the Open Day was cancelled in 2021 and 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic at that time.During the weekend-long Open Day, visitors were free to

October 23, 2023 | BY Gabriel Tam

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Over 530 runners join Oxfam TowerRun at Macau Tower

The 10th “Oxfam TowerRun” held yesterday morning at Macau Tower attracted over 530 participants, with the aim of fundraising for those suffering from the “global climate crisis”, according to a statement by Oxfam.Oxfam is a British-founded confederation of 21 independent charitable organisations focusing on humanitarian work and alleviation of global poverty. Founded in 1942, Oxfam established its branch office in Macau in 2012.Tower-running is a sport that involves running up tall

October 23, 2023 | BY Gabriel Tam

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UM students win 2nd prize in national bridge design contest

A team of five students from the University of Macau (UM) took home second prize in the national bridge design contest for university students called “Mao Yisheng Public Welfare Bridge – Little Bridge Project”, being the best among participating universities from the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and overseas, according to a statement on Thursday from the higher education institution.The statement noted that the contest’s wide coverage and influence has turned it into “one of the most

October 23, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Sport Symphony

Alice Simões, USJ Student        The fast-paced lifestyle in Macau that most are subjected to makes competition almost feel inevitable, whether it be at work, at school or even at home. Competitiveness changes the perspective of viewing tasks, it is not about learning and enjoying, but rather how much better you are compared to others.Waking up in the middle of the night by a holler is habitual for a house with sport enthusiasts as nothing fuels a football fan more than

October 23, 2023 | BY admin

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Breaking the Stigma

Mikhaila Martinez, USJ Student        Despite the fact that mental health is an important component for a human being, it is frequently ignored in many communities. Mental health problems continue to be a major challenge for the people of Macau despite its quick economic progress and modernisation. Civil society in Macau is well renowned for being incredibly competitive and fast-paced. Stress levels might rise, and mental health issues can develop due to the pressure to

October 23, 2023 | BY admin

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Ho vows zero tolerance for 'bad apples' in judiciary, pledges honest justice

Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng promised yesterday "zero tolerance" for "bad apples" in the judiciary and stressed that "honest justice is the cornerstone of fair justice".Ho made the remarks in his speech during a ceremony at the Macau Cultural Centre (CCM) yesterday which marked the start of the 2023-2024 Judicial Year.In his speech, Ho underlined the importance of President Xi Jinping's principle that law enforcement and justice are dependent on two main points -

October 21, 2023 | BY admin

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Symposium, exhibition mark 20th founding anniversary of Forum Macao

A high-level symposium and an exhibition opened in Macau yesterday to mark the 20th founding anniversary of the Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macao), also known as Forum Macao.Edmund Ho Hau Wah, vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Macau Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng, Central People's Government Liaison Office Director Zheng Xincong and Foreign Ministry Commissioner

October 21, 2023 | BY admin

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