Macao Open introduces golf to Pui Ching Middle School campus

In the hope of inspiring more juniors to take an interest in golf and boost the development of the game in Macau, the SJM Macao Open held its school outreach event at Pui Ching Middle School last Saturday, during which local golf star Hun Pui In demonstrated his golf skills and shared his passion for the game with over 100 Grade 9-12 students at his alma mater, as well as senior representatives from the school, according to a recent statement by the golf tournament’s organisers.“I’m

September 29, 2023 | BY Yuki Lei

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BUCCELLATI opens boutique & exhibition at MGM MACAU

A grand opening of a boutique for Italian jewellery brand Buccellati was held last Friday at MGM MACAU, marking its second in the city after its first at MGM COTAI, the integrated resort operator said earlier this week.The boutique is located on MGM MACAU’s first floor, adjacent to One Central and the MGM entertainment area. It is divided into multiple spaces, each showcasing “exquisite masterpieces”, the statement noted.The event also saw the inauguration of the Buccellati exhibition

September 29, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Caritas Macau service users join GEG lantern-fest

Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) said in a statement on Wednesday that it had invited Caritas Macau service users and their families to the “Galaxy Lantern Art Festival” in celebration of Sunday’s National Day and today’s Mid-Autumn Festival.The lantern festival was jointly launched by the integrated resort operator and the Macau Designers Association.According to the statement, GEG Volunteer Team members accompanied nearly 30 Caritas Macau’s Family and Child Youth Services users

September 29, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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60 Sands staff complete annual responsible gaming training

Sands China said in a statement on Wednesday that it held the 8th Responsible Gaming Ambassador programme on September 19-20 at The Venetian Macao, with over 60 of its staff having completed the annual training.The statement noted that the training aimed to strengthen the staff’s knowledge, and support the government’s “Seeking Help for Winning the Future” responsible gaming initiatives. Through training as Responsible Gaming Ambassadors, the staff gain enhanced knowledge of problem

September 29, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Health Bureau urges public to stay alert to dengue threat

The Macau Health Bureau (SSM) is urging residents to stay alert to the threat of dengue fever after considering that the city’s risk of the spread of the disease remains relatively high because of a continuous increase in the number of dengue fever infections in neighbouring regions and countries.An SSM statement on Wednesday noted that as of the end of last month, Guangdong had recorded 252 cases of dengue fever this year, 184 of which were recorded last month.As of Monday, the statement

September 29, 2023 | BY Tony Wong

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Galaxy launches inaugural ‘Broadway Food & Craft Festival’

Integrated resort operator Galaxy Macau launched its inaugural “Broadway Food & Craft Festival” yesterday at Broadway Macau’s Food Street in Cotai, with the free-admission 1950s-themed event lasting until October 8.The event, which is set to be held annually, runs from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily, with more than 20 stalls offering over 100 kinds of street food and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. There are also over 30 local arts and craft booths, as well as game booths.The stalls

September 29, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Guidelines revised for program allowing lawyers from HK & Macao to practice in Guangdong

BEIJING – The General Office of the State Council has recently revised the guidelines for a trial program allowing lawyers from the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions to obtain licenses and practice in nine cities in Guangdong province.The trial program will be extended to October 4, 2026, according to the revised guidelines made public yesterday.A lawyer from Hong Kong or Macau with at least three years of professional experience will be able to engage in legal work on the

September 29, 2023 | BY admin

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Govt launches ‘limited tender’ for Zone A-Nape flyover

The government has launched a “limited tender” for the construction of a flyover connecting the Zone A land reclamation area and Nape, according to an announcement published in the Official Gazette (BO) on Wednesday.According to the announcement, the Public Works Bureau (DSOP) is asking construction companies to submit their intentions to bid for the project, after which the companies that have submitted their intentions will be ranked according to scores calculated based on four criteria,

September 29, 2023 | BY Tony Wong

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Lin Fong swimming pool to fully open to public from Sunday

The Sports Bureau (ID) announced in a statement yesterday that the indoor swimming pool of the government-run Lin Fong Sports Centre, which was used to only host Sports for All classes, will be fully open to the public starting Sunday, in response to residents’ need for sports facilities and spaces.According to the statement, the opening hours of Lin Fong swimming pool will be divided into three sessions daily from Monday to Sunday for individual swimmers – 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., 11 a.m. to 4

September 29, 2023 | BY Ginnie Liang

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Aēsop opens new shop at Four Seasons

Australian luxury cosmetics brand Aēsop has opened a new shop in Macau, which is located on Level 1 in Shoppes at Four Seasons at Cotai.Aēsop, a cruelty free and vegan brand, was established in Melbourne in 1987 and offers products for the skin, hair and body.In designing the new shop, which is called “ Aēsop Macau DFS Four Seasons”, a recent statement from the brand said that Aēsop’s in-house design team was “inspired by the coexistence of Eastern and Western cultural sentiments

September 29, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau wins silver in wushu in Hangzhou

During the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, Macau won a silver medal in the men’s wushu competition yesterday.The silver medal was won by local “sanda” (散打) practitioner Cai Feilong who was defeated by his Iran opponent Yousef Sabriabibegloo in the men’s 75 kg Sanda finals.Cai told the local Chinese media yesterday that he felt very happy winning the silver medal, as his goal for this year’s Asian Games was to be in the top three. However, Cai acknowledged that his opponent took

September 29, 2023 | BY Ginnie Liang

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Wheelchair users fined for crossing old bridge: police

Two mainlanders on their motorised wheelchairs were reported crossing the Governor Nobre de Carvalho Bridge (commonly known as “Old Bridge”) from Taipa towards the Macau peninsula at about 10:54 a.m. yesterday, according to a statement by the Public Security Police (PSP), noting that the duo in their forties and fifties were fined for breaching the city’s bridge regulations and Road Traffic Law.According to the Road Traffic Law, the statement underlined, wheelchair access is equivalent to

September 29, 2023 | BY Yuki Lei

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Health Bureau to host series to mark World Heart Day & National Hypertension Day

The Health Bureau (SSM) will host a series of activities to mark World Heart Day today that is celebrated annually on September 29, as well as National Hypertension Day on October 8, according to the bureau’s statement yesterday.This year’s World Heart Day is themed “Heart to Heart”, encouraging people to understand, love and protect their heart, connecting concepts such as the environment, healthcare and mental health to better understand and care for the heart and prevent

September 29, 2023 | BY Ginnie Liang

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Youth Career Expo concludes with over 2,000 visits

The two-day Career Expo 2023, held on the second floor of the Galaxy International Convention Centre (GICC), concluded yesterday evening with more than 2,000 visits, the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) said in a statement.Themed “Youth Employment Starts Now”, the annual event was hosted by the bureau, organised by the Macau New Chinese Youth Association (MNCYA) and supported by the General Association of Chinese Students of Macao and the Macau Youth Development Service Centre, offered over

September 29, 2023 | BY Gabriel Tam

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