Man arrested over torch abetting
A 28-year-old man was arrested after being found posting a comment to appeal to people to grab the Olympic torch during the relay in Macau on 3 May. (more…)
Archive for April, 2008
The Government’s MOP 2bn giveaway
The Government announced to give every permanent Macau resident MOP5,000, and non-permanent resident MOP3,000 in cash in July ‘to relieve the pressure of high inflation’. (more…)
Gaming sector development frozen
The Government will not consider issuing more casino operation concessionaires in the foreseeable future. (more…)
Public housing to be built in Coloane
Public housing units will be built at the former quarry site in Coloane, as part of the Government’s target to build 19,000 public housing units by 2012. (more…)
Inflation reaches 17-year high
Macau’s inflation rate has reached 17-year high, with that in March rose by 9.49% compared to last year. (more…)
Lawyer sues CCAC over Ao confidentiality
A lawyer sues the Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) for failing to ensure the confidentiality of the Ao Man Long corruption scandal. (more…)
Low turnout for Portuguese Communities Council election
Only 2,630 out of about 120,000 Portuguese nationals in Macau voted for the only candidate group in the Portuguese Communities Council election. (more…)
First typhoon in April since record began
Activities and transport connections within and without Macau were severely affected after the number 8 gale signal (south east) was hoisted for the first time in April since record began. (more…)
Height restrictions imposed to buildings around Guia Lighthouse
Height restrictions are imposed to a number of zones around the Guia Lighthouse, after consultation with Unesco. (more…)
