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Economist Henry Lei: ‘Poorer families to face problems’ due to inflation
The lower-income classes will sharply feel the effects of the rising inflation, economist Henry Lei said, in an interview with Macau Daily Times. The price
Renato Villapando, Consul-General of the Philippines: ‘New labour law will significant ly reduce Filipinos in Macau’
After his first two months as the Consul-General of the Philippines in Macau, Renato Villapando believes Filipino workers “are becoming more informed” about job scams. The diplomat believes the criticism of the Consulate is unfair: “[We] assist our nationals in whatever we can. Of course we cannot get them out of jail nor legalise them if they have overstayed their visa.”...
Chan Kam Meng: Workers still disadvantaged
The Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) entered its 60th year of establishment in January this year. During the past six decades, the federation, which ...
Jorge Fão, former lawmaker: Macau not yet ready for democracy
Hong Kong has taken a very important step towards political reform and Macau can take advantage of that, but local “critical masse” is still missing, ...
‘Lack of a trade union law is very serious’
MDT – In the past, you were in charge of the first rallies in Macau. The last May 1 demonstration ended in clashes between protesters ...
Former AL president: ‘People have other needs besides money’
After 10 years as president of the first and second Macau SAR Legislative Assembly (AL), Susana Chou decided to totally change her lifestyle. She is ...
Susana Chou: ‘It was the right time to step down’
MDT – After 10 years presiding over the Legislative Assembly (AL), you chose to step down around seven months ago. How is your daily life ...
Edward Davis: “Macau a natural place to launder dirty money”
Macau “could be a natural place” for Chinese organized crime to attempt money laundering. The warning comes from the American lawyer Edward Davis, who has ...
Stéphane Bonifassi: “Respect for suspect rights problematic in Macau”
The lengthy proceedings of the Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) coupled with intensive media coverage “has made the respect for suspect rights problematic in Macau”, said ...
Jerry Nadal (senior vice-president for resident shows of Cirque du Soleil): ‘We’re here for the long hall’
ZAIA is here to stay, at least for eight more years. No conversation was held between Cirque du Soleil and Venetian about terminating the ...
- SOHO not interested in Macau’s casinos
- Viva Macau’s eliminated
- Migrants discuss next step
- Migrant Workers – opportunity or threat?
- Macau ranks 130th in quality of life report
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03/09/2010 13:17:55
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Stephan
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03/09/2010 09:52:25
Dear Marylin
It takes great courage to post this for all to read...KUDOS!!!!
Marilyn Lancelot
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03/09/2010 02:35:08
I am a recovering alcoholic, gambler, and other addiction problems. I published a book, Gripped by Gambling, where the readers can follow the destructive path ...
lookchut
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02/09/2010 19:58:45
Why is anyone surprised by his statement. He is only saying what the rest of Macau thinks.
Anywhere else in the world he would be kicked ...
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02/09/2010 14:01:43
The last sentence in the articel says it all.....