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Lilau Square Gov’t shelves urban renovation plan

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CHINA The defense Macau P4 ministry says it expects economic growth and a strengthened social security system to solve problems faced by former soldiers, following reports of new street protests by disgruntled veterans who say they’ve been denied their promised retirement benefits. More on p10 ap photo

THAILAND The Supreme Court upholds but reduces the jail sentence of a magazine editor who is currently the longest-serving prisoner convicted of lese majeste — insulting the monarchy. The court cut to seven years the 11-year sentence given in 2011 to Somyot Pruksakasemsuk (pictured), who was the editor of a magazine found to have published two articles deemed insulting to the royal family. More on backpage INSIDE 24.02.2017 fri

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Economy shrinks by Lilau Square 2.1 percent in 2016

The economy of Macau shrank by 2.1 percent year-on-year in real terms last IC: Urban renovation plan year, an apparent improvement from the 21.5 percent drop in 2015. In 2016, GDP amounted to MOP358.2 billion not on the table and per capita GDP was MOP554,619 (around USD69,372). As announced by the Statistics and Census Service, the economy contracted by 9.7 percent Daniel Beitler in the first half of the year, followed by a rebound of 5.7 percent in the second he government has aban- half. Regarding the fourth quarter Tdoned an urban renovation barbosa paulo of 2016, the gross domestic product plan for Lilau Square after the expanded by 7 percent year-on-year Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) ex- in real terms. The GDP growth was pressed concerns regarding the higher when compared with the 4.4 percent growth in the previous protection of cultural heritage in quarter. the area. The plan, initially unveiled in December 2012, was inten- Tourist spending ded to refresh the historic nei- up last year ghborhood and introduce a new dynamic to the area through Total visitor spending (excluding a repurposing of its buildings, gaming expenses) amounted to based on the successful trans- MOP14.79 billion in the fourth quarter formations of historic nei- of 2016, up by 13.3 percent year-on- ghborhoods in other territories. year and 1 percent quarter-to-quarter. A senior official from the Land, The total spending of overnight Public Works and Transport Bu- visitors (MOP12.02 billion) and reau (DSSOPT) said in 2014 that same-day visitors (MOP2.77 billion) the buildings located near Lilau increased by 15.8 percent and 3.6 Square would likely have their Several Lilau Square buildings have been closed for decades percent, respectively, year-on-year. original architecture and appea- For the whole of 2016, total visitor rances maintained, but their spending reached MOP52.66 billion, purpose would now be geared ever sold in Macau. and 49 galleries located at Lilau volvement in the acquisition of up by 3 percent from MOP51.13 toward housing the cultural in- The IC is rumored to be an in- Square [and] there is no acqui- several buildings in Macau’s his- billion in 2015. Total spending of dustries. terested buyer, partly due to the sition plan yet,” said a Bureau torical areas. She has said that overnight visitors (MOP42.10 billion) However, according to infor- fact that the Bureau currently representative. she wants to see the space used increased by 4.8 percent, while that of mation provided by the IC, the owns nearly all other historic The owner of the building, lo- for cultural events and heritage same-day visitors (MOP10.56 billion) DSSOPT plan has been cancel- dropped by 3.6 percent. Visitors spent buildings in that area. However, cal real estate developer Isabel seminars in the future. mainly on shopping (44.3 percent), led following concerns expres- IC representatives denied ha- Chiang, announced her plans As previously reported by the accommodation (26.9 percent) and sed by cultural authorities in the ving any knowledge of an inten- to sell the two art galleries, “37” Times, the property had been food and beverages (20.8 percent). city. tion to bid for the premises. and “49,” that together comprise mortgaged twice, once in 2014 “At that time, an urban revi- “The Cultural Affairs Bureau the mansion, as they have beco- and then again the next year talization plan was put in mo- [has] not received any informa- me too expensive to maintain. for a combined total of HKD90 2.8 million tourists tion for the area surrounding tion regarding the sale of No. 37 Chiang is known for her in- million. in January Lilau Square and the Manda- rin’s House by the Land, Public Tourist arrivals in January 2017 Works and Transport Bureau. increased by 17.6 percent year-on- The Cultural Affairs Bureau, one Building to host series of activities year to 2.8 million as the Lunar of the members of the [working] New Year, which fell in February group, expressed its views about last year, occurred partly in January the protection of cultural herita- exhibitions and a tour of Lilau mansion. Orga- this year. According to data released ge in what concerned the plan at nizers explained that the activities are being by the statistics bureau yesterday, the time,” clarified an IC repre- held with the additional purpose of attracting visitor arrivals went up by 2.2

sentative in the statement. “The- barbosa paulo potential buyers. Among the participants in percent compared to December 2016. re is no renovation plan for the Sunday’s sequence of activities there will be the Overnight visitors increased by 18.9 area surrounding Lilau Square president of the Association for Macanese Edu- percent year-on-year to 1,363,046 at present.” cation, Miguel Senna Fernandes, and the archi- while same-day visitors rose by 16.4 The DSSOPT did not reply to tect behind Lilau Mansion’s renovation project, percent to 1.5 million. The number an enquiry by the Times by press Francisco Vizeu Pinheiro, who will both hold of visitors from mainland China time. talks on Macau’s cultural heritage. increased by 20.4 percent year-on- One of the most iconic buil- A display of bronze sculptures by renowned year to 1,997,355 in January, with dings in the area is Lilau man- those travelling under the Individual French sculptor Jacques Le Nantec will also be Visit Scheme (1,128,516) surging by sion, located on number 37-49, exhibited at the mansion on Sunday. The sculp- 43.8 percent. Mainland visitors came which will host a number of tor has a studio in Rua de Lilau, close to the The Lilau mansion which will host a number of open- mainly from Guangdong Province open-house events on Sunday building. Moreover, a live painting demons- house events on Sunday (991,220) and Hunan Province to help with the sale of the he- tration by Tibetan artist Tashi Norbu has been (70,718). Visitors from the Republic ritage site. Bidding will start at organized for the day. The artist, who exhibited of Korea (81,448) and Hong Kong HKD250 million which, accor- series of cultural activities, celebrating Li- in Macau in April last year, will once again fly (527,218) both increased by 17.6 ding to event organizers iAOHiN Alau Square’s long heritage, will be held on from the Netherlands, this time around to de- percent while those from Taiwan Gallery, will make the mansion Sunday, including special events, a live painting monstrate live the painting of his work, “Fire (84,263) dropped by 2 percent. the most expensive townhouse demonstration, concerts, sculpture and jewelry Rooster,” on a large canvas.

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Mainland Kim Jong Nam murder rules for HKZM bridge Police not seeking help in Macau, The Transport and Housing Bureau delivered a legal document to Hong Kong’s Legislative Council N. Korea denies involvement (LegCo) proposing that cars drive on the right side of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai- Macau Bridge’s Hong Kong bassy in Kuala Lumpur, in con- public of North Korea, the coun- section. According to an nection with the Feb. 13 killing try’s official name. earlier report by Apple ap photo of Kim Jong Nam at a Malaysian Malaysian police said Wednes- Daily, the bureau delivered airport. day that the two women suspec- the amended policy to Malaysia police have not di- ted of fatally poisoning Kim Jong LegCo for approval for rectly pinpointed North Korea Nam were trained to coat their road safety reasons. as being behind the death of hands with toxic chemicals and The report claimed that Kim Jong Nam, but have alrea- then wipe them on his face. if drivers change lanes dy arrested a North Korean man Police say the substance used from right to left when working at a Malaysian company remains unknown, but it was po- they enter the Hong Kong along with three other Southeast tent enough to kill Kim before he section while driving at Asian people. They are searching could make it to a hospital. high speeds, it could lead for several more North Koreans. to accidents. The Korean Jurists Commit- tee, a legal body affiliated with Gongbei North Korea’s rubber-stamp parliament, said in a statement The biggest border yesterday that the Malaysian recorded investigation lacks fairness and responsibility 137 million A member of the United Malays National Organization holds a placard to protest was influenced by the South Ko- for his death against the killing of Kim Jong Nam outside North Korean Embassy rean government, which blames crossings in Pyongyang for the death. rests with the 2016 The North has not acknowle- alaysia’s national poli- Kim Jong Nam’s family. Kim had dged that the dead man is Kim government of Gongbei Customs Mce chief Khalid Abu Bakar a home in Macau and was about Jong Nam. Yesterday’s state- Malaysia as the announced that the says help has been sought from to fly there when he was killed. ment described the man only as Gongbei border gate Interpol to issue an alert for the North Korea denied yesterday a North Korean citizen bearing a citizen of the recorded 137 million four North Korean suspects who that its agents masterminded the diplomatic passport. crossings last year, left Malaysia on the same day assassination of the half brother It said that South Korea had DPRK died in according to a report by Kim Jong Nam, a half brother of of leader Kim Jong Un, saying a “kicked up a fuss” and had plot- TDM. The department also North Korea’s leader, was killed. Malaysian investigation into the ted to have North Korea blamed its land. supervised 138 tonnes of It is not known what Interpol can death of one of its nationals is full for the killing. cargo passing through the do, as the four are believed to be of “holes and contradictions.” “The biggest responsibility for Korean Jurists Committee border, with the inspected back in Pyongyang and North Ko- The North’s response came a his death rests with the govern- products estimated to be reas is not a member of Interpol. day after Malaysian police said ment of Malaysia as the citizen But the North Korean Embas- worth RMB400 billion. Khalid also said there were no they were seeking two more Nor- of the DPRK died in its land,” the sy in Kuala Lumpur has already At the same checkpoints, plans to send officers to Ma- th Koreans, including the second statement said. The DPRK refers ridiculed the police account and Macau imported products cau to collect a DNA sample from secretary of North Korea’s em- to the Democratic People’s Re- demanded the immediate relea- worth more than se of the two “innocent women.” RMB42.6 million under An embassy statement asked the Closer Economic how the women were able to sur- Partnership Agreement vive if they also had the deadly (CEPA), representing toxins on their hands. an 11 percent increase Kim Han Sol thrust into spotlight year-on-year. Customs Malaysian police said the wo- disclosed that the tariff men washed their hands soon concessions amounted to he son of Kim Jong Nam – the North after poisoning Kim. nearly RMB1.9 million for TKorean leader’s half-brother, who was Khalid said the women had imports through CEPA. allegedly assassinated in Kuala Lumpur practiced the attack at two Kua- International Airport earlier this month - la Lumpur malls. “We strongly has been thrust into the spotlight as inter- believe it is a planned thing and Primary national observers speculate whether the that they have been trained,” he school student 21-year-old student could be a target on said. Pyongyang’s list. Khalid couldn’t confirm whe- injured by Having previously indicated his desire to ther North Korea’s government classmate return to North Korea to improve the coun- was behind Kim’s death but ad- try, Kim Han Sol could one day become a ded, “What is clear is that those On Wednesday afternoon, potential challenger to both his uncle, Kim involved are North Koreans.” a fifth-grade student Jong Un, and even the regime itself. ming Hong Kong school, Li Po Chun United At least one of the women has inflicted a three-inch- Perhaps equally as elusive as his father, World College. The reasons for denying him said she was tricked into atta- deep cut on a classmate Kim Han Sol was born in Pyongyang in entry are unclear. cking Kim Jong Nam, believing in retaliation for the 1995, before his family relocated to Macau Kim was later accepted into Oxford Uni- she was taking part in a comedy classmate’s alleged following his father’s exile. There, he lived versity, but ultimately did not enrol due to prank TV show. damage to their workbook, what he described as a “low-profile life,” in fears for his safety. The case has perplexed toxi- according to a report by a rare 2013 interview granted to a Finnish According to South Korea’s intelligence cologists, who question how the TDM. The perpetrator was television station. agency, Kim Han Sol’s sister and mother - two women could have walked taken to the police station. The interview, where Kim referred to his the second wife of Kim Jong Nam – are be- away unscathed after handling a The Education and Youth uncle as a “dictator” and expressed his wish lieved to live in Macau, while his first wife powerful poison. Affairs Bureau (DSEJ) said Kim had spent most of the past that the injured student to contribute to the unification of North and possibly other relatives currently resi- 15 years living in China and Sou- has since returned home and South Korea, is one of the elements of de in Beijing under China’s protection. after receiving medical a Facebook page created in support of him. It also remains unclear whether Kim Han theast Asia. He was at the airport care at the hospital. DSEJ The page features pictures of the South and Sol and his immediate family are residen- to fly to Macau, where he had has asked the school to North Korean flags assembled and an infor- ts of Macau. A statement from the Office a home. He is believed to have submit reports regarding mal picture of Kim with dyed yellow hair. of the Secretary for Security declared that had at least three children with the attack and to provide Kim was reportedly refused a student visa security services in Macau would strive to two women. No family members help to students who by the Hong Kong government when trying protect all residents, workers and visitors have come forward to claim the witnessed the incident. to enter the prestigious and high-perfor- in the city. DB body. AP fri 24.02.2017 th Anniversary

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Education Latta uses her life as an example that all can follow. Despite the daily difficulties stemming from her diagno- Talk on cerebral palsy to inspire sis, she graduated from a mainstream school and com- pleted a degree in science. But Latta’s success has not people overcoming challenges been restricted to proving her intellectual capabilities. She has undertaken a series others, Latta said, “If I can her online awareness awake- of physical challenges, inclu- do it, so can they. No matter ning and education platform, ding running long distances what obstacles you have, you “Cerebral Palsy Alive and Ki- of around 30km in under can still overcome them.” cking” is all about. She runs four hours, and participating renato marques renato “I get a lot of positive feed- this company on her own. in a hiking event in which back from my talks. Nor- Latta admitted that she en- she completed over 1,000km mally after a talk people joys speaking to the younger in 10 weeks. start to follow me on [social generation because “as [they] Latta’s talk, organized by media platforms] and keep grow-up they will learn more TIS Inclusion Academy, also up to date with what I’m about CP, realize that is OK marked the debut of the doing,” she said. She adds to be different and will find it school’s new black box thea- that although her main talk easy to tackle prejudice.” tre. is always the same, she does make adjustments according to the audience. TIS opens new space ‘where ideas can be exchanged’ No matter what obstacles you he International have, you can TSchool of Macao (TIS) recently inaugurated a new still overcome space dedicated to promo- ting students’ interactions them.” with the community, as Joan latta explained to the Times by Joan Latta Head of School Howard She began her talk with an Stribbell. Renato Marques “It is an absolute privile- explanation of CP and her ex- “The Black Box Theatre Howard Stribbell ge to be here and do what perience with it, which led to is a new addition we have nternational I’m doing. My key aim is to the development of a variety to our North Wing and it Ispeaker and trainer Joan inspire, educate and spread of permanent disorders that really gives us an opportu- space where ideas can be Latta visited The Interna- the message about cerebral mostly affected her move- nity to showcase students’ exchanged.” tional School of Macao (TIS) palsy,” Latta told the Times. ment. talents and to engage in The head of the school yesterday to deliver a talk on She was appreciative of the “In my case, at birth, I was conversation,” he said. said the theatre would be the importance of overco- opportunity to speak with starved of oxygen for about “Students can put together “a very economical way of ming personal challenges. young people, observing that half an hour and the doctors a play or some musical pre- doing such things because United Kingdom-based Lat- the more educated and awa- said, she’ll never do any- sentation, but we also can it’s just four basic walls and ta is well known for her talks re newer generations are, the thing. It took a lot of work to bring in guest speakers and some seating… but you can about personal challenges, more inclusive they can be. overcome cerebral palsy and engage with the students transform it into whatever based on her own life with When asked about the mo- to become who I am today,” back and forth […] we in- you need it to be. It gives cerebral palsy (CP). tto she wishes to convey to Latta said, explaining what tend for it to be a unique you a lot of flexibility.”

Fashion market developing, say student enthusiasts

Lynzy Valles The designers also expres- don’t want to get to know Color Coordination”, ex- sed doubts over whether what designers are offering pressed her belief that Ma- rom Japanese culture they would succeed in the them,” Cordova lamented. cau’s fashion industry has Fand electronic music to industry, as most locals pre- Cordova also suggested been continually developing architectural structure and fer purchasing clothing onli- that designs are becoming despite its small size. the natural environment, ne and stores that sell Japa- indistinguishable because She told the Times she has ten graduates from the nese or Korean-influenced retailers only want styles no plans to establish her “Diploma Programme for styles. that have been proven to be own brand, but intends to Fashion Design and Manu- Celestino Maria Cordova, popular with the masses. stay in the fashion industry facturing 2015/2016” drew the “First Overall Winner,” On the other hand, Cordo- even though “there are still inspiration from diverse who also won the Academic va is looking to establish his many things to consider Celestino Maria Cordova (left) and Yuna Leong sources to produce trendy Award, noted that shoppers own brand in the near futu- such as capital and rent.” garments. tend to purchase items onli- re, which he hopes will give Commenting on the re- The students used various ne out of convenience. fashion enthusiasts in the gion’s fashion industry, Che, ment at Macau Productivity jects and subsidies to help techniques such as indigo He also said China’s online region more options. who also won the “Grand and Technology Transfer promote their works. dyeing, digital fabric prin- retailers sell clothing repli- Meanwhile, Yuna Leong Trendy Award”, remarked, Center (CPTTM), noted that Thirteen pieces by the gra- ting and 3D printing. cas and pieces at relatively and Mickey Che – respec- “It’s quite optimistic com- the course offered a strong duates will be displayed at Winners of the diploma lower prices, which he told tively the second and third pared to the past because marketing and branding the Macao Fashion Gallery programme told the Times the Times was “dragging the “Overall Winners”, respec- more people now have their module. until March 26. The exhibi- about the difficulties of whole industry down.” tively – said it would take own style.” Kuan believes that the go- tion is titled “Transforma- starting a career in Macau’s “Consumers can buy clo- some time for them to settle Victoria Kuan, senior vernment has significantly tion – Works Exhibition of fashion industry due to a thes that are more fashiona- in the fashion industry. manager of the Creative assisted aspiring fashion Diploma Course in Fashion lack of resources. ble and cheaper. […] They Leong, who also won “Best Fashion and Image Depart- designers by launching pro- Design and Manufacturing.” fri 24.02.2017

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Power consumption ‘Sands Lifestyle’ loyalty hits record high program launched Lynzy Valles

ower con- ands China, in collaboration with ICBC sumption in Ma- Sand MasterCard, launched a new credit cau hit a new card loyalty program this week, “Sands Lifes- record high in tyle,” presented as the first scheme of its kind P2016, increasing by 5.8 in Greater China. percent to 5,255 GWh. The newly launched credit card enables car- Bernie Leong, Chairman dholders to earn points while shopping in and “Sands Lifestyle’s” real time card issuance for of Companhia de Electri- across the region, and to redeem their points Macau cardholders. cidade de Macau (CEM) within Sands China’s integrated resorts. The kiosk will enable instant enrolment and Executive Committee, Cardholders can earn up to five times more physical card issuance. Once registered, car- attributed the increase when shopping at Sands Resorts Macao. dholders can apply for or receive a credit limit to the opening of new Considering the benefits that come with increase to enable them to spend, earn and integrated resorts in Ma- combining a rewards program with the func- redeem rewards. cau, during the power tionality of a payment card, “Sands Lifestyle,” Horton confirmed that the program offers company’s media spring the three companies stated that the program benefits including hotel stays, dining, sho- lunch yesterday at Wynn appeals to both families and non-gaming vi- pping, events and entertainment. Palace. sitors. Discounts on accommodation packages, According to data relea- Bernie Leong Initially the program will only be availab- ferry tickets and holiday packages with Cotai sed by CEM, the cost of le for cardholders living in Macau and Hong Travel are also included. local power generation Kong. The program will have three levels of co- was lower than that of mer substations were to demolish the Macau “We finally now really have a platform for branded credit cards, namely Sands Lifestyle imported electricity from built: three at Rua de power plant within 18 customers from Macau and Hong Kong to Classic Card, Sands Lifestyle Platinum Card the mainland, leading to Cinco de Outubro, one months. come here and earn points while they’re spen- and Sands Lifestyle World Card. an increase in local power at Rua da Praia do Man- ding […] we’re really sort of monetizing and Special introductory offers during the first generation by 4.3 percent duco, and two at Taipa’s creating value and loyalty around all these three months will also be available to cardhol- in 2016. Rua do Cunha. CEM set CEM great benefits,” said Dave Horton, global chief ders, such as acquiring round-trip Cotai Class However, local power up more electric vehicle marketing officer of Las Vegas Sands and tickets on Cotai Water Jet when MOP5,000 generation only accoun- charging stations in 2016. expects to Sands China. or more is spent. ts for 15 percent of total According to the com- demolish “In the 10 years [since] we’ve opened, you Ling Hai, co-president of Asia Pacific Master power consumption of pany, a total of 71 such couldn’t really earn certain points for [hotel Card said, “It is an honor for MasterCard to Macau. Power imported stations are now availab- the Macau bookings, shopping and dining] and so this celebrate yet another milestone in China with from mainland China in le in 18 public car parks in has been a key initiative of ours and finding our partners to help cardholders benefit from 2016 increased by 6 per- Macau. power plant the right partners about the right scale and payment solutions that are faster, safer, more cent, amounting to 82 Assuming that more working with ICBC and MasterCard,” he ex- secure, more convenient and more rewar- percent of total power power is needed in Ma- within 18 plained. ding.” consumption. cau, Leong said that a months. Meanwhile, the program also marks the lau- Furthermore, president of ICBC Card Cen- Reviewing the utility third interconnection nch of MasterCard’s Pay with Rewards in Asia ter, Wang Du Fu, noted that the launch of the company works during with China Southern Pacific, providing cardholders with the choice new program is influential in expanding its 2016, Leong said that Power Grid will be built, CEM has been in talks to spend their points at the moment of pur- advantages in the leisure and tourism indus- in order to improve the increasing total capacity with the MSAR govern- chase, instead of using cash or credit. try. He added that their collaboration with the power supply in old dis- by 33 percent. He also ment to build a new power The gaming operator also introduced the gaming operator is an achievement that will tricts, six new transfor- said that they expect plant in Coloane. PB ICBC credit card kiosk, the machine for result in a win-win business relationship.

10th MIECF edition focused Pop Up Canada event on ‘green innovation’ held for second year

he 2017 Macau focus on a range of inno- added. op Up Canada, a two-day sage of the British North Ame- TInternational Envi- vations and trends rela- These will help the pu- Ppromotional event organi- rican Act, which established ronmental Co-operation ted to topics including blic learn more about the zed by the Consulate General the country as a self-governing Forum and Exhibition coastal development, growing international of Canada in Hong Kong and entity. (MIECF ) will take place green buildings, indus- trend for awareness of Macau, was held on Wednes- Chan also commended the from March 30 to April 1. trial development and environmental protec- day and yesterday in the terri- Canadian people for their con- This year’s theme is “In- climate change. tion issues, thus encou- tory for the second consecutive tributions to science, which novative Green Develo- This year’s “Green raging the public to take year this week. The event seeks include the discovery of insu- pment for a Sustainable Showcase” will help pro- the initiative in putting to promote investment, visi- lin to treat diabetes in 1922, Future.” mote the latest green bui- eco-friendly concepts tation and education oppor- and the discovery of stem ce- To commemorate the lding materials and other into everyday practice. tunities between Canada and lls in 1963. She said Canada event’s 10-year milesto- innovative eco-friendly Last year’s event attrac- Macau. “ranks among the highest in ne, the three-day event the main driving force products and solutions. ted more than 215 orga- “Macau is a promising international measurements will include activities of social development. Together with the “On- nizations, with the theme market for Canadian products of government,” including go- such as a “Green Show- It also complements the line Business Matching revolving around waste and services and cultural and vernment transparency, civil case,” a “Green Forum,” key development guide- Service Platform,” the management. academic exchanges,” said Se- liberties, economic freedom “Green Matching” and a lines of mainland China’s 2017 MIECF will promo- MIECF has hosted a to- cretary for Administration and and quality of education. “Green Public Day.” 13th Five-Year Plan. te regional environmen- tal of 60 forums for sec- Justice Sonia Chan speaking at The MSAR shares a history of According to a state- The event will further tal business exchanges torial professionals have the event, according to a press educational exchange with Ca- ment issued by the orga- deliver on the region’s and collaboration. been held over the past release from the organizers. nada, and is home to a sizeable nizers, the theme for the role as a platform for co- The “Green Public Day” nine years. More than “The rising imports from Ca- Canadian population. The In- 10th edition of the fair operation and exchange will not only open MIE- 240 co-operation agree- nada to Macau reflect the exis- ternational School of Macau was chosen in response between the Pan-Pearl CF’s doors to the com- ments have been signed, tence of a bounty of business employs several teachers from to a global environmen- River Delta Region and munity, but also host a of which more than 90 opportunities in this region.” Canada, while the first chief tal campaign that aims to international markets. series of parent-child percent have been imple- This year, Canada will cele- executive of Macau, Edmund make green innovation The “Green Forum” will activities, the statement mented. brate 150 years since the pas- Ho, studied there. 24.02.2017 fri

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Real Estate Matters Common misconceptions about renting a property in Macau - Part 5 Juliet Risdon is a Director of JML Property and a property investor. Having been established in 1994, JML Property offers investment property & homes. It specializes in managing properties for owners and investors, and providing attractive and comfortable homes for tenants.

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When you consider the rental pro- allowance for reasonable wear and but they may have borrowed money cess usually involves at least two tear. from family members and put them- different languages (sometimes The owner is responsible for the in- selves in long-term debt in order to three), its not surprising that mi- frastructure of the apartment such ‘get a foot on the property ladder’. sunderstandings are commonplace. as the shell of the apartment itself, Whilst it may be difficult to feel sor- This list of common misconceptions the plumbing system, the provision ry for landlords, it is wise to recog- may look innocent enough, but the of power etc. In other words, provi- nize the need for both parties in the difference in expectation is usually ding reasonable and safe conditions relationship. Without an owner who the source of major rental conflicts, for habitation. is willing to risk investing money in and one that could be easily avoided a property in which they don’t live, with a little more clarity up front. I will rent an apartment for of course there would also be no te- Carrying on from last week, we con- three months only nant. tinue with some of the most com- Yes, it is possible, but unlikely. mon misconceptions… There is usually great difficulty at- tached to renting an apartment for 24. I’m only here for a short I can use the security deposit less than six months. Most owners time, so I wont buy anywhere. to pay the last two months rent consider it too much trouble, and As long as you think long-term, it’s No. Deposits may not be used to co- many agents refuse to handle such still a good time to buy in Macau. ver rents. short leases. You may plan to be here for a short A deposit is for the fixtures, fittin- However, it is possible to rent for time, but plans change, and even if gs and furnishings of the property. shorter periods using a Corporate they don’t and you end up leaving, Macau Law is very specific about Rental program. your property investment can conti- this. Under the program, the rental nue with you as an overseas owner. The moment that a rent is unpaid agreement is signed under the As more new casinos and resorts for 30 days, the landlord is entitled company name, and the agreement take shape on Cotai, the demand for to the amount of rent owed plus an provides the tenant with more fle- housing will increase as the popula- additional penalty equal to 100 per- xibility than a traditional long-term tion grows. cent of the rent. lease. Property of a ‘livable’ quality is in In other words, if you don’t pay rent short supply, and basic economics for the last two months, you will The owner has lots of money. tell us that prices will continue to owe four months rent. If this goes They are being greedy asking rise. into the courts and remains unpaid, for a higher rent However, rising prices cannot con- a person returning to Macau risks You will already be aware that pro- tinue indefinitely, and we are cur- being detained at immigration. perty prices are high in Macau, and rently experiencing a slowdown in most cases owners have had find of course. But we have to live so- large chunks of cash to purchase mewhere, and it makes good finan- The owner is responsible for properties. cial sense to own the property we looking after my rental apart- Even with interest rates at a current live in. ment ? low, the vast majority of owners do Apart from anything else, we are at The tenant is responsible for the sa- not receive enough rent to cover least in control of our living arran- fekeeping and care of the contents loan payments, and must therefore gements, and not looking for a new of the apartment, and returning the subsidize the mortgage every mon- place to live every two years. apartment in the same condition th. that it was handed over with an Many such owners are individuals, Continued next week… fri 24.02.2017

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Gaming Packer accelerates Crown makeover as CEO leaves, IPO scrapped

Brett Foley, Angus Whitley pped a spinoff of overseas assets is pushing ahead with a AUD2 and sold more than half its stake John billion luxury hotel and casino illionaire James Pa- in Macau casino operator Melco Alexander, on Sydney’s waterfront - a six- Bcker accelerated his restruc- Crown Entertainment Ltd. as it star resort that’s due to be com- ture of Crown Resorts Ltd., re- now focuses on its hotels and ca- who’s was pleted in 2021 and will focus on placing the chief executive officer sinos in Australia. high-roller gamblers. Crown is and scrapping a hotels listing as Crown scrapped a proposed ini- named Crown confident the project will be pro- the casino operator seeks to reco- tial public offering of a trust hol- chairman last fitable, partly because it would ver from a gambling crackdown ding the company’s Australian be attractive to local gamers, too, in China. hotels partly because it raised month, will also Alexander said. John Alexander, who’s worked capital instead from the sale of Mainland China represents less for the Packer family for almost Melco Crown shares. take over the than half of Crown’s VIP custo- two decades and was named The stock jumped 8.2 percent to mer base, Alexander said. The Crown chairman last month, James Packer AUD12.32 at 2:46 p.m. in Sydney CEO role from other half is sprinkled between will also take over the CEO role as Crown announced a special Rowen Craigie Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, from Rowen Craigie next week, dividend of 83 Australian cents Hong Kong and other parts of the company said yesterday. The China, said William O’Loughlin, a share. The stock climbed to the next week North Asia, he said. concentration of power reflects an investment analyst at Rivkin highest level since the China de- Earnings at Crown before sig- Crown’s tighter focus on its Aus- Securities Pty in Sydney. tentions, which raised concern of “Frankly we look at that as a nificant items fell 9.1 percent to tralian operations, after a group “If they’re willing to pay that, a renewed clampdown on over- pause rather than a retreat,” he AUD191.3 million in the six mon- of employees were detained on then they’re happy with their seas casino operators that woo told reporters in Melbourne. “We ths ended Dec. 31 as revenue at the Chinese mainland in October cash position,” O’Loughlin said. Chinese citizens offshore to gam- are waiting for clarity on China Crown’s Australian resorts decli- for alleged gambling-related cri- “That buys a little bit of confiden- ble. and the details behind that, but ned. Turnover from the VIP pro- mes. ce. The decline in VIP revenue Crown joined Australian rival no intention to retreat from whe- gram dropped 45 percent to AUD Crown shares soared in Syd- was probably well anticipated by Star Entertainment Group Ltd. in re we stand in the market.” 19.6 billion. ney as it announced a special the market.’’ freezing its Chinese business un- Alexander said there were now Star, which runs Sydney’s only dividend and pushed on with Packer, whose investment com- til it grasps the scope of the Chi- 14 Crown employees being held licensed casino, last week said to- a AUD500 million (USD384 pany owns 48 percent of Crown, nese clampdown. There’s been in China after one was released. tal bets from Star’s international million) stock buyback. That returned to the board last month no clarity on the employees being Crown, which initially said 18 had VIP clients slumped 27 percent in overrode investor concern about and has made resolving the si- held and Crown has stopped been detained, didn’t explain the November and December in the a slump in high-roller gambling tuation in China his top priority. marketing in the country, Ale- discrepancy. wake of the Crown detentions. stemming from Crown’s crisis in The company has already scra- xander said. Amid the crackdown, Crown Bloomberg

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Chinese Basketball Association ap photo elects Yao Ming as president

ao Ming has moved into Shanghai-born Yao was elected Ymanagement in a bid to to the Hall of Fame in 2016. In hasten China’s basketball deve- ap photo 2009, he purchased the Shan- lopment. ghai Sharks, his former CBA The Chinese Basketball Asso- team. ciation voted unanimously to Over the past decade NBA appoint former Houston Rocke- stars such as Stephon Marbury, ts star as its president yesterday, Tracy McGrady, J.R. Smith in a step toward reform for an and Gilbert Arenas have spent organization which has in past one or more seasons playing in been led by government bu- the CBA as the league grew in reaucrats. prominence. But Chinese spor- The CBA’s social media ac- ts fans say the league could be count quoted the Hall of Famer made stronger still and their as saying he hoped to make country’s basketball talent pi- improvements to the domestic peline remains underwhelming league’s draft system and push despite the sport’s grassroots more Chinese players into the innovation,” Yao said. Reforms popularity. international arena. would cover all aspects of the Yang Ming, a Chinese spor- In comments after the vote, game in China, from the natio- ts commentator, praised the Yao said he would introduce nal team to youth programs, he appointment of Yao over a go- scientific training methods to said. vernment official, saying that Chinese clubs, improve the tac- Yao, 36, was one of the first Yao had broad experience as a tical education of players and Chinese athletes to become an player in the NBA and a CBA forge exchanges with leagues in international household name club owner. the United States, Europe and when the Houston Rockets dra- “For many years we haven’t elsewhere. fted him with the first pick in seen any admirable or accep- “Our next move will be to bor- 2002. The 2.29-meter (7-foot- table reform measures intro- row from international advan- 6) center played for eight sea- duced by the CBA,” Yang said. After protest, defense ced experience, to thoroughly sons in the NBA before retiring “Yao Ming is not only a brilliant study China’s actual conditions in 2011, citing chronic injuries. player, but intelligent with his ministry says will address and carve ourselves a path of A two-time Olympian, the independent ideas.” AP army veterans’ issues Bao Bao US-born panda lands in Christopher Bodeen, Beijing tern port city of Yancheng. Reports of additional protests Chengdu after leaving DC zoo hina’s defense ministry in Beijing yesterday could not Csaid yesterday it expects immediately be confirmed. economic growth and a stren- Such protests have broken n American-born panda Keepers will work on helping gthened social security system out around the country for started settling into her new Bao Bao adapt to local bamboo

A ap photo to solve problems faced by decades, amplifying concerns home yesterday in southwest and Chinese steamed bread former soldiers, following re- over labor unrest and threate- China where she will eventually made from corn, soybeans, rice ports of new street protests by ning to undermine rank-and- join a breeding program. and eggs, the official Xinhua disgruntled veterans who say file support for Communist Bao Bao was born at the Natio- News Agency said. they’ve been denied their pro- Party leader Xi Jinping’s cam- nal Zoo in Washington to pan- She is the 11th panda to be mised retirement benefits. paign to modernize the mili- da parents on loan from China. born overseas and returned to The remarks came after ce- tary by attracting better qua- Under an agreement between China, and since she does not llphone video circulated on- lified and more highly motiva- China and the U.S., such panda understand commands in Chi- line showing a large group of ted soldiers. cubs must be returned to China nese, she’ll be looked after for veterans in military fatigues The government censors in- before they are 4 years old, the a time by an English-speaking walking through central Bei- formation about the protests earliest age at which they might keeper, Xinhua said. jing on Wednesday and gathe- and veterans are highly re- begin breeding. A staff member of Sichuan Entry-Exit China’s unofficial national ring outside the offices of the luctant to discuss their plight The 3-year-old landed in the Inspection and Quarantine Bureau mascot, giant pandas live main- ruling Communist Party’s cor- with foreign media for fear of city of Chengdu in Sichuan checks the condition of giant panda ly in the mountains of Sichuan, ruption watchdog body. being accused of disloyalty. province on Wednesday after Bao Bao upon her arrival in Chengdu with some also found in nei- Ministry spokesman Col. Despite operating the wor- a 16-hour flight in a Boeing 777 ghboring Gansu and Shaanxi Ren Guoqiang said the gover- ld’s largest standing army, emblazoned with a picture of base, the research center said. provinces. nment and the party are con- with 2.3 million personnel, a giant bamboo-eating panda. Keepers will monitor her diet, They have long considered one cerned about veterans’ issues, China doesn’t have a central She was accompanied by a ve- activities and health during that of the world’s most endange- but didn’t say whether anyone government body such as the terinarian panda keeper Marty time, including checking her red animals, although last year had met with the protesters or U.S. Department of Veterans Dearie from the National Zoo, blood and feces, it said. a leading international group whether any new policies were Affairs to handle welfare for which had put on six days of “Once Bao Bao the panda com- lowered its classification to “vul- planned to assist them. former soldiers. Instead, cash- commemorations to mark her pletes this month of quarantine, nerable.” “The difficulties that vete- strapped local government of- departure. she’ll go on display to the pu- The International Union for rans currently encounter will fices are responsible for their Transported to the nearby Du- blic and I welcome everyone to the Conservation of Nature cited be gradually overcome,” Ren welfare, and the type of bene- jiangyan panda breeding base, come see her then,” research conservation efforts that helped said at a monthly news brie- fits offered vary widely across Bao Bao emerged from her cra- center expert Li Desheng was the wild panda population jump fing. the country. te looking somewhat timid and quoted as saying in the news to 1,864 in 2014 from 1,596 in It wasn’t clear what the vete- Ren said Xi’s plan to reduce curious, but soon settled in with release. 2004. However, the Chinese go- rans’ demands were, althou- the size of the armed forces by a snack of fresh bamboo, accor- A 100-square meter enclosu- vernment rejected the group’s gh many have long complai- 300,000 by the end of the year ding to a news release from the re has been prepared for her at decision, saying the panda’s sta- ned about pensions, access was proceeding as planned. China Conservation and Re- the base, including both indoor tus was no less serious because to health care and assistance The downsizing is expected to search Center for Giant Pandas. and outdoor play areas, equi- its natural habitats have been in finding new jobs. Banners shift the emphasis away from Bao Bao, whose name means pped with rubber balls and a splintered by human and natu- identified at least some in the ground forces and toward the “precious” or “treasure,” will tires swing for entertainment ral causes. group Wednesday as unem- navy, air force and rocket for- first go through a month-long and fresh bamboo and apples More than 200 giant pandas ployed veterans from the eas- ce. AP quarantine at the Dujiangyan for eating. also live in captivity. AP fri 24.02.2017

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North Korean state media say China dancing to US tune

Eric Talmadge, Tokyo inhumane steps” to com- ply with U.N. sanctions. orth Korea’s sta- The article, uncharac- Nte-run news agency teristically for the news issued a tough critique of agency, carried a byline, China yesterday, sugges- Jong Phil. ting Beijing’s criticism of China on Sunday began a the North’s recent missi- suspension of all coal im- le test and suspension of ports from North Korea imports of North Korean for the rest of the year as coal are tantamount to the it increases pressure on it actions of an enemy state in line with U.N. Security “dancing to the tune of the Council sanctions impo- U.S.” sed in November in res- The article took a tone ponse to the North’s fifth normally reserved for Nor- nuclear test two months th Korea’s overt enemies earlier. — Washington, Tokyo and China had already ban- Seoul. ned coal imports from Without directly using North Korea in April last China’s name, but refer- year, but those restrictions ring to it as “a neighbo- allowed some imports for ring country, which often civilian use. China is Nor- claims itself to be a ‘frien- th Korea’s largest source dly neighbor,’” the Korean of trade and aid and the Central News Agency re- suspension will deprive port accused Beijing of the North of an important essentially abandoning source of foreign curren- North Korea in favor of cy. the United States by cut- North Korean coal expor- ting off imports of coal in ts to China totaled USD1.2 compliance with United billion last year, according Nations sanctions. to Chinese customs statis- “This country, styling it- tics. U.S. officials say that self a big power, is dancing represents about one third to the tune of the U.S. while of North Korea’s total ex- defending its mean beha- port income. vior with such excuses that Beijing has come under it [the suspension of coal pressure from U.S. Pre- imports] was meant not to sident Donald Trump to have a negative impact on lean harder on North Ko- the living of the people in rea, but says its influence the DPRK but to check its is limited. nuclear program,” it said. It has, however, also DPRK is short for North grown increasingly frus- Korea’s official name, the trated with North Korea’s Democratic People’s Re- defiance of U.N. demands public of Korea. it end missile tests and de- It added that China has velopment of nuclear wea- “unhesitatingly taken pons. AP 24.02.2017 fri

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Indonesia Cambodian court jails activist Four richest men wealthier over melee at than poorest 100 million premier’s house

Cambodian court has sen- report on inequality in ducing inequality is a top A tenced a prominent land A Indonesia says its four priority for his government. rights activist to 2 1/2 years in richest men now have more ap photo A 2015 World Bank survey prison on charges of committing wealth than 100 million of showed high levels of public violence at a protest she helped the country’s poorest peo- concern about the wealth lead outside of Prime Minister ple. gap. Hun Sen’s residence three years The report released yes- The report said Indone- ago. terday by Oxfam said Indo- sia’s tax collection is the Judge Long Kes Pirum of Ph- nesia, with a population of second-lowest in Southeast nom Penh Municipal Court fou- more than 250 million, has Asia and the tax system is nd Tep Vanny guilty yesterday of the sixth-worst inequality “failing to play its necessary aggravated intentional violence in the world. Within Asia, role in redistributing weal- in the March 2013 incident in only Thailand is more une- th.” which several government se- qual. To increase the tax take, so curity personnel were hurt. It blames “market funda- low spending on public ser- Tep Vanny is known for de- mentalism” that has allowed vices such as education and monstrating against evictions A young girl takes a break on a table at a slum near the main business the richest to capture most district in Jakarta health can be increased, In- from the capital’s Boeng Kak of the benefits of nearly two donesia needs a higher tax lake shore community, where decades of strong economic rate on the top incomes, hi- the government granted a land growth, concentration of Hartono and Susilo Wo- than $3.10, which is defined gher inheritance tax and a concession to a Cambodian ty- land ownership and perva- nowidjojo, would eliminate by the World Bank as the new wealth tax, it said. coon and a Chinese company to sive gender inequality. extreme poverty in a year. moderate poverty line. Tackling tax evasion is develop a luxury residential and The investment returns on The report said extre- Oxfam said social instabi- also crucial, Oxfam said, commercial community. the wealth of just one of the me poverty of less than lity could increase if the go- citing International Mone- The protest at Hun Sen’s four richest, which accor- USD1.90 a day in income vernment doesn’t tackle the tary Fund data that shows residence in Phnom Penh was ding to the Forbes rich list has declined sharply sin- gap between rich and poor. $101 billion flowed from In- one in a series demanding com- include cigarette tycoons ce 2000 but 93 million In- President Joko “Jokowi” donesia into tax havens in pensation for the Boeng Kak Budi Hartono, Michael donesians still live on less Widodo has said that re- 2015. AP evictions. AP

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Rod McGuirk, Canberra Australia ustralia’s highest- Apaid public servant annou- nced his resignation yesterday, Highest-paid public servant two weeks after a revelation that he made 5.6 million Aus- tralian (USD4.3 million) last year sparked a public furor and quits USD4.3 million job created a political headache for the government. Australia Post managing di- Remuneration Tribunal that rison. We need to be compa- rector Ahmed Fahour said he the pay is consistent with what red to other parcels logistics was quitting the national mail other senior public servants companies, e-commerce com- service on the same day the are paid. panies - and those companies government-owned corpora- Earlier this month, a Senate are global,” he said. tion posted a profit of AUD131 committee revealed Fahour’s When Fahour’s pay was made million for the six months pay despite objections from public, Prime Minister Mal- through December. The fi- Australia Post that making it colm Turnbull, a former mer- gure was a big jump from the public could damage the cor- chant banker with a personal AUD16 million profit the cor- poration’s brand. fortune estimated at exceeding poration made in the same half His AUD4.4 million salary AUD200 million, said he told a year earlier. plus an AUD1.2 million bonus Australia Post Chairman John The Lebanese-born former in the last fiscal year was more Stanhope that the salary was banker, 50, said he was leaving than 10 times the prime minis- too high. because Australia Post had ter’s salary of AUD507,000. “As someone who spent most transformed from a traditional By contrast, U.S. Postal Ser- of his life in the business wor- mail service to a parcel and e- vice Chief Executive and Post- ld before I came into politics, I commerce business during his master General Megan Bren- think that is a very big salary seven years at the helm. Australia’s Post chief Ahmed Fahour nan’s salary was $286,137 last for that job,” Turnbull told re- His resignation was not cau- year. porters. sed by the widespread public Fahour said that Australia The highest paid Australian outrage at his high salary, he Fahour said. vernment department bosses Post should not be compared public servant after Fahour said. Fahour said he would leave will be given power to rule on to the loss-making U.S. Postal was Bill Morrow, chief execu- “Clearly, this has been a very Australia Post in July following how much Fahour’s replace- Service. tive of Australia’s government- difficult and emotional deci- the announcement of his suc- ment is worth. “They are a letters company owned NBN Co., who was paid sion for me and my family. cessor. While the Australia Post and, by the way, they lose $20 AUD3.6 million last year, in- But I’ve come to the conclu- The government later annou- board of directors will conti- billion a year and have done cluding an AUD1.2 million sion that the timing is right. As nced that an independent tri- nue to decide the managing so now for a number of years,” bonus. NBN is rolling out Aus- the half-year results show, the bunal that decides the salaries director’s salary package, it Fahour said. tralia’s national broadband ne- transformation has worked,” of lawmakers, judges and go- will now have to persuade the “That’s not the right compa- twork. AP ad fri 24.02.2017

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Islamic State Tell al-Rayan to position snipers and fire off rockets and mortar rounds to derail the advance of the Iraqi troops, he said. In January, Iraqi authorities US-backed Iraqi forces enter declared the eastern half of Mo- sul “fully liberated” from IS. The battle for western Mosul, the ex- tremist group’s last major urban Mosul airport, military base bastion in Iraq, is expected to be most daunting yet. However, the streets are older Qassim Abdul-Zahra & and narrower in the western sec- Sinan Salaheddin, Baghdad tion of the city, stretching west ap photo from the Tigris River that divides acked by the U.S.-led Mosul into the eastern and wes- international coalition, tern half. The dense urban en- Iraqi forces fought their vironment will likely force Iraqi way yesterday into a soldiers to leave the relative safe- Bsprawling military base outside ty of their armored vehicles. The of Mosul and onto the grounds presence of up to 750,000 civi- of the city’s airport, taking con- lians will also pose a challenge. trol of the runway amid fierce ex- Mosul fell to IS in the summer changes of fire with Islamic State of 2014, along with large swaths militants. of northern and western Iraq. The two-pronged advance is But the Sunni militant group has part of a major assault that star- since consistently lost territory as ted earlier this week to drive the the U.S.-led coalition proved to Islamic State group from the be critical for Iraqi government western half of Mosul, Iraq’s se- efforts to claw back territory lost cond-largest city to the extremists. The Iraqi federal police units, Also part of the Mosul battle backed by regular army forces, but on its fringes, are govern- entered the airport yesterday ment-sanctioned paramilitary morning, according to two police forces, made up mainly of Shiite officials who said heavy clashes Two policemen sit atop of their armoured vehicle as Iraqi Federal police deploy after regaining control of the town of Abu Saif, militiamen. west of Mosul were underway hours later with The militias this week launched IS militants hunkered down insi- their own new push to capture de several airport buildings. and firing at IS positions as gun- Rasool said heavy clashes were played a key role in securing the IS-held villages west of Mosul. The officials said troops from fire rattled. underway inside the base. He did eastern half of the city, joined the The efforts by the militias, an the U.S.-led coalition were with By early afternoon, federal po- not provide more details. fight for western Mosul. umbrella group known as the the advancing forces, though lice commander, Maj. Gen. Raid On Sunday, after weeks of pre- “The counterterrorism forces Popular Mobilization Forces, are they didn’t specify the nationa- Shakir Jawdat told the Iraqi state parations, Iraqi forces officially will be an additional force, whi- likely coordinated with govern- lities of the foreign forces. They TV that his troops have control launched the operation to take ch will expedite the liberation of ment efforts. spoke to The Associated Press on of “more than half” of the airport Mosul’s western half, with the Mosul’s western side,” Rasool The capture of Mosul Interna- condition of anonymity because complex. Iraqi regular army and federal said. tional Airport and the adjacent they were not authorized to talk Separately, Iraqi special forces police forces taking part in the Also yesterday, another coun- Ghazlani base would be a major to reporters. entered the Ghazlani military initial push. Since then, the mili- terterrorism unit captured a key boost for the Iraqi forces in the fi- Private broadcaster Lebanon base next to the airport on the tary says they have retaken some village southwest of Mosul from ght for western Mosul. The Shii- -based Al-Mayadeen aired live southern edge of the city, the 120 square kilometers south of where Islamic State group’s te militias already hold a small footage from the Mosul airport spokesman of the Joint Military the city. snipers and shelling had been airport outside Tal Afar, a city perimeter, showing a military Operation Command, Brig. Gen. Yesterday marked the first time slowing the government offen- located west of Mosul toward the helicopter buzzing overheard Yahya Rasool, told the AP. the Iraqi special forces, which sive, Rasool added. IS had used Syrian border. AP

laims of hacking by Russia visits Russia regularly to Cthe Russian state may check on progress, while be feeding international Bazdyrev handles day-to- tensions, but they’ve gi- American musician makes mics day matters. ven Californian musician It’s a good deal for the David Brown a great ice- 12 employees, too, such breaker when selling his using Kalashnikov machinery as lathe operator Roman line of Russian-made mi- Ilyukhin, who says his crophones. wage of 60,000 rubles “We give free hacking ($1,000) is almost double lessons with these micro- anybody wants to buy ex- Soyuz Microphones, takes what he used to earn el- phones,” he tells potential cept oil, gas and arms,” he advantage of lower labor sewhere in the city. buyers in Los Angeles. ap photo said in December. “They costs to undercut foreign The factory occupies two “Watch what you say be- don’t innovate.” competitors — Soyuz’s floors in a rundown buil- cause they never turn off.” As the country recovers top-of-the-range micro- ding, its renovated rooms Brown, who’s often tou- from a brutal recession phone costs USD3,500 with pink wallpaper in red Russia with his band triggered by its depen- against $8,000 for rival stark contrast to the grey Brazzaville, teamed up dence on the oil indus- models. It made its first Soviet-era apartment blo- with fan Pavel Bazdyrev try, President Vladimir mic prototypes in 2014 cks just outside. in 2013 to start making Putin has often talked The name Soyuz — mea- Californian musician David Brown inspects a microphone at a and sold 160 of the retro- top-end musical equip- factory in Tula about making life easier looking items last year, ning “union” — refers to ment in Bazdyrev’s home for small businesses and enough to turn a profit. the “union of East and city of Tula, which is do- other sectors. But refor- “We’re located in a regio- West” in the company but minated by the Russian result is a range of studio which has struggled for ms are often piecemeal or nal Russian city where the is also full of historical defense industry. microphones that have decades to diversify its contradictory. salaries are much lower significance in what was Though the business found their way into Col- economy beyond oil and The experiences of than they are in Moscow once the Sovetsky Soyuz, climate is difficult, the dplay and Radiohead’s gas, something former Brown and Bazdyrev sum let alone in the West. Pro- the Soviet Union. Soyuz costs are low and they recording sessions, and U.S. President Barack up many of the pros and ducing a mic in that way capsules have since the were able to buy second- are beating more estab- Obama recently drew on. cons of operating a small in America or in Europe 1960s been the workhor- hand machinery from lished rivals on price. “Their economy doesn’t manufacturer in Russia. would be prohibitive cos- se of international space Kalashnikov plants. The It’s a rare tale in Russia, produce anything that The company, called t-wise,” says Brown, who flight.AP 24.02.2017 fri

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Saturday 1968 South Vietnamese 10:35 Comedy recapture Hue 11:05 Blaze Riders 11:30 Documentary Serie The South Vietnamese are celebrating the recapture of the 12:30 Miscellaneous country’s third city, Hue, after a battle lasting three weeks. 13:00 TDM News (Repeat) Their allies, American Marines, finally reached the walls of 13:30 News (RTPi) Delayed Broadcast the old imperial citadel two days ago wiping out pockets of 14:50 Soap Opera resistance from the North Vietnamese on the way. Manchester By the sea But the final assault on the old palace began this morning 18:35 Documentary Series room 2 19:05 Miscellaneous with the marines firing cannons at the east wall of the palace 2:15, 4:45, 9:30pm compound. 19:40 Miscellaneous Director: Kenneth Lonergan Starring: Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, Kyle Chandler The capture of Hue at the end of January by the North 20:30 Main News, Financial & Weather Report Vietnamese Communist forces was part of the so-called Tet 21:00 Miscellaneous Language: English (Chinese) Duration: 137min offensive - the most powerful and continuous assault in the 21:10 Drama war so far. 22:00 Revenge S.4 The Americans reportedly calculated that the operation 22:45 Miscellaneous to recapture Hue would be a “24-hour job”, but it quickly 23:00 TDM News turned into a prolonged battle, with exchanges of mortar 23:30 Miscellaneous and artillery fire. 00:10 Main News, Financial & Weather Report (Repeated) It took 10 days to advance the last 1,000 yards inside the 00:45 RTPi Live walled city. American Skyhawk helicopters have dropped bombs and napalm on the citadel. Yesterday because of bad weather, the helicopters missed their target and hit a rocket dump, Sunday sending up enormous blue and green flames. 10:05 Young Adult US Government aircraft with loudspeakers have been cir- John Wick: Chapter Two cling overhead sounding surrender warnings. 11:00 Sunday Mass (Live) room 2 When the South Vietnamese troops finally broke through 12:00 Miscelllaneous 9:15pm into the citadel, all guns blazing and whooping and yelling 12:30 Miscellaneous Director: Chad Stahelski with delight, they suddenly realised there was no resistance. 13:00 TDM News (Repeat) Starring: Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane, Ruby Rose Language: English (Chinese) They found only about 20 civilians left alive and two South 13:30 News (RTPi) Delayed Broadcast Vietnamese soldiers, who had defied detection by the North 14:50 Zig Zag A cURE for wellness Vietnamese throughout the siege. 16:40 Documentary Serie room 3 Both sides have suffered heavy losses. The US Marines, 17:15 Miscellaneous 2:30, 9:15pm 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, joined the fighting only 18:30 Documentary Serie Director: Gore Verbinski 11 days ago but have reported 45 dead and 250 wounded. 19:00 Miscellaneous Starring: Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs, Mia Goth In total more than 100 American Marines have been killed and more than 700 wounded. Some 440 South Vietnamese 19:30 Miscellaneous (Repeated) Language: English (Chinese) Duration: 146min soldiers have been killed and 1,900 injured. 19:40 Comedy The communist forces paid heavily too. The South Vietna- 20:30 Main News, Financial & Weather Report KanColle the movie mese claim to have killed nearly 3,000 in the battle for Hue, 21:00 Non-Daily Portuguese News room 3 while the Americans say they have killed 1,500. 22:00 Inside Europe’s Terror Attacks 5:15pm Hundreds of enemy weapons have also been captured. 23:00 TDM News Director: Keizô Kusakawa A British photographer, Don McCullin, told the Times 23:30 Non-Daily Portuguese News (Repeated) Language: Japanese (Chinese) newspaper: “The devastation I saw was incredible. I had Duration: 91min 23:50 Documentary Series never seen a city smashed to pieces like this - with naval gunfire and planes crashing down to rout out a few snipers. 00:20 Main News, Financial & Weather Report (Repeat) Resident Evil: Final Chapter 00:55 RTPi Live “They told me it was once a beautiful city. Well, now it is room 3 an ugly city because the streets are littered with bodies that 7:45pm Director: Paul W. S. Anderson have been run over by tanks.” Starring: Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter, Shawn Roberts, Elsewhere in the country, intelligence reports say up to Language: English 15,000 communist troops are still threatening the capital, Offbeat Duration: 120min Saigon. Courtesy of BBC Altar in Mexico town hides Macau Tower 23 Feb - 1 Mar illegal fuel tap In context When the South Vietnamese finally hoisted their flag once more over Altars to the Virgin of Guadalupe are ubiquitous at Hue, it became clear the opposition had fled rather than stand and fight. businesses across Mexico. Now federal police say one Although much of the city was destroyed, the palace compound, a has even been used in a gasoline smuggling racket in walled square 700 yards along each side, was only slightly damaged. the central state of Puebla. The throne room built in 1810 for Emperor Gia Long was undamaged Police said this week that a trail of fuel leaking into the except for two holes in the roof and three unexploded artillery shells street in the town of San Martin Texmelucan led them lying on the floor. into a lot where they found an altar to Mexico’s patron The Tet offensive began at the end of January and was so-called after saint with an unusual red hose protruding from it. the Tet holiday which celebrated the lunar new year. The ferocity of the assault took the South Vietnamese and their allies by surprise. As they approached, a man carrying a gun got out of Although technically the North Vietnamese and Vietcong guerrillas a vehicle and tried to flee. Police say they eventually tHe space between us were defeated by the Americans, the impact of the Tet Offensive dealt a caught him, and five other people accused of filling up 2:30, 4:45, 7:17, 9:30pm hard blow to US morale. from the Virgin’s tap. Director: Peter Chelsom In the US, President Lyndon Johnson was spurred on by the anti-war Thieves drill into thousands of pipelines across Mexico Starring: Gary Oldman, Asa Butterfield, Brit Robertson movement to began peace negotiations in Paris later in the year. each year to steal fuel, creating heavy losses for the Language: English (Chinese) The Paris Peace Accords were finally signed in January 1973. state-owned oil company Pemex. Duration: 98min fri 24.02.2017 th Anniversary

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evilla was unable to capitalize on its domi- nant performance in a 2-1 ap photo Champions League win Sover Leicester yesterday as Jamie Vardy scored a crucial goal — his first of the year — to keep the En- glish champions alive in the Rou- nd of 16. Vardy capped a spirited second half for Leicester in the first leg with a 73rd-minute goal in one of the few chances created by the visitors at the Ramon Sanchez-Pi- zjuan Stadium in Seville. Pablo Sarabia and Joaquin Cor- rea scored in each half for Sevilla to leave the Spanish club a draw away from reaching the quarter- finals of the European competi- Leicester’s Jamie Vardy (left) celebrates after he scores a goal during the Champions League round of 16 tion for the first time in nearly 60 years. Football | Champions League In the other match, Juventus Leicester’s Vardy ends goal defeated host FC Porto 2-0 drought in 2-1 loss at Sevilla with second- defending champion in the Eu- Marko Pjaca and Dani Alves. cester goalkeeper Kasper Schmei- Sevilla almost claimed a third half goals by ropa League but haven’t advan- Sarabia opened the scoring with chel, who easily stopped Correa’s goal after an 88th-minute header ced past the last 16 in the Cham- a firm header into the far corner weak penalty shot. by Adil Rami struck the crossbar. substitutes pions League since 1958. after a cross by Sergio Escude- Struggling to stay out of the rele- “We had several opportunities, Marko Pjaca “We suffered,” Leicester coach ro from the left side, and Correa gation zone in its Premier League we had to score more goals,” Jove- Claudio Ranieri said. “In the end made up for his missed penalty by title defense, Leicester scored the tic said. “You have to score in every and Dani Alves we improved a bit and the goal adding to the lead from close ran- important away goal when Var- chance you get, especially in a leaves it open for the return ma- ge after a pass by Stevan Jovetic dy got to a low left-side cross by Champions League game like this, “We were far superior, with tch. That was crucial for us. We in the 62nd. Danny Drinkwater. otherwise it becomes difficult.” some 10 clear chances, but we know they are favorites but we “They had 22 shots or some- “We knew we had to be patient The result kept Sevilla unbeaten were not able to earn the advanta- have played some great games thing like that and we knew today but we also knew we could hurt in eight games in all competitions, ge that we wanted,” Sevilla coach at home in what has been a very was going to be tough and we’d them if we got through their first a run of six wins and two draws. Jorge Sampaoli said. “We deser- strange season for us.” have to ride our luck a couple of press and hit them a bit quicker, Sampaoli watched from the ved more.” In yesterday’s other Cham- times and I was going to have to and that’s exactly what we did,” stands as part of a two-match Only a quarter-hour into the pions League match, Juventus come up with some saves here Vardy said. “[Drinkwater] got touchline ban when he was sent game Correa missed a penalty for defeated host FC Porto 2-0 with and there but everyone deserves through and put it on a plate for off in a group-stage game against the hosts, which are a three-time second-half goals by substitutes great credit for today,” said Lei- me and I’ve managed to slot it in.” Juventus. AP

Rugby | Six Nations Italians, but he also said the Irish “momentarily fell asleep” when losing to Scotland, leaving it too France makes makes changes to face Ireland late despite a strong co- meback after trailing 21-8 at halftime. best teams,” Noves said. Le Roux will come in at land lost at Scotland 27- Last year, France scra- “Ireland, without ques- flanker for the injured 22 and routed Italy 63-10 ped past Ireland 10-9 at ap photo tion is among them.” Loann Goujon, and Rabah in Rome. home in a dour contest — Ireland ended New Slimani — France’s try Noves underlined the one of France’s two wins Zealand’s 18-game scorer against England — attacking threat of an in the tournament — and winning run when it beat will replace prop Uini Ato- Ireland team that sco- the previous year lost 18- the All Blacks 40-29 in nio, who is out of form and red nine tries against the 11 in Dublin. AP November. has been benched. Tomorrow, Yoann Huget Noves said France needs will start at right wing ins- a “powerful player” like tead of Virimi Vakatawa, Le Roux, who is also very barclay named scotland captain to play whales France’s rugby coach Guy Noves (right) watches his players as they who has a thigh problem, mobile, against the strong practice during a training session at the National Rugby Center in Paris with Noa Nakaitaci swit- Irish pack. FORWARD JOHN Barclay will replace number eight ching over to the left wing However, Noves made will replace injured Greig Josh Strauss and winger Tim to accommodate Huget. a surprising decision not Laidlaw as Scotland captain Visser will come in for Sean rance coach Guy peted well against New “Yoann is coming back to pick a flyhalf among against Wales in the Six Na- Maitland. FNoves has made three Zealand and Australia to form. He’s full of ener- his reserves, and said that tions tomorrow [10:25pm]. In two tactical changes, prop changes for the Six Na- in the November test se- gy and his commitment to scrumhalf Baptiste Serin Laidlaw has been ruled out Gordon Reid and flanker tions match at Ireland to- ries, only to lose narrowly his teammates has been could switch to flyhalf of the championship with an John Hardie trade places morrow [Sun, 00:30am], against England in their exceptional,” Noves said. if he brings on another ankle injury. with Allan Dell and Hamish one he considers “crucial” Six Nations opener three “That’s what we expect scrumhalf during the ma- Scotland coach Vern Cotter Watson. “We’ve now had two in the team’s develop- weeks ago. in the France team, that tch at the Aviva Stadium has been forced to make three weeks to recover, reflect and injury-enforced changes for prepare a new game plan for ment after narrow losses “We competed for 70 players put themselves at in Dublin. the game at Murrayfield. Wales,” Cotter said. against rugby’s leading minutes against England. the service of the team.” In the first two matches, Ali Price will make his first Scotland beat Ireland 27-22 nations. This match is crucial in a The other two changes France lost at England start for the national team in its first Six Nations game France has improved way because we need big are in the forwards. Sou- 19-16 and beat Scotland at scrum-half, Ryan Wilson but then lost to France 22-16. under Noves and com- performances against the th African-born Bernard 22-16 at home, while Ire- THE Philippine court orders arrest of Station24.02.2017Air quality fri BUZZ president’s leading critic Roadside 25-45 Good A Philippine court issued an arrest warrant on drug De Lima has vehemently denied the charges, which charges for a senator and former top human rights of- she said were part of an attempt by Duterte to muzz- High ficial who is one of the most vocal critics of President le critics of his crackdown, which has left more than Density 30-50 Rodrigo Duterte and his deadly anti-drug crackdown. 7,000 drug suspects dead. She questioned why the Residental The Regional Trial Court in Muntinlupa city in the court suddenly issued the arrest order when it was Good Manila metropolis issued the warrant for the arrest of scheduled today to hear her petition to void the three Area opinion Sen. Leila de Lima and other officials who have been non-bailable charges. charged by Department of Justice prosecutors with It was not immediately clear when de Lima would Ambient 30-50 receiving bribes from detained drug lords. be arrested or how her followers would react. Good Kapok dsmg source: Eric Sautedé Professor has taken ‘selfie’ WORLD BRIEFS Smoking gun ap photo Is it me or are we being treated worse than hea- every day for last 30 years dless chickens with tar-filled lungs? An opinion sur- vey on to smoke or not to smoke in casinos conduc- who has exhibited the project ted by the University of Macau and commissioned on two occasions. by the six casino licensees? An appended study ap photo “It’s both personal and uni- on the law-compliant quality of the air surrounding versal at the same time,” he JAPAN Japan’s Crown “smoking lounges” performed by an offshoot of The Prince Naruhito marks Hong Kong Polytechnic University? To show what said. “He’s recording a life, or his 57th birthday with a exactly? That “87% of employees working in ga- at least one aspect of it that we pledge to follow in his ming areas recognise the significant improvement can all relate to because we’re father’s footsteps as a of air quality in their work environment” and “60% all in same boat. We’re all symbol of the nation if his of employees surveyed support solutions that allow going to die.” father’s wish to abdicate smoking lounges”. And this is supposed to be con- Robert Mann, a New York is realized. vincing beyond reasonable doubt and pave the way City gallery owner that exhi- for expensive and state-of-the-art ventilation sys- bited Baden’s work on its 10th tems? This is supposed to be the result of an “in-

anniversary, says he’s impres- ap photo dependent” enquiry when it bluntly contradicts the sed with how Baden has stuck government-sponsored survey released in January to his process. “Watching Karl 2015 that indicated that 74% of the population was in favour of a full ban? age [gracefully] in front of the At the time, Secretary for Social Affairs, Alexis Tam camera has been an honor,” did not mince his words: “The Macao government he said. has made a decision and it’s unanimous: [we are Baden quietly launched his JAPAN An endorsement calling for] the implementation of a full smoking ban project on Feb. 23, 1987, the by the wife of prime in casinos. The government will not be harming ci- day after Andy Warhol died minister Shinzo Abe tizens, casino employees and tourists’ health.” He and nearly two decades before of a new elementary made it clear that he would not bow to pressure Facebook emerged. He tries school run by a man with because “even with ventilation systems, this could to remain faithful to that first ultra-nationalistic views still trigger negative health effects.” One of the licen- This panel of black and white self-made photographs provided by Karl image, posing with the same has been removed from sees with the oldest installations had failed repea- Baden shows Baden over the last three decades beginning Feb. 23, 1987 the school’s website tedly the health bureau tests regarding air-quality neutral facial expression and amid an escalating standards and another licensee had just been fined using the same 35mm came- controversy over the low MOP100,000 for pushing a bit too far the cat and Philip Marcelo, Boston But he recognizes the ubiqui- ra, tripod, backdrop and ligh- price the school paid for mouse game all of them had been playing with the ty of the “selfie” — a word that ting. government land. new regulations. ong before they were didn’t become widespread “I have to turn all these va- The two studies are far more independent than Lcalled selfies, Karl Baden until this decade — has helped riables into constants so that the KPMG report of 2015, also commissioned by snapped a simple black and raise the profile of the project, I’m not distracting from the ap photo the gaming operators, that was part of a robust and white photo of himself. Then which has been exhibited in aging process,” Baden explai- systematic campaign to twist arms in favour of what he repeated it, every day, for art galleries in Boston, New ned. had been conceived as the “only” viable solution: the next three decades. York City and elsewhere over Besides mortality, Baden the smoking lounges. Even pro-business legislators Baden’s “Every Day” project the years. says the project touches on the of the Legislative Assembly Second Committee in charge of examining the amended law had been officially turns 30 yesterday “If it wasn’t for the selfie cra- notions of obsession, incre- and he says he has no inten- ze, I’d probably be slogging mental change and perfection. “shocked” to find the report of KPMG — a global ac- AUSTRALIA-ISRAEL countancy firm with a longstanding relationship with tion of stopping. The stark along in anonymity as usual,” “There’s always something Israeli Prime Minister the tobacco industry — on their desk before even contemplation on mortality Baden joked this week. “Whi- that’s a little different, aside Benjamin Netanyahu starting their work! But soon, these legislators star- and aging has prompted some ch is sort of what I had expec- from the aging process.” says he hopes to triple ted to play the “delay” game that had bought them to dub the Boston College pro- ted.” Approaching 11,000 photos, trade with Australia 16 months before the initial passing of the Tobacco fessor the unwitting “father of What makes the project the changes in Baden’s appea- as the countries forge Prevention and Control Law in 2011. Introduced in the selfie.” work is that it reflects a num- rance over time don’t appear closer technology and July 2015, the revised version paving the way for a The 64-year-old Cambridge ber of universal themes, from dramatic. But in 2001, Baden aviation ties. Bilateral full ban is still under discussion, and the initial resol- resident grumbles at compa- death to man’s obsession underwent chemotherapy to trade is currently worth ve is now gone in smoke, despite the secretary and about USD1 billion a risons to the pouty face, self- with immortalizing himself in even the Chief Executive boasting to the contrary. treat prostate cancer and be- year, with Israel sending In 2007, a World Health Organisation report con- congratulatory portraits that some way, said Howard Ye- came noticeably thinner. The less than 1 percent of cluded that “ventilation and smoking areas, whe- fill Instagram and Facebook. zerski, a Boston gallery owner cancer is now in remission. AP its exports Down Under ther separately ventilated from non-smoking areas and Australian products or not, do not reduce exposure to a safe level of accounting for just 0.3 risk and are not recommended” and in another bro- percent of Israel’s imports. chure, the WHO described how “the tobacco indus- times square by rodrigo try and its allies [would] challenge the science on the health effects of second-hand tobacco smoke ap photo exposure and propose that designated smoking areas and ventilation are acceptable alternatives.” It then stressed that the same ones would “claim that smoke-free laws are a violation of so-called ‘smokers rights’, or are simply not necessary, not feasible, not enforceable and will have a negative impact on business (particularly restaurants, bars USA Conservative and casinos). These claims are unproven and shou- activist James O’Keefe ld not be factored into policy-making decisions.” has announced plans It is thus rather ironic to have Mr Ambrose So, to release recordings Chairman of SJM, introducing the results of these today that he says were surveys on behalf of the six gaming operators, gi- made secretly inside ven that it was mainly his casinos that had failed CNN. O’Keefe tells the the tests in 2013-2014 and that he had suggested network in an interview SJM facilities should be exempted from the smoking that the media is a “huge ban altogether. And although this was not stressed target” of his and he’s in the press release he introduced, 60% of those targeting CNN because sampled are still in favour of a total ban if it was to it “has a very important be implemented: facts are stubborn! role as an arbiter of By the way, for those whose brain has been fried news.” The network has by cigar fumes: tobacco smoke produces 10 times drawn the ire of President more fine particulate matter than diesel exhaust! Donald Trump, who has And I am not even counting the chemicals… repeatedly labeled it “fake news.”