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Barred HK Lawmaker Says Macau Moving Towards SMOKING BAN IN BARS, A DECADE OF GAMBLING SEQUENCE NIGHTCLUBS IN FORCE EXPANSION ENDS OF ERRORS A joint operation by the Tobacco Casino revenue fell 2.6 LED TO Control Office, Health Bureau percent to MOP351.5b in SHANGHAI and the police found 27 people 2014, after a record 30.4 pct STAMPEDE smoking in prohibited areas monthly drop in Dec P2 P3,4 FEATURE P12,FT MON. 05 Jan 2015 T. 16º/ 21º C H. 70/ 95% Blackberry email service powered by CTM MOP 5.00 2221 N.º HKD 7.50 FOUNDER & PUBLISHER Kowie Geldenhuys EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Paulo Coutinho “ THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN’ ” WORLD BRIEFS Barred HK lawmaker says INDONESIA Divers were Macau moving towards grappling with light rain and rolling waves yesterday as they tried to reach what is believed to be the fuselage of AirAsia Flight 8501, ‘One Country, One System’ resting on the ocean floor near three other P5,INSIGHT large objects. So far, only 30 bodies have been recovered. Meanwhile, The U.S. Embassy in BLOOMBERG Jakarta has issued a warning to Americans about a potential threat against U.S. associated banks and hotels in Surabaya. More on p13 CHINA A senior Chinese diplomat has been removed from his position and is being investigated for an unspecified disciplinary violation. A two-sentence statement from the Foreign Ministry did not offer more details last week about the removal of Assistant Foreign Minister Zhang Kunsheng. The China News Service reported that Zhang was the head of the ministry’s protocol department. More on backpage With articles republished from AirAsia plane engine cuts out What could possibly go minutes before takeoff in Surabaya F1 wrong BACKpage 05.01.2015 mon th Anniversary 2 MACAU 澳聞 CE acknowledges challenges ahead in New Year’s message HIEF Executive Chui Sai On has acknowledged Cthat Macau will face “difficulties and challen- ges” in the near future. He pledged to address the city’s major issues building “a brighter future for Macau,” in a New Year’s message issued last week. The government will be addressing president Xi Jinping’s four recommendations for Macau as prio- rity guidelines when planning the territory’s poli- cies, said Chui Sai On. Upon visiting Macau last month to attend MSAR’s 15th anniversary celebrations, Mr Xi advised the government to improve the city’s legal system, fur- ther adjusting it in accordance to the Basic Law. He also urged the government to closely follow Ma- cau’s population’s well-being, helping them overco- me challenges. Chui Sai On stressed that his team will work to de- velop its “governance ability.” In his 2015 Policy Ad- dress, to be delivered in March, Macau’s leader will focus on long-term mechanisms, such as promoting Smoking ban in bars, “the adequate diversification of the economy,” en- suring the development of Macau as a “World Cen- ter for Tourism and Leisure.” The reinforcement of regional cooperation and the development of a nightclubs in force more “livable” city, namely by improving popula- tion’s living conditions, are among other priorities. Meanwhile, the chief executive pledged to further smoking ban in bars, nigh- non-resident workers, the au- other venues where smoking is develop the city’s education sector, improve the pu- A tclubs, saunas and massage thorities stated. now prohibited, should request blic administration’s efficiency and optimize Ma- parlors came into force as the The Tobacco Control Office clients smoking to put out their cau’s public service quality. New Year began. By 6am on has revealed that if it finds mul- cigarettes. If they do not comply, Chui Sai On said the government will continue to January 1, a total of 27 people tiple violations within the same managers should contact autho- hear the population’s opinions and accept society’s were caught breaching the law, venue, the place will be added to rities. Meanwhile, venues should suggestions. authorities revealed. a watch list and subject to close also post ‘no smoking’ signs to An editorial published in the overseas edition of A joint operation by the To- monitoring. remind clients that smoking is the People’s Daily last week highlighted Macau’s bacco Control Office, Health The new tobacco ban is aimed now prohibited. virtues in what is seen as a “warning” to Hong Bureau and the Public Security at bars, nightclubs, saunas and There are currently 50 tobacco Kong, the Wall Street Journal reported. Police Force found 27 people massage parlors where smoking control inspectors, TDM News “The road is hard for Hong Kong as it is wearing smoking in prohibited areas is now banned. Offenders are reported. The office said that the right shoe on its left foot,” said the headline. following inspections of 25 ve- required to pay a MOP400 fine. 40 new inspectors will join the The editorial portrayed Macau as having a “har- nues. 18 were Macau residents, The Health Bureau recalled that team in the beginning of this monious” and “stable” society, highlighting its six were tourists and three were managers of bars, nightclubs and year. CP “stunning” economic growth rate in recent years. CP LETTER TO THE EDITOR ‘This is now a major issue in Macau’ Dear Editor, ten accused of self-interest and lethargy, Hopefully in 2015 the Macau Police but MTDS has shown that the people of and Macau Government (through the Much was my surprise when I saw my Macau do care about their city and how new Secretary for Transport and Public daily copy of Macau Daily Times on the it is perceived, and that they can rally Works, Mr Raimundo do Rosario and last day of 2014. “Person of the Year” - around a worthy cause. DSAT) genuinely support us in this cau- me?? Wow, that was totally unexpected… This is now a major issue in Macau. It se, which is really a cause for all of Ma- I’m not often lost for words, but kind of won’t be easy to fix, but I think in the last cau, whether you use taxis or not. The am now. That’s really nice to be acknow- six months the Macau Taxi Driver Sha- taxi industry touches all who visit Ma- ledged, it’s kind of incredible. But this me Facebook group and the Macau Taxi cau, millions and millions of people, and accolade really belongs to each and every Passengers Association (www.853taxi. it reflects on our great city of Macau. Do one of the over 4,600 members of Ma- org) has achieved a lot and through 2015 we want to be seen as a nation of scam- cau Taxi Driver Shame. Well done to the we will keep pushing more initiatives to mers, cheaters and liars? Or do we want people of Macau for having rallied arou- hopefully get it resolved. It took us years to be seen as a happy, welcoming place. nd this cause originally sparked off by picked up by many more and ever since to get into this mess, and it may take That is the real issue here. Mr Sloane Jorba’s totally justified anti- has burned brightly in the Macau media many more months, even a year or two fishing taxi rant on 30 June. After Sloa- and as a talking point across all sections more to get out of it, but the sooner we Respectfully, ne sparked the match, the taxi issue was of Macau society. Macau citizens are of- start the sooner it gets done. Andrew W Scott DIRECTOR AND EDITOR-IN-CHIEF_Paulo Coutinho [email protected] A MACAU TIMES PUBLICATIONS LTD PUBLICATION www.macaudailytimes.com.mo MANAGING EDITOR_Paulo Barbosa [email protected] MDT’s Website has logged over CONTRIBUTING EDITORS_Eric Sautedé, Leanda Lee, Severo Portela ADMINISTRATOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CHINA & FOREIGN EDITOR_Vanessa Moore [email protected] Kowie Geldenhuys [email protected] 85 million page views DESIGN EDITOR_João Jorge Magalhães [email protected] | NEWSROOM AND CONTRIBUTORS_Albano SECRETARY Juliana Cheang [email protected] Martins, António Espadinha Soares, Brook Yang, Catarina Pinto, Cyril Law, Emilie Tran, Grace Yu, Irene Sam, Jacky I.F. Cheong, Jenny ADDRESS Av. da Praia Grande, 599, Edif. 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Beijing has made it clear: Macau needs to di- versify its economy beyond gambling. Hengqin Island is seen as the “linchpin of the diversification plan” but the central gover- nment has been frustrated at the development pace there, an on low trade volume executive involved in discussions about Hengqin told the Wall Street Journal. A Macau government adviser said that now Beijing is no lon- Jill Mao ger just suggesting changes their call to develop non-gambling ventures in Henqgin has become “an order.” ELCO Crown Entertain- BLOOMBERG Several gaming operators have said they plan to expand their Mment Ltd., the Macau non-gaming offerings, which could also help them win casino casino operator controlled by table allotments.
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