12 YEARS A-CHANGIN’ Double Down! ADVERTISING HERE Kowie Geldenhuys Paulo Coutinho www.macaudailytimes.com.mo +853 287 160 81 FOUNDER & PUBLISHER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF MONDAY T. 20º/ 27º Air Quality Good MOP 8.00 3423 “ THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN’ ” N.º 25 Nov 2019 HKD 10.00 THE MACAU INTERNATIONAL THE HIGHEST HONORS OF CHINA DENIED THE EXPLOSIVE CLAIMS AIRPORT IS ADDING THREE NEW OF A SELF-CONFESSED SPY SEEKING ROUTES BY MID-DECEMBER AMID A THE YEAR GO TO LIU CHAK ASYLUM IN AUSTRALIA, CALLING HIM A SURGE IN PASSENGER GROWTH WAN AND MA IAO LAI CONVICTED FRAUDSTER P5 P2,10-11 P13 AP PHOTO Taiwan Filmmaker Ang Lee says China’s boycott of Taiwan’s Golden Horse film DEMOCRATS CLAIM awards demonstrates how politics can take its toll on the arts. Beijing’s order to give Saturday night’s awards show the cold shoulder was part of its campaign to rachet up economic and VICTORY IN HK’S political pressure on the island it claims as its own territory. South Korea Police say ‘BAROMETER ELECTION P8-9 ’ pop star Goo Hara has been found dead at her home in Seoul. Police say an acquaintance found the 28-year-old dead at her home in southern Seoul yesterday and reported it to authorities. The cause of her death wasn’t immediately known. Police refused to provide further details. More on p18 AP PHOTO India More than 1,000 members of the LGBTQ community and their supporters marched through New Delhi yesterday to celebrate India’s sexual diversity, which they said is progressing but still has a long way to go to become a more accepting place for them. AP PHOTO AP PHOTO Congo A plane carrying at least 17 passengers crashed shortly after takeoff yesterday in Congo’s eastern city of Goma, killing all of those on board and possibly more people on the ground. The aircraft crashed into residential homes near Goma’s airport in the North Kivu province. Black smoke rose from the plane, whose wreckage could be seen amid destroyed homes as dozens of men tried to help with the rescue efforts. Sole candidate takes 89% of votes Singapore team crowned MGM in Macau’s small election lion dance champions More on backpage P3 P7 page 2 www.macaudailytimes.com.mo MACAU 澳門 25.11.2019 mon MACAU’S LEADING NEWSPAPER Businesses see 70% rise in revenue at Food Festival Former lawmaker hopes all Businesses participating in this year’s Macau Food Festival, which came to a close last night, applauded its prosperity sectors fight for human rights saying they have recorded a 70% JULIE ZHU increase in revenue. The popularity was attributed to this year’s satisfactory XECUTIVE Council mem- weather – sunny days with breezes Eber and former lawmaker – throughout the festival. A seafood Leonel Alberto Alves said he ho- restaurant debuted at the festival pes that all sectors in Macau can with lobsters and baby oysters. The fight for human rights. manager said per capita spending at the On Friday’s 2019 Decora- stall was about MOP80. The Japanese tions, Medals and Certificates of food district also returned this year. A Merit Awards Ceremony of Ma- Japanese restaurateur who owns a two- cau, Alves, who is also a veteran decade-old establishment in Hokkaido, Japan, made his debut this year seeing lawyer, was asked for his opi- an average spend of MOP60 per person. nion on the security authority’s He felt Japanese food is popular among regular submission of contro- people in Macau, although he has no versial bills recently, including plan to open a shop here. the civil protection bill and the proposed facial recognition bill, which have both been accused Space reserved for of violating human rights. elderly, psychiatric Alves, who was awarded the facilities in Coloane Decoration of Honour – Silver Lotus, said that using new tech- The elderly and psychiatric patient nology to deal with criminal ca- rehabilitation facilities at Seac Pai ses is both beneficial and dan- Van will be expanded using the facility gerous. If problems are detected Leonel Alberto Alves originally built for the Health Bureau. with the new technologies, all Two floors of space have been reserved sectors must fight for the pro- mittee and society to pay close ding 44 individuals and organi- outstanding contributions to for the Social Welfare Bureau for such tection of human rights. attention to human rights. zations. the image and reputation of the facilities. Construction drafts have He was asked whether the Besides the abovementio- They were awarded in recog- MSAR. been submitted to the Land, Transport human rights situation in Ma- ned topic, the current Executi- nition of, respectively, achieve- The recipients for Decora- and Public Works Bureau for approval. cau has worsened due to the- ve Council member was asked ment, outstanding contribution tion of Honour – Golden Lotus The Social Welfare Bureau is striving se new bills. In his capacity as to open the expansion next year. if the incoming Chief Executive and distinguished service. are Liu Chak Wan and Ma Iao chairman of the Security Force The current facilities will be in normal Ho Iat Seng has invited him to The awards for Decorations Lai. Meanwhile, the Decora- operation during the expansion work. and Security Discipline Inspec- be a member of the new cou- of Honour include the Decora- tion of Honour – Silver Lotus Meanwhile, the Social Welfare Bureau tion Committee, Alves only res- ncil. Alves did not provide an tion of Honour – Grand Lotus; were given to Leonel Alberto Al- is currently looking for venues to house ponded by saying that the com- answer, instead noting that he the Decoration of Honour – Gol- ves, Cheang Chi Keong, Ho Sut three facilities respectively in the São mittee attaches great importan- believes he has made contribu- den Lotus; and the Decoration Heng, Eddie Wong, Chan Chak Lourenço, the Mong-ha and the Fai Chi ce to human rights. tions to Macau. of Honour – Silver Lotus. Mo and Nam Kwong (Group) Kei districts to provide an extra 2,400 Regardless of how the laws The local government held Such awards are for indivi- Company Limited. beds. change, he wants both his com- the ceremony on Friday awar- duals or entities that have made (More on p10-11) ASK THE VET by Dr Ruan Du Toit Bester Warning signs of diabetes in cats HE warning signs of diabetes should be of felines with diabetes and may be due to: more energy for survival. The lack of nutrients Ttaken seriously, as diabetes is a complex The increased level of glucose in the blood in the blood will send a signal to the cat’s brain condition that may lead to blindness if left un- The fact that the cat consumes an increased and he will eat more. You may find your cat treated. Diabetes may manifest though a wide amount of liquids looking for food in addition to his meals. range of symptoms starting from increased uri- You can monitor your cat and see if there are nation and thirst to lethargy. Check with a qua- changes in the urination schedule. You can also Cat dry mouth urine tests will reveal abnormal levels of gluco- lified veterinarian if you notice one or several of watch the litter box and establish if your cat Dry mouth is among the symptoms of diabetes se. The vet will examine the cat and establish if these diabetes symptoms. eliminates more urine. If tested, the urine will in cats, but it may be more difficult to detect. the symptoms are indicative of diabetes. Addi- have an elevated level of glucose, as this cannot However, the cat may drink more water also due tional tests can be performed to establish if the Excessive thirst be stored in the cells of the body and is ultima- to the fact that he feels his mouth is dry. condition has caused any damage in the cat’s Excessive thirst is among the symptoms of dia- tely eliminated. body. In advanced stages, cataracts may occur. betes. This is due to the fact that the cat cannot Diabetes and a cat’s lack of energy properly assimilate the glucose after meals and Weight loss in diabetic cats A cat with diabetes may be lethargic, as he Hope this info helps there will be a high level of glucose in the blood, A cat with diabetes will lose weight, despite the doesn’t have enough energy. The lack of energy Till next week so he will try to dilute the elevated concentra- fact that he may have an increased appetite. results from the fact that the body cannot assi- Dr Ruan Bester tion of glucose. Polydipsia is symptomatic for This is due to the fact that the body doesn’t get milate the glucose. Glucose is formed from the several other diseases including urinary tract in- the needed nutrients and starts using the glu- food consumed by the cat. When the cat has an fections or hyperthyroidism, so you should wa- cose stored in the fat deposits and the muscles. insulin deficiency, the glucose cannot enter the Ask the Vet: tch out for additional symptoms or get a clear cells. diagnosis from your vet. Diabetes and increased appetite Royal Veterinary Centre Increased appetite or polyphagia is due to the Diagnosing diabetes in cats Tel: +853 28501099, +853 28523678 Excessive urination fact that the cat’s body will not assimilate glu- Diabetes can be diagnosed with a test of urine Emergency: +853 62662268 Excessive urination or polyuria is symptomatic cose properly and will feel the need to provide and some blood tests.