IPIM TO COORDINATE AUTHORITIES INVESTIGATING MICE SECTOR DORE CASE OCCUPY HK IPIM will be the entity The Gaming Inspection and ANNIVERSARY responsible for all works Coordination Bureau stated REIGNITES related to the sector of that it is aware of the petitions DEBATE conventions and exhibitions made by Dore Group investors P3 P4,5 P10 WED.30 Sep 2015 T. 26º/ 32º C H. 55/ 85% Blackberry email service powered by CTM MOP 5.00 2409 N.º HKD 7.50 FOUNDER & PUBLISHER Kowie Geldenhuys EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Paulo Coutinho “ THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN’ ” AD RENATO MARQUES RENATO Lower cap on overseas withdrawals to hit gaming harder P5 WORLD BRIEFS AP PHOTO UNITED NATIONS Obama and Putin’s first formal meeting in more than two years started with an awkward handshake and ended without a breakthrough on Syria, a crisis that has strained their already tense relationship. On the biggest issue that divides them in Syria — the status of embattled leader Bashar Assad — Obama and Putin left their discussions yesterday exactly where they started. The U.S. still insists Syria’s future cannot include Assad, while Russia appears to only want to bolster the standing of his longtime ally, casting him as the best defense against IS militants. More on backpage 15 Sin Fong Garden residents convicted days to go of aggravated disobedience P3 30.09.2015 wed th Anniversary 2 MACAU 澳聞 HERITAGE Mid-Autumn Festival tradition kept alive NCE more, the Mid- festival, during which peo- OAutumn Festival tra- ple would celebrate the ditions have been kept ali- completion of the harvest ve at the Albergue SCM at tasks by worshipping the S. Lazaro district. As per MARQUES RENATO mountain gods. Between tradition, the venue was the Ming and Qing dynas- filled with light from lan- ties, the Mid-Autumn fes- terns of all shapes and co- tival gained popularity, be- lors on Sunday evening as coming one of today’s most celebrations kicked off to important and traditional the theme of “Celebration celebrations, which invol- of the Moon – Mid-autumn ves children as a central Festival.” part of the festivities. Deeply rooted among va- Alongside the “less tra- rious communities within ditional” lanterns hanging Macau, it is easy to see a over the heads of the many mix of people from different partygoers at Albergue backgrounds and cultures SCM, there was a distribu- celebrating this festival. tion of traditional rabbit The idea is “to keep this lanterns to children who tradition alive and celebrate lined up patiently to recei- the moon in a joyful way,” ve them. Food and traditio- said Mr Carlos Marreiros, nal mooncakes were shared architect and general direc- among people from all ages, tor of Albergue SCM, yes- with smiles seen on many terday at the event opening. faces. Traditional Chinese According to Chinese music and calligraphy were mythology, this festival’s also among the activities at origins were as a harvest Albergue SCM. RM Gov’t hopes coastal waters Sonia Chan attends ceremony marking management approved this year Singapore’s 50 years fiscal surplus despite Macau undergoing a period of conso- lidation. He stressed that the govern- ment would devote its best ef- forts to managing the budget proposal for the coming year, and ensuring that the financial surplus is used in projects outli- ned in the Policy Address. Regarding the Macau (Yat Yuen) Canidrome, the CE said The Sai Van Bridge, Macau it has commissioned the Insti- tute for the Study of Commer- HE Secretary for Admi- private sectors, Macau and HE MSAR has officially the mainland over customary cial Gaming of the University of Tnistration and Justice, Singapore will usher in a new Tapplied to the Central Go- waters. The task of defining the Macau to do an in-depth study Sonia Chan, has attended a era of cooperation in various vernment for the management role of Macau on the manage- of the concession issue. reception in celebration of aspects,” Chan said during of Macau’s coastal waters. The ment of its own coastal waters Chui Sai On said that the go- Singapore’s 50 years of in- the event, attending as the Chief Executive, Chui Sai On, is currently directed by the cen- vernment would heed the peo- dependence. “I would like to acting chief executive. hopes that Beijing’s approval tral government. When visiting ple’s opinion on the issue, ad- take this opportunity to ex- The reception took place will be made within this year. Macau last December, Chinese ding there were several factors press our appreciation for the at The Venetian Macao and Speaking on Monday at the president Xi Jinping announ- to consider, such as the com- continued support provided included a musical perfor- airport before leaving for a ced that China and Macau have ponent of diversified gaming, by the Consulate General of mance by the Yong Siew Toh two-day visit to Zhoushan, in begun preparations to imple- continuity of dog racing in Ma- Singapore and the contribu- Conservatory of Music Con- Zhejiang province, Chui told ment changes to the system. cau, suitability for the develo- tions made by the local Sin- cert. The Singaporean or- reporters that the government The CE was also asked about pment in its neighboring area, gaporean communities over chestra is on its debut over- has formed a task group to ac- the financial situation of the the location, and the possibi- the years. I am confident that seas tour. It is composed of tively engage in discussions region. Mr Chui said that he lity of combining the dog and with the dedicated efforts of 80 musicians from more with related departments from was optimistic about this year’s horse races. both governments and the than 20 countries. 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The Court so, according to the ruling, they Sof First Instance (TJB) ruling talk with the MARQUES RENATO troubled the traffic and blocked was issued yesterday morning. the passage of vehicles driven Considering that all of the de- lawyers to see by other citizens. fendants are first time offen- if there’s any Following the original accusa- ders, they were sentenced to a tion of aggravated disobedience penalty equivalent to 90 days chance of an by the Public Prosecutions Of- worth of fines at a rate of MOP fice (MP), the seven Sin Fong 100 per day (totaling MOP appeal Garden proprietors accused 9,000) that can be transformed the government of breaking its into sixty days of imprisonment DEFENDANT alleged promise not to prose- if they fail to pay the fines. cute them over the demonstra- “I’m going to talk with the this freedom of assembly and tion. The allegation was dismis- lawyers to see if there’s any expression is not unlimited, Protestors camp outside the Sin Fong building on April 2014 sed afterwards by an investiga- chance of an appeal. Is this ru- and the citizens’ use of these tion made by the Commission ling fair or not? I think everybo- rights was far from being in a The facts in question occur- Works and Transport Bureau Against Corruption (CCAC). dy knows the answer,” one of legitimate and proper way. The red on April 10, 2014 at around (DSSOPT). The residents took According to the anti-graft de- the convicted told TDM. judge highlighted that all mee- 8:30 p.m., when protesters ga- part in loud protests, which partment, representatives of The TJB ruling indicated that tings and demonstrations that thered on the street in front of made it difficult for neighbors Sin Fong Garden owners stated the rights of assembly and de- violate the fundamental rights the troubled Sin Fong Garden to sleep. At around 1 a.m., when that they never heard govern- monstration of citizens are of others in an excessive way building, after an inconclusive the police started the eviction of ment officials promising not to granted by the law. However, are illegal. meeting with the Land, Public the site, these seven defendants prosecute them.