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. 27º/ 32º Air Quality Good MOP 8.00 3351 “ THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN’ ” N.º 12 Aug 2019 HKD 10.00 BILLIONAIRE DEVELOPER NG LAP SENG, MACAU, SHANGHAI ROADS: HONG KONG’S CARRIE LAM SAYS HER CONVICTED OF BRIBING UNITED NATIONS PRIORITY IS STOPPING THE VIOLENCE, OFFICIALS, SAW HIS APPEAL TURNED THE STORY OF TWO RATHER THAN MAKING POLITICAL DOWN BY A MANHATTAN COURT LATE-QING REFORMERS CONCESSIONS P2 P6 P9 Thailand Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said he is not quitting despite facing mounting criticism for failing to properly take his oath of office. Prayuth omitted a phrase in the oath of office in which he was supposed to pledge to uphold every aspect of the constitution. The omission has raised questions over whether the inauguration was legally valid. HO IAT SENG PROMISES Australia Government leaders agreed to set a timetable for banning exports of waste plastic, which is now shipped to regional neighbors including Indonesia, Malaysia, P5 Thailand and Vietnam. BIG CHANGE North Korea said yesterday that leader Kim Jong Un supervised test- firings of an unspecified new weapons system, which extended a streak of launches that are seen as an attempt to build leverage ahead of negotiations with the United States while driving a wedge between the U.S. and South Korea. More on p13 AP PHOTO Japan The utility company operating Fukushima’s tsunami-devastated nuclear power plant said it will run out of space to store massive amounts of contaminated water in three years, adding pressure on the government and the public to reach a consensus on what to do with it. AP PHOTO Trade war hindering Xi’s Lawmaker Angela superpower 2050 plan P11 HKZMB Leong has decried India Authorities in Indian- the delta-spanning administered Kashmir said bridge for failing they eased restrictions in can’t the region’s main city for a Macau’s tourism third straight day yesterday development. ahead of a major Islamic keep the Visitors can reach festival, following India’s Macau quicker, she move to strip the region of tourists its constitutional autonomy admitted, but they and impose an indefinite also leave sooner curfew. in Macau More on backpage P4 page 2 www.macaudailytimes.com.mo MACAU 澳聞 12.08.2019 mon MACAU’S LEADING NEWSPAPER Ng Lap Seng has China crackdown on appeal turned down Philippine casinos to hit property shares CLAIRE JIAO & ANDREO CALONZO HINA urged the Phi- Clippines to stop its ca- sinos from hiring Chinese citizens as part of a wider local billionaire con- U.S. law had been “misa- crackdown on cross-border Avicted of bribing two pplied” to cover an intergo- gambling and illegal funds United Nations ambas- vernmental organization flow, a move seen to hurt sadors so he could build like the United Nations. the Southeast Asian na- a large-scale conference However, according to tion’s property companies. center in Macau has had Reuters, the appeals court The Chinese embassy his appeal turned down by found that federal bribery in the Philippines said in the Second Circuit Court of laws covered Ng’s paymen- a statement that overseas Appeals in Manhattan. ts to the United Nations gambling by Chinese is ille- Real estate developer nonetheless. gal, as is opening casinos & Gaming Corp., is building come derived from POGO $40 billion in annual reve- Ng Lap Seng was senten- The appeals court also overseas to attract Chinese online gaming hubs in Ca- leasing,” said Rens Cruz, an nue - has put pressure on ced to four years in prison found that the trial judge citizens. A large number of vite City in the south and in analyst at Regina Capital in casino operators there and last year for his role in the had set its burden of proof Chinese citizens have been Clark City in the north. Manila. forced them to widen their bribery scheme. requirement for prosecu- “illegally recruited and hi- Megaworld Corp., the bi- The remarks from the appeal by building theme Ng was said to have tors higher than required red” in the Philippines, ggest lessor of office space embassy are the strongest parks and concert halls for paid more than $1 million by the law, but this did while “hundreds of millions to offshore gaming opera- warning from China against middle-class tourists. to former UN General not necessitate a retrial or of Chinese yuan” have ille- tors, had the worst perfor- the Philippines’ flourishing There are signs that the Assembly president John overturning as, without gally flowed to the Philippi- mance in the Philippines’ casino sector that’s targe- offshore services are pe- Ashe, as well as other offi- the higher requirement, nes, the statement said. benchmark index last week. ting and also employing netrating more deeply into cials, in exchange for their the jury would “certainly” More than 50 Philippine Its shares fell 5.9% last Thur- tens of thousands of its citi- China’s population than support for a conference have found the defendant Offshore Gaming Operators sday the most since June zens since President Rodri- expected. Some online ga- center to be built by Ng guilty. or POGOs have received li- 2017. Meanwhile, shares of go Duterte awarded more ming websites offer pun- that would host the Uni- Ng was convicted af- censes since 2016, and the Belle Corp. and SM Prime gaming licenses under his ters wagers as low as 10 ted Nations’ annual Global ter a five-week trial of two industry that caters mainly Holdings Inc. dropped 0.9% term. yuan and have round-the- South-South Develop- counts of violating the U.S. to overseas Chinese pun- and 0.8%, respectively. The flow of Chinese gam- -clock live streams, making ment Expo. Foreign Corrupt Practices ters employs about 138,000 “Obviously, the biggest bling to Southeast Asia has them easily accessible by In August last year, Ng’s Act, one count of paying mostly Chinese workers. impact will fall on the pro- meant slowing growth in lower-income Chinese in defense lawyers appealed bribes and gratuities, one Oriental Group, one of perty sector, especially the Macau. A desertion by high rural areas, who do not to the Second Circuit Court count of money launde- the operators licensed by big names with a signifi- rollers in particular - which have the means to go to of Appeals to void his con- ring and two counts of the Philippine Amusement cant portion of their net in- account for 55% of Macau’s Macau. DB/BLOOMBERG viction on the basis that conspiracy. DB ASK THE VET by Dr Ruan Du Toit Bester Mold Mold can be present in a lot of homes or bui- What causes asthma in dogs? ldings, especially if the rooms are humid and there is not enough ventilation. Mold can be STHMA in dogs is a condition that af- and fall). The pollens are airborne and may be removed from the walls using anti-mold clea- Afects the respiratory system, especially the inhaled by the dog, causing the activation of ners or apple cider vinegar. Get a dehumidi- bronchi, causing coughing. This condition is an the inflammatory cells, the coughing and brea- fier and try to get proper ventilation in your allergic reaction, which is due to different subs- thing problems. Reducing the dog’s time spent home. tances inhaled by the dog. Asthma occurs when outdoors during pollen seasons can benefit and equally harmful, so if you have a fireplace, the dog’s immune system responds negatively diminish your pet’s negative reactions. Common Chemicals keep your asthmatic dog in a different room. to these substances, producing serotonin and Chemicals are also top irritants in dogs. The inflammatory cells, which will constrict the air Grasses inhalation of chemicals can cause respiratory Food passages. The causes of asthma may differ from Just like pollens, grasses can be a common aller- problems and dry cough. Avoid the dog’s ex- The ingredients in the dog’s food can cause an one pet to another, so you need to know what gen. The dog may have asthma attacks after posure to common chemicals such as: asthma attack. Try to switch to a different type of causes asthma in your dog to be able to avoid playing in the grass. There are different types of • Perfumes food or wet food, which can be better tolerated. asthma attacks. Some of the most common tri- grass, but the dog is most likely allergic to all. • Cleaning products ggers of asthma include: pollens, grasses, dust Grass cannot be avoided, so the dog needs to get • Paints and varnishes Hope this info helps mites, mold, cigarette smoke, chemicals and medication treatment to prevent asthma attacks. • Air sprays Till next week food. • Dog sprays (i.e., flea sprays) Dr Ruan Bester Dust Mites • Cat litter Pollens Dust mites are present in all environments, in- Pollens are the number one cause of asthma in cluding homes, and may not always be visible. Cigarette Smoke Ask the Vet: canines. Pollen can come from different plants If dust mites cause asthma attacks in your pet, Asthma can be caused by cigarette smoke. and trees and the dog may be allergic to one or you will have to pay attention to removing the Dogs can be second hand smokers, and some Royal Veterinary Centre several types of pollen. If the dog reacts nega- dust on a daily basis and purchase air cleaners dogs can develop asthma over time.