SOU PROPOSES MINIMUM GOV’T DEPARTMENTS FACE OSAKA TO HOST WAGE BILL RESTRUCTURING 2025 WORLD EXPO Sulu Sou will submit a minimum Secretary Sonia Chan announced The Japanese city beat out rivals wage bill that to the AL, the government’s intention to in Russia and Azerbaijan in the claiming that the gov’t has restructure more than a dozen race to host an event expected stalled repeatedly on this matter public departments next year to draw millions of visitors P2 P7 POLICY ADDRESS P13 MON.26 Nov 2018 T. 15º/ 20º C H. 70/ 98% facebook.com/mdtimes + 11,000 MOP 8.00 3178 N.º HKD 10.00 FOUNDER & PUBLISHER Kowie Geldenhuys EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Paulo Coutinho www.macaudailytimes.com.mo “ THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN’ ” WORLD BRIEFS LOCAL ELECTIONS THAILAND Police have arrested two brothers from Britain wanted on drug trafficking charges in their homeland. 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SYRIA Russian warplanes attacked rebel-held areas in northern Syria for the first time in weeks yesterday, as Syrian officials said more than 100 people were treated at hospitals for what they Protestors brave rain to demand allege was a poison gas attack by rebels in the northern city of Aleppo. P3 More on backpage holiday amendment withdrawal 26.11.2018 mon 2 MACAU 澳聞 WWW.MACAUDAILYTIMES.COM.MO Tired of ‘stalling’ gov’t, Adelson retains top place in Asian Sou to introduce own Gaming Power 50 minimum wage bill O COUTINHO L EW Macau Association AU Nhas released an eight- P point statement laying out ar- guments for lawmaker Sulu Sou’s new minimum wage bill MARQUES RENATO that will be submitted to the Legislative Assembly (AL) for consideration. The association says that Sou expects “quicker implementation” by directly submitting the bill to the AL. HELDON Adelson, Chair- following the February launch The democrat association Sman and CEO of Las Vegas of MGM Cotai. says that the government has Sands and Sands China, has Among the other major mo- stalled repeatedly on this mat- topped the Asian Gaming Power vers in 2018 were Suncity Group ter and that it has failed to ho- 50 – an annual ranking of the boss Alvin Chau, up from num- nor a 2015 pledge to implement most influential individuals in ber seven to number five; Naga- a minimum wage prior to 2019. the Asian gaming industry – Corp owner Dr Chen Lip Keong A consultation conducted one for the sixth consecutive year rising from number 18 to 14; year ago also showed broad su- in 2018, Inside Asian Gaming Star Entertainment Group’s pport among the public for the (IAG) has announced. Managing Director and CEO economic measure. The 2018 rankings were un- Matt Bekier up five places to “It is already November of veiled at the inaugural Asian number 15; and Wynn Macau 2018, one year after the consul- Gaming Power 50 Gala Dinner, Vice-Chairman, Chief Operating tation,” notes the statement. “It lawmaker says that the hourly matter of human dignity.” held at Studio City Friday night. Officer and Executive Director is already too late to pass the rate is reflective of Macau’s so- According to New Macau, the- Adelson retained top spot Linda Chen moving from num- legislation before 2019.” cio-economic status and in line re are about 20,000 people in despite Galaxy Entertainment ber 34 to 18 on the back of major “When the Government is with, nearby jurisdictions such the city with an “extreme low Group Deputy Chairman Fran- management changes in 2018. stalling, it is the responsibili- as Hong Kong (HKD37.5) and salary” of less than MOP30 per cis Lui closing the gap signi- Notable names to fall out of ty of deputies to introduce the Taiwan (NTD150). hour. ficantly by way of the ranking the Asian Gaming Power 50 bill themselves,” it continues, In the statement released yes- However, Sou’s bill will not system used by IAG to deter- list completely in 2018 include citing the right afforded to terday, New Macau argues that address some of the most mine the final positions. Mr Lui Wynn Resorts co-founder Steve lawmakers to introduce legisla- Macau has a “constitutional vulnerable among Macau’s maintained second place ahead Wynn and Crown Resorts ma- tion to the AL instead of relying obligation” to introduce a mi- working population - domestic of Melco Resorts Chairman and jority shareholder James Packer. on the government. nimum wage. It says that mini- workers and disabled workers CEO Lawrence Ho at number First published by IAG in Sou’s bill will call for a mini- mum wages constitute a basic – citing a lack of consensus on three. 2008, the Asian Gaming Power mum hourly rate of MOP38, a right and are required by the this matter. New Macau insists Meanwhile, MGM China Co- 50 has become a leading indica- daily wage of MOP304, a weekly Basic Law, local laws and inter- that there must be other spe- Chairperson and Executive Di- tor of the most influential peo- wage of MOP1,824 and a mon- national treaties. “Yet, Macau cial wage protection for these rector Pansy Ho moved back ple in the Asian gaming industry thly wage of MOP7,904. The [has] never legislated on this workers. into the Top 10 in 10th spot over the preceding 12 months. ASK THE VET by Dr Ruan Du Toit Bester Trauma to the eye lens, diabetes, and poor nu- trition may also cause cataracts, but generally there is little an owner can do to prevent cata- SIGNS OF CATARACTS IN DOGS racts from developing in dogs that are prone to eye problems. If a dog has diabetes, cataracts ERE in Macau we see a lot of catarac- and Boston Terriers, are more likely to develop can form rapidly, even if the dog is on insulin, so Hts in dogs. It is often an inherited condition cataracts and may start to develop symptoms proper nutrition and a healthy and active lifes- that causes clouding of the eye lens, impaired early in life while other dogs have no problems tyle is important. Poor nutrition can also lead to vision and sometimes total blindness. until they are older. Some breeds, such as Gol- progressive retinal atrophy or inflammatory eye den Retrievers, develop cataracts but exhibit few diseases that may cause cataracts. Some other eye conditions have similar symp- Symptoms of Cataracts side effects and require no treatment. Others, toms to cataracts such as a white, cloudy appea- A dog with cataracts may have some color chan- like the Bichon Frise, can develop cataracts at Cataract Treatment for Your Dog rance in the eye and vision problems. A diag- ges in the pupil of the eye, including blue, gray or only 6 months and may develop total blindness We usually advise surgery as primary medical nosis from a veterinary ophthalmologist is ne- white spots. The eye may also become inflamed by the age of 2, so early diagnosis is essential. treatment for dogs with eye cataracts but is not cessary before any treatment is used to combat or red and cause squinting in one or both eyes, The Canine Eye Registration Foundation, or necessary or medically possible in every case. vision loss and cataracts. especially if the eye has been injured. A dog with CERF, is a foundation that certifies a dog if it If the eye is healthy and not inflamed, cataract cataracts may become clumsier and bump into doesn’t have any inherited eye health condi- surgery is generally successful. After surgery the Hope this info helps objects, hesitate in new places or before entering tions. If you are purchasing a purebred dog from dog must stay calm and not touch the eye, so Till next week dark rooms and using stairs, or have changes in the US that is prone to cataracts, if possible ask a cone or lampshade collar will be used for the Dr Ruan Bester his personality, becoming lethargic or aggressi- the breeder for the dog’s CERF number, althou- first two weeks or so. Eye drops and oral antibio- ve as vision loss increases. gh most pet-shops wont have this information tics are usually prescribed to prevent glaucoma Ask the Vet: in Macau. A breeder should also have the sire and inflammation, two common complications Causes of Cataracts and dam certified as well. The CERF certifica- with cataract surgery. If cataracts have deve- Royal Veterinary Centre Genetics are the most important factor when tion is only applicable for a year, however, and loped as a secondary condition due to another Tel: +853 28501099, +853 28523678 it comes to eye cataracts in dogs. Some breeds, can’t guarantee protection from a disease like health problem, surgery may not be recommen- Emergency: +853 62662268 like Cocker Spaniels, Siberian Huskies, Poodles, cataracts that develop late in life.
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