NEGOTIATORS CALLED MAPPING A NEW CITY THE 13 IN TO DISARM MAN DEVELOPER Little is known about the A woman was held fast-growing skyscrapers in hostage on Saturday SAID TO BE neighboring Hengqin. The Times night by a man SEEKING explores the urban projects brandishing a small knife BUYER dotting the island’s eastern coast P2 CRIME P4 GAMING P6-7 GREATER BAY MON.06 May 2019 T. 20º/ 24º C H. 80/ 98% facebook.com/mdtimes + 13,000 MOP 8.00 3283 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 CHINA A mobile app used by police to track citizens BEITLER DANIEL in China’s far west region of Xinjiang shows how some of the country’s biggest technology companies Foreign players are linked to a mass surveillance system that is more sophisticated than previously known, according to a report from Human Rights Watch. More on p11 kicked out AP PHOTO of lower leagues P3 MDT EXCLUSIVE NORTH KOREA State media yesterday showed leader Kim Jong Un observing live-fire drills of long-range multiple rocket launchers and what appeared to be a new short-range ballistic missile, a day after South Korea expressed concern that the launches were a violation of an agreement to cease all hostile acts. More on p13 CYPRUS A man who has confessed to killing seven foreign women and girls in Cyprus is being investigated on additional charges of raping a foreign woman he had photographed as a model, a police investigator said yesterday. AP PHOTO ISRAEL-PALESTINE Israel and Gaza-based militants are digging in for extended fighting after a barrage of hundreds of rockets and retaliatory airstrikes boiled over into a second day, threatening to undo months of Egyptian- brokered efforts to reach a long-term truce. More on p15 VENEZUELA Authorities are investigating the cause of a helicopter crash that killed seven military officers while they were while heading to a state where President Nicolás Maduro was visiting troops. More on backpage 06.05.2019 mon th Anniversary 2 MACAU 澳聞 WWW.MACAUDAILYTIMES.COM.MO MP COURTESY TDM COURTESY investigates three loan sharks for murder HREE loan sharks from TMainland China, aged 29 to 34 years old, have been transferred to the Public Prosecution Office (MP) for further investiga- tion. They allegedly killed their 40-year-old Chinese debtor. The suspects were charged by the Judiciary Police (PJ) with killing, predatory len- ding, and organized crime. The crime was reported CRIME According to public broad- by one of the gang who was caster TDM, the man suffers allegedly overwhelmed with from hearing loss and requi- guilt. The Public Security red the assistance of sign lan- Police Force found and ar- Woman restrained in guage interpreters during the rested the gang near a hotel negotiation. in the Outer Harbor area. The man initially refused The victim borrowed help, but later calmed down USD50,000 from the three shocking knife incident and released the woman at in a casino before losing all around 9:30 pm. The woman money in the following three Staff reporter outlet located at the Trust Le- He was reported to be yelling was then brought into the food hours. He was later abduc- gend residential building next and swinging his limbs in a outlet for immediate medical ted and taken to a guesthou- woman was restrained by to the St. Paul School. The PSP threatening manner. Parame- inspection. se in the Praia Grande area A a man believed to have received a report that a suspec- dics who arrived at the scene The man’s conversation with where he was beaten seve- been brandishing a small knife ted assault was spotted there initially attempted to calm the police officers carried on ral times with leather belts, for about half an hour on Sa- and teams of police officers, him down. until around 10 p.m., when he slippers, and fists over two turday night at a food outlet firefighters, and paramedics Professional negotiators began to become agitated once days. His mouth was cove- close to the construction site were deployed to the scene. from the Judiciary Police (PJ) more. The police officers im- red to stop him screaming for the Mong Ha Sport Pavi- The man was seen to be subsequently arrived and took mediately restrained him and for help. Videos of him were lion. As a result of the inci- emotional as he restrained a over the negotiation. PSP offi- put him under arrest. He was taken and sent to his family dent, the Public Security Poli- woman while holding a sharp cers stood next to the PJ ne- then sent to the hospital whe- to threaten them. ce Force (PSP) cordoned off a object close to her. According gotiator with shields in their re as of yesterday morning, he The PJ collected evidence nearby road. to reports last night, the object hands, to be prepared for any remained. at the scene, including the The incident took place at was understood to be a small possible escalation of the si- The hostage claimed she did leather belt allegedly used around 9 p.m. in front of a food knife incident. tuation. not know the man. for the beating. ASK THE VET by Dr Ruan Du Toit Bester SENIOR DOG FOOD: AGE SPECIFIC FORMULAS n order to maintain a healthy and active lifesty- tin sulfate vitamin supplements to improve joint bone meals. Paying more for high quality food will Ile for your pet, owners must know what to look movement and ease arthritis in older dogs. Other keep your senior dog more healthy and active. By for in senior dog food to suit their animal’s needs. vitamins and antioxidants such as vitamin B-12 for avoiding cheap and unhealthy dog foods from the Older dogs may not require the same nutrients energy and vitamins E and C to build up immune beginning, you’ll minimize possible joint stress, as puppies or younger dogs, as new nutritional systems are great additions to your dog’s diet. weight problems and low immune health as your and health issues arise with age. Senior dogs can dog enters old age. face problems with decreased activity, joint and Avoiding obesity table scraps like younger dogs can, leading to di- bone pain or disease, a weakening immune sys- With a decrease in activity and a slower metabo- Avoiding unhealthy weight loss gestive issues or weight gain. tem, weight gain or loss of appetite, and digestion lism in older dogs, obesity can become a serious Alternatively, weight loss can be a serious pro- Hope this info helps problems. A proper balanced diet for older pets problem. Not only is excess weight bad for a dog’s blem for senior dogs as they lose their appetite. Till next week can help ease these problems and, if started early heart and lungs, but can also add extra stress to Try mixing chicken or beef broth, carrots, canned Dr Ruan Bester enough, prevent many of these issues. joints and bones. Special diet and senior dog food pumpkin or plain diced chicken to dry food to add formulas are not always the best option for hea- some taste and variety to the meals. Don’t add too Vitamins for joints and energy vier dogs-instead, try reducing portion sizes, and much, or it could upsets your dog’s stomach. Ask the Vet: As a dog gets older and cannot be as active as he feeding your older dog the smaller portions two to Maintaining healthy levels of fiber is also impor- used to be, it is important to keep energy levels four times a day. tant to avoid intestinal problems that can lead to Royal Veterinary Centre up and maintain some level of exercise that does Look for nutritionally balanced foods with good vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. Also, cut out Tel: +853 28501099, +853 28523678 not strain the older and less mobile dog. 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