Archive for December 21, 2007

Macau’s first pro-democracy rally runs smoothly


 
Friday, December 21, 2007
Issue 204, Page 2
Word count: 786
Published in: Macau Daily Times

By Poyi (Natalie) Leung & Sara Farr

Macau’s first ever pro-democracy rally which was staged yesterday, marking the eighth anniversary of Macau’s handover to the mainland ran smoothly, with less security on the streets than that of the September 30 and October 1 demonstrations. … continue reading this entry.

Northern district communities celebrate handover


 
Friday, December 21, 2007
Issue 204, Page 4
Word count: 318
Published in: Macau Daily Times

By Poyi (Natalie) Leung

About 2,000 people from 68 northern district community organisations participated in the parade staging around Iao Hon Park to celebrate the eighth handover anniversary yesterday. … continue reading this entry.

Junket promoter arrested for HK$1 million embezzlement

Friday, December 21, 2007
Issue 204, Page 6
Word count: 194
Published in: Macau Daily Times

By Poyi (Natalie) Leung

A junket promoter who allegedly embezzled his customer’s HK$1 million in a local casino in October was arrested by the Judiciary Police on Wednesday. … continue reading this entry.

Woman arrested, six freed from prostitution

Friday, December 21, 2007
Issue 204, Page 6
Word count: 184
Published in: Macau Daily Times

By Poyi (Natalie) Leung

A 39-year-old woman was arrested by the Judiciary Police after being accused of controlling six Filipina to work as illegal prostitutes in Macau. … continue reading this entry.