Lynzy Valles

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Journalist at Macau Daily Times

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LRT explores new payment methods

2 weeks ago | macaudailytimes.com.mo | Lynzy Valles

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) confirmed that the LRT firm will explore additional payment options to enhance passenger convenience and the implementation of bus transfer discounts. In a reply to lawmaker Lei Leong Wong, the bureau said that it has consulted with the Macao Light Rapid Transit Corporation Limited and that transfer discount schemes will be evaluated when new bus contracts are signed in the future.
Gov’t ensures rigorous oversight of casino operators’ non-gaming investments

3 weeks ago | macaudailytimes.com.mo | Lynzy Valles

The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Tai Kin Ip, emphasized during a recent meeting at the Legislative Assembly that the government will continue to oversee operators’ compliance with their contractual obligations, including the execution of non-gaming investments. These investments are a key component of the new 10-year concessions granted to the city’s six casino operators, which began in January 2023.
New half-hourly parking rate to launch at Mong Son Building

3 weeks ago | macaudailytimes.com.mo | Lynzy Valles

The public parking lot at Avenida de Venceslau de Morais will officially open to the public at 10 a.m. today, marking the launch of a new trial initiative that introduces a half-hourly parking rate. This marks the first public parking lot in the area to implement this pricing system. According to the Transport Bureau (DSAT), the decision to introduce the half-hourly rate comes after consideration of motorists’ parking habits, the availability of parking spaces, and overall parking rates.
Melco reports 22% revenue growth in 2024

3 weeks ago | macaudailytimes.com.mo | Lynzy Valles

Melco International Development announced a strong performance for the year ending December 31, 2024, with net revenues totaling HKD36.17 billion, a 22.5% increase compared to the previous year.
Gov’t extends support to Myanmar following devastating earthquake

3 weeks ago | macaudailytimes.com.mo | Lynzy Valles

Chief Executive Sam Hou Faihas sent a message of sympathy to Myanmar’s leader, Min Aung Hlaing, following the massive earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday. The 7.7-magnitude quake has killed more than 1,644 people and caused widespread infrastructure damage. In a statement, Sam expressed his sorrow on behalf of the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government and its residents. He extended condolences to the victims’ families, the injured, and all those affected.
Police arrest 33 in illegal remittance syndicate bust

3 weeks ago | macaudailytimes.com.mo | Lynzy Valles

The police have arrested 33 individuals involved in an illegal remittance syndicate that operated near casinos, facilitating unauthorized money transfers for gamblers. Among those detained were 22 locals and 11 mainland Chinese nationals, identified as salesmen and business operators. In a press conference yesterday, the Judiciary Police (PJ) deputy director Sou Sio Keong disclosed that the syndicate ran eight jewelry stores near casinos to conduct fraudulent transactions.
South Korea sees surge in arrivals as mainland tourist numbers decline

3 weeks ago | macaudailytimes.com.mo | Lynzy Valles

Tourism Lynzy Valles, MDT Friday, March 28, 2025 - 11 minutes ago No Comments 149 Views The city’s inbound tourism sector showed positive growth in February, with a rise in international tour visitors, according to the latest data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). A total of 145,000 package tour visitors arrived in Macau, marking a 3.8% year-on-year increase.
Casinos to undergo rigorous approval process for new gaming equipment

3 weeks ago | macaudailytimes.com.mo | Lynzy Valles

Gaming Lynzy Valles, MDT Friday, March 28, 2025 - 5 minutes ago No Comments 81 Views The casino industry is undergoing a technological transformation as operators introduce smart gaming tables equipped with radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology. While these advancements aim to improve efficiency and data accuracy, they have also raised concerns among gaming employees regarding workplace demands.
CESL Asia showcases new tech-driven services at MIECF

3 weeks ago | macaudailytimes.com.mo | Lynzy Valles

Lynzy Valles, MDT Friday, March 28, 2025 - 6 minutes ago No Comments 119 Views CESL Asia is advancing its vision for a “new Macau” and a “new economy” with the introduction of cutting-edge services and technology, president and CEO António Trindade revealed at this year’s Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum and Exhibition (MIECF). “We have been preparing for the past few years, introducing new tools, new partners, and new capacities,” Trindade told the Times.
New mobile power bank regulations to take effect in April

4 weeks ago | macaudailytimes.com.mo | Lynzy Valles

The Macau International Airport Co. Ltd. (CAM) announced that starting next month, most airlines operating at the local airport will implement new regulations regarding the carrying and use of mobile power banks. The new rules will require mobile power banks to be stored only in hand baggage, with a complete ban on placing them in checked luggage or on overhead cabin racks. Additionally, the use of mobile power during the flight will no longer be permitted.