MGM marks largest group of graduates ever from high school diploma programme

A total of 25 MGM staff members this year graduated from a high school diploma programme that was tailor-made by the company with Escola Secundária Luso-Chinesa de Luís Gonzaga Gomes under the Macau Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ).The programme, launched in 2016, was to encourage the company’s local staff members who did not have the opportunity to complete high school education to return to school.This year, a total of 25 staff members graduated from the programme, making it the

August 28, 2020 | BY admin

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Melco offers 14-day fast track payment initiative to support local SMEs

Melco Resorts & Entertainment has launched a new fast track payment initiative “Express Payment Scheme” where all eligible local SME vendors will be paid within 14 days of receipt of deliverables.The initiative is part of the company’s commitment to support SMEs for the sustainable and diversified development of Macau.The scheme aims to ease local SMEs’ cash flow pressures, and to work closely with local SMEs to overcome challenges and difficulties of these unprecedented times.Melco

August 28, 2020 | BY admin

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GEG staff volunteers join Special Olympics’ sports day

Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) volunteer team recently joined the 2020 Macau Sports Day for the Disabled organised by the Macau Special Olympics (MSO) and hosted by the Sports Bureau.The event included games and activities that promote sports, encourage engagement with people with disabilities, and foster mutual help and harmony.The GEG volunteer team also took part in a number of inclusive activities, such as boules and basketball games organised by MSO, where MSO representatives took on the

August 28, 2020 | BY admin

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CEM, Bosco Youth Service Network enhance employability of SEN youngsters

Power utility CEM recently joined a programme launched by Bosco Youth Service Network (BYS) offering on-the-job training to a group of youngsters with special education needs (SEN).The SEN youngsters received one-on-one mentoring at different departments at CEM.Most of the SEN youngsters in Macau studied in mainstream schools but after completing secondary education, they faced difficulties in finding a job because of their inherent limitations such as autism, hearing impairment, or attention

August 21, 2020 | BY admin

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MGM provides 200 kids with free medical check-ups

MGM recently held “MGM Children’s Health Day” with the assistance of professionals from Worker’s Medical Clinic of Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) to conduct free medical check-ups for 200 children.On the same occasion, MGM Volunteer Team played games conveying a health message with the children, who also received a health gift pack as a reminder to adopt a healthy lifestyle.The event, held at MGM Macau, saw the participation of children aged 6 to 12 from Sheng Kung Hui Macau

August 21, 2020 | BY admin

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GEG staff help ‘Peng On Tung’ users after Typhoon Higos

After Typhoon Higos lashed the city early on Wednesday morning, GEG Volunteer Team contacted the Peng On Tung Tele-Assistance Services Centre (Peng On Tung) to help them check the conditions of the users’ flats and carry out household repairs where necessary.The Peng On Tung service in Macau is run by the General Union of Neighbourhood Associations of Macao (UGAMM).The GEG volunteering team began a two-day task yesterday where they would visit more than 40 household users of the Peng On Tung

August 21, 2020 | BY admin

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Wynn receives multiple awards at Vocational Skills Competition

Wynn won several gold awards at the 2nd Macau Integrated Tourism and Leisure Enterprise Vocational Skills Competition co-organised by the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAJ) and the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM).Wynn staff members won a number of awards, including Special Gold Award in Game Table Service, Runner-up in Gaming Calculation, Special Gold Award and Most Attentive Award in Housekeeping and Theme Design, Bronze Award in Room Facility and Maintenance, Gold Award in F&B Culinary,

August 14, 2020 | BY admin

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Mandarin Oriental, Macau listed in TripAdvisor’s Top 25 hotels in China

The Mandarin Oriental hotel in Macau has been listed amongst the “Top 25 hotels in China” by TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel platform.The award programme celebrates travellers’ favourite hotels, restaurants and airlines around the world.“We are thrilled to be recognised as one of the “Top 25 hotels in China” and to be included amongst our celebrated peers for the first time,” said the hotel brand’s Macau property general manager Christian Dolenc. “I am delighted to

August 14, 2020 | BY admin

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MGM Culinary Tour explores world’s gourmet capitals in one go

MGM is currently offering a culinary tour that will take guests around its restaurants in its Cotai hotel to explore their signature gourmet and the stories behind the dishes.The MGM Culinary Tour, taking off every weekend, begins with fiery spices and herbs of traditional Sichuanese cuisine at Five Foot Road, then sophisticated Cantonese classics at Chún, followed by sizzling premium wagyu grills at Grill 58, and wraps up with some unique cocktail experiences at Bar Patuá, all in just a meal

August 14, 2020 | BY admin

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GEG’s youth programme sharing session features Air Macau cabin crew

Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG)’s Youth Achievement Programme (YAP) recently invited local cabin crews from Air Macau to share their dream-chasing experiences and stories in the hope of inspiring young people to continue to strive for personal growth and contribute to society during the pandemic.The programme, which has been running for nine years, is a joint project of GEG and Macau Management Association (MMA).The YAP “Air Macau Local Crew Sharing Session on COVID-19 Efforts &

August 14, 2020 | BY admin

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GEG Launches U-LEAD Program for Local Fresh Graduates

GEG launched the U-LEAD Program that offers a three-month internship for fresh graduates.Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) is committed to cultivating and developing local talents. To support the Macau Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL)’s “career experience” internship scheme, GEG recently launched a U-LEAD Graduates Internship Program where DSAL’s referred fresh graduates are offered a three-month internship in a wide range of Hospitality, Gaming, Facilities Management, Design &

August 13, 2020 | BY admin

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CTM, Automated jointly launch Security Operation Centre SOC2

Local telecommunications service provider CTM and Automated, a subsidiary of the global IT partner – the ASL Group, are jointly launching the SOC2, a security operation centre that ensures enterprises’ networks meet security standards and comply with the relevant requirements of the Macau Cybersecurity Law in terms of monitoring and prediction.CTM and Automated held a Cloud Signing Ceremony of Collaboration Agreement recently to introduce SOC2 to Macau. CTM Commercial Affairs Vice President

August 7, 2020 | BY admin

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Melco wins 3 gold awards at Vocational Skills Competition

Eighteen employees of Melco Resorts & Entertainment participated in the 2nd Macau Integrated Tourism and Leisure Enterprises Vocational Skills Competition 2020 where they won two gold awards in Hotel Services and one gold in Gaming & Entertainment categories.The competition held at JW Marriott Hotel was jointly organised by the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM).In the Gaming & Entertainment category, Melco employees were awarded gold with

August 7, 2020 | BY admin

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MGM Cotai featured on BBC Two’s ‘Amazing Hotels’

MGM Cotai was featured in the first episode of BBC Two’s television series, “Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby series 3” that was world-premiered on July 14.“Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby” is a documentary series about some of the most extraordinary hotel destinations across the globe, where the two presenters, columnist Giles Coren and chef Monica Galetti head to work alongside staff in the establishments.In this episode, both presenters thoroughly experienced the

August 7, 2020 | BY admin

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