Daily Archives: Thursday, January 8, 2026
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Secretary Wong acknowledges mindset shift from civil servants during departmental reforms
This year’s Policy Address emphasizes public administration reform, with Wong Sio Chak, Secretary for Administration and Justice, acknowledging yesterday that while departmental integration may alter job ... -
Road resurfacing draws complaints over nighttime noise
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) recently completed road maintenance and resurfacing works at two major locations, including Rua do Almirante Costa Cabral and Rua de São ... -
AirAsia adds morning flights on Macau–Manila route
AirAsia will introduce three weekly morning flights on its Macau–Manila route starting Feb. 3, the low-cost carrier confirmed to the Times. At present, all direct ... -
Gov’t aims to establish information-sharing platform between industries in anti-fraud efforts
Lawmakers raised concerns over rising fraud targeting residents’ finances, with Secretary for Security Chan Tsz King saying authorities plan to set up a joint information-sharing platform ... -
Secretary Tai bids on creating a ‘dynamic evaluation’ of imported labor needs
The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Anton Tai, said the government continues to dynamically assess salary and manpower needs across various industries through job-matching data, using ... -
China announces new trade measure against Japan as Beijing moves closer to Seoul
China escalated its trade tensions with Japan yesterday by launching an investigation into imported dichlorosilane, a chemical gas used in making semiconductors, a day after it ... -
Authorities warn against contaminated Nestlé formula
Health and food safety authorities have urged parents to stop using 21 batches of Nestlé NAN and Wyeth Nutrition infant formula after suspected contamination with Bacillus ... -
Union Hospital completes first Mako-assisted knee replacement
The Macau Union Hospital has introduced the “Mako Robot,” a surgical system that uses 3D CT scans and a robotic arm to assist surgeons in performing ... -
DSAL to hold three job-matching sessions this month
The Laboru Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) will hold three industry-specific job-matching sessions this month, offering a total of 227 vacancies. ... -
DSAMA prepares reclaimed water supply with UM
The first phase of the Coloane Reclaimed Water Plant is nearly complete and will supply reclaimed water for toilet flushing and landscaping at Seac Pai Van ... -
Airport roundabout grass fire linked to burning incense
The Fire Services Bureau (CB) responded to reports of burning grassland at the roundabout near the airport in Taipa on Jan. 5. Authorities discovered that the ... -
Gov’t to build a supercharger station in Cotai, review other EV charging facilities
The government will build a new supercharger station for electric vehicles (EVs) in Cotai, the Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, announced at the ... -
Gov’t studying introduction of hydrogen vehicles
Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, announced that the government is conducting studies on the introduction of hydrogen-powered vehicles in Macau. At a recent ... -
Taipa Market sees 4.6-fold surge in footfall after revamp
Average daily visitor numbers at Taipa Municipal Market have climbed to about 7,500 since the launch of its revamped food and cultural creative zone, representing a ... -
Police arrest woman for smuggling drugs from Hong Kong
The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested a 43-year-old local woman on Monday at the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal after intelligence suggested she was bringing drugs into the ... -
Seven complaints filed over booster pump noise
Residents in Macau have raised concerns about low-frequency noise from booster pumps installed in water meter rooms, which is affecting daily life. One listener of the ... -
Hong Kong to launch public services kiosk in Macau
Hong Kong plans to open a public services kiosk in Macau, across the Pearl River Delta, enabling residents to access government services remotely, The Standard reports. ... -
Business leaders optimistic about local tourism in 2026
Tourism and catering leaders expressed optimism yesterday about Macau’s 2026 economic prospects, citing a record 188,000 New Year’s Day visitors and successful discount campaigns, while advising ... -
First-store scheme draws 500 inquiries in opening phase
The “First-Store Economy Scheme,” since its November 2025 launch, has received 500 inquiries and 13 registered applications in the first phase – a 2.6% conversion rate, ... -
Galaxy to grant one-month discretionary bonus to 97% of staff
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) has announced that it will award a 2025 discretionary bonus equivalent to one month of salary to eligible team members at senior ... -
TV Awards 2025 concludes in Macau, sets stage for 2026 drama
The “TV Awards Presentation 2025” was held recently at the Grand Hall, Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau, recognizing achievements in television over the past year. The ... -
Protest-hit Iran warily watches the US after its raid on Venezuela
Iran faces a new round of protests challenging the country’s theocracy, but it seems like the only thing people there want to talk about is half ... -
1996 France’s former president Mitterrand dies
France is mourning the loss of its longest-serving president, Francois Mitterrand, who has died at the age of 79 from prostate cancer. The news was announced ... -
From big air to moguls and slopestyle, what to know about freestyle skiing
You might be inclined to think of freestyle skiing as one of the new kids on the block at the Winter Olympics — after all, there ... -
Qualification shines as new objective for Congo after Africa Cup
The World Cup glitters as a new objective for Congo after its elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations. Algeria substitute Adil Boulbina’s last-gasp extra-time rocket ... -
Saint-Tropez bids adieu to Bardot with a funeral and public homage
Brigitte Bardot’s funeral was being held yesterday with a private service and a public homage in Saint-Tropez, the French Riviera resort where she lived for more ... -
Warner Bros rejects takeover offer from Paramount, tells shareholders to stick with Netflix bid
Warner Bros. again rejected Paramount’s latest takeover bid and told shareholders yesterday to stick with a rival offer from Netflix. Warner’s leadership has repeatedly rebuffed Skydance-owned ... -
Entertainment leaders amp up discussions about AI
The world’s largest tech showcase does not come without theatrics. Innovations and gadgets like a lollipop that sings to you as you consume it, a laundry-folding ... -
Thursday, January 8, 2026 – edition no. 4869
* Parachute appointments — Lawmaker Coutinho raises concerns over ‘parachute’ appointments in public administration * Public Works | Road resurfacing draws complaints over nighttime noise * ...
