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,

China announces new trade measure against Japan as Beijing moves closer to Seoul

President Xi Jinping and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung during a ceremony of the MoUbetween South Korea and China in Beijing China escalated its

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 personalized hip

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. Registration is

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 estate and

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 fire had

Gov’t to build a supercharger station in Cotai, review other EV charging facilities

Iau Teng Pio The government will build a new supercharger station for electric vehicles (EVs) in Cotai, the Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, announced

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

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

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 city. Officers

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 TDM Forum

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. The facility

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

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 manager grade

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 awards,

Protest-hit Iran warily watches the US after its raid on Venezuela

People walk as shops are closed during protests in Tehran’s centuries-old main bazaar Iran faces a new round of protests challenging the country’s theocracy, but it seems like

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

Canada’s Mikael Kingsbury competes in the men’s moguls at the Freestyle World Championships in St. Moritz You might be inclined to think of freestyle skiing

Qualification shines as new objective for Congo after Africa Cup

A supporter of Congo cheers for his national team The World Cup glitters as a new objective for Congo after its elimination from the Africa

Saint-Tropez bids adieu to Bardot with a funeral and public homage

Actor Brigitte Bardot’s coffin is carried into Notre-Dame de l’Assomption church for her funeral ceremony, yesterday, in Saint-Tropez Brigitte Bardot’s funeral was being held yesterday

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 Paramount’s

Entertainment leaders amp up discussions about AI

Kaitlyn Huamani, MDT/AP Tech Writer The world’s largest tech showcase does not come without theatrics. Innovations and gadgets like a lollipop that sings to you as you consume

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 * Aviation

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