Monthly Archives: May 2026
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CE orders a role swap from two bureau vice presidents
The Chief Executive (CE) has issued an order appointing Mok Chi Hang as the new vice president of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and Cheang Kai ... -
Five TNR arrested over online romance scam
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have arrested five Filipino female non-resident workers suspected of helping to receive and withdraw funds from an online romance scam. The suspects, ... -
DSOP, DSSCU directors renewed for a year
The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, has renewed the appointments of the director of the Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU), Lai Weng ... -
China executes man for poisoning gaming tycoon linked to Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’
Chinese authorities have executed a man convicted of using poison to kill a billionaire gaming tycoon linked to the Netflix adaptation of “The Three-Body Problem” over ... -
Bishop and ex-ICC judge lead new inquiry into thousands of Duterte-era killings
A group led by a Roman Catholic bishop in the Philippines launched a fact-finding body yesterday to document accounts of witnesses and other details of ex-President ... -
Lawyer says tourist accused of hurling rock at monk seal has been doxed and threatened
The defense attorney for a tourist from Washington state accused of hurling a coconut-sized rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal says his client was trying ... -
Displacement camp, fighting Ebola with sand, oatmeal, one thermometer but no water
There is one handwashing station and one infrared thermometer to fight the Ebola epidemic in a camp for 10,000 displaced people in Bunia, a city at ... -
1959 Monkeys survive space mission
Two monkeys have become the first living creatures to survive a space flight. Able, a seven-pound female rhesus monkey, and Baker, a one-pound female squirrel monkey, ... -
WC transit sticker shock hits fans with tickets to matches in some US host cities
Dubbed the “Sommermärchen,” or “Summer Fairy Tale,” the 2006 World Cup in Germany was a widely praised showcase for a modern, unified nation that was welcoming ... -
Crystal Palace and Rayo fans clash in Leipzig ahead of final
Fans of Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano have clashed in Leipzig as their teams prepare to play in the Conference League final, German police said yesterday. ... -
All Blacks captain Barrett to miss the Nations Championship, South Africa tour
All Blacks captain Scott Barrett will miss the All Blacks’ Nations Championship rugby tests in July and its historic tour to South Africa in August and ... -
Perry’s assistant is last to be sentenced over his ketamine death
The final sentencing in the 2 1/2-year investigation and prosecution following the drug death of Matthew Perry will be of the personal assistant who sat at ... -
Singapore foreign affairs minister visits North Korea, agrees to boost ties: reports
Singapore’s Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan held talks with his North Korean counterpart Choe Son-hui in Pyongyang on Tuesday, with both sides agreeing to deepen bilateral ... -
China’s cross-border crackdown smacks of Nasdaq envy
In a surprise move, China punished three brokerages for offering mainland investors access to overseas stocks without licenses, escalating efforts to control cross-border capital flows. The ... -
Thursday, May 28, 2026 – edition no. 4959
* Finally, ICU — The Union Medical Center will open its intensive care unit next month after criticism mounted over the transfer of a traffic accident ... -
Dizziness, abdominal pain drive over 50% of emergency calls, fire bureau says
Cases involving dizziness and abdominal pain made up more than 50% of emergency medical calls, driving a slight rise in first-quarter ambulance dispatches to an average ... -
Macau’s tight visa rules deter Vietnamese tourists, industry says
Vietnamese passport holders are not eligible for visa-free entry to Macau, nor can they obtain a visa on arrival or apply online. However, with growing demand ... -
CE orders budget restraints for 2027, ceiling capped at 2026 level
By order of the Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, the rules and instructions for submitting 2027 budget proposals were published yesterday in the government’s official ... -
Gov’t says it is taking all preparatory measures to face severe weather
The onset of Macau’s rainy season, when more extreme meteorological events such as heavy rainfall and tropical storms are more likely, has prompted lawmaker Lam Lon ... -
Police crackdown on illegal currency exchange uncovers 32 cases
The Unitary Police Service (SPU) has concluded a 13-day special operation targeting illegal currency exchange and other criminal activities, resulting in 32 cases of illicit money ... -
Gov’t launches summer activities with 46,000 places, new AI workshops
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) and the Sports Bureau announced today that the 2026 Summer Activities will offer approximately 46,000 places for children and ... -
Police warn of ‘Transport Bureau’ phishing scam
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have issued a public alert urging residents to watch out for phishing text messages falsely claiming to be from the “Transport Bureau” ... -
Macau, Lisbon partner on consumer dispute resolution
The Macau Consumer Council (CC) has signed an online cooperation agreement with Lisbon’s Center for Arbitration of Consumer Disputes (CACCL), establishing a formal online mediation and ... -
Fuel subsidy scheme launched, operations smooth
The petrol and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) subsidy scheme took effect yesterday, with the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) saying overall operations were smooth on ... -
CE to attend Legislative Assembly plenary on June 16
The Government Information Bureau said Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai will attend a plenary session of the Legislative Assembly at 3 p.m. on June 16 to ... -
DSEDJ urges parents, schools to uphold sportsmanship values
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) has called on all participants in inter-school competitions to “adhere to the sportsmanship values of fostering respect for rules, ... -
Healthcare subsidy scheme coverage of Guangdong to strengthen GBA Integration: Alvis Lo
Extending the Healthcare Subsidy Scheme to Guangdong “is a concrete step in implementing the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao GBA and the integrated development of Macau ... -
MGM’s Macau Space Dream Project returns to inspire youth in aerospace
The “MGM Youth Popular Science Series: Macau Space Dream Project” has returned for its third year, aiming to cultivate future technology leaders for Macau and inspire ... -
Gymnastics Club Macau athletes shine at Asian tournament in Hong Kong
Gymnastics Club Macau (GCM) returned from Hong Kong with strong results after competing in the SS Asian Gymnastics Club Tournament 2026 held from May 23 to ... -
Company converts discarded oyster shells into various products
To Lu Zice, discarded oyster shells are not rubbish, but treasures. Oysters are a local specialty and a pillar agricultural industry in Taishan, dubbed “the city ... -
Support teams aid grieving victim families
Special support is being extended to the families of the 82 people killed in Friday’s deadly mine accident in Shanxi province, as rescuers continue to work ... -
Planes carrying 19 Australians linked to the Islamic State land in Melbourne and Sydney
Two planes carrying 19 Australian women and children linked to the Islamic State group in Syria landed in Melbourne and Sydney yesterday, despite Australia’s government warning ... -
1994 Dissident writer Solzhenitsyn returns
Alexander Solzhenitsyn has flown back to his native Russia after 20 years of exile in the United States. His plane touched down in the far eastern ... -
Brazil turns to Carlo Ancelotti to end long wait for cup glory
Brazil’s biggest hope to end a 24-year World Cup title drought is not a clinical striker, a creative midfielder or a dribbling winger like in previous ... -
Heat wave at French Open impacts the clay courts and sends fans to sprinklers
Tennis players at the French Open say they haven’t experienced conditions this hot at Roland Garros since the Paris Olympics. And the 2024 Olympics were held ...
