Author: Anthony Lam, MDT
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Unmarried might store cells for future reproduction, gov’t proposes
A new bill proposes allowing single people to deposit their sperm or ova for future reproduction purposes. The Second Standing Committee of the parliament has commenced ... -
Stabbing at local school injures a student, education bureau ‘highly concerned’
An alleged stabbing that took place in a secondary school yesterday saw a female student injured, generating concerns from the education bureau. According to the Public ... -
Macau records below-passing Consumer Confidence Index in Q2
The city has obtained a score of 94.33 in the Consumer Confidence Index in the second quarter of the year, on a scale of 0 to ... -
Taxi industry ‘does not oppose’ more taxi licenses
The industry does not object to the government issuing more licenses, but it should be done in phases. Tai Kam Leong, deputy head of a local ... -
Police apprehend boy for alleged sex offence
A boy has been apprehended by the Public Security Police Force (PSP) who alleged he sexual harassed a girl, the police announced on Saturday. The boy ... -
Branded products fair to return end of month at Galaxy expo
The Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair will return on the last weekend of July on a larger scale at the Galaxy International Convention Centre (GICC), ... -
Partial water changes help maintain pool sanitation, ID says
In reply to lawmaker Zheng Anting, the Sports Bureau (ID) made assurances that partial water changes and regular cleaning are among ways to maintain swimming pool ... -
Municipal chief has ‘nothing to add’ on tree cutting saga
No further comment has been made by the city’s municipal chief after he was questioned about the elimination of trees in the Fai Chi Kei district. ... -
Two suspects caught again for same theft
A duo of suspected thieves awaiting court procedures have been recaptured for the same crime for which they were initially apprehended, local media reported, citing the ... -
Art Macao to return with 30 exhibitions
Bi-annual Art Macao is set to return from July to October with a line-up of 30 exhibitions across the city, president Leong Wai Man of the ... -
93 tickets issued to Rua Nova à Guia jaywalkers in H1
In the first half of this year, 93 fines were issued to jaywalkers and influencer-style photographers on Rua Nova à Guia, the Public Security Police Force ... -
Lawmakers call for additional temporary welfare
Two lawmakers have separately asked the government to consider issuing further temporary welfare to help people cope with rising living costs. Trade unionist Lei Chan U ... -
Chinese livestreamers: Macau’s big opportunities in small details
Macau should preserve the small details and elements as it brands itself, Chinese livestreamers and broadcasters said yesterday at the World Cities Branding Conference. It was ... -
Medical Committee discusses Macau doctors practicingin Hengqin
At its 11th meeting for the current term, the Medical Committee has discussed arrangements for Macau medical professionals to practice in Hengqin. Alvis Lo, committee president ... -
IC opens Black Box Theatre, Hainan exhibition
Yesterday morning saw the opening of the Black Box Theatres at the Macao Cultural Centre, which cost about MOP100 million from design to construction. All shows ... -
Wing Hang becomes history, rebranded as OCBC Bank
Singaporean banking corporation OCBC Bank has terminated the historical mission of Wing Hang Bank, eliminating the reference from its operations in Macau and Hong Kong. The ... -
Economic Secretary highlights inter-complementary efforts at conference
Yesterday morning saw the opening of the two-day World Cities Branding Conference at the MGM Cotai resort. Secretary for Economy and Finance Lei Wai Nong underlined ... -
Specific plan opened to standardize Macau’s sign language
A special glossary compilation plan has been established in an attempt to standardize Macau’s sign language, the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has said. In response to ... -
MGTO takes travel expo participants on familiarization tours in Macau
The government tourism bureau has hosted business visitors from a variety of places on familiarization tours in Macau as part of its overall marketing efforts. These ... -
Details of talent acquisition to be announced from August
Details of the city’s different talent acquisition schemes August will be announced in phases, the Talent Development Committee announced over the weekend. Jul. 1 saw the ... -
Northbound vehicle policy impacts both commercial and residential markets
The Northbound Travel for Macau Vehicle policy has negatively affected both the commercial and residential realty markets, a regional realtor disclosed in a statement yesterday. Local ... -
Digital identity eligible for those leaving Macau from today
The digital identity generated on the government One Account app will be available for border clearance purposes in Macau from today, the government announced at a ... -
The Sound of Music returns to Macau this summer
Globally acclaimed stage musical The Sound of Music will be performed in 16 shows from Aug. 10 to 22 at the Grand Auditorium of Macao Cultural ... -
SSM exports 15 patients for organ transplantation in past four years
Between 2018 and 2022, 15 patients in Macau have been sent elsewhere for organ transplants, Acting Director Cheang Seng Ip of the Health Bureau (SSM) has ... -
Continuing education subsidy returns with same amount
The fifth round of Continuing Education Subsidy will commence on Jul. 1, with the subsidized amount to remain at MOP6,000, the government has announced in the ... -
Court rules drivers, pedestrians have equal responsibility on roads
The Court of Final Appeal has ruled that “drivers and pedestrians should exercise equal caution and attention when using public roads.” The ruling was issued for ... -
Fined jaywalker in Guia street complains about lack of road safety guidelines
A jaywalker who took influencer photos on Rua Nova a Guia has complained on Chinese social media networks about Macau government’s lack of warning signs at ... -
Construction on UM-Hengqin overpass to finish in July
The new overpass connecting the University of Macau with the Macau section of the Hengqin Border checkpoint is expected to be completed in July, the Public ... -
MGTO pleased with holiday tourism
The head of the local tourism board has expressed satisfaction with the nearly 300,000 tourists visiting Macau during the Tuen Ng Festival holiday. Over 200,000 tourists ... -
Varied concerns on Electoral Laws Amendments
Concerns about two electoral law amendments varied among lawmakers, though most expressed strong support. Over the weekend, the executive branch held two consultation sessions on the ... -
Black box theater to open in early July
The government has announced the black box theater extension of the Macao Cultural Centre will open in early July. Over the past six years or so, ... -
Top court orders former Iek Long land stakeholder to pay outstanding land premium
The ex-stakeholder of the land for the former Iek Long Firecracker Factory has been ordered by the Court of Final Appeal (TUI) to pay the outstanding ... -
Four non-local workers apprehended for alleged fraud
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has announced the apprehension of four non-resident workers on allegations of fraud. The Judiciary Police (PJ) referred the case to ... -
CE anticipates further security ties with Hong Kong
Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng expressed his anticipation of further cooperation with Hong Kong on security, the government noted in a statement. On Tuesday, the head ... -
Multiple strategies underway to support youth employment
A Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) official has told a Youth Affairs Committee plenary session that multiple strategies have been employed to support youth employment. The plenary ...
