Author: Renato Marques, MDT
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Bill proposing complete ban on possession and use of vapes advances
A bill proposing amendments to Macau’s smoking prevention and control law has been passed in its first reading at the Legislative Assembly (AL). Among other provisions, ... -
EPM director to lead Portuguese school in Luanda
Ac·cio de Brito, the current director of the Portuguese School of Macau (EPM), is leaving the local institution to head the Portuguese School of Luanda (EPL) ... -
Former Wynn Macau COO Ciarán Carruthers named CEO of UAE regulator
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has appointed casino executive Ciarán Carruthers as its new CEO, tasking him with overseeing the ... -
Labor law revisions advance as lawmakers clash over leave proposals
The bill proposing amendments to the Labor Relations Law on matters such as maternity leave and annual leave passed its first reading with unanimous approval from ... -
Traditional street and market vendors are in serious decline, association says
Traditional street and market vendors are facing serious challenges and an unprecedented decline, representatives from the Macau Market Vendors Mutual Aid Association have said in a ... -
Cigarettes, silver, and used electronics continue to top cases of smuggling
Tobacco products, e-cigarettes, silver pellets, and used electronics continue to top the list of products most often caught by the authorities while attempting to be smuggled ... -
Gov’t moves forward with sports facilities on idle Taipa and Nam Van plots
The government has decided to temporarily use two idle land plots to build sports facilities. According to the Land and Public Works Bureau (DSOP), the BT7 ... -
F4 World Cup grid to expand to 24 cars this year, teams take central role
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has announced that it has amended the entry model for this year’s second running of the FIA Formula 4 (F4) ... -
Weather-impacted Isle of Man TT concludes prematurely
The Isle of Man (IOM) TT Races have concluded their 2026 edition prematurely following a weather-impacted event, organizers announced. Following consultation between the Clerk of the ... -
Local banks complete 23 cross-border transactions on first day of mBridge participation
After joining mBridge, the Multilateral Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Bridge, local banks completed 23 cross-border transactions on the first day, according to the Monetary Authority ... -
Customs continue to seize large quantities of smuggled goods
The Customs Service (SA) continues to detect and seize large quantities of products being smuggled across the border into and out of Macau. According to the ... -
TUI rejects appeal by PSP chief in disciplinary case
The Court of Final Appeal (TUI) has ruled in a case involving a chief of the Public Security Police Force (PSP) and the force’s disciplinary proceedings ... -
Lawmakers raise concerns over birthrate’s impact on education workforce
Several lawmakers have expressed concerns about how Macau’s low birthrate is already affecting the labor market, particularly schools and teaching staff. In an inquiry initiated by ... -
Lawmaker wants to expand visitor sources from Australia and New Zealand
Lawmaker Chan Hao Weng called on the government to make greater efforts to expand visitor sources from Australia and New Zealand during an inquiry at the ... -
Dean Harrison wins first TT race, joins 6-wins club
Dean Harrison (Honda CBR1000RR-R) won the first of this year’s Isle of Man TT Races. Harrison, who had already shown a very fast pace in qualifying ... -
Roadsports and GT Challenge conclude qualification races for the Grand Prix
The second and final round of the qualification races that give access to racers in the Roadsport Challenge and GT Challenge (GT4) to race at the ... -
SAFP expects smooth transition to new office software
The Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau (SAFP) said it has been coordinating the planning, development, and implementation of office application systems across government departments after ... -
Over 5,100 people suffered work-related accidents in 2025, nine died
In 2025, there were 5,102 victims of workplace accidents in Macau, with the main causes being “falls” (24.1%), “crushing, puncture, or laceration” (20.0%), and “straining or ... -
We deserve more than thoughts and prayers
The recent death of a 10-year-old schoolboy after being hit by a car while crossing the road at a crosswalk in Macau has prompted the public ... -
New bus stop at Av. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen to serve South Shore Waterfront Green Promenade
A new bus stop has been installed on Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, aiming to improve public transportation access to the new sports and leisure areas surrounding ... -
Hubert Wang joins Sands China as chief operating officer
Former MGM China president and chief operating officer (COO) Hubert Wang is joining Sands China Ltd. (SCL) today as the company’s new COO, according to an ... -
Police inspected over 500 random people in 13 days, found irregularities in over 11%
The Unitary Police Service (SPU) announced that a joint police force operation, held between May 12 and May 24, has resulted in 59 people being charged ... -
Portuguese Minister of Education to represent gov’t in this year’s celebration
The Portuguese Minister of Education, Science and Innovation, Fernando Alexandre, will represent the Portuguese government at this year’s ceremonies of “June 10 – Day of Portugal, ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
Private clinics account for over 76% of primary health care consultations in 2025
Private clinics accounted for more than three million consultations last year, representing 76.3% of all consultations at primary health care establishments in 2025. According to a ... -
Fuel prices push Macau inflation higher in April
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), the indicator of price inflation in Macau, recorded a 1.21% year-over-year increase in April and a 0.31% month-over-month increase, according to ... -
International arrivals grow at slightly slower pace amid April tourism increase
Visitor arrivals increased by 11.3% year over year to 3,441,396 in April 2026, according to information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). According to the ... -
Gov’t silent on student mental health numbers, while Hong Kong records steep increase
Local authorities do not wish to share any figures on the number of local students who have a mental illness, the Times learned. In response to ... -
Lawmakers call on gov’t to correct flaws harming public interest
Lawmakers Nick Lei and Chan Hao Weng have called on the government to address the flaws detected in the latest Audit report regarding the operation of ... -
New law on private medical institutions approved, ‘day hospitals’ now allowed
The Legislative Assembly (AL) passed the new law on Tuesday evening to amend the regulations governing the operation of private medical institutions in Macau. The law ... -
Chui Sai Peng wants ‘robocops’ to reinforce Macau’s image
Lawmaker Chui Sai Peng wants the government to bet more in cutting-edge technologies developed by the country, and particularly to support the construction of a robotized ... -
Same number of events, but fewer participants in Q1
Despite the number of Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) events remaining the same year-on-year in the first quarter of this year (Q1), the overall number ... -
DSAT to improve bus management and passenger information systems
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) plans to improve the public bus management system to enhance passenger volume estimation and data accuracy. The bureau also claims to be ...
