Author: Renato Marques, MDT
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Audit finds DSAT failed to enforce radio taxi regulations
The Commission of Audit (CA) has slammed the Transport Bureau (DSAT) for failing to inspect and supervise the operation of Radio Taxis. According to a report ... -
Charles Leong repeats P1 and P2 in LSTA’s Fuji round
Macau racer Charles Leong continues to add important results and accumulate points in his campaign in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia (LSTA) Championship. After securing a ... -
Gov’t acknowledges the importance of Hong Kong in the local market
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) held the “Experience Macau” Carnival in Hong Kong over the weekend. Themed “Vibrant Summer, Explore Macau,” the carnival featured two ... -
Galaxy announces closing of ‘Terrazza’ and Macallan Bar
Galaxy Macau has announced through its official social media channels the closing of its Italian restaurant “Terrazza” and the “Macallan Whisky Bar & Lounge.” For the ... -
‘New Hope’ and UMG surprise with unexpected candidates list
The nomination committees for the lists of the “New Hope” (Nova Esperança) and Macau-Guangdong Union (UMG) were finally delivered to the Electoral Affairs Commission for the ... -
DSAT to adjust public buses to meet Elderly Residence demands
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has announced that it will soon adjust the public bus routes to meet the needs of senior citizens moving into the new ... -
CAEAL reminds candidates that the advertising of lists and platforms ban starts June 27
The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election (CAEAL) has reminded all groups that submitted nomination committees for the AL elections that, as of June ... -
Ella Lei expresses concern over employment opportunities for older adults
Lawmaker Ella Lei is concerned about the limited job opportunities available to middle-aged and older adults in Macau. In a written inquiry to the government, Lei ... -
PSP ramps up crackdown on illegal work in high-risk sectors
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has stated that it will continue to conduct regular and random inspections aimed at combating illegal work. The force noted ... -
Ron Lam expresses concerns about Macau’s low standard of clean energy sources
Lawmaker Ron Lam is concerned about what he claims are the low standards of environmental protection in Macau, specifically regarding the sources of electricity. In a ... -
Liberalization law finally approved, but effects will first be seen on cargo
The new law on civil aviation activity was passed in its final reading yesterday at the Legislative Assembly. The law, which facilitates the liberalization of the ... -
Local employment tops concerns of lawmakers in election year
A large number of lawmakers have, one way or another, expressed concerns over the situation of local employment as well as future prospects. Ahead of yesterday’s ... -
New application from mPay to call taxis gathering positive feedback from users
The new mobile application for calling taxis, included in the MPay app services, has been gathering positive feedback from users in its first days of operation. ... -
St. John’s Festival returns this weekend
The traditional St. John’s Festival (Arraial de São João) returns this year on the weekend of June 21 and 22, reviving local traditions and celebrating what ... -
Lawmaker says counseling and psychology services in schools swamped by great demand
Lawmaker Ella Lei has urged authorities to take immediate steps to address the overwhelming demand for psychology and student counseling services at local schools, which she ... -
Gov’t too slow in adjusting bus routes to the city’s developments: Ron Lam
Lawmaker Ron Lam has criticized the slow response of local authorities in adapting public transportation to the city’s development. In a written inquiry submitted through the ... -
Women have a place in all aspects of motorsport: FIA
Women are steadily gaining ground in all aspects of motorsport – not just behind the wheel but also in engineering, officiating, and team management, according to ... -
MGTO optimistic about visitor numbers over summer holidays
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is optimistic regarding the number of visitors that Macau can receive over the summer holidays. Without providing a concrete prediction, ... -
FIA to continue meeting in Macau through 2027
Galaxy Macau has signed a three-year strategic partnership with the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) to host the organization’s annual assembly in Macau through 2027, following ... -
Macau to exempt citizens of Gulf nations from visa requirements
Citizens of five Middle Eastern countries will be exempt from visa requirements to enter Macau starting from mid-July.The news was announced in an order from the ... -
To organize rally events in Asia is a big challenge: FIA
In Macau, to be part of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) General Conference 2025, which has been taking place from last Tuesday until today, Emilia ... -
Coutinho accused gov’t of stirring social unrest by changing rules without consultation
Lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho opposes the government’s methods for amending the rules on eligibility for the annual cash handouts. In a spoken inquiry delivered at the ... -
Case of illegal workers found at concert still making shockwaves
The case involving a high number of people suspected of performing illegal work during a concert is still making waves and has now reached the Legislative ... -
First typhoon of the year not expected to cause any impacts
Aforecast issued yesterday by the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) indicated that the first typhoon of the year would approach Macau in the early hours of ... -
Publicly owned companies performing well despite millions in losses: DSGAP
The Public Assets Supervision and Administration Bureau (DSGAP) has published a report that grades the performance of publicly owned companies in 2024. According to the report, ... -
Iris recognition system for automated border crossing available today for Hongkongers
Residents of the neighboring region of Hong Kong will be able to use the iris recognition system for immigration clearance in Macau, the Public Security Police ... -
Gov’t to shut down most satellite casinos, 6,000 jobs affected
Nine of the current 11 satellite casinos are set to close their doors for good following the three-year “transitional period” granted by the government for the ... -
FIA president expresses full support for Macau GP developments
The president of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), Mohammed Ben Sulayem, has expressed the full support of the motorsport governing body for the development of ... -
TT ends joylessly with cancellation of senior race
What was expected to be a joyful 2025 edition of the Isle of Man TT ultimately lost its shine with the cancellation of the last race ... -
Economic recovery brought environmental costs to Macau
Local authorities attributed the environmental consequences in Macau last year to the economic recovery and the high influx of visitors. According to the latest report on ... -
Michael Dunlop continues to dominate TT, most decorated rider of all time
Michael Dunlop has been dominating the 2025 edition of the Isle of Man TT. The rider who was already a record holder for wins at the ... -
Europeans prefer culture, heritage over gaming
Senior officials from the European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations (ECTAA) have noted that Macau’s current policies aimed at diversifying away from the gaming industry ... -
Group optimistic on China’s visa-free policy extension for European countries
The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations (ECTAA) president, Frank Oostdam, said the European umbrella organization for travel agents and tour operators is optimistic about ... -
ECTAA summit aims to strengthen ties, attract more Europeans
Taking place in Macau from June 2 to June 5, the European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations (ECTAA) annual summit is gathering European tourism trade ... -
Extended weekend pushes daily arrivals above 150,000
The extended weekend, which included the widely celebrated Tung Ng Festival (Dragon Boat Festival), resulted in visitor arrival figures surpassing the daily mark of 150,000, according ...
