Author: Renato Marques, MDT
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CAEAL urges nomination committees to submit forms ahead of deadline
The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election (CAEAL) has called on those who wish to run in the Sept. 14 elections to submit their ... -
China Nanhai Jiujiang renews Dragon Boat race titles and sets new record
The China Nanhai Jiujiang team successfully defended its titles in both the open and women’s categories of the Macao International Invitation Standard Dragon Boat Race (500 ... -
Gov’t enforces restrictions on cash handouts to exclude some not living in Macau
For the first time in its 17–year existence, the government’s Wealth Partaking Scheme – which distributes cash handouts to residents yearly – has been amended. Following ... -
New administrative procedures amend taxi law; app not yet included
New administrative regulations amending the taxi law have been approved by the Executive Council (ExCo). They will soon enter into force, said the Secretary for Administration ... -
Taxi sector backs gov’t’s proposed fleet renovation rules
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has said that the taxi sector generally agrees with the government’s proposals to amend taxi operation regulations. In a press statement, DSAT ... -
Gov’t proposes to standardize nursery operations to address birthrate decline
The president of the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS), Hon Wai, said the government proposes to standardize the services and operations of nurseries in Macau to address ... -
Casa Garden reopens to public after five months of renovations
The Orient Foundation (FO) announced in a press statement that after five months of closure for consolidation and exterior repair work, Casa Garden, a UNESCO World ... -
Authorities investigating online ads for illegal smoking products
Local authorities have said they are investigating all cases of people advertising the sale of banned smoking products such as electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). In response to ... -
Paul Pun wants TNRs to have access to free health care
The secretary-general of Caritas Macau, Paul Pun, advocates for non-resident workers (TNRs) to have access to free health care. Speaking to the public broadcaster TDM on ... -
Spending-reward voucher redemption raises community concerns
Launched on March 24 and concluding on June 1, the “2025 Community Consumption Grand Prize” program has been drawing attention among local residents regarding the use ... -
Beyond Expo 2025 edition shapes up to be the biggest and best yet
In its fifth edition this year, the Beyond Expo promised to continue bringing technology and innovation to center stage in Macau, and it did not disappoint. ... -
Supermarket price disparities reach up to 165%, Consumer Council finds
The Consumer Council (CC) has published its latest update on the prices of a wide range of products found in local supermarkets. As in previous reports ... -
Traffic restriction measures to be implemented on Av. da Ponte da Amizade
Several traffic restriction measures will be implemented on Av. da Ponte da Amizade until mid-August. The measures are due to the final stage of linking the ... -
Visitor arrivals up 19% in April, same day visitors up 30%
Visitor arrivals this April reached 3,092,791, according to an official statistics release from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). The figure represents a year-over-year increase of ... -
MGTO organizes a ‘Tourism+MICE’ promotion in Indonesia
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) recently hosted the “Macao Tourism+MICE Product Updates Seminar & Travel Mart” in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event aimed to promote and ... -
O Lam: Gov’t will continue to invest in improving level of local sports
The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, O Lam, has said that the government will continue to increase its investment, optimize resource allocation, and strive to ... -
Charles Leong continues to score high at LSTA
After a great start with two wins in as many races at the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia (LSTA), Macau racer Charles Leong continues to score high ... -
Lawmakers concerned about SMEs’ survival in a scenario of spending decline
Several lawmakers have expressed concerns about the current economic situation and the decline in visitor spending, calling on the government to find a solution to support ... -
Private schools statute amended to allow establishment of schools in Hengqin
The Legislative Assembly passed a bill revising the framework governing the teaching personnel of non-tertiary education private schools and the general rules for such schools during ... -
Ferry collides with pier in Hong Kong, causing damage and delays
A TurboJet ferry sustained damage after hitting the pier at the Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal on Saturday afternoon. According to a preliminary report from the Marine ... -
Jetfoil ‘Funchal’ reportedly marked for dismantling
Following the recent announcement of the Jetfoil “São Jorge” being scrapped, the Jetfoil Conservation Concern Group has now confirmed another vessel is set to be dismantled. ... -
Qualification races for Macau GP’s roadsport challenge end with Hong Kong drivers’ dominance
The second and final round of this year’s Macau Touring Car Series (MTCS) was held over the weekend at the Guangdong International Circuit (GIC) in Zhaoqing. ... -
Su Kun resigns, cites ‘personal reasons’; CCDI probes violations
The deputy director of the Executive Committee of the Guangdong-Macau In-Depth Cooperation Zone and Assistant to the Secretary for Economy and Finance, Su Kun, has unexpectedly ... -
Cross-border vehicles subject to inspections in both jurisdictions: Tam
Cross-border vehicles must be subject to inspection in both jurisdictions, the Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, said in response to an inquiry from ... -
Macau Bridge to enforce speed limits with new detection systems
The Transport Bureau (DSAT), in coordination with the Public Security Police Force (PSP), has installed 22 fixed speed detection systems and four average speed detection systems ... -
Lawmaker calls on gov’t to reinforce tech and AI training for better employability
Lawmaker Lam Lon Wai has called on the government to pay more attention to new trends and reinforce training in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) ... -
Gov’t surveying land plots for iconic , including a technology park
The government is currently surveying several land plots in search of a suitable location to build a technology park, Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai confirmed ... -
Celebrations program sees record participation of F&B establishments
The annual event of the “Month of Portugal” is having this year a record participation from restaurants and food and beverage (F&B) establishments, the Macau & ... -
Portuguese president’s visit to Macau postponed to after the summer
Initially scheduled to take place as part of the celebration of June 10 – Day of Portugal, Camões, and Portuguese Overseas Communities – the visit of ... -
Former Premier Jetfoil ‘São Jorge’ scrapped, protection group claims
The Jetfoil Conservation Concern Group has announced the scrapping of Jetfoil “São Jorge.” According to sources within the group, the vessel, which had been in the ... -
LRT ridership up 6% in April after March decline
The Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system transported an average of 25,900 passengers per day in April, representing a 5.71% increase month-on-month. This increase followed the drop ... -
DSPA admits to difficulties in enforcing the noise law
The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) acknowledges difficulties in following up on residents’ complaints related to noise pollution. In response to a Times inquiry via phone, a ... -
FIA adds F4 World Cup event for the first time
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) announced that the 2025 Macau Grand Prix (Macau GP) will feature one more FIA World Cup event than ever before. ... -
Fewer jaywalking fines issued during Labor Day Golden Week
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) reportedly issued fines to 151 people for jaywalking violations committed between April 28 and May 4. The number represents a ... -
Two new LRT lines under study to boost public transport system
The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, announced yesterday at the Legislative Assembly (AL) that the government is conducting evaluations and studies for the ...
