Author: Yuki Lei, MDT
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Macau tops 30 million visitors as airport sees steady growth
Macau has topped 30 million visitor arrivals this year, reaching the mark 22 days ahead of last year as authorities prepare for the next major holiday ... -
Officials launch door-to-door mosquito alert after ovitrap index hits 64%
Health officials are knocking on 30,000 doors to warn residents about mosquitoes after the city’s ovitrap index hit 63.9% in August – a level that signals ... -
Height plans draw scrutiny at Taipa heritage site
A proposed 11.2-meter building next to Sam Po Temple in Taipa has drawn scrutiny from urban planning committee members, who said its scale could overshadow the ... -
Education Bureau steps up student mental health monitoring
The education authorities have confirmed they are working with health officials on a psychological monitoring program for students, with results to be released at a later ... -
44 residents registered with both visual and hearing disabilities
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) said that, as of June this year, 44 individuals held disability assessment registration cards indicating both visual and hearing impairments, with ... -
Zebra crossing violations nearly double as police unveil smart-policing plans
Zebra crossing violations in Macau have almost doubled to 870 cases this year, as police look to introduce 3D scanners and remove a busy crossing to ... -
Heart patient alleges venue security ignored medical proof, caused health scare
A heart surgery patient has complained that Macau venue security ignored her medical documentation and forced her through a magnetic security arch, triggering chest pain and ... -
Anima urges TNR as shelter debt reaches MOP 1.4 million
Macau’s animal shelter is MOP1.4 million in debt and overwhelmed by 700 strays, and is now urging the government to try trap-neuter-return to stop the crisis ... -
Macau-Hengqin University Town opens with international focus and dual-degree plans
The Macao-Hengqin International Education (University) Town opened yesterday with an English-medium curriculum and plans to partner with top global universities for dual-degree programs. The first phase ... -
Macau launches aviation push with new cross-departmental task force
Macau is stepping up its aviation ambitions with a new task force aimed at opening up the air travel market and turning the city into a ... -
Community commerce must be core infrastructure, business leader warns
A local business leader has cautioned that community commerce must be treated as core infrastructure, warning that neighborhoods cannot be built on housing and roads alone. ... -
Macau sets MOP23 billion investment target, eyes new tourism markets under Five-Year Plan
Macau’s tourism recovery is gaining momentum, with authorities targeting new international markets under the Third Five-Year Plan, while investment officials have set their sights on MOP17–23 ... -
Macau, Jakarta move to restore direct air link
Direct flights between Macau and Jakarta could be back on the cards, as both sides see strong demand – Macau logged 200,000 Indonesian visitors last year ... -
Gov’t offers scholarships, academic recognition to lure Southeast Asian talent
Macau plans to attract top Southeast Asian students with academic recognition and scholarships as part of a higher education push in the region. According to Education ... -
Macau returns from Southeast Asia with 189 agreements in tourism, tech and trade
Macau’s Southeast Asia mission secured 189 agreements – 82 in Singapore, 45 in Indonesia, and 62 in Malaysia – spanning tourism, tech, TCM, MICE, and halal ... -
Building condition survey to begin in Q4 with 292-building pilot
The government will launch a phased building condition survey across Macau in the fourth quarter (Q4), beginning with a pilot in the Rua dos Ervanários and ... -
Community leaders call for smarter school traffic measures
Community leaders have urged time-limited drop-off zones, peripheral pick-up points, better technology, more patrols and crossing guards, a student “buffer week,” and faster legal updates to ... -
33 stray dogs caught in Old Taipa Village after Taipa bite attack
Stray dogs and cats are clustering in Macau’s public spaces due to feeding, with 33 dogs and one cat captured this year after a pedestrian was ... -
Schoolboy’s resentment over criticism leaves teacher with burns, blindness risk
A male student attacked his teacher with drain cleaner over past criticism, leaving her with 18% chemical burns and a risk of blindness, police said. On ... -
Macau targets 10-15-minute drone deliveries for medical samples
Macau is eyeing drone deliveries for medical samples, with officials hoping to cut transport times to 10-15 minutes despite the city’s tight spaces and no-fly zones. ... -
Schools open despite storm, marred by teacher assault
Despite the hoisting of Signal No. 1 due to Tropical Storm Saudel, 80% of Macau schools began the new academic year yesterday, with a student population ... -
Pátio do Espinho near Ruins of St. Paul’s set for urban renewal
The area of Pátio do Espinho, located near the Ruins of St. Paul’s, is set to be included in an urban renewal project as one of ... -
Sam Hou Fai in Jakarta after Singapore talks, both sides seek deeper ties
Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai has arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia, for the second leg of his three-nation Southeast Asian tour, following talks with Singapore’s Prime ... -
CE looks to Singapore housing model for urban renewal
Singapore’s public housing and “old-for-new” renewal model could offer lessons for Macau, Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai said after visiting housing projects during his Southeast ... -
Gov’t guidance fund to target diversification, local jobs
The new government guidance fund, approved by the Executive Council (ExCo), will seek to steer private investment into priority sectors and projects to diversify the economy, ... -
Sam Hou Fai sets off for Southeast Asia, citing strong foundation for deeper ties
Citing Macau’s strong foundation for deeper engagement with Southeast Asia, Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai departed on Saturday on an eight-day visit to Singapore, Indonesia ... -
Catering sector urges gov’t to build on past stimulus success
The catering industry has called on the government to introduce targeted consumption-boosting measures in next year’s policy address, urging authorities to leverage the region’s “City of ... -
New capped parking fees aim to ease parking crunch, says adviser
Capped parking fees at seven public car parks aim to tackle Macau’s parking shortage by using price signals to shift demand from busy facilities to underused ... -
Drones to join fireworks for first time at Macau International Contest
Drones will join fireworks displays in the sky for the first time at this year’s Macau International Fireworks Display Contest, adding a new element to the ... -
IC announces two-month shuttle service for historical discovery tour
Macau will run a two-month shuttle service from the Ruins of St. Paul’s and Rua do Cunha to local attractions, with historical character performances bringing the ... -
The low-sugar trap: When less sugar doesn’t mean more health
As health awareness rises globally, reducing sugar intake has become a mainstream consumer choice. From beverages to baked goods, low-sugar and sugar-free products are flooding the ... -
Food delivery platforms under fire as riders protest pay cuts, industry calls for regulation
Macau’s food delivery platforms, now about a decade old, have become a key part of the digital economy but have also sparked ongoing disputes over excessive ... -
Courts uphold residence permit revocations in sham marriage cases
Fraudulent marriages used to secure residence permits are both a criminal offense and a ground for the automatic nullity of the administrative act, courts have ruled. ... -
Fraud, drug trafficking top offences among prisoners
Fraud and drug trafficking topped the list of offences among Macau’s 1,230 inmates in 2025, according to the Correctional Services Bureau’s (DSC) annual report. The bureau ... -
Business sector seeks stronger incentives for urban renewal
The local business community is calling on the government to address property ownership bottlenecks and offer stronger incentives to accelerate redevelopment in older districts. The local ...
