Author: Yuki Lei, MDT
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Lawmaker proposes incentive scheme to lure short-haul tourists into local communities
With summer tourist arrivals expected to rise by 10%, a lawmaker has proposed a targeted incentive scheme to direct short-haul travelers from Southeast and Northeast Asia ... -
Government explores land premium, tax incentives to boost urban renewal
The local government is exploring land premium adjustments and tax incentives to make urban renewal more financially viable, while lawmakers are calling for easing ownership requirements ... -
Covid-19 transmission rises as gov’t steps up vaccinations at care homes
The local authorities have confirmed a recent upswing in Covid-19 transmission, with cluster infections already reported in several schools and residential care facilities, leading the Health ... -
Tropical storm threat looms over Guangdong as Macau faces scorching 32 degrees Celsius heat
A tropical disturbance near the Philippines is set to become a tropical depression tonight and a storm by tomorrow, threatening Guangdong, while Macau braces for scorching ... -
Master plan draft cuts 2040 population forecast to 783,000
The draft amendment to the Master Urban Plan has revised the projected total population to about 783,000 for the target year of 2040, with the total ... -
Down syndrome caregivers face high stress, gaps in support, survey finds
Families caring for individuals with Down syndrome face high stress and inadequate support, with many caught in a “double aging” crisis as patients live longer, a ... -
Red-light violations surge as traffic accidents double
Red-light running cases are on the rise, with 3,737 recorded in the first five months of this year – already more than half of last year’s ... -
Giant panda twins to be transferred to Chengdu in October, return status uncertain
Macau’s giant panda twins “Jian Jian” and “Kang Kang” will be transferred to the Chengdu Panda Breeding Base in October as planned, the Municipal Affairs Bureau ... -
Lawmakers warn of traffic crisis in Zone A, call for summer roadworks and universal design
With public housing and community facilities in New Urban Zone A set to be completed soon, lawmakers warned during yesterday’s pre-agenda speeches at the Legislative Assembly ... -
Community consumption scheme boosted spending but lacks long-term incentives, lawmaker says
The “2026 Community Consumer Reward Programme” generated more than MOP1.33 billion in linked spending from MOP345 million in electronic vouchers, an 11% increase from last year. ... -
Calls grow for youth entrepreneurship zones and part-time work protections
Legislators Lee Koi Ian and Song Pek Kei addressed the Legislative Assembly (AL) yesterday, raising proposals on youth entrepreneurship support and flexible employment protection, urging the ... -
Fire damages protected heritage building on Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro
A fire at a ground-floor shop on Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro raged for over an hour yesterday morning, forcing road closures, with the Cultural Affairs Bureau ... -
New economy chief debuts with ASEAN tourism call
Newly appointed Secretary for Economy and Finance Ng Wai Han made her first public appearance yesterday, telling an Indonesia business forum that tourism is a key ... -
Most residents lack confidence in financial sustainability of future elderly care, survey finds
Over 80% of survey respondents expressed concerns about elderly care, with most lacking confidence in the long-term financial viability of future arrangements. The Macau Social Security ... -
Police record year-on-year increase in drug trafficking and abuse
Macau police have reported an increase in drug trafficking and drug abuse cases last year compared with the previous year, with authorities expressing high concern over ... -
Tourism surges with 18 million arrivals in five months, summer peak on the horizon
Macau registered 18.14 million total visitor arrivals in the January-to-May period, of which 1.24 million were international travelers, while cumulative arrivals for the year exceeded 20 ... -
PJ arrests seven after on-duty officer assaulted, identity reveal ends attack
Seven men have been arrested by the Judiciary Police (PJ) for allegedly assaulting an on-duty officer, who was only able to halt the attack after revealing ... -
MGTO rolls out spending promotions via e-payment partners to boost travel demand
To boost travel demand, the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has rolled out promotional spending deals through partnerships with major e-payment platforms serving key source markets, ... -
Gov’t officially recognizes eight intangible cultural heritage inheritors
Eight intangible cultural heritage inheritors – covering woodcarving, Taoist music, Naamyam, A-Ma, Na Tcha, You Tei beliefs, and Patuá theater – were officially confirmed yesterday by ... -
Security and sociocultural sectors dominate CCAC public-sector case list at over 60%
Cases handled by the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) in the security and sociocultural sectors accounted for more than 60% of all public-sector ... -
Chief Executive unveils comprehensive urban renewal plan for 5,000 aging buildings
Facing lawmakers’ concerns over Macau’s 5,000 buildings that are more than 30 years old, Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai said Tuesday that the government would lead ... -
Sam Hou Fai sets public safety, stability as top second-half priority
Ensuring social order and public safety tops Macau’s second-half policy priorities, Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai announced Tuesday as part of the government’s “governance and ... -
Sam pledges talent study as gov’t prioritizes local employment, reviews foreign worker approvals
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai said yesterday that “employment is the foundation of people’s livelihoods,” as he addressed lawmakers’ concerns over local jobs and industrial restructuring, ... -
New economy chief vows steady progress, says portfolio ‘no stranger’ to her
Newly appointed Secretary for Economy and Finance Ng Wai Han met with the media yesterday, where she sought to dispel any uncertainty, stressing that she is ... -
Ng Wai Han takes oath as economy chief, vows to drive diversification
Former Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) director Ng Wai Han has been sworn in as Secretary for Economy and Finance, pledging that every economic decision ... -
Fuel station miscalculated subsidies by MOP30,000, gov’t reveals
Authorities have revealed that a fuel station miscalculated government subsidies, resulting in a discrepancy of about MOP 30,000 after a billing system error affected pricing at ... -
Lawmakers concerned over lack of e-cigarette sale penalties for minors in smoking bill
Proposed amendments to the smoking control law would expand outdoor smoking bans, but lawmakers have raised concerns over the lack of specific penalties for selling e-cigarettes ... -
Gov’t launches first aid and stroke centers to combat 600 annual emergency cases
With around 300 annual cases of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and 300 stroke patients arriving at public hospitals, Macau’s new “First Aid Training Center” and “Stroke Center” ... -
Economic and career worries drive drop in nursing students’ family plans
The proportion of nursing students planning to marry and have children has dropped sharply, driven by economic pressures, childcare concerns, and career development gaps, research shows. ... -
Gambling counseling cases rise, with over 1,250 recorded in first five months
Gambling addiction cases remain high, with 2,567 reported last year and 1,254 recorded from January to May this year, including a 15-year-old among the youngest cases ... -
Graduation season triggers gov’t jobs pledge
Macau authorities have launched the “Youth Internship Programme” for local residents earlier this month, emphasizing their close attention to local employment conditions and commitment to helping ... -
Job market pressures, instability weigh on local employees, survey finds
Macau employees continue to face job market pressures and instability this year, with confidence plunging most sharply in employment prospects, job security, and pay, a university ... -
Property slump prompts industry to push for million-population goal via student stay policy
Facing a simultaneous decline in both property transaction volume and prices in April, some real estate industry figures have proposed that the government seriously consider a ... -
Lawmakers call for pension reform, age-friendly housing to address aging population
Lawmakers urged the government to step up coordinated, cross-departmental action to tackle Macau’s aging population and low birth rate. They put forward a series of proposals, ... -
Lawmakers, police warn of surge in illegal World Cup betting risks
With the 2026 World Cup opening match kicking off this Friday (Macau time), lawmakers warn that criminals are using illegal betting sites, social media, messaging groups, ...
