Author: Yuki Lei, MDT
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Typhoon Fengshen expected to impact Macau with T3 likely to be hoisted
Macau is preparing for its first autumn typhoon, Fengshen, which coincides with the arrival of cooler weather, and the local observatory has announced plans to assess ... -
Open House hosts public to meet Sam Hou Fai in ‘lively gathering’
The Government Headquarters organized a two-day open house over the weekend, during which Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai engaged with visitors on Saturday afternoon. The ... -
Macau set to ‘light up’ by year-end with festival featuring three key areas
Beginning this Saturday, numerous light installations have appeared on Macau’s streets, evoking the annual “Light up Macao,” while the Government Tourism Office (MGTO) revealed that this ... -
Wong Sio Chak pledges closer community engagement after taking office as new Justice Secretary
The newly appointed Secretary for Administration and Justice, Wong Sio Chak, who was sworn in yesterday, announced plans to visit local communities, particularly traditional markets. “I ... -
New Prosecutor General says details of national security case pending further investigation
With 26 years of judicial experience, the newly appointed Prosecutor General Tong Hio Fong emphasized yesterday that both the courts and the Public Prosecutions Office are ... -
Secretary Chan Tsz King details National Security Law enhancements for 2026
Assuming the role of Secretary for Security effective yesterday, Chan Tsz King described the position as both an honor and a responsibility, while announcing that his ... -
Airport expansion set to boost capacity to 13 million passengers
Macau International Airport is set to complete its comprehensive expansion project by 2030, increasing its total area to 325 hectares and boosting annual passenger capacity to ... -
Legislative Assembly president to be announced today
The Legislative Assembly’s (AL) charter states that each legislative session in Macau lasts one year, starting on October 16, with the convening of the new eighth ... -
Civic Leader Raises Alarm Over Tenant Housing Nearly 100 Dogs Indoors
The Taipa and Coloane Community Service Consultative Council expressed concern over a Coloane tenant keeping nearly 100 dogs indoors, citing mosquito infestations and rodent problems, and ... -
Nine Locals, including a minor, lured to Taiwan for phone fraud
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have dismantled a gang that lured nine Macau residents, including a minor, to Taiwan for telecommunications fraud, resulting in their arrest and ... -
Non-gaming development facing challenges and heading off course, says expert
Macau’s gaming sector continues to draw criticism for its overwhelming dominance, with Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai admitting that addressing this structural imbalance will take years. ... -
Gov’t committed to regulating online ride-hailing platforms
In response to lawmaker Leong Sun Iok’s calls for legislative amendments to advance online ride-hailing services, the Transport Bureau (DSAT) affirmed that it is actively promoting ... -
Consumption, credit, and investment confidence remain weak despite Golden Week boost
The Macau Economic Association (ACEM) announced that while third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to rise by around 7% due to increased tourism and leisure ... -
Police across three regions bust cross-border prostitution ring involving over 100 individuals
The Judiciary Police (PJ), in conjunction with their counterparts in Hong Kong and mainland China, have dismantled a cross-border prostitution ring, resulting in the arrest of ... -
Children’s pavilion set to open 2028 to ease Northern District play space shortage
Following the opening of the Macau Government Services Centre on Avenida de Venceslau de Morais, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) announced yesterday plans to build a ... -
Tamagnini Barbosa Market to revitalize in 2026 with new cooked food center
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) announced yesterday that the Tamagnini Barbosa Municipal Market Complex will undergo revitalization next year, featuring a new cooked food center and ... -
SSM confirms new chikungunya cases, calls for vigilance
Following the confirmation of two new locally transmitted cases of chikungunya fever in Macau on Saturday, the Health Bureau (SSM) held a press conference on “proactive” ... -
Municipal Affairs Bureau set for major changes, including functions transfer
In his Policy Address earlier this year, Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai announced the government’s orderly restructuring of departmental functions, culminating in Friday’s unveiling of draft ... -
André Cheong to step down as ExCo spokesman effective Thursday
The current Secretary for Administration and Justice, André Cheong, will transition to a member of the Legislative Assembly on Thursday, having presided over his final press ... -
Consumer confidence slips below optimistic range in Q3
The latest survey results from the Macau Consumer Confidence Index reveal a downward trend in the third quarter, with a significant decline that has pushed consumer ... -
No nurseries have applied for video surveillance setup so far
The Social Welfare Bureau’s (IAS) plan to implement video surveillance in nursery sleeping and activity areas of childcare centers, which opened for applications last month, has ... -
UM breaks into global top 150 universities in World University Rankings
The University of Macau (UM) has entered the global top 150 universities for the first time, ranking 145th in the latest assessment. Times Higher Education (THE) ... -
SSM reports 2,445 new cancer cases in 2023; mortality declines as survival improves
Macau reported 2,445 new cancer cases in 2023, with data from the Health Bureau (SSM) indicating a downward trend in the overall cancer mortality rate and ... -
Pet owners say Macau still falls short on pet-friendly facilities
Despite official pledges to make Macau a pet-friendly city, many local pet owners say the reality still falls short, citing limited facilities, restrictive rules, and social ... -
IAM drafts plan to construct pedestrian system at Mong Ha Hill
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has announced plans to establish a pedestrian system at Mong Ha Municipal Park, with research and planning already underway. Chao Wai ... -
Gov’t to integrate flood prevention measures into LRT West Line project, assures Raymond Tam
Secretary for Transport and Public Works Raymond Tam has confirmed that the government will integrate flood prevention measures, peripheral roads, remediation works, and landscape greening into ... -
Hengqin drafts plans to set up four more border crossings connecting to Macau
The Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin has recently unveiled a detailed territorial spatial plan for public consultation, which includes a proposal to add four new ... -
Golden Week crowds fill Macau as arrivals reach over 780,000
Macau welcomed more than 783,000 visitors during the mainland’s National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, which coincided with the weekend. Authorities say annual visitor arrivals remain ... -
CE: Reshuffle among top officials expected to enhance legislative coordination within gov’t
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has appointed Secretary for Administration and Justice André Cheong as a government-appointed legislator, resulting in a significant reshuffle among top officials ... -
André Cheong set to join Legislative Assembly; president post remains unclear
Secretary for Administration and Justice, André Cheong, is set to join the Legislative Assembly (AL) as an appointed member next Thursday. Speaking at a recent media ... -
Anton Tai reports MOP110 million boost from consumption campaign, rules out cards
The latest round of a three-month campaign aimed at boosting consumption has reached its midpoint, with the financial secretary yesterday reporting approximately MOP110 million in voucher ... -
Gov’t reaffirms positive outcomes of talent recruitment programs
Lawmaker Ron Lam urged Macau authorities to speed up the release of local job opportunities following the departure of non-local workers. He also requested updates on ... -
Areia Preta gov’t services hub to move after 16 years of operation
The Government Integrated Services Building in Areia Preta, operational for nearly 16 years, will close next Monday, coinciding with the opening of the new Government Integrated ... -
André Cheong dismissed as Secretary for Administration and Justice, appointed as lawmaker
In a historic shakeup, the local government yesterday announced the unprecedented dismissal of Secretary for Administration and Justice, André Cheong, effective October 16, while simultaneously appointing ... -
Police anticipate peak travel this weekend
The upcoming mainland Chinese National Day break, coinciding with the Mid-Autumn Festival, is projected by the Public Security Police Force (PSP) to see between 5.6 million ...
