Author: Yuki Lei, MDT
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Civil servants are turning to part-time jobs amid economic pressures, lawmaker claims
Lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho has criticized the administration for failing to genuinely address civil servants’ needs, noting that many are forced to work overtime after hours ... -
Technology research industrial park set to progress gradually
Macau will progress in an orderly manner with the construction of the technology research industrial park, with authorities confirming yesterday that extensive public consultations will be ... -
CE optimistic about hosting Olympics in GBA following success of National Games
As the 2025 National Games conclude tomorrow, Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has stated that the event, jointly hosted for the first time by Guangdong, Hong ... -
CE announces new adjustments to enhance people’s livelihoods, reports ‘steady progress’ since taking office
In his Policy Address, Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai outlined the continuation of various measures to improve people’s livelihoods, notably proposing an increase in the marriage ... -
Policy Address prioritizes local employment with review of non-local worker approval system
The 2026 Policy Address seeks to prioritize local employment by proposing a comprehensive review and refinement of the non-local worker approval system to better manage the ... -
Cultural Affairs Bureau and Sports Bureau to merge
The 2026 Policy Address emphasizes the need to improve public administration efficiency and enhance service-oriented thinking among civil servants, with Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai confirming ... -
Policy Address prioritizes local employment with review of non-local worker approval system
The 2026 Policy Address seeks to prioritize local employment by proposing a comprehensive review and refinement of the non-local worker approval system to better manage the ... -
November events drive steady improvement in overall economic sentiment
The latest economic sentiment index from the Macau Economic Association suggests steady improvement in overall economic sentiment, with projections indicating the index will remain within the ... -
Reclaimed water to cut residents’ costs by 2026: DSAMA
The reclaimed water development plan, shelved since 2015, was revived last month, with the Office of the Secretary for Transport and Public Works announcing that Phase ... -
Minimum wage hike falls short of labor proposal, Lawmaker Says
The Legislative Assembly (AL) approved a one-pataca increase in the minimum wage hourly rate early this month, with lawmaker Leong Sun Iok acknowledging that while this ... -
Gov’t warns residents to remain vigilant when traveling to Japan, following Beijing
Following the unexpected release of a notice by the Chinese authorities on Friday, advising Chinese citizens to “temporarily refrain from traveling to Japan,” and a similar ... -
Woman fatally stabs longtime friend over relationship issues
A mainland woman traveled to Macau with premeditation and fatally stabbed a longtime female friend over relationship issues, inflicting over 30 stab wounds with three knives ... -
Preliminary site selection confirmed for integrated cultural and tourism zone
The government unveiled development plans yesterday for the city’s international integrated cultural and tourism zone, noting the former Macau Jockey Club land as a potential site ... -
Shift from waste treatment to source reduction key to Macau’s green future, group says
As the five-year Environmental Protection Plan established by the Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) in 2021 comes to a close, an environmental group recognized the Macau government’s ... -
Gov’t confirms no changes to civil servants’ working hours amid calls for labor protections
While Macau’s largest labor group urged the city’s authorities to explore ways to enhance worker protections, the Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau (SAFP) made it ... -
Face scan to expand to more checkpoints after Hengqin Port
Following the launch of facial recognition smart immigration clearance at Hengqin Port last Wednesday, the Public Security Police Force (PSP) announced yesterday that it is systematically ... -
Gov’t sets aside MOP300,000 to nurture local comedians
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has unveiled a youth performing arts talent training program featuring a budget of approximately MOP300,000, which follows a comprehensive “training-performance-contract” model ... -
IC reviews Waterbomb concert issues, says venue use unaffected
The South Korean “Waterbomb Music Festival,” held last weekend at the large-scale outdoor performance venue in Cotai, faced significant challenges, including an invited performance group canceling ... -
Southeast Asian workforce expected to decline in coming years
Macau authorities previously revealed that the region has over 180,000 non-local workers, with some groups noting that one-third of them come from Southeast Asian countries, although ... -
High-value vouchers see strong redemption rates in community promotion, says economic chief
The latest citywide community consumer promotion campaign, set to conclude at the end of this month, has generated MOP1.06 billion in community spending, as reported by ... -
From Macau to Fukuoka, pets will be able to fly beside their owners next year
Many people consider their pets part of the family, but pet travel restrictions often separate them when traveling abroad. However, a travel agency now offers pet-friendly ... -
Experts call for preservation of Kwong Hing Tai Pier as gov’t moves to reclaim site
The government is reportedly reclaiming the long-vacant Inner Harbour Pier 11, also known as “Kwong Hing Tai Pier,” prompting a local cultural entrepreneur to call for ... -
Public advocates for ongoing cash handouts in next year’s Policy Address
The Government Information Bureau (GCS) announced that the government concluded its collection of public feedback on the 2026 Policy Address late last month, receiving 3,548 suggestions, ... -
Police attribute recent surge in juvenile delinquency to prolonged online exposure
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have noted a recent surge in juvenile delinquency, primarily characterized by assaults and thefts, alongside an increase in juvenile sexual offenses and ... -
Two Macau, Hong Kong astronauts report ‘excellent’ condition during training
Two residents from Macau and Hong Kong were chosen as part of the fourth cohort of reserve astronauts for China’s manned space program last year, and ... -
Lawmakers demand increase in 36-year-old paid leave and maternity leave standards
Some legislators have expressed concerns about labor rights and work-life balance, urging Macau authorities to adjust working hours and mandatory holidays, including a proposal to align ... -
Consumption cards essential amid impressive economic indicators, says lawmakers
During its first pre-agenda session for the eighth term yesterday, the Legislative Assembly (AL) heard several legislators cite impressive economic indicators from Macau – such as ... -
Lawmakers call on alignment to capitalize on 15th Five-Year Plan opportunities
18 of the 33 legislators in the eighth Legislative Assembly (AL) focused their inaugural pre-agenda speeches yesterday on the national “15th Five-Year Plan,” highlighting the city’s ... -
Low LRT usage among residents due to insufficient network coverage
Light Rapid Transit (LRT) usage among young people in Macau remains low compared to other transportation options, primarily due to insufficient network coverage, and the government ... -
Torch relay for National Games to take place simultaneously this weekend
The 15th National Games, co-hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau, is set to begin, with the torch relay scheduled for Sunday to take place simultaneously ... -
Macau sets minimum hourly wage at MOP35 next year
The Executive Council (ExCo) has announced plans to raise the minimum hourly wage from MOP34 to MOP35, which is expected to take effect this year and ... -
SSM warns public of influenza surge with over 1,000 cases reported
The Health Bureau (SSM) has reported that Macau recorded over 1,000 cases of seasonal influenza in September – a 6.4-fold increase compared to last year – ... -
Reclaimed water usage set to take effect next year, Coloane to serve as pilot area
The government announced yesterday that Phase I of its Coloane Reclaimed Water Station, expected to be completed in the first quarter of next year, will initially ... -
Rise in stray animals spurs development of new system to ease shelter pressure
A Macau group has reportedly developed a cat facial recognition system aimed at alleviating pressure on animal shelters and increasing the adoption rate of stray cats. ... -
Gov’t expands career planning initiatives to upper primary education
To address the challenge of an imbalanced talent structure, with high school students focused on traditional disciplines like medicine and education, the Education and Youth Development ...
