Author: Yuki Lei, MDT
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Metal cage proliferate in old quarters as gov’t warns against advertisements
In Macau’s old quarters, the distinctive yet illegal “metal cages” are everywhere; despite the government’s 2022 Urban Building Legal System Bill and increasing fines for unauthorized ... -
Organizations call for increased elderly facilities to address super-aging society
With authorities projecting that Macau will enter a super-aged society ahead of schedule in 2029, when the elderly population is expected to represent 21.4% of the ... -
Macau struggles with insufficient charging stations amid gov’t push for electric motorbikes
The government’s financial support program for replacing gasoline-powered motorcycles with new electric models is now open for applications over a five-year period, with industry professionals noting ... -
IAS to conduct door-to-door surveys on elderly health conditions
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS), in conjunction with various social service organizations, has conducted a census since last month, registering at least 2,000 elderly individuals living ... -
CTM to offer fee reduction for clients starting 2026
Local telecom operator Companhia de Telecomunicações de Macau (CTM), which recently secured a two-year extension of its exclusive franchise contract, announced yesterday its plans for a ... -
Macau gears up to welcome over 1,000 athletes as National Games open Nov. 9
The opening ceremony of the 15th National Games, jointly hosted for the first time by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau, is set to begin in Guangzhou ... -
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 ...
