Author: Yuki Lei, MDT
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Smart Nursery funding termination temporarily halted by court order
The Social Welfare Bureau’s (IAS) plan to terminate funding for the government-subsidized Smart Nursery and reclaim its premises has been suspended by a court, which ruled ... -
Family disputes remained stable despite brawl: IAS chief
An armed altercation between two brothers in their 50s in the Areia Preta area left them in need of emergency treatment with knife wounds on Wednesday ... -
Disqualified candidate group demands clarification from CAEAL on eligibility decision
The Legislative Assembly direct election saw all six candidates from the Macau Create People’s Livelihood Force, led by incumbent lawmaker Ron Lam, and the Synergy of ... -
12 candidates excluded from legislative direct election, details remain ‘confidential’
The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election (CAEAL) announced yesterday the disqualification of 12 directly elected candidates for failing to uphold the Macau Basic ... -
Pest control ‘smoke bombs’ trigger 14 false alarms
The Fire Services Bureau (CB) yesterday reported its work statistics for the first half of the year, totaling 25,966 emergency calls, including 14 fire alarms mistakenly ... -
Locals raise concerns over potential policy changes as cash handouts start today
This year’s wealth-sharing cash handouts will distribute payments to eligible Macau residents today through bank transfers and checks, with details available via the “Macao One Account” ... -
Legislative Assembly pushes transparency in Public Procurement Law
The Legislative Assembly (AL) yesterday detailed the passage of the Public Procurement Law, aimed at enhancing fairness, transparency, and procurement procedures, while also establishing a public ... -
142 surrealist masterpieces by Dalí on display in Hengqin
Renowned as one of Spain’s most iconic 20th-century painters, Salvador Dalí’s surrealist masterpieces will conclude their Chinese tour in Hengqin, showcasing a total of 142 exquisite ... -
Red-and-yellow signs prompt scrutiny over heritage rules
Several shops with large signs featuring a red background and yellow lettering have emerged across multiple districts in Macau, including within the architectural complex on Avenida ... -
Gov’t confirms water safety as Jiangmen faces tap discoloration
In neighboring Jiangmen, Guangdong Province, tap water has turned yellow, but Macau’s Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA) has assured that the quality of raw water supplied ... -
Economist questions effectiveness of IP-themed community projects
The Macau Economic Association (MEA) has forecast an improvement in overall economic data for the second quarter compared to the first, although it has acknowledged ... -
Employers, job seekers grapple with labor shortage and shift work
Local employment issues are attracting significant attention due to dissatisfaction with the rising number of non-local employees, despite the government’s commitment to prioritizing local residents in ... -
MGTO unveils plans for fresh routes, smarter itineraries
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) revealed yesterday that the second-phase review of the “Macao Tourism Development Master Plan,” featuring new forecast figures and action plans ... -
CAEAL designates 37 voting stations for upcoming legislative elections
The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election (CAEAL) announced yesterday that the upcoming election on Sept. 14 will feature 43 voting stations – 38 ... -
Advertising sector struggles without clear policies
The government’s collection of opinions on amendments to the Advertising Activities Law has revealed the sector’s difficulties, as Keyvin Bi, vice-chairman of the Association of Advertising ... -
Tough business climate calls for smarter, bolder entrepreneurs
Approximately 95% to 97% of businesses fail to survive beyond five years, whether in Macau or elsewhere, yet it is crucial for aspiring entrepreneurs to cultivate ... -
Gov’t proposes ban on all gambling advertisements in law amendments
The Macau government has announced a public consultation on amendments to its over-30-year-old Advertising Activities Law, proposing an explicit ban on all forms of gambling advertisements. ... -
Over 1,100 local youth attend job fair
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) highlighted yesterday that the three-day job fair at the Macao Forum aimed to help local university graduates and young ... -
Gov’t to feature more local artists in nearly 30 exhibitions
The annual Macao International Art Biennale, running from July 19 to October 19, will feature about 27% local artists – up from 22% last year – ... -
Kelvin Lam may step down as head of Transport Bureau: reports
Kelvin Lam, director of the Transport Bureau (DSAT), is expected to step down as his current appointment nears its end this month, Macao Daily News reported ... -
Tender opened for public sports park at Canidrome site
The public tender for constructing a major public sports park at the former Yat Yuen Canidrome site has been announced, with a maximum construction period of ... -
Retail leasing market thrives amid satellite casino closures in ZAPE
Realtor Centaline summarized yesterday the first half of the property market in Macau, highlighting the improvement in the retail leasing market while also noting potential lease ... -
Realtor confident in gov’t support for real estate market
A recent social media rumor claims that the Macau government is working to rescue the local real estate market, to which realtor Centaline responded, affirming that ... -
Colorectal cancer among top three causes of death in Macau
Colorectal cancer, the second most prevalent cancer in Macau and a major cause of cancer-related deaths, has lowered its screening program age range to 50-69 years ... -
Inert demolition materials can be shipped to mainland waters amid eco-island
Macau has signed an agreement with mainland China to establish a long-term system for the disposal of inert construction materials in mainland waters, despite the ongoing ... -
Macau emerges as the top tourist destination for Chinese mainland travelers
Macau has secured the top spot for outbound travel satisfaction among Chinese tourists in 2024, ahead of Singapore, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Spain, Hong Kong, ... -
Tourism chief highlights IP-themed displays as key to boosting consumer spending
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) teamed up in June with Pop Mart to initiate a large-scale cultural tourism project that showcased trendy IP displays in ... -
Closing VIP rooms signals big changes for gaming industry
The government’s strict regulation of the gambling industry, highlighted by the new Gaming Law, has led to a complete transformation of once-glorious VIP rooms and satellite ... -
Macau’s internet usage rate surpasses global average
According to a Macao Association for Internet Research survey, Macau’s internet penetration rate has remained at 93% for residents aged six to 84, significantly higher than ... -
Authorities renew concerns over teenage use of new drugs
Following on Hong Kong’s concerning trend of younger drug users, local police reported discovering two individuals aged 16 to 18 involved in drug-related cases. In the ... -
‘I hope people will see beyond my surname to recognize my ideals, abilities’
The indirect elections for the new Legislative Assembly (AL) on September 14 have prompted several nomination committees to submit candidate lists and election platforms, including the ... -
Idle land can be a ‘double-edged sword’, says urban planner
Urban planner Teng Kai On from the Macao Urban Planning Institute described the government’s recent decision to temporarily use nine pieces of idle land as a ... -
Citywide initiative boosts spending to MOP1.1 billion
The 10-week “2025 Community Consumption Grand Prize” campaign generated over MOP1.1 billion in total spending across the city, positively impacting businesses in the retail, catering, and ... -
Lawmaker claims excessive TNRs are driving down wages
Lawmaker Leong Sun Iok has accused companies of strategically advertising jobs with low salaries to justify hiring non-local workers (TNRs), thereby suppressing overall industry wages. In ... -
Bottled water found problematic, yet no immediate announcement issued
A designated supplier of bottled water for the government, “O’Sun,” was ordered by the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) on May 30 to suspend production and rectify ...
