Author: Yuki Lei, MDT
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Negligent injury to pedestrians involves criminal liability, says legal scholar
Following several traffic accidents in Macau last week, including one involving a tourist who may have crossed the road illegally, a local legal scholar reminded the ... -
Gov’t vows to adjust housing policy to align with actual circumstances
The Policy Research and Regional Development Bureau (DSEPDR) has committed to improving living conditions for Macau residents by proactively adapting housing policies to address their current ... -
Community calls for enhanced support and protection for minority groups
The local community has again called on the government to provide support and protection for all domestic workers. Speaking on the sidelines of the annual Pahiyas ... -
DSOP vows to launch LRT East Line by 2029
The East Line of Macau’s Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system will be operational as scheduled in the second half of 2029, the Public Works Bureau (DSOP) ... -
Gov’t eyes new definition of ‘evading responsibility’
The government has been revising the current Road Traffic Law, proposing to separate the offense of “evading responsibility” in traffic accidents, while also suggesting increased penalties ... -
DSEDJ ‘encourages’ local institutions to assist with transfers amid Harvard incident
Following the U.S. government’s ban on Harvard admitting international students, the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) said it has contacted Macau students at Harvard, “encouraging” ... -
Gov’t considers implementing demerit point system for driving violation
The government has proposed a traffic violation demerit point system, modeled after those in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Portugal, which will revoke the Macau driving ... -
Job-matching session for graduates slated for July, says DSEDJ chief
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ), in conjunction with the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), local tertiary education institutions, and community organizations, has scheduled a job-matching ... -
International Dragon Boat Races introduce mixed-gender teams
As the annual SJM Macao International Dragon Boat Races approach, Luís Gomes, president of the Sports Bureau (ID), has announced new initiatives for this year, including ... -
Scholars advocate for effective public consultations on cash handouts
Amid the recent debate over full cash distributions versus a 183-day residency requirement for the 2025 Wealth Partaking Scheme in Macau, Chan Kin Sun, an assistant ... -
Economist predicts continued growth in residential rents
The divergence between private residential rents and property prices in Macau is ongoing, with a local economist predicting this trend will persist unless the region experiences ... -
Lawmaker urges 24-hour online psychological counseling platform
Lawmaker Nick Lei, referencing findings from last year’s “Macau Mental Health Survey,” which revealed that 27% of respondents experienced depression and 19% faced anxiety disorders, has ... -
CAEL yet to receive nomination committee applications ahead of deadline
As of noon yesterday, no applications had been received by the Legislative Assembly Electoral Affairs Commission (CAEL) for the upcoming Legislative Assembly elections, according to chairman ... -
New round of medical vouchers set to be available next month
The Executive Council (ExCo) announced yesterday that the MOP700 electronic healthcare subsidy for each eligible Macau resident, initially outlined in the 2025 Policy Address, will be ... -
Gov’t risks controversy by mixing handouts with consumption cards: association
The new government should implement a more moderate policy in its first year to foster resident support and mitigate potential backlash from mixing consumption cards with ... -
Gov’t prioritizes suicide prevention efforts, says IAS chief
In the first quarter of this year, the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) received 84 suicide-related reports, while the Health Bureau (SSM) recorded 18 suicide deaths, comprising ... -
Ron Lam slams gov’t for inaction on suicide crisis
Concerned about the recent rise in suicides and attempted suicides in Macau, which has sparked public alarm over a deepening crisis, legislator Ron Lam yesterday urged ... -
Public voices support for consumption cards over cash distribution
Opinions have been expressed urging the Macau government to reassess the purpose and structure of its Wealth Partaking Scheme and to consider alternative distribution methods, such ... -
GDP drops as consumer spending declines
The Statistics and Census Bureau (DSEC) has announced a revised gross domestic product (GDP) figure of MOP 99.76 billion for the first quarter of this year, ... -
Restoration effort aims to protect Ruins of St. Paul’s from bird damage
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) plans to install a lightning protection system for the Ruins of St. Paul’s at the end of this month, along with ... -
69 suspected suicide reports logged in first four months
Macau’s suspected suicide reports sharply increased from 42 between January and March 2025 to 69 by April. According to an earlier disclosure by the Fire Services ... -
Eastern District health center set to open in H2
The health center in the Eastern District is expected to open in the second half of the year, with Kuok Cheong U, deputy director of the ... -
Tire park to be converted into recreational area
The government is set to enhance the Taipa area by merging the BT11 and BT12 sites into a recreational park with an underground car park. The ... -
Stable economic outlook expected through July
Macau’s economy has remained “stable” over the past two months, with the Macau Economic Association (MEA) predicting this trend will continue through July, indicating “remarkable resilience” ... -
Chio Family Mansion set to open this year
The Chio Family Mansion, located on Travessa da Porta, is currently undergoing an exciting restoration and revitalization process, with plans to open to the public later ... -
Covid-19 is still active in Macau, says SSM
The Health Bureau (SSM) has reported that while the Covid-19 pandemic in Macau remains at a relatively high level of activity, it is reassuring to note ... -
Importing non-local workers ‘serves Macau’s interests’, says Anton Tai
The government has reiterated its stance on the employment of non-local workers, stating that the policy continues to prioritize local employment and the protection of residents’ ... -
MOP30 billion generated from non-gaming initiatives in 2023
The non-gaming investment plans for 2023 by the city’s six gaming concessionaires generated over MOP30 billion in gross production value for Macau’s economy, according to Secretary ... -
Gov’t strives to launch e-MOP prototype in two years
The Macau Monetary Authority (AMCM) is currently implementing the prototype system for the “Digital Macau Pataca” (e-MOP) in phases, with the Secretary for Economy and Finance, ... -
Lawmakers demand details on gaming ops’ non-gaming investments
Lawmaker Ron Lam called for the government to promptly disclose the annual investment plans of the six local gaming concessionaires, while fellow lawmaker Nick Lei highlighted ... -
Gemstone painting exhibition highlights anti-drug awareness
The Macau Chinese Charity Foundation and the International Peace and Anti-Drug Foundation (IFPEOC) are jointly organizing an exhibition showcasing 60 gemstone paintings created by 18 orphaned ... -
Sluggish conditions persist in the city’s catering industry
Macau is likely to face challenges in offsetting the resulting decline in local consumer spending in the short term, said Aeson Lei, president of the Macau ... -
Xia Baolong discusses trade war and economic diversification with local officials
Beijing’s top official for Hong Kong and Macau affairs, Xia Baolong, met with local officials and lawmakers yesterday to discuss the potential impact of the Sino-US ... -
Gov’t to control population density by limiting usable floor space and flats
The Land and Urban Construction Services Bureau (DSSCU) is conducting further research on the draft plan for the Nam Wai Kwok redevelopment project on Avenida de ... -
Gov’t reports 3,600 mental illness patients; SSM commits to protecting their rights
Macau’s mental illness patient population reached 3,600 by the end of September last year, and the Health Bureau (SSM) has emphasized that any involuntary hospitalizations of ...
