Author: Yuki Lei, MDT
-
Gov’t to build ‘15- to 20-minute community circle’ for elderly
The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, O Lam, yesterday revealed that research has begun on creating a “15- to 20-minute community service circle for the ... -
Four key projects in Policy Address set to launch in ‘eight to 10 years’, says CE
The government has articulated its ambition to achieve the objectives set forth in the 2025 Policy Address within the next “eight to 10” years. This plan ... -
Macau detects its first deepfake scam case
Macau has seen its first case of fraud involving AI deepfake technology, where a local elderly man’s image was manipulated to create a video promoting a ... -
Facial recognition technology to be introduced at Hengqin in October
The Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak, has announced that the Hengqin border checkpoint will start using facial recognition technology, enabling document-free clearance, beginning in October ... -
PJ aims to promote awareness of national security among young learners
The Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak, earlier revealed that the Judiciary Police (PJ) are publishing picture books focused on national security for primary school students. ... -
Gov’t approach to local job market ‘is fundamentally flawed’: Ron Lam
Employment remains one of the most significant challenges facing society today, and prioritizing local job opportunities is essential. However, lawmaker Ron Lam argues that the current ... -
80% extend stay in northern district for Sanrio characters campaign, survey finds
A survey revealed that 82% of respondents reported spending more time in the northern district thanks to the ongoing “Flora Fête with Sanrio Characters” campaign, while ... -
Smart Nursery continues operations despite IAS decision
The government-subsidized Smart Nursery can continue operations under court-approved procedures while the Social Welfare Bureau’s (IAS) decision remains on hold. Last month, the bureau announced plans ... -
Increasing maternity and annual leave is on agenda, gov’t pledges
The government has announced plans to increase maternity leave and annual holidays, with these changes expected to be implemented this year. Secretary for Economy and Finance ... -
Secretary for Economy and Finance takes charge of revitalization projects of gaming ops
The portfolio of the Secretary for Economy and Finance has taken over leadership of the government’s revitalization projects for six community areas, building on the foundation ... -
Gov’t set to launch ‘comprehensive’ vocational training platform this year
The government plans to launch a comprehensive vocational training platform later this year, allowing job seekers to access all necessary resources in one convenient location. In ... -
SMEs now eligible to apply for loan up to MOP5 million
Local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Macau can now apply for loans of up to MOP5 million from licensed banks, according to the Economic and ... -
Old Taipa set to be pedestrianized again for Labor Day holiday
The government has officially announced the creation of a temporary pedestrian zone in Taipa Old Village during mainland China’s five-day Labor Day holiday, from May 1 ... -
Police confirm two journalists detained for allegedly disrupting AL
Two journalists were detained after allegedly disrupting operations at the Legislative Assembly (AL), the Public Security Police Force (PSP) confirmed in a statement last night. According ... -
André Cheong vows to tackle bureaucratic inefficiencies, vows reform for SAFP and IAM
Secretary for Administration and Justice André Cheong is committed to promoting public administration reform by reorganizing the Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau (SAFP) and streamlining ... -
Hac Sa Youth Activity Experience Camp set to be fully completed by 2027
Secretary for Administration and Justice André Cheong announced yesterday his commitment to ensuring that the 10-hectare Hac Sa Youth Activity Experience Camp will be fully completed ... -
Health Bureau sets out plan to allow day hospitals
The Health Bureau (SSM) has drafted a plan to issue licenses for day hospitals, offering outpatient surgeries and medical services that were previously confined to hospitals, ... -
Old Taipa Village set to be pedestrianized for Labor Day crowds
The government is set to pedestrianize the charming Taipa Old Village area in anticipation of a surge in visitors during the Labor Day holiday. In a ... -
Policy Address signals major shift in gov’t role for economic diversification: scholars
The University of Macau (UM) hosted a seminar earlier this week on Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai’s first Policy Address delivered on Monday, where a scholar ... -
Decorative column of residential building collapses
A decorative column in the corridor of a residential building on Travessa do Almirante Sérgio in the Inner Harbor area has collapsed. The Land and Urban ... -
CE emphasizes comprehensive approach to national security
The annual “National Security Education Exhibition” opened yesterday, with Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai reaffirming that Macau is facing a rapidly changing external environment filled with ... -
Sam Hou Fai’s first Policy Address put ‘reform’ in spotlight; increases support for families, elders
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai delivered his first Policy Address to the Legislative Assembly yesterday – responding to the themes of “reform” and “forging ahead” that ... -
Rising health costs, disadvantaged groups,and Macanese voices shape policy expectations
As the 2025 Policy Address is set to be delivered by Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai this afternoon, the Times continues to engage with community leaders ... -
Macau vows to ban ‘space oil’ by 2025
In light of the detection of substances such as etomidate, medetomidate, propylparaben, and isopropylparaben in drug offenses in Macau, the Office of the Secretary for Security ... -
Satellite casino staff’s future remains uncertain
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) stated on Friday that it had not received any labor disputes involving staff at satellite casinos. However, the following day, the ... -
Public confidence, jobs, and social spending in the spotlight: community leaders on Sam’s policy
As the Chief Executive, Sam Hou Fai, will deliver his first Policy Address on Monday, the Times spoke with leaders and experts from various circles of ...
