Author: Yuki Lei, MDT
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DSPA to boost public fast-charging network by 20%, expand motorcycle charging points to 1,400
The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) has announced that it will increase the number of public fast-charging devices across Macau by approximately 20% this year to meet ... -
Police dismantle massive sauna sex ring, arrest police officers in MOP790 million case
Police have dismantled a criminal syndicate that had been operating prostitution rings in Macau saunas for at least seven years, with the involvement of local police ... -
Macau eyes mainland smart mosquito traps as alternative to citywide chemical spraying
With mosquito breeding site indices rising in February and March, the Health Bureau (SSM) has warned that a citywide chemical control campaign may be considered if ... -
New urban Zone A sports ground on track for Q4 2027 completion
Construction of a sports ground at Plot B13 of the New Urban Zone A reclamation area went to public tender opening yesterday, with the project expected ... -
Tender opens for 700 taxis under 14 eight-year operating licenses
Following the announcement by Secretary for Transport and Public Works Raymond Tam that 700 taxis would be put up for tender in the short term, the ... -
Grief without representation
The heartbreaking death of a Macau schoolboy has stirred a rare storm of collective anger and mourning across the city, yet as ordinary citizens cry out ... -
Over 3,700 locals employed as non-local worker cap remains strict
The principle that non-resident workers are only a temporary supplement to local manpower shortages “has never changed,” authorities reaffirmed, adding that over 3,700 locals had been ... -
Lawmakers see urgency for fifth Macau-Taipa link, gov’t insists on LRT and caution
Multiple legislators argued during yesterday’s Legislative Assembly (AL) session that the construction of a fifth Macau-Taipa link is “inevitable,” while the current government maintains that any ... -
Satellite casinos to be repurposed as lawmakers push for faster revitalization
Local authorities have confirmed that former satellite casinos will no longer operate as gambling venues but will be converted for hotel or commercial use, while the ... -
Bus contract negotiations seen as vehicle for LRT transfer discounts
Public calls for transfer discounts between the city’s light rail transit (LRT) system and buses persist, with Secretary for Transport and Public Works Raymond Tam again ... -
Youth entrepreneurship confidence rises thanks to gov’t initiatives
Young people’s confidence in starting their own businesses has been effectively boosted by government policy initiatives over the years, according to survey reports. A survey titled ... -
SSM drones to inspect hidden areas in intensified dengue prevention efforts
The Health Bureau (SSM) will deploy drones to inspect hard-to-reach locations such as airwells, rooftops, and back alleys as part of stepped-up efforts to prevent dengue ... -
e-MOP moves to sandbox testing with whitelist users as 2027 launch target holds
Having announced a goal to launch e-MOP within two years in mid-2025, authorities have now entered the sandbox testing phase, with the Monetary Authority of Macao ... -
Road Traffic Law amendments fast-tracked following fatal zebra crossing crash
Following Wednesday’s tragedy involving the death of a 10-year-old boy in a zebra crossing crash, authorities announced that they would expedite the public consultation process and ... -
New tobacco law to ban smoking near schools, hospitals and prohibit e-cigarettes
Smoking would be banned within 10 meters of hospitals, schools and child care facilities under new tobacco law amendments, while e-cigarettes would be completely outlawed. Following ... -
Maternity leave to rise from 70 to 90 days, with annual leave tied to years of service
The Executive Council (ExCo) has proposed increasing the current 70-day maternity leave stipulated in the Labor Relations Law to 90 days, with the change set to ... -
Cash handouts to begin July 1 under 183-day residency requirement
This year’s cash handout scheme – which provides MOP10,000 to each permanent resident and MOP6,000 to each non-permanent resident – will be distributed to eligible residents ... -
Flowers, tributes left at scene after boy, 10, killed in crosswalk crash
A 10-year-old student was struck and killed by a car that allegedly failed to yield while the student was crossing a crosswalk near the police ... -
Macau home prices edge down, rents flat
Macau’s residential property market is seeing slight price adjustments and stable rents, though some industry insiders expect rents to remain flat for the foreseeable future. An ... -
IAM to streamline ‘new’ eight core functions from Monday
The reorganization of the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will take effect on Monday (June 1). At that time, the bureau will focus exclusively on eight core ... -
New ICU at Macao Union Medical Center to launch next month
A new intensive care unit (ICU) capable of treating more seriously ill patients will open at the Macao Union Medical Center next month, the center announced ... -
Ella Lei calls for transfer discounts to boost land-based Guangdong-Macautransport links
Lawmaker Ella Lei urged authorities to leverage the “Light Rapid Transit (LRT) Development Strategy Study” to introduce transfer discounts linking LRT, buses, and high-speed rail as ... -
FSS proposes lowering inflation threshold for pension adjustments to 2%
Authorities have announced a series of new measures for the elderly, including a proposal by the Social Security Fund (FSS) to make old-age pension adjustments more ... -
Dizziness, abdominal pain drive over 50% of emergency calls, fire bureau says
Cases involving dizziness and abdominal pain made up more than 50% of emergency medical calls, driving a slight rise in first-quarter ambulance dispatches to an average ... -
Macau’s tight visa rules deter Vietnamese tourists, industry says
Vietnamese passport holders are not eligible for visa-free entry to Macau, nor can they obtain a visa on arrival or apply online. However, with growing demand ... -
Subsidies for LPG, gasoline roll out today
Direct government subsidies for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and gasoline takes effect today, as authorities move to offset rising fuel costs affecting households and small businesses. ... -
Audit finds systemic lapses in oversight of continuing education enrollment quotas
A follow-up review report released Friday by the Commission of Audit (CA) found that, under the Continuing Education Development Plan, the Education and Youth Development Bureau’s ... -
Macau fast-track lanes to open to more countries
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) announced yesterday that it will further expand the use of Macau’s self-service lanes to visitors from more countries, while also ... -
Gov’t vows more diverse community spending promotion activities
The local government has reiterated that the ongoing 2026 Community Consumption Grand Rewards campaign aims to encourage residents to stay in Macau and spend their weekends ... -
HKD6.4 million needed for retirement, majority lack financial confidence, survey finds
Widespread financial anxiety grips Hong Kong and Macau residents, with over 60% worried about their financial future despite expecting to retire at an average age of ... -
IAM says conditions not ready for expanding vet outpatient, surgical services
The municipal kennels in the Macau peninsula will temporarily close to the public starting next month for renovation and maintenance, with the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) ... -
Gov’t pushes age-friendly features in new builds and renovations
The Macau government, having released the guidelines for age-friendly home renovation last month in support of the “family care and aging in place” policy, saw authorities ... -
Weight-loss challenges are popular, but are they missing the point?
On paper, Macau’s “Get Active Citywide” Weight-Loss Challenge sounds like a public health success story. Over 3,500 residents have signed up. The Health Bureau (SSM) and ... -
Third Five-Year Plan targets deeper economic diversification and national alignment
The newly released Third Five-Year Plan consultation document places national development priorities ahead of well-being, with ‘One country, two systems’ and “patriots administering Macau” positioned as ... -
Single-lane traffic on Amizade Bridge from Saturday through mid-August
Urgent maintenance work on the Amizade Bridge will begin this Saturday, requiring single-lane traffic in phases on both approach ramps until the project is completed in ...
