Author: Yuki Lei, MDT
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Gov’t rules out counselor certification scheme, confirms mental health service site for Q2
A unified certification system for psychological counselors is not on the cards for now, but the government will continue to provide training and support, with a ... -
Bus services expanded for summer demand
Macau’s two public bus operators have added weekend and seasonal services to cope with increased summer passenger demand in the city center and Cotai, while a ... -
Karaoke rules eased to allow minors with parents during daytime
Karaoke venues could soon welcome minors under 16 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. if accompanied by a parent, under a proposal to reposition them as ... -
Tourism sector admits lack of rules as gov’t plans guidelines
The local tourism sector has acknowledged that the travel photography industry has long lacked proper regulation, as the government prepares to introduce guidelines following concerns over ... -
Education center operator loses appeal over fake attendance sheets
The Court of Second Instance (TSI) has confirmed a nine-month jail term for an education center operator who forged attendance sheets to defraud the government’s Continuing ... -
Infant formula lead scare sparks safety concerns as mothers call for tighter checks
A batch of “Royal Friso Gold 1” baby formula is being recalled in Macau for elevated lead levels, though manufacturer FrieslandCampina says the levels comply with ... -
New labor law takes effect today with 90-day maternity leave, seniority-based annual leave from next year
Today marks the effective date of the amended Labor Relations Law, which entitles all female employees giving birth from this day forward to 90 days of ... -
Temporary childcare scheme benefits over 17,600 families with MOP524 million
Macau’s temporary childcare scheme has provided MOP524 million to more than 17,600 families since its launch last July, the government said. Under the scheme, children born ... -
Macau’s Signal No. 3 lasts 20 hours as Hong Kong raises alert to Signal No. 9
Severe Tropical Storm Noul prompted a prolonged Typhoon Signal No. 3 in Macau lasting more than 20 hours, while Hong Kong escalated its warning to the ... -
Gov’t activates green channel after lead-contaminated baby formula found
Macau has set up a green channel for infant health checks after a batch of “Royal Friso Gold 1” baby formula was found to contain lead ... -
Wynn Macau secures land for Wynn Palace expansion with new hotel, theater
Wynn Palace has secured a land concession in Cotai to build a new hotel tower, an international theater and an events center. A dispatch signed by ... -
Gov’t rolls out smart mosquito traps to combat rising breeding rates
The Health Bureau (SSM) has acquired 30 intelligent mosquito traps from mainland China for testing, following two consecutive months of yellow-alert ovitrap readings in May and ... -
Hac Sa Youth Camp tender set for this year, opening next year
The “Hac Sa Youth Activity Experience Camp,” first proposed in 2023, will finally go to tender this year, with its camping area and four-wheeled vehicle track ... -
Macau to roll out first official outdoor no-smoking zones in key public areas
Macau will introduce its first official outdoor no-smoking zones at Dr. Carlos d’Assumpção Park, the Border Gate Square, and the Ruins of St. Paul’s precinct, following ... -
Is Macau Happy?
A few days ago, someone asked on social media, “Is Macau happy?” 86 people answered. “Happy.” “I don’t feel it.” “Hengqin is luckier.” “Don’t mess up ... -
Legislature approves 90-day maternity leave, seniority-based annual leave reform
Lawmakers have passed a labor law amendment raising maternity leave to 90 days and linking annual leave to seniority, after heated debate over when the maternity ... -
Lawmakers back pension fund top-up amid deficit debate
Lawmakers have backed a plan to top up the civil service pension fund with budget surpluses, as authorities rejected claims that they are fixing a “hole” ... -
Parking meters to accept ‘Easy Transfer’ and other e-payments under new concession
Around 10,000 metered parking spaces across Macau will soon accept electronic payments, including “Easy Transfer,” following the government’s appointment of a new concessionaire yesterday. A government ... -
New taxis to tackle peak-hour ‘hard-to-hail’ problem, sector says
A member of the Transport Advisory Committee has voiced public concerns over the difficulty of hailing taxis during peak hours, expressing confidence that the additional 700 ... -
Leong Sun Iok flags poor condition, lack of lifts on Macau’s footbridges
Legislator Leong Sun Iok has raised concerns over the condition and accessibility of Macau’s ageing pedestrian footbridges, highlighting issues including leaking canopies and a lack of ... -
LRT East Line stations to go underground, gov’t announces
The Public Works Bureau (DSOP) announced on Saturday that Qingmao Station and Civic Sports Park Station on the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) East Line extension will ... -
2040 population forecast factors in skilled talent influx
The Macau Urban Master Plan draft projects a total population of approximately 783,000 by 2040, with authorities acknowledging that the figure includes the resident population as ... -
10-story, two-star hotel set for Patane as land concession approved
Another new hotel is set to be developed in Patane, as the government’s Official Gazette published a Secretary for Transport and Public Works order approving the ... -
Gov’t considers tighter controls on paid photography at tourist sites
Paid photography services at Macau’s tourist attractions would face registration deadlines and other restrictions under a proposal in the government’s consultation paper on regulating specific businesses, ... -
New shuttle routes from tourist spots to communities launched under upgraded plan
Building on its partnership with six integrated resort (IR) operators to offer free shuttle services into local communities, the government yesterday launched an upgraded initiative that ... -
PJ warns of MPay QR code scams after 36 residents lose MOP240,000
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have issued an alert over a wave of QR code-related refund scams involving MPay, cautioning that 36 residents are believed to have ... -
New Cinematheque operator pledges dialogue amid criticism over tender process
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced earlier last month that In Creative Entertainment and Culture Production Company Limited has won the two-year operating concession for Cinematheque·Passion, ... -
Two interdepartmental groups formed to oversee 10-year elderly and rehabilitation plans
The government has established two interdepartmental coordination groups to oversee the implementation of its 10-year elderly services and rehabilitation services action plans, with each group assigned ... -
Free community stage launched at Cotai outdoor venue
In a move to support community engagement and event planning, the Macau Outdoor Performance Venue in Cotai will feature a built-in stage and remain available at ... -
Cultural tourism, night economy and business facilities should lead ZAPE revamp: report
Cultural tourism, the night economy, and business support facilities should be prioritized in the functional restructuring of the ZAPE area and its community economic transformation, according ... -
Gov’t open to banning new fossil-fuel vehicle registrations
The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) has not ruled out banning new fossil-fuel vehicle registrations, but stressed that the measure would have broad implications and would need ... -
New program aims to strengthen parenting support amid falling birth rates
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have rolled out a new parenting support scheme featuring a Baby Room Demo Unit for childcare safety ... -
47 bids submitted for 700 taxi licenses, new fleet expected by 2027
The public tender for 14 eight-year taxi licenses covering 700 conventional taxis opened yesterday, with 47 bids submitted. The Transport Bureau (DSAT) expects the new vehicles ... -
Civic leader calls for new round of consumption rewards with student and tourist perks
In the wake of the recently concluded 2026 Community Consumption Grand Rewards campaign, a civic leader has called for additional rounds of consumer incentive schemes, proposing ...
