Author: Yuki Lei, MDT
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Iao Hon redevelopment may be reconsidered as gov’t says social, affordable housing adequate
Macau authorities said the city will have an adequate supply of social and affordable housing over the next five years, raising the possibility of revising or ... -
IAS to pilot emotional education programme at two childcare centres
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) confirmed yesterday that a midyear pilot will introduce emotional education into childcare services at roughly two centers. Wilson Hon, IAS president, ... -
Two local universities featured in QS rankings
Two Macau higher education institutions appear in the QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) World University Rankings, with one securing its first-ever placement in two disciplines. The two institutions ... -
Intoxicated passenger arrested after trying to seize bus wheel
Police arrested a local man after he allegedly grabbed the steering wheel of a moving bus while reportedly intoxicated. The Public Security Police Force (PSP) announced ... -
Dementia cases could reach five-digit levels within a decade
Macau, now in a severe aging phase with 14% of residents aged 65 or older in 2023, could see dementia cases rise from an estimated 6,000 ... -
Macau trio of artists step onto international stage at Art Central
Three young artists from Macau were invited to exhibit at this year’s Art Central with Sands China, bringing representative works to exchange with international peers – ... -
Health survey begins, but officials stop short of prioritizing mental health screening
The Health Bureau (SSM) officially kicked off its 2026 decennial health survey yesterday, introducing mentalhealth questions for the first time. While officials said the bureau “attaches ... -
Young people increasingly rely on AI chatbots to cope with loneliness
Two recent surveys found that 22.5% of young respondents turn to AI chatbots to cope with negative emotions, with some reporting that they find the interactions ... -
Financial secretary signals possible consumption stimulus in response to public calls to boost business
Calls for a new community consumption incentive have gained traction among scholars and lawmakers and attracted broad media attention, and the financial secretary hinted yesterday that ... -
Macau tops annual visitor milestone 12 days early as mainland arrivals surge
Macau tourism authorities said earlier this year that arrivals were expected to reach about 41 million, and on Saturday the Public Security Police Force (PSP) reported ... -
Sam Hou Fai seeks closer Guangdong cooperation to boost Macau-Hengqin integration
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai said that, as this marks the first year of Beijing’s 15th Five-Year Plan and Macau’s third Five-Year Plan, Macau should also ... -
‘Pay-first, apply-later’ rule introduced for MOP6,000 continuing education subsidies
Despite the current 2023–2026 Continuing Education and Development Program remaining in force, authorities on Friday unveiled new arrangements for the 2026–2029 cycle, including plans to implement ... -
Lawmakers urge policies aligned with national strategies
With the Two Sessions concluded, a review of 27 preagenda speeches delivered at Friday’s Legislative Assembly (AL) found many lawmakers citing Beijing’s 15th Five-Year Plan and ... -
National Security Committee given authority to rule on security-related cases
The Legislative Assembly (AL) yesterday unanimously passed the bill establishing the Committee for Safeguarding National Security, paving the way for a new body empowered to determine ... -
Lawmakers push new stimulus measures to revive economy
Amid soaring international oil prices, legislators Ella Lei and Chan Hao Weng urged the government at a Legislative Assembly session yesterday to stimulate the local economy, ... -
Local youth show strong preference for engineering and tech studies
An education non-governmental organization has analyzed the final admission list for the 2026 joint recruitment of Macau students by mainland universities, revealing a strong interest among ... -
Gov’t pledges to build a smoke-free Macau despite enforcement challenges
The government acknowledged recent challenges in tobacco control, while civic leaders warned of enforcement difficulties with some local laws, and authorities said they will proceed step ... -
Pursuit of visitor numbers is driving away high-value tourists
Overcrowding during Macau’s peak tourist season has become a persistent concern, with critics accusing tourism authorities of prioritizing visitor numbers over residents’ well-being. Tourism carrying capacity ... -
High-speed rail project to begin this year, marking Macau’s first in national network
The Macau delegation to the National People’s Congress (NPC) has urged Beijing to expedite the construction of the Shenzhen-Zhuhai-Macau high-speed rail line, with Zhuhai authorities confirming ... -
Owners of ‘three-nil’ buildings urged to discuss tailored management models
In response to ongoing public concerns about “three-nil” buildings – those lacking management, maintenance, and security – local authorities have announced that property owners can discuss ... -
Chief Executive signals key role for Macau in regional development initiatives
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has credited the Chinese government’s “firm” leadership for the region’s steady economic growth last year, highlighting a record-high number of visitors. ... -
New medical association to tackle rising obesity
A newly established medical association aims to curb the city’s growing obesity problem, emphasizing advancing research, improving clinical practices, and promoting healthier lifestyles to prevent chronic ... -
Confidence in economy strengthened by 15th Five-Year Plan
The Macau Economic Association’s (ACEM) latest report on the region’s economic sentiment index highlights that the 15th Five-Year Plan has bolstered confidence, projecting a stable local ... -
Grassroots group claims job fairs have failed to improve employment situation
Macau is currently grappling with local employment issues, cited as its most pressing social challenge, with claims that the numerous job fairs organized by authorities have ... -
Calls for new community spending incentive emerge amid slow season
Recent calls have emerged to launch another community spending incentive program aimed at boosting local consumption, with the restaurant industry reporting average sales increases of 20 ... -
No transition period established for e-cigarette possession ban
The Health Bureau (SSM) has stated that Macau “can be considered” to have completed the three-year “transition period” for the certain ban on e-cigarettes, reaffirming that ... -
Social organization endorses IR operators for proactive maternity leave initiatives
The Women’s General Association of Macau submitted its written recommendations to the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) yesterday, urging more small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to adopt ... -
Impact on international arrivals expected to be minimal amid fluctuations in oil prices
While the local airport operator in Macau has reported that no airlines have announced plans to increase surcharges amid ongoing instability in the Middle East and ... -
Assessing Hengqin’s role as a hub for expanding Macau’s high-quality education
ANALYSIS This year’s “Two Sessions” in Beijing once again underscored the central government’s focus on technological innovation, talent development and regional integration. Within that broader agenda, ... -
Home accidents on the rise, with 10 documented fatalities reported
While no home accident-related deaths were recorded over the past three years, the Health Bureau (SSM) says home accidents have been on the rise, signaling growing ... -
2025 on track to nearly break five-year traffic accident record
The latest data from the Public Security Police Force (PSP) indicates that Macau recorded a total of 14,638 traffic accidents last year, marking the second-highest figure ... -
Progress underway for 15-minute community service zones for seniors
The government has proposed establishing community service zones for seniors across Macau, designed to be accessible within 15 to 20 minutes, while the Social Welfare Bureau ... -
Lawmaker calls on Beijing to introduce talent card for ‘global’ insight
A legislator has proposed to the central government the introduction of a “Macau Talent Card” to attract international talent and nurture domestic expertise, aimed at benefiting ... -
MOP20 billion fund to back only nationally aligned industries
The local government will establish a MOP 20 billion government-led fund by 2026 to drive industrial diversification, focusing exclusively on sectors aligned with national strategies and ... -
Plans target attracting investment to introduce specialty shops in six historic districts
The General Union of Neighbourhood Associations of Macau (UGAMM) is currently spearheading the revitalization of the city’s six major old quarters through the establishment of a ...
