IAM targets urban upgrades and barrier-free facilities in annual review

The Municipal Affairs Bureau’s (IAM) Administration Committee held its first regular meeting of the year yesterday, with chairman Chao Wai Ieng saying the panel will

Six arrested in two separate drug cases after nearly 36g of meth seized

The Judiciary Police (PJ) have arrested six people in two separate drug-related cases, seizing a total of nearly 36 grams of methamphetamine with a combined

Visitors from Portugal, Spain below pre-pandemic levels despite investments

International visitors arriving from Portugal and Spain have yet to reach the levels seen in pre-pandemic years, official statistical data show. Despite the clearly stated

Taipa Market sees fourfold increase in daily visitors, says IAM

The government continued its market revitalization efforts yesterday, with the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) highlighting the successful revitalization of Taipa Market, which now attracts approximately

Sam Hou Fai urges Portuguese and English media to boost coverage of Macau’s national role

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai met with Portuguese- and English-language media representatives yesterday, urging them to strengthen coverage of Macau’s role in national development. He

Sai Van Bridge to see early morning traffic restrictions for repairs

Traffic restrictions will be imposed on the Sai Van Bridge daily from midnight to 6 a.m. between Jan. 31 and Feb. 7 for expansion joint repairs on the

Macao Union Medical Center reports smooth ER takeover

The Emergency Department of the Islands Healthcare Complex — Macao Medical Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), also known as Macao Union Medical Center, officially took

Azerbaijan waives visas for Macau passports for one year

Azerbaijan will grant visa-free entry to holders of Macau Special Administrative Region passports starting Feb. 2, 2026, for one year through Feb. 2, 2027, the Identification Services Bureau

CEM announces 10% cut in public EV charging tariffs

Companhia de Electricidade de Macau (CEM) will reduce public electric vehicle (EV) charging tariffs by about 10% starting 1 February. According to the company, the adjustment is intended

Second ‘10-Year Action Plan’ for elderly services to launch this year

Ho Fun Ngan, director of the Lai Yuen Centre of the Women’s General Association of Macau, told the media during a recent Chinese New Year celebration

Over 5,400 tobacco and alcohol cases reported in 2025

The government discovered a total of 5,474 tobacco- and alcohol-related cases last year, a 27.9% increase, with 1,194 more cases compared to the previous year. Illegal

SSM calls for vigilance as Nipah virus cases emerge in India

Local health authorities have called on residents to remain vigilant and take preventive measures following confirmed cases of the Nipah virus in India’s eastern state of

Sands China 10K goes regional

Registration opens Saturday for the fourth Sands China Macao International 10K, with 7,000 spots up for grabs in the main race and 3,000 in the Fun Run.

Wet market rep calls for comprehensive plan to optimize development for evolving consumer market

The Tamagini Barbosa Market is at the center of discussions as the government outlines its intent to gradually revitalize local wet markets in this year’s

Guangdong CPPCC endorses 15th Five-Year Plan

Guangdong officials outlined priorities for the province’s upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan at a press conference on Jan. 26, highlighting growth in high-tech industries, robotics, AI, and

Public hygiene violations fall to lowest level since 2020

Public hygiene offences declined in 2025, reaching their lowest level in at least five years, according to official data released by the Municipal Affairs Institute (IAM).

Gov’t develops comprehensive indicator system for physical and mental health

The Health Bureau (SSM) has prioritized mental health within its “Healthy Macau Blueprint,” announcing plans to develop a comprehensive assessment system and database for physical and

Derby Lau resigns as postal services chief, effective March 23

The Macau Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) director, Derby Lau, has tendered her resignation, with the Official Gazette publishing a statement yesterday confirming her departure, effective March 23.

China Development Bank issues first public policy bank bonds in Macau

The Monetary Authority of Macao announced yesterday that the Hong Kong branch of China Development Bank issued its first publicly offered policy bank bonds in Macau on Tuesday,

Woman detained for falsely accusing friend of stealing

A woman from mainland China in her 30s was arrested by the Judiciary Police for allegedly filing a false report claiming a friend stole MOP285,000 in chips and

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