FOUNDER & PUBLISHER Kowie Geldenhuys
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Paulo Coutinho
Macau,
The government’s temporary two-month diesel subsidy scheme – subsidizing diesel at MOP3.30 per liter – has now begun, but with fuel prices in Macau remaining as high
The government has halted construction of the overpass intended to link Zones A and B of the new landfills. Authorities are now reconsidering the initial plan to
A mendments to the Labor Relations Law extending maternity leave to 90 days and introducing a mechanism to increase annual leave based on years of service
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai announced Monday that public consultation for the SAR’s Third Five-Year Plan will begin soon, as the city continues its push toward
Macau's mosquito ovitrap index for April was higher than in previous years, the Health Bureau (SSM) warned, indicating a significant increase in mosquito breeding and
The Customs Service (SA) has intercepted another 18 attempts to smuggle silver and tobacco products across the border between April 29 and May 7.
The Cultural Development Fund (FDC) is accepting applications starting today through June 11 for its China National Arts Fund (CNAF) Matching Programme. Eligible applicants are Macau entities or
Local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can secure a standard booth at the 2026 Guangdong-Macau Branded Products Fair for MOP1,400. Applications for the “Macau Special Products Pavilion” run
Routine food inspections by the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) detected unsatisfactory levels of Listeria monocytogenes in char siu (barbecued pork) and black pepper roasted goose samples collected from
A resident lost MOP217,000 to a scammer posing as a “Judiciary Police officer” who spoke Cantonese, accurately stated the victim’s full name, and alleged a National Security Law
The Macao Grand Prix Museum will offer free admission on June 18 for International Museum Day and again on June 1 for its fifth anniversary. A series of
A 29-year-old mainland man was arrested after allegedly defrauding a money changer of around HKD30,000 and was intercepted upon re-entering Macau. He has been transferred to the Public
Data released by the Financial Services Bureau shows gaming tax revenue in April reached MOP9.07 billion, up about 2% month-on-month. From January to April, cumulative gaming tax revenue
A 14-year-old boy was injured in an altercation involving several men and women in the northern district on Saturday night, with the Education and Youth Development
The Court of Final Appeal (TUI) has finally ruled on a case pitting the government against a building contractor regarding renovation works at the Sports
The Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center (CPTTM) is calling on local fashion designers to enter two of China’s most prominent fashion competitions, offering a
GEG held IR Talent Empowerment Showcase and MOU Signing Ceremony with UTM to launch the “IRISE Program”. The event was graced by Ms. Chan Tze Wai, Deputy Director of
As Mother’s Day celebrations unfolded across the city this past weekend, mothers and family advocacy groups used the occasion to renew calls for more robust support
Statistics show that unemployment among young people aged 34 and under remains particularly pronounced in Macau, with lawmaker Leong Sun Iok pointing out that while
Social service facilities in the Areia Preta district’s New Urban Zone A are being implemented in an orderly manner, with nurseries, elderly service centers, and
As Macau’s physical bookstores continue to face shrinking operating space due to a variety of factors, legislator Lam Fat Iam has called for the establishment of an
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have arrested a Hong Kong couple on charges of drug trafficking, drug use, and improper possession of utensils or equipment, seizing 34.25
The government plans to amend the “Driving Schools and Teaching Regulations” within 2026, aiming to improve the scope of “refresher lesson” eligibility, learning routes, and certain teaching measures.
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) said it is highly concerned about a case involving a dispute between minors reported by the police, and confirmed it immediately
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG)said Macau will be affected by a high-altitude anticyclone early this week, bringing sunny skies and hot daytime conditions. However, from midweek to
SJM Holdings Ltd. posted a first-quarter loss for 2026 as the company fully shifted away from satellite operations, according to results released last week. The
Hong Kong legislator Adrian Pedro Ho King-hong sparked heated cross-border debate after openly describing Macau’s cuisine as “extremely ordinary” during a legislative session while urging the
Authorities have issued a warning, urging the public to be alert to fraudulent messages involving fake electricity payment reminders. According to the Anti-Fraud Coordination Center, an SMS
Macau recorded a strong rise in visitor spending in the first quarter of 2026, with total non-gaming expenditure reaching MOP24.43 billion, up 24.5% year-on-year, according
MacaoSmartGo displaying no solution to get to a destination Back in 2025, Macau ranked among the Top 10 Asian cities for walkability. The ranking (ninth position)
The Smart Immigration Clearance system now operating at Hengqin Port’s one-stop vehicle lanes reduces crossing time from 100 seconds to just eight to 10 seconds,
Effective Monday (May 11), the government will provide a diesel price subsidy of MOP3.3 per liter for two months, with the Economic and Technological Development Bureau
Macau plans to expand the use of reclaimed water in Cotai, with two new treatment facilities expected to begin supplying recycled water to leisure businesses and
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) is continuing to offer training and certification for “Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor,” IC president Deland Leong said yesterday during a
At the 61st edition of La Biennale di Venezia, Macau’s “Jacone’s Polyphony” brings together the works of three emerging local artists on an international stage.
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