MGTO confirms illegal tour providers’ complaints, claims to be investigating

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) said it is investigating several social media posts offering “private” tour services in Macau by unlicensed individuals or companies. In

Gov’t approach to local job market ‘is fundamentally flawed’: Ron Lam

Employment remains one of the most significant challenges facing society today, and prioritizing local job opportunities is essential. However, lawmaker Ron Lam argues that the current

80% extend stay in northern district for Sanrio characters campaign, survey finds

A survey revealed that 82% of respondents reported spending more time in the northern district thanks to the ongoing “Flora Fête with Sanrio Characters” campaign, while 75%

Jetfoil service between Hong Kong and Macau turns 50

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the start of operations for the jetfoil service between Hong Kong and Macau. The service began on April 25, 1975, with

Sands China completes major redevelopment of Londoner Grand ahead of Golden Week

Sands China has confirmed the full opening of all 2,405 rooms and suites at the newly refurbished Londoner Grand, just in time for the upcoming May Golden

50% of employers yet to pay contributions for Q1

According to the Social Security Fund (FSS), approximately 50% of local employers have not yet paid their mandatory contributions for the first quarter of 2025 under the Social

18 Arrested in cross-border phone scam ring

Macau and Zhuhai police have dismantled a cross-border phone scam syndicate behind a “Guess Who I Am” scheme, arresting 13 suspects in Macau and five in mainland China.

Seven injured in Taxi and street sweeper collision

A collision between a taxi and a street washing vehicle at the Pac On roundabout in Taipa yesterday morning left seven people injured. Authorities suspect the taxi failed

Maritime Museum reopens today after renovations

The Maritime Museum will reopen to the public today (April 25) following the completion of the facility repair and renovation works, which included maintaining the central air-conditioning system

IAS clarifies that ‘knife attacker’ was never under the service’s care

The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has clarified that a 41-year-old man arrested after attacking two people with a knife in central Macau has never been evaluated

Smart Nursery continues operations despite IAS decision

The government-subsidized Smart Nursery can continue operations under court-approved procedures while the Social Welfare Bureau’s (IAS) decision remains on hold. Last month, the bureau

“Melco Star Macau Youth Talent Competition” nurtures local entertainment and creative talent

With its strong commitment to fostering creative and cultural development in Macau, Melco Resorts & Entertainment is dedicated to nurturing and mentoring talent in the fields of

Zelenskyy cuts short South African trip after massive Russian strike on Kyiv kills nine

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said yesterday he is cutting short his official trip to South Africa and returning home after a major Russian strike on the Ukrainian

Increasing maternity and annual leave is on agenda, gov’t pledges

The government has announced plans to increase maternity leave and annual holidays, with these changes expected to be implemented this year. Secretary for Economy and

FDCT budget has increased by 88% this year, says economy chief

The Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT) budget has increased by 88% this year, Secretary for Economy and Finance Anton Tai Kin Ip said yesterday at

Visitor arrivals surge 11% in Q1, fueled by same-day visitor growth

Visitor arrivals to Macau rose by 11.1% year-on-year to 9.86 million in the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest data from the Statistics and Census

Secretary for Economy and Finance takes charge of revitalization projects of gaming ops

The portfolio of the Secretary for Economy and Finance has taken over leadership of the government’s revitalization projects for six community areas, building on the

Woman detained for keeping HKD9,000 found in casino shop

A mainland woman in her 30s is suspected of keeping HKD9,000 found in a casino shop instead of reporting it. The Public Security Police were alerted by the

Croupier suspected of illegal currency exchange in casino

A 43-year-old female croupier is suspected of illegally exchanging money with gamblers while on vacation. The PJ were conducting a patrol at a hotel in the Cotai area

Gov’t organizes activities for May Fourth Movement

The Education and Youth Development Bureau, in collaboration with over 90 organizations, has organized a series of activities to mark the 106th anniversary of the May Fourth Movement,

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