Lawmakers doubt effectiveness of new measures, approve budget amendment

The Legislative Assembly (AL) yesterday approved a new amendment to the 2022 government budget that aims to reinforce the public accounts with money from the financial

Rising number of domestic violence cases

The Women’s General Association of Macau has expressed that the number of domestic disputes and cases of domestic violence have both undergone upward trends due

Public hospital attempting to resume certain services

Medical director of the public hospital, Dr Lei Wai Seng, has said that the medical facility was gradually resuming certain services, such as medical tests and

US adds Macau to trafficking blacklist

A US report has placed Macau on the country’s Tier 3 Watch List for allegedly failing to identify or provide services to victims of human trafficking.

64 patients discharged yesterday

As of yesterday, the city had seen 633 people discharged since June 18. Out of the 1,795 people who have tested positive since June

Philippine passport bearers required to take NAT every day

All Philippine passport bearers in Macau will need to take daily SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid tests (NAT) from today, regardless of whether they are Macau residents.

Lawmakers criticize delay and detail of budget amendment

Several lawmakers also criticized the lack of time provided to analyze the bill and the limited detail on information provided by the Secretary for Economy and

DSAL: No double standards in NAT services hiring process

Deputy director of the Labour Affair Bureau (DSAL), Chan Un Tong, has reiterated that the standards for recruiting nucleic acid test samplers are the same

Some businesses to be allowed to reopen from Saturday

Between July 23 and 29, some businesses will be allowed to reopen “with limited capacity” while complying with Health Bureau (SSM) guidelines, Chief Executive Ho Iat

Lawmakers want gov’t to do more for local workers

The two lawmakers want the authorities to find ways to employ many of those who lost their jobs in roles such as the citywide mass testing and

Consolidation Period Casinos resume with restrictions

All casinos in the city will be allowed to resume this Saturday, regardless of the location of their entrances. In contrast to shops located

Daily RATs, regular NATs to continue next week

All residents of Macau will be required to take SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen test (RAT) every day starting this Saturday. After round 13, the city

Lawmaker calls for clearer guidelines for industry during consolidation period

Lawmaker Leong Hong Sai has expressed support for the upcoming limited opening of industrial and commercial activities during the consolidation period. “Although the partial lockdown

Health authorities clarify isolation criteria

Local health authorities have recently clarified the criteria that allow previously infected persons to leave isolation and return to the community, as well as the

Logistics stores rent temporary warehouses due to surge of stranded items

The logistics industry has seen several business owners rent additional temporary warehouses to temporarily store stranded goods during the partial lockdown. Therefore, additional costs will

Some businesses permitted to resume from Saturday

Between July 23 and 29, some businesses will be allowed to reopen “with limited capacity” while in compliance with Health Bureau (SSM) guidelines, Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng announced

July to record the worst-ever GGR, August unpredictable

Several entities and experts have labelled this month as potentially the worst month on record for gross gaming revenue (GGR).  The closure of

Two-thirds of SMEs on the verge of bankruptcy: Sector rep

President of the Industry and Commerce Federation of Macau Central and Southern District, Lei Cheok Kuan, suggested that the government distribute MOP15,000 to residents across three months

Gov’t expects tighter measures during consolidation period

Moving into a consolidation period may not bring about looser measures, but may in fact see the implementation of tighter restrictions, public health doctor Leong Iek Hou

Tourism board has no data on budgeting for third-party inspectors

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) had no idea how much money had been used on third-party quarantine hotel inspectors and quarantine hotels, a representative from

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