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Seac Pai Van chosen as pilot for 15-minute elderly service circle
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) continues to build a “15-minute community elderly service circle” in line with its aging-in-place policy, using Seac Pai Van ... -
Macau green space grows 10.3% over five years, IAM claims
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) said that over the past five years, greening efforts have expanded green space under its management by 10.3% and ... -
ID’s VP retires ahead of merger
The vice-president of the Sports Bureau (ID), Cheang Kai Meng, will retire voluntarily, effective November 1, according to a publication in the government’s official ... -
Another MOP100,000 lost to scams
The Judiciary Police (PJ) revealed yesterday that it had received seven additional reports of telecom fraud, involving the so-called “TikTok Customer Service” scam and ... -
Culture and sports to merge into new bureau next month
In one of the government’s most significant public administration overhauls, the Executive Council has approved the creation of a Cultural and Sports Bureau and ... -
Fire bureau warns that blocking escape routes won’t be tolerated; 102 fined
The Fire Services Bureau (CB) has completed 102 administrative penalty procedures against residents who blocked building escape routes with motorcycles or other items, with ... -
Macau pay rises slow to 1.1%, 2027 outlook improves, survey finds
Average actual salary increases in Macau slowed to 1.1% this year, down from 1.6% last year, with 23 of 38 surveyed organizations saying that ... -
CCAC flags ID’s poor oversight on fitness centers
Macau’s anti-corruption watchdog found negligence and enforcement failures in the Sports Bureau’s (ID) supervision of fitness centers. In a statement issued yesterday, the Commission ... -
Sharp decline in students victimized by scams, police say
The number of students falling victim to scams has fallen by nearly 60% year over year, with overall telecom and online fraud cases down ... -
Second batch of central fund payments deposited
The Social Security Fund (FSS) announced that the second batch of approved applicants for 2026 withdrawals from government-managed sub-accounts under the Non-Mandatory Central Provident ... -
Registration opens for November ecological zone activities
Registration is now open for activities in Macau’s Ecological Zones, with limited spots available on a first-come, first-served basis. The November Open Days, organized ... -
PJ reports another 15 victims of ‘TikTok’ and ‘MPay’ scams
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have received reports of several additional fraud cases, including 10 phone scams impersonating “TikTok customer service” and five “MPay phishing ... -
CE reaffirms Macau’s safeguarding of press freedom as world Chinese newspapers meet
Macau fully safeguards press and publication freedom under the Basic Law and the Press Law and has consistently supported the media sector in strengthening ... -
MGM and Chef Nic Welcome the Return of “MGM Chef Nic Gastronomusic Fest 2026” This December
The highly anticipated annual gastronomy and music extravaganza makes its return! Jointly presented by MGM and lifestyle and gourmet brand “Chef Nic”, the fifth ... -
Society backs revision, analysis report finds
Public feedback on the first draft amendment to the Urban Master Plan (2020-2040) broadly supports revising the plan to accommodate major public construction projects ... -
Construction waste dropped by more than 50% in 5 years
The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) said total construction waste has fallen by 50% to 60% since the current regime took effect in 2021, compared ... -
Outer Harbour Terminal to remain open as future use is studied
The government has no plans to close the Outer Harbor Ferry Terminal, with the Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA) chief saying both ferry terminals ... -
Domestic workers reach post-pandemic high at 29,200
The number of domestic workers in Macau reached a new post-pandemic high at the end of September, according to data from the Public Security ... -
Andre Couto ends 2026 LSTA in third
Macau racer Andre Couto finished the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia (LSTA) season in third overall. Couto closed the season with a last-weekend appearance at ... -
EASL: Hou Chon receives Nagasaki Velca tomorrow
Macau’s Hou Chon team will face Japan’s Nagasaki Velca tomorrow (Oct. 28) in the second game of this season’s East Asia Super League (EASL). ... -
Name certificate row erupts as bureau clarifies scope following HYROX complaint
The Identification Services Bureau (DSI) said its certificate on the adoptability of association names covers only whether a name may be used, not trademarks, ... -
Man arrested for alleged sexual assault on co-worker
The Judicial Police (PJ) have arrested a photographer suspected of repeatedly sexually assaulting a co-worker. The PJ said a 42-year-old mainland Chinese nonresident worker ... -
CE to deliver 2027 Policy Address on November 16
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai will deliver the 2027 Policy Address at the Legislative Assembly (AL) at 3 p.m. on November 16, followed by ... -
UTM, Griffith University to launch dual-degree program
The Macao University of Tourism (UTM) and Australia’s Griffith University signed an agreement to launch a dual bachelor’s degree program at the Macau-Hengqin International ... -
CE expresses sorrow for victims of the Tibet earthquake
In a letter sent Friday to regional authorities, Sam Hou Fai expressed profound sorrow over the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck Baqen County, Nagqu City, ... -
HZMB tops 125 million passenger trips, Hengqin Port sets record
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HKZMB) has handled more than 125 million passenger trips and over 26.45 million vehicle movements since opening eight years ago, ... -
Visitor arrivals up 15.9% in Sep., 8.5% in the first three quarters
Macau’s visitor arrivals last month (Sep.) totaled 3,216,535, up 15.9% from the same month last year, according to a statistical release from the Statistics ... -
MOP20 billion fund opens with MOP9 billion in private backing
The government guidance fund, initially set at MOP20 billion, was formally launched at a signing ceremony at government headquarters on Friday. It comprises MOP11 ... -
Trade shows close with 90,000 visits, 140 signed agreements
The 31st Macau International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF), the 2026 Portuguese-Speaking Countries Products and Services Exhibition (PLPEX), and the 2026 Macau Franchise Expo ... -
Nearly 80% of drug use happens at home, registry shows
Macau recorded 88 drug users in the first half of the year, up 3.5% year over year, with methamphetamine being the most commonly used ... -
SSM sets up e-cigarette disposal boxes at 13 sites ahead of new rules
Ahead of a rule taking effect next July that will allow fines of MOP1,500 for consuming or possessing e-cigarettes outside residences, the Health Bureau ... -
Macau-Guangzhou flights to launch on Dec. 10
A Macau-Guangzhou air route will launch on December 10, with a morning flight to Macau and an evening return, each taking about an hour. ... -
Two balcony fires in a day
About 300 residents evacuated a building in Seac Pai Van, Coloane, after a balcony fire at about 4 a.m. Saturday. No one was injured. ... -
School program flags myopia and tooth decay
Macau’s school health program found that nearly 30% of students were short-sighted, and over 40% of Primary 3 (P3) and P5 students showed suspected ... -
Forum explores rebranding and AI empowerment for distinctive old shops
A forum held yesterday on the Macao Franchise Expo (MFE) main stage focused on rebranding and AI empowerment for Macau’s old shops. The forum ...
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