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Weight loss challenge sees participants shed 12,000 pounds
More than 3,500 residents collectively lost over 12,000 pounds in a 90-day “Active Citywide” challenge, exceeding the original 350-participant cap, the Health Bureau (SSM) ... -
DSPA opens eco activities registration for July
Registration opened today for July ecological activities in the Cotai Ecological Zones. Activities have limited places, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, the Environmental ... -
Red-light violations surge as traffic accidents double
Red-light running cases are on the rise, with 3,737 recorded in the first five months of this year – already more than half of ... -
Gov’t seeks deeper tourism cooperation as visitor numbers hit record high
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai said Macau is looking forward to engaging in in-depth exchanges with delegates from all member economies of the Asia-Pacific ... -
Giant panda twins to be transferred to Chengdu in October, return status uncertain
Macau’s giant panda twins “Jian Jian” and “Kang Kang” will be transferred to the Chengdu Panda Breeding Base in October as planned, the Municipal ... -
Over 1,300 locals take recruitment exam for Hengqin jobs
Over 1,300 local residents took part in a written examination on Saturday to recruit personnel for the executive committee in Hengqin. According to the ... -
US skips senior representation at tourism meeting, citing visa dispute
The United States has declined to send senior officials to the 13th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation tourism ministerial meeting in Macau, citing China’s restrictions on ... -
BT7 plot sports field construction begins tomorrow, traffic constraints enforced
The construction of a new sports field in Taipa will start tomorrow, with several traffic constraints being enforced in the area, the Public Works ... -
Elderly man hospitalized after apparent solo motorcycle crash on Friendship Bridge
A 63-year-old local man was hospitalized Saturday evening following an apparent solo motorcycle accident on the Friendship Bridge. The incident occurred at around 6 ... -
O Lam pays tribute to veteran medical leader Leong Sao Chan
Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture O Lam expressed condolences to the family of Leong Sao Chan, a prominent figure in the medical sector ... -
Two arrested in casino prop money scam targeting woman in RMB150,000 fraud
The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested two mainland Chinese men for allegedly defrauding a middle-aged woman out of nearly RMB150,000 using 300 counterfeit Hong Kong ... -
Eight fall victim to ‘scam within a scam’ in online meal voucher fraud
Eight individuals have fallen prey to an elaborate online fraud scheme involving discounted meal vouchers, with three of them suffering a second layer of ... -
Proposed law eyes school-to-continuing education center conversions
A proposed law would allow existing or former non-tertiary school premises to be repurposed as continuing education centers, leaving room for future school conversions. ... -
Low-pressure trough to bring heavy showers and thunderstorms
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau said a cloud band associated with a trough is currently covering the northern South China Sea and the coastal ... -
Guia Hill Cable Car resumes operations after lightning repair
The Guia Hill Cable Car resumed normal operations during the weekend after a comprehensive safety inspection confirmed all systems were functioning properly, the Municipal ... -
International Youth Dance Festival to bring 800 performers to Macau, Hengqin
From July 18 to 23, the International Youth Dance Festival 2026 will be held, bringing together about 800 young performers from around the world, ... -
The 13 reopens as it bets on a golden comeback
The former The 13 Hotel has been rebranded as The 13 Palace as it prepares for a return to the city’s hospitality market, marking ... -
Coutinho seeks clear definition of rights and duties of robots amid fears of human replacement
Lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho wants the government to quickly legislate on the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) and establish clear legal definitions of what ... -
Three colleagues arrested for failing to report found phone
Three individuals – one local resident and two non-resident workers – have been arrested for failing to report found property after allegedly keeping a ... -
Lawmakers warn of traffic crisis in Zone A, call for summer roadworks and universal design
With public housing and community facilities in New Urban Zone A set to be completed soon, lawmakers warned during yesterday’s pre-agenda speeches at the ... -
Community consumption scheme boosted spending but lacks long-term incentives, lawmaker says
The “2026 Community Consumer Reward Programme” generated more than MOP1.33 billion in linked spending from MOP345 million in electronic vouchers, an 11% increase from ... -
AL introduces AI voice system for lawmakers’ speech translations
The Legislative Assembly (AL) has introduced a new method to broadcast the Portuguese translations of lawmakers’ speeches and inquiries, particularly during the period before ... -
Melco supports growth through Whole Person Development
Creating an environment where colleagues feel empowered to actively develop new skills is vital to individual and business success. Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s expanding ... -
Calls grow for youth entrepreneurship zones and part-time work protections
Legislators Lee Koi Ian and Song Pek Kei addressed the Legislative Assembly (AL) yesterday, raising proposals on youth entrepreneurship support and flexible employment protection, ... -
Sands China Drives MICE Development to Advance Macao’s Economic Diversification
Attracting over 15.7 million MICE visits since 2007 Elevating Macao’s international competitiveness through long-term non-gaming investment Over two decades, Sands China has continuously invested ... -
The ‘almost forgotten’ day of the city: Why June 24 is not a bigger deal
In Western cultures, June 24 has traditionally been linked to midsummer and the feast day of Saint John the Baptist. While Macau’s ancient traditions, ... -
Fire damages protected heritage building on Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro
A fire at a ground-floor shop on Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro raged for over an hour yesterday morning, forcing road closures, with the Cultural ... -
TSI rejects appeal from Burmese woman sentenced to expulsion from Macau
A Burmese woman has had her appeal to remain in Macau on humanitarian grounds dismissed after the courts upheld an expulsion order. The case ... -
CCAC uncovers courier kickback scheme involving HKD1.1 million in bribes
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has uncovered a long-running corruption scheme in which a local supplier allegedly paid monthly kickbacks to secure subcontracted parcel ... -
Outdoor Performance Venue temporary stage open for bookings
The Cultural Affairs Bureau has announced that a temporary stage at the Macao Outdoor Performance Venue in Cotai has been completed and is now ... -
Sun Yat-sen 160th anniversary exhibition set for October
To mark the 160th anniversary of Dr Sun Yat-sen’s birth this year, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has announced plans to hold commemorative activities ... -
DSAL and Sands China launch ‘hire-first, then train’ program
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has partnered with Sands China to launch the “Passenger Services Integrated Talent Development Program,” offering six supervisor trainee positions ... -
Workshop raises GBA integration questions due to local-only policy
The “Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Song Writers Quest 2026–2027” officially launched yesterday, but its accompanying training workshop, positioned as a pathway to the ... -
Crime Police warn of Facebook scams involving fake travel and food pages
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have warned the public about fraudulent advertisements circulating on Facebook, where scammers impersonate local travel agencies or specialty food retailers ... -
Vietnam seen as gateway for Macau businesses, says ASEAN chamber
The Macao ASEAN International Chamber of Commerce (MAICC) is boosting its efforts to position Macau as a bridge between the Greater Bay Area and ...
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