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SSM drones to inspect hidden areas in intensified dengue prevention efforts
The Health Bureau (SSM) will deploy drones to inspect hard-to-reach locations such as airwells, rooftops, and back alleys as part of stepped-up efforts to ... -
e-MOP moves to sandbox testing with whitelist users as 2027 launch target holds
Having announced a goal to launch e-MOP within two years in mid-2025, authorities have now entered the sandbox testing phase, with the Monetary Authority ... -
Motorcyclist cited after hitting grandmother, child on crosswalk
A motorcyclist was cited after striking a grandmother and her grandchild while they were crossing a zebra crossing on Av. do Ouvidor Arriaga yesterday ... -
Delivery worker arrested in alleged sexual harassment case
A local delivery worker in his 60s has been arrested on suspicion of sexually harassing a restaurant employee on two occasions while making deliveries, ... -
Authorities study booking system for bulky waste collection
The Municipal Affairs Bureau said it is discussing with the Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) the feasibility of introducing an appointment-based home collection service for ... -
Gov’t to pay youth MOP3,500 monthly to train as electricians or chefs
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has launched a “Pre-Employment Training Programme” offering a monthly allowance of MOP3,500 to young people who enrol in electrical ... -
New bus stop at Av. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen to serve South Shore Waterfront Green Promenade
A new bus stop has been installed on Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, aiming to improve public transportation access to the new sports and leisure ... -
MGM Advances National Education and Pride Through Multi-Channel Engagement
MGM has taken a proactive and sustained role in promoting national pride and advancing national education in Macau. By integrating youth development, policy awareness ... -
Road Traffic Law amendments fast-tracked following fatal zebra crossing crash
Following Wednesday’s tragedy involving the death of a 10-year-old boy in a zebra crossing crash, authorities announced that they would expedite the public consultation ... -
New tobacco law to ban smoking near schools, hospitals and prohibit e-cigarettes
Smoking would be banned within 10 meters of hospitals, schools and child care facilities under new tobacco law amendments, while e-cigarettes would be completely ... -
Pahiyas Festival brings Filipino heritage and devotion to Macau stage
The 24th San Isidro Labrador Pahiyas Festival 2026 brought Filipino culture and community spirit to the Chan Meng Kam Theatre yesterday, drawing over 200 ... -
Q1 public cleaning outsourcing sees rise in local hires, drop in jobseekers
Macau recorded an increase in local employment in outsourced public cleaning services in the first quarter of 2026, alongside a significant decline in registered ... -
Maternity leave to rise from 70 to 90 days, with annual leave tied to years of service
The Executive Council (ExCo) has proposed increasing the current 70-day maternity leave stipulated in the Labor Relations Law to 90 days, with the change ... -
Methamphetamine tops drug use in 2025
Macau recorded 132 registered drug users in 2025, a decline of 10.8% from the previous year, according to official data. Methamphetamine remained the most ... -
Gov’t expands green energy push with new EV charging and solar plans
Local authorities are stepping up efforts to expand green energy use, with plans to install solar photovoltaic systems in new public buildings and sports ... -
Hotel occupancy rises to 90.2% in April
The hotel occupancy rate reached 90.2% in April, up 2.4 percentage points year-on-year, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). All hotel categories ... -
Electronic payments rise as retail spending leads growth
Macau’s electronic payment transaction values rose in April 2026, with retail trade outperforming the food and beverage sector, according to the Statistics and Census ... -
SMG issues first red rainstorm warning of the year, with midweek heat to follow
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) issued a rainstorm warning early yesterday morning, lasting nearly three hours. This included the first red rainstorm warning ... -
Cash handouts to begin July 1 under 183-day residency requirement
This year’s cash handout scheme – which provides MOP10,000 to each permanent resident and MOP6,000 to each non-permanent resident – will be distributed to ... -
Labor market shows gains in restaurants, manufacturing and elderly care
Macau saw employment growth in several key sectors in the first quarter of 2026, with restaurants, manufacturing and elderly care services all recording increases ... -
On Children’s Day
The Macau Daily Times was born 19 years ago, on Children’s Day 2007. At the time, a new Macau was emerging. Across the reclaimed ... -
Flowers, tributes left at scene after boy, 10, killed in crosswalk crash
A 10-year-old student was struck and killed by a car that allegedly failed to yield while the student was crossing a crosswalk near ... -
CCAC uncovers attendance records fraud at public school
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has uncovered a case involving alleged falsification of attendance records by three teachers and an information technology (IT) worker ... -
MasterChef Asia returns, chooses Macau as filming location
The competitive cooking series MasterChef Asia is returning after a 10-year hiatus, with Macau being selected as the host destination for its upcoming ten-episode ... -
Police report two rape cases in two consecutive days
The Judiciary Police (PJ) announced that it had received reports of two rape cases in Macau on two consecutive days. The latest case was ... -
Police inspected over 500 random people in 13 days, found irregularities in over 11%
The Unitary Police Service (SPU) announced that a joint police force operation, held between May 12 and May 24, has resulted in 59 people ... -
Macau to host conference on digital currency, cross-border innovation
The Monetary Authority of Macau (AMCM) will host a high-level conference on Monday (June 1) on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and cross-border innovation ... -
Air conditioner fire injures two, evacuates 110
A residential fire in Taipa on Wednesday evening, caused by an air conditioner, injured two women and prompted the evacuation of about 110 residents. ... -
Taipa Ferry heliport is ready to operate
The Civil Aviation Authority (AACM) has announced that the Taipa Ferry Terminal heliport is ready to operate, following the completion of renovations. The announcement ... -
IAM to streamline ‘new’ eight core functions from Monday
The reorganization of the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will take effect on Monday (June 1). At that time, the bureau will focus exclusively on ... -
GEG Holds Blessing Ceremony for 2026 Macao International Dragon Boat Races; Organizes Team Members to Participate for 21st Consecutive Year
Galaxy Entertainment Group (“GEG”) has been actively supporting the Macau SAR Government’s initiatives in sports development by organizing and supporting large-scale sports events, and ... -
New ICU at Macao Union Medical Center to launch next month
A new intensive care unit (ICU) capable of treating more seriously ill patients will open at the Macao Union Medical Center next month, the ... -
Ella Lei calls for transfer discounts to boost land-based Guangdong-Macautransport links
Lawmaker Ella Lei urged authorities to leverage the “Light Rapid Transit (LRT) Development Strategy Study” to introduce transfer discounts linking LRT, buses, and high-speed ... -
Crystal Palace phase two to launch this summer
The second phase of the “Crystal Palace” gaming area at the Hotel Lisboa property is expected to open in July or August, Daisy Ho, ... -
Portuguese Minister of Education to represent gov’t in this year’s celebration
The Portuguese Minister of Education, Science and Innovation, Fernando Alexandre, will represent the Portuguese government at this year’s ceremonies of “June 10 – Day ...
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