Gov’t donates HKD30 Million to aid Tai Po fire victims

The government has donated HKD30 million through the Macau Foundation to aid rescue efforts and reconstruction following last Wednesday’s deadly fire at the Wang Fuk Court apartment complex

Merger of culture and sports bureaus to involve over 1,100 staff

The merger of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, Cultural Development Fund, and Sports Bureau is expected to be completed in the first half of 2026 and will

POLY MGM MUSEUM Welcomes One Millionth Visitor

Showcasing the charm of cultural heritage and the ingenuity of innovative curation, POLY MGM MUSEUM has captivated audiences since its debut, attracting visitors from Macau, Hong Kong, Mainland

Artilheiros leads women’s division after 11-0 win over Sporting

The Artilheiros team tops the 2025 Macau Football League Women’s Division after defeating Sporting 11-0 in a match held Friday evening at Lin Fong Stadium.

Women’s Football League finally becomes a reality

The first-ever Women’s Football League, officially titled the 2025 Macau Football League Women’s Division, kicked off last week after years of calls for its establishment. A long-standing

Gov’t-led tech park taps Beijing research institute for planning

The Macau Science and Technology Research and Development Industrial Park held a public consultation session yesterday, where it was noted that, although the project is government-led,

Sam Hou Fai urges fire prevention after Hong Kong scaffolding blaze claims 75 lives

Local authorities convened a citywide fire prevention meeting yesterday, following the deadly scaffolding fire in Hong Kong that claimed 75 lives and raised concerns over construction-site

Local civil servant arrested for drunk hit-and-run

A 50-year-old local civil servant was apprehended for hit-and-run after crashing his car into roadside railings on Alameda Dr. Carlos d’Assumpção I last Friday evening. The Public Security

15th Macau Shopping Festival to run throughout December

The 15th Macau Shopping Festival will take place from December 1 to 31, featuring a series of promotional activities and discounts. Over 300 stores will participate, organizers said,

Financial resource matching session supports SARs’ youth startups

A financial resource matching session for Macau and Hong Kong youth startups was recently held in Nansha, co-hosted by the district’s Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, the

Fraud suspects turned extortion victims, losing at least HKD800,000 in total

In an investigation of a gambling fraud case, the Judiciary Police (PJ) uncovered an extortion scheme in which a gang coerced 10 scammers into paying

12 centers complete nursery operation program

The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) launched the “2025 Nursery Operation Manual Program Sharing Session,” where 119 participants attended and 12 nursery centers shared their experiences and results

Local media mourns the passing of veteran journalist

Veteran journalist David Chan, who passed away mid-month at 81, was mourned by the media industry, which praised him as a low-key, warm-hearted, and highly respected figure

Light festival returns with shorter run, bigger displays

A rendering of a 3D light projection mapping Macau's annual Light Up festival returns this year for a 37-day run from December 6 to January 11,

Artyzen Grand Lapa posts strong November, eyes boost from satellite casino closures

Artyzen Hospitality Group reported strong hotel performance in November, with occupancy reaching nearly 80% across its Macau properties, driven largely by the Macau Grand Prix.

Sands China Hosts Community Events to Support Macau Grand Prix

As Macao’s annual international sports extravaganza, the 72nd Macau Grand Prix, roared into town Nov. 13-16, major sponsor Sands China engaged the community with special

Chan Tsz King sets national security risk monitoring and early warning as top priorities for 2026

The Secretary for Security, Chan Tsz King, has designated national security risk monitoring as one of the major priorities of his Secretariat for 2026. Presenting

Local man arrested for cross-border drug trafficking

Local authorities arrested a 34-year-old man, surnamed Leung, on Tuesday for smuggling methamphetamine and etomidate e-cigarette cartridges from Hong Kong to Macau, seizing drugs worth over

SSM warns of increasing overweight rates but data stagnates for a decade

The government launched a pilot program in March for next year’s health survey, but the Health Bureau (SSM) announced yesterday that the sample size was insufficient

Hengqin’s new high-speed rail station to integrate with Macau LRT with RMB6 billion investment

Plans for Hengqin’s high-speed rail station-city integration project are underway, with a confirmed direct connection to Macau’s LRT Hengqin Port and an estimated investment of

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