Macau
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FSS proposes lowering inflation threshold for pension adjustments to 2%
Authorities have announced a series of new measures for the elderly, including a proposal by the Social Security Fund (FSS) to make old-age pension ... -
Free workshops, tours for Cultural Heritage Day
In observance of China Cultural and Natural Heritage Day, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will offer a series of free workshops, guided tours, and ... -
CE orders a role swap from two bureau vice presidents
The Chief Executive (CE) has issued an order appointing Mok Chi Hang as the new vice president of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and ... -
Five TNR arrested over online romance scam
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have arrested five Filipino female non-resident workers suspected of helping to receive and withdraw funds from an online romance scam. ... -
DSOP, DSSCU directors renewed for a year
The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, has renewed the appointments of the director of the Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU), ... -
Dizziness, abdominal pain drive over 50% of emergency calls, fire bureau says
Cases involving dizziness and abdominal pain made up more than 50% of emergency medical calls, driving a slight rise in first-quarter ambulance dispatches to ... -
CE orders budget restraints for 2027, ceiling capped at 2026 level
By order of the Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, the rules and instructions for submitting 2027 budget proposals were published yesterday in the ... -
Gov’t says it is taking all preparatory measures to face severe weather
The onset of Macau’s rainy season, when more extreme meteorological events such as heavy rainfall and tropical storms are more likely, has prompted lawmaker ... -
Police crackdown on illegal currency exchange uncovers 32 cases
The Unitary Police Service (SPU) has concluded a 13-day special operation targeting illegal currency exchange and other criminal activities, resulting in 32 cases of ... -
Gov’t launches summer activities with 46,000 places, new AI workshops
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) and the Sports Bureau announced today that the 2026 Summer Activities will offer approximately 46,000 places for ... -
Police warn of ‘Transport Bureau’ phishing scam
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have issued a public alert urging residents to watch out for phishing text messages falsely claiming to be from the ... -
Macau, Lisbon partner on consumer dispute resolution
The Macau Consumer Council (CC) has signed an online cooperation agreement with Lisbon’s Center for Arbitration of Consumer Disputes (CACCL), establishing a formal online ... -
Fuel subsidy scheme launched, operations smooth
The petrol and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) subsidy scheme took effect yesterday, with the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) saying overall operations were ... -
CE to attend Legislative Assembly plenary on June 16
The Government Information Bureau said Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai will attend a plenary session of the Legislative Assembly at 3 p.m. on June ... -
DSEDJ urges parents, schools to uphold sportsmanship values
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) has called on all participants in inter-school competitions to “adhere to the sportsmanship values of fostering respect ... -
Healthcare subsidy scheme coverage of Guangdong to strengthen GBA Integration: Alvis Lo
Extending the Healthcare Subsidy Scheme to Guangdong “is a concrete step in implementing the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao GBA and the integrated development ... -
Three killed after passenger van hits an elephant in a Ugandan national park
A passenger van struck an elephant in a Ugandan national park, killing three people and injuring four others, police said. The crash happened on ... -
Subsidies for LPG, gasoline roll out today
Direct government subsidies for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and gasoline takes effect today, as authorities move to offset rising fuel costs affecting households and ... -
Air Macau set to relaunch Manila route starting July 2
Air Macau is slated to resume flights between Macau and Manila on July 2, operating five times per week. The Macau flag carrier will ... -
Audit finds systemic lapses in oversight of continuing education enrollment quotas
A follow-up review report released Friday by the Commission of Audit (CA) found that, under the Continuing Education Development Plan, the Education and Youth ... -
PSP records over 5,000 ‘lost property not reported’ cases in three years
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) received 5,237 cases of “lost property not reported” from 2023 to 2025, including 315 involving suspects, official data ... -
Private clinics account for over 76% of primary health care consultations in 2025
Private clinics accounted for more than three million consultations last year, representing 76.3% of all consultations at primary health care establishments in 2025. According ... -
International arrivals grow at slightly slower pace amid April tourism increase
Visitor arrivals increased by 11.3% year over year to 3,441,396 in April 2026, according to information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). According ... -
Macau fast-track lanes to open to more countries
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) announced yesterday that it will further expand the use of Macau’s self-service lanes to visitors from more countries, ... -
Smoke-free zones expanded to 16 schools and nurseries
The Health Bureau (SSM) said yesterday that 16 educational institutions now have no-smoking zones outside their facilities, with eight schools and four nursery centers ... -
Flu cluster affects four children at nursery, SSM issues warning
The Health Bureau (SSM) reported an influenza-like illness cluster at a nursery on May 24, with four young children infected. All four patients – ... -
Yellow heat alert issued as temperatures hit 33 degrees
Yellow heat alert issued as Macau faces continued hot weather over coming days, with parts of the city expected to reach 33 degrees Celcius ... -
Gov’t silent on student mental health numbers, while Hong Kong records steep increase
Local authorities do not wish to share any figures on the number of local students who have a mental illness, the Times learned. In ... -
Satellite milestone advances geomagnetic navigation research and applications
The Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) celebrated a milestone yesterday with the third anniversary of the Macau Science Satellite-1 (MSS-1) launch, unveiling ... -
HKD6.4 million needed for retirement, majority lack financial confidence, survey finds
Widespread financial anxiety grips Hong Kong and Macau residents, with over 60% worried about their financial future despite expecting to retire at an average ... -
IAM says conditions not ready for expanding vet outpatient, surgical services
The municipal kennels in the Macau peninsula will temporarily close to the public starting next month for renovation and maintenance, with the Municipal Affairs ... -
GEG Honors Nearly 10,000 Long-Serving Team Members
GEG has long aligned with the MSAR Government’s “Building Macau with Talent Training” policy, supporting team members’ growth through diverse initiatives. Recently, GEG held ... -
Domestic helper arrested over lost phone
A domestic helper is suspected of failing to report and appropriating a mobile phone left at a store checkout in Taipa, police said. The ... -
Zhuhai Border expects heavy traffic during Buddha’s Birthday holiday
Authorities expect significant vehicle and passenger flow at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Zhuhai port during the Buddha’s Birthday holiday from May 23 to 25, ... -
Gov’t delays elderly meal pilot scheme, reviews pricing and model
The government has decided to temporarily suspend the planned “Pilot Scheme for Elderly Cafeteria Service for Seniors” in Seac Pai Van, with the Social ...
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