Macau
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DSAT to improve bus management and passenger information systems
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) plans to improve the public bus management system to enhance passenger volume estimation and data accuracy. The bureau also claims ... -
Gov’t rejects claims of ‘invisible overtime’ in civil service
The Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau (SAFP) has refuted allegations of widespread unpaid, unreported overtime among Macau’s civil servants, stating that government departments ... -
Three-sided booth trial underway as gov’t expands smoke-free zones
Among the nine designated smoking areas surrounding Alameda Dr. Carlos d’Assumpção in NAPE, one has been converted into a three-sided, roofless open-air smoking booth ... -
PJ receives 219 fraud tips in eight days
The Judiciary Police (PJ) said it received 219 pieces of fraud-related tips and information voluntarily submitted by the public over the past eight days ... -
New continuing education scheme to launch mid-June
The new term of the Continuing Education Development Program, covering 2026 to 2029, will become available starting mid-next month. Under the new rules, courses ... -
Unstable weather suspends Sunday events in
Forecasted unstable weather has forced the cancellation of two planned Sunday activities, according to the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC). The “Nam Van Art Tour” ... -
Residential rents hold steady as industrial, office rents slightly decline in Q1
The average rent per square meter of usable area declined slightly in the first quarter of 2026, according to information from the Statistics and ... -
GDP grows 7% in Q1 to 90% of 2019
The revised figure for gross domestic product (GDP) stood at MOP107.56 billion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, up 7.1% year over year ... -
Over 70,000 visit national security exhibition
More than 70,000 people attended Macau’s annual National Security Education Exhibition this year, according to organizers, with robot guides and new accessibility features introduced ... -
Regulator flags illegal gambling and talent gaps as oversight evolves
As more markets open to betting, regulators face mounting pressure from illegal gambling, rapid technological change, and shortages of skilled personnel, Ben Haden, president ... -
Is healthcare the modern-day Goliath for migrant workers?
Healthcare is often described as a basic right, but in practice, it is frequently experienced as a calculation, especially for migrant workers in Macau. ... -
LRT ridership ‘grows steadily’ with 80% jump in passengers
The Light Rapid Transit (LRT) ridership jumped about 80% last year to 9.62 million passengers, a trend the operator described as “growing steadily,” as ... -
Two-time Macau winner at risk of missing GP
Two-time Macau Grand Prix winner Davey Todd is at risk of being forced to sit out this year’s event. The possibility arises after Todd ... -
Economy remains stable despite external uncertainties: association
The local economy continued to show “resilience and stability” in March and April despite ongoing external uncertainties and shifting consumer behavior, according to the ... -
MGTO receives long-standing membership award at PATA summit
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) received the “Long-Standing Membership Award” at the PATA Annual Summit 2026 in Korea in recognition of its decades-long ... -
Security guard investigated for damaging shop light fixture
A Nepalese male security guard was summoned by the Public Security Police Force after allegedly smashing a dessert shop’s hanging lamp cover while under ... -
Macao Water warns public over fake bill payment SMS scam links
Macao Water has warned residents about fraudulent SMS messages containing payment links, after reports that some users were directed to fake websites closely resembling ... -
Gov’t rolls out expanded Happy Family Month, extends reach to Hengqin
In the lead-up to the United Nations (UN) International Day of Families, the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) announced yesterday at a press conference for ... -
Hypertension control rate hits 49% as 150,000 residents live with condition
Macau’s hypertension control rate stands at 49% of the total population, though the treatment control rate was 66.5% in 2025, with health authorities citing ... -
MGTO ramps up promotions, services ahead of uncertain summer tourist season
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) stated that international uncertainties make it difficult to estimate summer visitor growth, though proactive measures are underway – ... -
38 outdoor café permits approved since last August
Applications for outdoor café seating have been accepted since last August, with the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) reporting on Wednesday that 38 permits have ... -
Parent-Child Sports Day opens registration for 1,100 teams
The 2026 Parent-Child Sports Day will be held on June 7 at the Olympic Sports Center Stadium and Indoor Pavilion in Taipa, with registration ... -
Elderly loses RMB44,000 in suspected online dating scam
A male elderly resident has reportedly lost RMB 44,000 after falling victim to a suspected online dating scam. The Judiciary Police (PJ) said the ... -
Qualifying races kick off for Roadsport and GT Challenge
Qualification races for the Roadsport and GT Challenge categories ahead of this year’s Macau Grand Prix got underway last weekend at the Zhuhai International ... -
SAFP headcount reduced by 146 positions, but bureau vows no job losses
The government has proposed reducing the number of established positions at the Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau (SAFP) from 372 to 226, though ... -
MOP700 medical vouchers to include Guangdong clinics starting June
Macau’s 17-year-old Healthcare Subsidy Scheme has met expectations, authorities said, announcing that the subsidy amount will remain at MOP700, with this year’s vouchers available ... -
DSAL rejects claims TNRs are distorting labor market
Despite accounting for almost 50% of Macau’s total workforce, non-resident workers (TNRs) are not skewing the market, officials from the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) ... -
DSAL says local employment remains stable amid labor challenges
The series of measures promoted by the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), aimed at reducing the unemployment rate and promoting the career advancement of local ... -
Off-duty firefighter suspended over alleged indecent act involving minor
A 35-year-old off-duty firefighter has been transferred to the Public Prosecutions Office on suspicion of committing a sexual offense against a child after allegedly ... -
Illegal construction complaints surge nearly 33%
Complaints about illegal construction works surged nearly 33% last year, with the Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) receiving 2,153 complaints in 2025, up ... -
Man arrested for alleged drug trafficking and use
A 27-year-old Filipino non-resident worker was arrested by the Judiciary Police (PJ) for allegedly trafficking and consuming drugs, authorities announced yesterday. Police seized around ... -
Seasonal 15T bus service to resume for Hac Sa Beach trips
The Transport Bureau (DSAT), in coordination with local bus operators, will resume the seasonal 15T bus route starting Saturday to provide additional transport options ... -
CEM warns public over fake electricity bill scam texts
Power utility CEM has warned residents about fraudulent text messages impersonating the company and attempting to trick users into clicking phishing links linked to ... -
Worker injured after fall in Zone A construction site
A suspected workplace accident occurred at a construction site in the new urban area A district, leaving a 32-year-old male foreign worker injured and ... -
Charles lays out government agenda as Starmer’s job hangs in the balance
The irony wasn’t lost on anyone. On a day when the British government’s legislative plans were presented by no less than King Charles III ...
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