Gov’t: Landfill off Coloane the ‘only solution’ for waste

The government has said ecological island is currently the only solution to effectively handling waste. Speaking to the press on the sidelines of an event yesterday,

New road traffic law raises doubts

A Road Traffic Law amendment bill late last week passed in its first reading at the Legislative Assembly (AL). But several lawmakers have raised concerns over the bill,

AL approves Trade Union Law, ATFPM-linked lawmakers abstain

Macau will soon have a trade union law to regulate the establishment and activities of workers’ unions, after long years and many rejected proposals. The

Eight films selected for Sands’ funding for international film camp

Eight directors were selected to receive HKD300,000 each to fund their short film projects after completing last week’s inaugural International Film Camp. Organized by the Asian

Ecological Island receives 233 responses

The Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA) late last week published the public consultation report on the new law to regulate maritime areas as well as a

AL approves bill limiting gambling credit to casinos

The Legislative Assembly (AL) passed a bill Friday to amend rules for issuing credit for casino gambling in the special administrative region. The “Legal regime

Football matches return to Taipa Stadium after repairs

The turf resurfacing work at the Taipa Sports Ground has been completed, allowing some football league matches to return there as early as next week, Pun Weng Kun,

Macau Bridge completion date set for end of June

The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raimundo do Rosário, said the Macau Bridge will be completed by the end of June at the earliest and opened within

World Cup returns with new tournament format

The Men’s and Women’s ITTF World Cup is set to return to Macau from Apr. 15-21 after being suspended in 2021 due to the pandemic, but with a

Gov’t funds 70 athletes with intellectual disabilities in 2023

The government supported 70 athletes with intellectual disabilities in 2023, according to the Sports Bureau (ID). In a reply to an interpellation from lawmaker Nick Lei, the government

IAM warning beer brand chemical risk

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has issued a recall alert for packs of 1664 Blanc Bière Blanche beers after ethylene glycol was discovered in some batches overseas. Drinkers

Tourist prices rise 4.68% yearly but drop from last quarter

The tourist price index for the first quarter of 2024 rose 4.68% from the same period last year due to higher hotel rates and clothing prices, according to

UM lowers GDP growth forecast to 16.8%

The University of Macau (UM) has revised its economic projection on the SAR, predicting a growth of 16.8% to MOP415.3 billion (equivalent to 94.5% of

Fitch affirms Macau’s ‘AA’ rating, cites potential economic diversification

Rating agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed Macau’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘AA’ with a stable outlook, believing recent changes to China’s credit profile

Pereira Coutinho paints a dark picture of the local economy, calls for consumption cards

Lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho has painted a dark picture of the local economy, calling on the government to enforce new financial support measures such as the reissuing

Price for land rented from Zhuhai for LRT still ‘a mystery’

The Secretary for Administration and Justice, André Cheong has failed, yet again, to provide the rent figure that will be paid to the authorities of

Lam Lon Wai calls gov’t to strengthen prevention mechanisms to protect minors

Lawmaker Lam Lon Wai called on the government’s security and education departments to be actively engaged in crime prevention education for local minors.

Election law review finally approved and ready for next year’s election

Lawmakers who comprise Macau’s Legislative Assembly (AL) unanimously approved the new amendments to the AL election law yesterday. The amendments make several changes to election

65 rounds in: Is Macau’s long-running mask distribution program still necessary?

Macau's long-standing mask supply program, now in its 65th round, is being questioned by residents particularly about the continued allocation of public funds. While the program

Macau to hold national security education exhibition

The SAR and Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in Macau will hold the 2024 National Security Education Exhibition for All from April 15 to May 15.

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