Casino revenue slightly increases to MOP19.7b in March

Gross gaming revenue (GGR) in March totaled MOP19.66 billion, representing a marginal year-on-year increase of 0.8% from the MOP19.50 billion recorded in March 2024. Official

Swimming pool fees for minors and seniors reduced

The Sports Bureau (ID) said it had adjusted the entry fees for swimming pools operating under the bureau. The measure reduces the costs for residents under 18

Macao Museum closed to the public due to emergency repairs

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) stated that the Macao Museum, located on Mount Fortress near the Ruins of St. Paul’s, is closed to the public. According to IC,

CAEAL calls on voters to update addresses by May 31

The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Elections (CAEAL) asks all registered voters who have changed addresses to update their home addresses by May 31. This measure aims

Over 80 provisional licenses issued as veterinary business regulations take effect

With the transitional period under the “Law on Veterinary Clinical Care and Commercial Activity of Animals” ending on March 31, all veterinary clinics, breeding, sales, and boarding facilities

Gov’t reclaims illegally occupied land in Taipa

The government yesterday carried out an interdepartmental eviction operation to reclaim a state-owned land illegally occupied, covering approximately 1,111 square meters. The land, located between Rua Fernão

Three arrested in drug-related cases

The Judiciary Police have cracked two drug-related cases, arresting a construction worker and two cleaners for alleged drug trafficking, drug use, and possession of drug paraphernalia. One of

Man detained for casino chip fraud

A 38-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly posing as a money changer and defrauding a mainland gambler of HKD300,000 in casino chips. He has been charged with

Applications open for youth consultative group

The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) is organizing a youth consultative group, with one of the key criteria for enrollment being a strong recognition of the

Forum focuses on innovative solutions to global challenges

The “First Clare Hall, University of Cambridge – University of Macau Forum 2025” took place earlier this week at the University of Macau (UM), co-hosted by

Unemployment sees nearly 10% increase over three-month period

Official statistics from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) show that the number of unemployed people in Macau has significantly grown over the last three months.

Gov’t ensures rigorous oversight of casino operators’ non-gaming investments

The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Tai Kin Ip, emphasized during a recent meeting at the Legislative Assembly that the government will continue to oversee

Man sentenced to over 13 years in prison for fatal attack

A Macau resident has been sentenced to 13 years and 9 months in prison for a fatal stabbing in Gongbei back in 2023. The Court of

Gov’t to leverage ‘Peking Union’ brand to boost medical tourism

The government will use the “Peking Union” brand to boost the Macao Medical Center of the Peking Union Medical College Hospital, also called Macao Union Hospital, in

‘Debut@Macao’ facilitates 65 business matches

The Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition’s (MIECF) matching sessions on the opening day attracted several enterprises and organizations, with 65 business discussions arranged. The “Debut@Macao—Project

Sam Hou Fai to present Policy Address on Apr. 14

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai will present the 2025 Policy Address on April 14 at 3 p.m. in the Legislative Assembly. A press conference will follow at 5:30

Macau under cold weather alert

Macau remains under a cold weather alert due to the influence of the northeast monsoon. Yesterday at 7 a.m., temperatures dropped to 10.4 degrees Celsius at the Taipa

Three more cases of fraud

Police reported three new fraud cases. A young resident lost HKD38,000 after being approached by someone posing as a police officer. The alleged officer claimed the victim was

New half-hourly parking rate to launch at Mong Son Building

The public parking lot at Avenida de Venceslau de Morais will officially open to the public at 10 a.m. today, marking the launch of a new

Senior citizens concerned about photo-less Macau Pass card

Some senior residents have raised concerns over the latest version of the Macau Pass Senior Citizen Card, which does not include a printed photo.

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