Survey shows 130 types of grains are free of toxins

The Municipal Affairs Bureau tested 130 grain and grain product samples – including white, brown, and germinated rice, as well as cereals – collected from local supermarkets. All

Areia Preta social housing to deliver 4,088 units by 2027

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai confirmed plans for the phased completion of the social housing project in Areia Preta (Hac Sa Wan). The development, part of

Sam Hou Fai unveils tax relief and fee waivers for SMEs

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai delivered his second Policy Address yesterday, outlining a range of welfare initiatives and financial support aimed at boosting the local

Policy Address prioritizes local employment with review of non-local worker approval system

The 2026 Policy Address seeks to prioritize local employment by proposing a comprehensive review and refinement of the non-local worker approval system to better manage

UN approves Trump administration’s plan for the future of Gaza

The Trump administration’s blueprint to secure and govern Gaza won strong approval at the United Nations yesterday (Macau time), a crucial step that provides international

November events drive steady improvement in overall economic sentiment

Table tennis events at the 15th National Games, Galaxy Arena, last week The latest economic sentiment index from the Macau Economic Association suggests steady improvement in

Survey reveals growing demand for home-based eldercare

Macau faces rising demand for home-based eldercare, with nearly half of residents aged 50 and above seeking community support services, a recent survey by the

Reclaimed water to cut residents’ costs by 2026: DSAMA

The reclaimed water development plan, shelved since 2015, was revived last month, with the Office of the Secretary for Transport and Public Works announcing that

Minimum wage hike falls short of labor proposal, Lawmaker Says

Leong Sun Iok The Legislative Assembly (AL) approved a one-pataca increase in the minimum wage hourly rate early this month, with lawmaker Leong Sun Iok acknowledging

Leung declared winner of incident-packed race

Hong Kong driver Leung Tsz Wa was declared the winner of this year’s Macau Roadsport Challenge just hours after the race ended Sunday. This outcome

Front desk manager arrested for theft of MOP370,000

A 29-year-old hotel front desk manager in Cotai has been referred to the authorities for allegedly stealing nearly MOP370,000. Police received a report last Thursday (Nov. 13) of

Man lured to Cambodia by ‘high-paying’ job, rescued by Chinese police and Interpol

A young local man was lured to Cambodia in early September with the promise of a monthly salary of USD7,000 to participate in a fraud scheme. He needed

SSM reports steady progress in cervical cancer prevention and control

Cervical cancer is the eighth most common cancer among women in Macau, with 75 new cases and three deaths reported so far this year. On World Health Organization’s

Airport expands smart security lanes to seven

The Macau International Airport unveiled seven new smart security channels during the weekend at its Central Security Screening Zone in the passenger terminal. The

Gov’t rolls out enhanced online tax services

Taxpayers can now settle their tax obligations online through the “Macau Tax” app, “One Account,” and the “Business Portal,” as the Financial Services Bureau expands its

Macau sees growth in mobile and card payments in Q3

The third quarter of this year saw a continued shift towards digital payments, with growth in both mobile and card-based transactions, according to data from

GEG Hosts “Sport Games Family Experience – Games On!” at Lai Chi Vun Shipyards to Promote a Vibrant Community Sports Atmosphere

As a sponsor of the Macau Competition Zone of the 15th National Games and the Grand Prix, GEG is hosting the “Sport Games Family Experience – Games On!” every

FIA FR World Cup: Naël wins FR thriller

THÈOPHILE Naël (KCMG Enya Pinnacle Motorsport) has added his name to the illustrious list of winners of Macau’s “Queen” of the races. Starting from third on

Think tank urges inclusion of more people-friendly programs in Policy Address

A think tank has indicated that Macau’s economy is showing signs of steady recovery this year, and ahead of the new Policy Address set to be released

Gov’t warns residents to remain vigilant when traveling to Japan, following Beijing

Following the unexpected release of a notice by the Chinese authorities on Friday, advising Chinese citizens to “temporarily refrain from traveling to Japan,” and a similar

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