Tag: AL Plenary
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Labor law revisions advance as lawmakers clash over leave proposals
The bill proposing amendments to the Labor Relations Law on matters such as maternity leave and annual leave passed its first reading with unanimous approval from ... -
Lawmakers, police warn of surge in illegal World Cup betting risks
With the 2026 World Cup opening match kicking off this Friday (Macau time), lawmakers warn that criminals are using illegal betting sites, social media, messaging groups, ... -
Macau faces building management gap as nearly 5,000 structures lack management oversight
Macau has nearly 5,000 buildings over 30 years old – two-thirds of the city’s total – but only 933 have active management committees, lawmaker Chan Lei ... -
Lawmakers raise concerns over birthrate’s impact on education workforce
Several lawmakers have expressed concerns about how Macau’s low birthrate is already affecting the labor market, particularly schools and teaching staff. In an inquiry initiated by ... -
Lawmakers see urgency for fifth Macau-Taipa link, gov’t insists on LRT and caution
Multiple legislators argued during yesterday’s Legislative Assembly (AL) session that the construction of a fifth Macau-Taipa link is “inevitable,” while the current government maintains that any ... -
Satellite casinos to be repurposed as lawmakers push for faster revitalization
Local authorities have confirmed that former satellite casinos will no longer operate as gambling venues but will be converted for hotel or commercial use, while the ... -
Lawmakers call on gov’t to correct flaws harming public interest
Lawmakers Nick Lei and Chan Hao Weng have called on the government to address the flaws detected in the latest Audit report regarding the operation of ... -
Gov’t urges public to read national security materials as legislators call for action
As part of the National Reading Week campaign, authorities have called on the public to read national security-related materials, while several legislators used a Legislative Assembly ... -
Legislator raises concerns over low prize rate in relaunched consumption campaign
A legislator raised concerns yesterday over public feedback that the prize rate for the relaunched Community Consumer Rewards campaign was low, questioning its effectiveness in stimulating ... -
Wong Sio Chak affirms need to cap civil service numbers, rules out pay rise
Authorities acknowledged the need to limit the number of civil servants while emphasizing to lawmakers that any salary increase must take into account various social expenditures. ... -
Sluggish property market slows urban renewal, says Raymond Tam
With over 5,000 buildings in Macau exceeding 30 years of age and entering deterioration, legislator Wong Kit Cheng called accelerating urban renewal “a matter of urgency,” ... -
Lawmakers urge policies aligned with national strategies
With the Two Sessions concluded, a review of 27 preagenda speeches delivered at Friday’s Legislative Assembly (AL) found many lawmakers citing Beijing’s 15th Five-Year Plan and ... -
National Security Committee given authority to rule on security-related cases
The Legislative Assembly (AL) yesterday unanimously passed the bill establishing the Committee for Safeguarding National Security, paving the way for a new body empowered to determine ... -
National security bill grants central gov’t jurisdiction and limits legal oversight
The Legislative Assembly plenary session recently passed the draft law on the Committee for Safeguarding National Security unanimously, with 32 votes in favor, while Secretary for ... -
Lawmakers call for better talent development as plenary tackles youth unemployment
Amid concerns from lawmaker Leong Sun Iok regarding Macau’s “structural unemployment” and the underutilization of youth talent, another legislator highlighted that the core challenge facing the ... -
Secretary Wong acknowledges mindset shift from civil servants during departmental reforms
This year’s Policy Address emphasizes public administration reform, with Wong Sio Chak, Secretary for Administration and Justice, acknowledging yesterday that while departmental integration may alter job ... -
Call to allow family transfer of education subsidies rejected by DSEDJ
A legislator has proposed adopting a “health voucher” model for the Continuing Education and Development Program, which would allow account balances to be transferred or shared ... -
Suppliers required to include minimum wage adjustments in cleaning, security service bids
The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Anton Tai, announced yesterday that government departments will now require suppliers bidding for cleaning and security services to factor minimum ... -
Gov’t to advance ride-hailing services with planned regulatory consultations
The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, announced yesterday plans to increase Macau’s taxi fleet, currently at around 1,400 vehicles, with a particular focus ... -
Gov’t plans to construct more outdoor parking lots with 15-minute free parking incentives
The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, revealed yesterday plans to redevelop 30 pieces of land for different purposes, specifically highlighting the creation of ... -
Leong Pou U wants provident fund to be mandatory for all
The newly elected lawmaker, Leong Pou U, representing the Macau Federation of Trade Unions, has called for the immediate transformation of the Non-Mandatory Central Provident Fund ... -
Lawmakers pass bill on first reading to simplify licensing for F&B establishments
The Legislative Assembly (AL) passed a bill to simplify licensing procedures for food and beverage (F&B) establishments. The bill, which received unanimous support from lawmakers, applies ... -
Lawmakers call for salary hikes, retention of consumption incentives ahead of Policy Address
Several lawmakers have called on the government and private companies to update workers’ salaries in 2026. This call, together with another for keeping the current consumption ... -
Minimum wage increase passed in first reading despite criticism over lack of scientific criteria
The Legislative Assembly passed an increase in the minimum wage of MOP1 per hour (from MOP 34 to MOP 35) in the first reading. The bill ... -
Consumption cards essential amid impressive economic indicators, says lawmakers
During its first pre-agenda session for the eighth term yesterday, the Legislative Assembly (AL) heard several legislators cite impressive economic indicators from Macau – such as ... -
Lawmakers call on alignment to capitalize on 15th Five-Year Plan opportunities
18 of the 33 legislators in the eighth Legislative Assembly (AL) focused their inaugural pre-agenda speeches yesterday on the national “15th Five-Year Plan,” highlighting the city’s ... -
Lei Chan U leaves his analysis in his ‘goodbye speech’
Lawmaker Lei Chan U used his floor time ahead of the agenda at yesterday’s Legislative Assembly (AL) plenary session to reflect on his eight-year tenure, delivering ... -
Legislative Assembly pushes transparency in Public Procurement Law
The Legislative Assembly (AL) yesterday detailed the passage of the Public Procurement Law, aimed at enhancing fairness, transparency, and procurement procedures, while also establishing a public ... -
New lawmakers’ statute adds restrictions for upcoming hemicycle members
The Legislative Assembly (AL) unanimously approved the new law amending the lawmakers’ statute yesterday. The bill, promoted by the government and sent to the AL to ... -
Vaping ‘space oil’ could lead to one-year imprisonment
The Legislative Assembly (AL) passed an amendment to the bill on Prohibition of Illegal Production, Trafficking and Abuse of Narcotic drugs and Psychotropic Substances during a ... -
Case of illegal workers found at concert still making shockwaves
The case involving a high number of people suspected of performing illegal work during a concert is still making waves and has now reached the Legislative ... -
Lawmakers concerned about SMEs’ survival in a scenario of spending decline
Several lawmakers have expressed concerns about the current economic situation and the decline in visitor spending, calling on the government to find a solution to support ... -
Private schools statute amended to allow establishment of schools in Hengqin
The Legislative Assembly passed a bill revising the framework governing the teaching personnel of non-tertiary education private schools and the general rules for such schools during ... -
Che wants gov’t to review economic housing acquisition policies
Lawmaker Che Sai Wang addressed the plenary yesterday at the Legislative Assembly, calling on the authorities to review the policies for the economic acquisition of public ... -
Tire park to be converted into recreational area
The government is set to enhance the Taipa area by merging the BT11 and BT12 sites into a recreational park with an underground car park. The ...
