Tag: AL Plenary
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Bill to address pension fund financial shortcomings approved
Lawmakers in the Legislative Assembly (AL) discussed and unanimously approved a bill yesterday aimed at strengthening the pension fund’s financial resources. The bill received unanimous support, ... -
13 new substances added as matter of urgency to the list of forbidden drugs
A list of 13 substances was approved for addition to Macau’s list of forbidden drugs yesterday at the Legislative Assembly (AL). In what is likely the ... -
Gov’t rules out counselor certification scheme, confirms mental health service site for Q2
A unified certification system for psychological counselors is not on the cards for now, but the government will continue to provide training and support, with a ... -
Pereira Coutinho criticizes authorities’ response to casino crimes
Lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho claims that local security authorities are failing to properly address unlawful and criminal activities in local casinos. He added that this is ... -
Leong Pou U calls on gov’t to tie urban renewal policies to job creation
Lawmaker Leong Pou U voiced support for recent reforms to the government’s Building Maintenance Fund while calling on authorities to closely align urban renewal policies with ... -
Lawmakers back pension fund top-up amid deficit debate
Lawmakers have backed a plan to top up the civil service pension fund with budget surpluses, as authorities rejected claims that they are fixing a “hole” ... -
Lawmakers warn of traffic crisis in Zone A, call for summer roadworks and universal design
With public housing and community facilities in New Urban Zone A set to be completed soon, lawmakers warned during yesterday’s pre-agenda speeches at the Legislative Assembly ... -
Sam Hou Fai sets public safety, stability as top second-half priority
Ensuring social order and public safety tops Macau’s second-half policy priorities, Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai announced Tuesday as part of the government’s “governance and ... -
Bill proposing complete ban on possession and use of vapes advances
A bill proposing amendments to Macau’s smoking prevention and control law has been passed in its first reading at the Legislative Assembly (AL). Among other provisions, ... -
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 ...
