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,

Lawmakers call for salary hikes, retention of consumption incentives ahead of Policy Address

Ella Lei 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

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 need

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

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 Assembly

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 the

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.

Private doctors may soon issue medical certificates, says André Cheong

Secretary for Administration and Justice, André Cheong, acknowledged that in the future, private physicians may be permitted to issue medical certificates to all residents. The Legislative

Pereira Coutinho calls for action against fake diplomas

Lawmaker José Maria Pereira Coutinho has expressed serious concerns regarding a recent scandal involving fraudulent high school diplomas from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

André Cheong: F&B establishments gaining from simplified licensing processes

The Secretary for Administration and Justice, André Cheong, has claimed food and beverage establishments (F&B) are already benefiting from the simplified system for licensing applications

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