Tag: Briefs
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DSAL to hold three job-matching sessions with 383 openings
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) will host three job-matching sessions in late May, offering 383 vacancies across the cleaning, security, aviation and catering sectors. Registration runs ... -
Northbound scheme hits five million crossings
Since the “Northbound Travel for Macau Vehicles” policy took effect on January 1, 2023, the cumulative number of vehicle trips entering and exiting Zhuhai’s Gongbei via ... -
Arch. Association relocates to the city center
The Architects Association of Macau (AAM) has finally relocated to a new headquarters near the city center. The inauguration ceremony of the new AAM headquarters took ... -
Macau to host ‘FIFA Women’s Football Program’ in June
The Macau Football Association (MFA) will be hosting, next month, an event part of the FIFA Women’s Football Development Program. The event is now inviting registrations ... -
PJ receives 219 fraud tips in eight days
The Judiciary Police (PJ) said it received 219 pieces of fraud-related tips and information voluntarily submitted by the public over the past eight days (May 8–15). ... -
New continuing education scheme to launch mid-June
The new term of the Continuing Education Development Program, covering 2026 to 2029, will become available starting mid-next month. Under the new rules, courses must cost ... -
Unstable weather suspends Sunday events in
Forecasted unstable weather has forced the cancellation of two planned Sunday activities, according to the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC). The “Nam Van Art Tour” event scheduled ... -
MGTO receives long-standing membership award at PATA summit
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) received the “Long-Standing Membership Award” at the PATA Annual Summit 2026 in Korea in recognition of its decades-long contribution to ... -
Security guard investigated for damaging shop light fixture
A Nepalese male security guard was summoned by the Public Security Police Force after allegedly smashing a dessert shop’s hanging lamp cover while under the influence ... -
Macao Water warns public over fake bill payment SMS scam links
Macao Water has warned residents about fraudulent SMS messages containing payment links, after reports that some users were directed to fake websites closely resembling the company’s ... -
MGTO ramps up promotions, services ahead of uncertain summer tourist season
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) stated that international uncertainties make it difficult to estimate summer visitor growth, though proactive measures are underway – including stepped-up ... -
38 outdoor café permits approved since last August
Applications for outdoor café seating have been accepted since last August, with the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) reporting on Wednesday that 38 permits have been approved ... -
Parent-Child Sports Day opens registration for 1,100 teams
The 2026 Parent-Child Sports Day will be held on June 7 at the Olympic Sports Center Stadium and Indoor Pavilion in Taipa, with registration open until ... -
Elderly loses RMB44,000 in suspected online dating scam
A male elderly resident has reportedly lost RMB 44,000 after falling victim to a suspected online dating scam. The Judiciary Police (PJ) said the victim met ... -
Man arrested for alleged drug trafficking and use
A 27-year-old Filipino non-resident worker was arrested by the Judiciary Police (PJ) for allegedly trafficking and consuming drugs, authorities announced yesterday. Police seized around 213 grams ... -
Seasonal 15T bus service to resume for Hac Sa Beach trips
The Transport Bureau (DSAT), in coordination with local bus operators, will resume the seasonal 15T bus route starting Saturday to provide additional transport options for passengers ... -
CEM warns public over fake electricity bill scam texts
Power utility CEM has warned residents about fraudulent text messages impersonating the company and attempting to trick users into clicking phishing links linked to fake electricity ... -
Worker injured after fall in Zone A construction site
A suspected workplace accident occurred at a construction site in the new urban area A district, leaving a 32-year-old male foreign worker injured and sent to ... -
Three arrested in casino illegal currency exchange crackdown
Three mainland Chinese nationals were arrested in separate illegal currency exchange cases linked to gambling at casinos in Nape and Cotai over two days, the Judiciary ... -
Home price index falls 1.5% in Q1
The overall residential property price index fell 1.5% quarter-on-quarter to 188.9 in the first quarter of 2026, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). The ... -
Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast from tomorrow
Showers will increase later today in Macau, with heavy rain and thunderstorms expected at times from tomorrow through Friday, accompanied by high cumulative rainfall, the city’s ... -
Gov’t opens CNAF matching grants
The Cultural Development Fund (FDC) is accepting applications starting today through June 11 for its China National Arts Fund (CNAF) Matching Programme. Eligible applicants are Macau ... -
SMEs offered subsidized booths at Guangdong-Macau fair
Local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can secure a standard booth at the 2026 Guangdong-Macau Branded Products Fair for MOP1,400. Applications for the “Macau Special Products ... -
IAM finds Listeria in BBQ meat samples, orders sales suspension
Routine food inspections by the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) detected unsatisfactory levels of Listeria monocytogenes in char siu (barbecued pork) and black pepper roasted goose samples ... -
MOP217,000 lost to ‘police officer’ falsely claiming national security breach
A resident lost MOP217,000 to a scammer posing as a “Judiciary Police officer” who spoke Cantonese, accurately stated the victim’s full name, and alleged a National ... -
Grand Prix Museum to offer free entry
The Macao Grand Prix Museum will offer free admission on June 18 for International Museum Day and again on June 1 for its fifth anniversary. A ... -
Man suspected of defrauding money changer of HKD30,000 arrested
A 29-year-old mainland man was arrested after allegedly defrauding a money changer of around HKD30,000 and was intercepted upon re-entering Macau. He has been transferred to ... -
Gaming tax revenue reaches MOP35 billion in first four months
Data released by the Financial Services Bureau shows gaming tax revenue in April reached MOP9.07 billion, up about 2% month-on-month. From January to April, cumulative gaming ... -
Transport industry calls for updated training rules
The government plans to amend the “Driving Schools and Teaching Regulations” within 2026, aiming to improve the scope of “refresher lesson” eligibility, learning routes, and certain ... -
DSEDJ urges law awareness and parental guidance
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) said it is highly concerned about a case involving a dispute between minors reported by the police, and confirmed ... -
SMG projects thunderstorms expected midweek
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG)said Macau will be affected by a high-altitude anticyclone early this week, bringing sunny skies and hot daytime conditions. However, from ... -
Two dual-plate vehicles caught smuggling 38 live ornamental fish
Gongbei Customs at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) intercepted two Guangdong-Macau dual-plate vehicles on Wednesday for illegally carrying live ornamental fish into the mainland. A total ... -
LRT to trial easing bike rules on weekends
Macao Light Rapid Transit (LRT) announced that it will pilot relaxed size restrictions for bicycles on trains and in stations every Saturday and Sunday from May ... -
Macau to disburse 2026 childcare subsidy next week
The 2026 childcare subsidy will be disbursed on Thursday (May 14), with each eligible infant and toddler receiving MOP 18,000. The government estimates about 11,700 applications ... -
Rainy weekend ahead and a warm Mother’s Day
Macau’s weather will improve just in time for Mother’s Day this Sunday, May 10. The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) predicts heavy rain and thunderstorms today ...
