Tag: Briefs
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Group calls to upgrade yacht policy to boost marine tourism
A local maritime group has urged the government to enhance yacht travel policies and infrastructure to attract high-end visitors and support the marine economy. Macau Boat ... -
Outdoor venue outsourcing tender planned to boost efficiency, value
The Cultural Affairs Bureau plans to launch a public tender by mid-2026 to outsource operations of the outdoor performance venue, aiming for handover to a private ... -
Man loses over MOP140,000 in impersonation scam
A local man lost more than MOP140,000 after falling victim to a scam involving suspects posing as mainland law enforcement officers, Judiciary Police said. The victim ... -
Registration opens for clinical medicine skills training course
Registration began Wednesday for the second session of the Basic Clinical Medicine Skills Training Course, organized by the Health Bureau, the Macao Medical Center of PUMCH, ... -
Naked man found wandering streets sent for medical check
A man was found wandering naked on a public street and was later intercepted by Public Security Police (PSP), authorities said. The man was subsequently transferred ... -
Man arrested after stealing motorcycle and driving against traffic
A mainland man in his 50s was intercepted by Public Security Police (PSP) after allegedly stealing a motorcycle and riding it against traffic in Taipa. Police ... -
Rainfall exceeds 60mm in parts of Cotai
Macau experienced intermittent showers yesterday due to upper-air disturbances, with the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau forecasting a gradual easing of rainfall later in the day. As ... -
Road repairs in NAPE to affect traffic between May 7–13
Road repairs to take place in the NAPE area, namely on Rua de Coimbra, will temporarily affect traffic in the area, the Transport Bureau and the ... -
DSAL to hold sales and customer service job fair with over 600 vacancies
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) will host a two-day job fair for sales and customer service positions on May 15 and 16 at the Macau Tower ... -
Three-vehicle collision leaves one driver with leg injury
A three-vehicle collision on the Amizade Bridge on Tuesday afternoon left one male driver with minor leg injuries, authorities said. The accident occurred around 4 p.m. ... -
Resident deposits drop 0.4% in March
Resident deposits, including both individuals and companies, decreased by 0.4% in March this year compared with February, the Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) reported. According to ... -
Showers and thunderstorms expected during May Day holiday
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau has forecast mostly cloudy conditions with showers during the upcoming May Day holiday and the following weekend. Under the influence of ... -
March imports surge 26%
The total value of merchandise imports rose 26% year-on-year to MOP12.98 billion in March, according to data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Imports of ... -
DSOP reviews LRT South Line integration
The Public Works Bureau (DSOP) said it is reviewing a proposal to integrate the LRT South Line cross-sea section with a passage linking to Zone A ... -
IPIM opens second phase applications for ‘First Store Economy’ plan
Macau’s “First Store Economy Scheme” will open its second-phase applications from May 1 to July 31, the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) announced. The first ... -
Beach swimming season begins with lifeguards on duty
Macau’s swimming season will begin tomorrow, with lifeguards and paramedics deployed at Hac Sa and Cheoc Van beaches, the Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA) said. The ... -
Police arrest woman over suspected drug trafficking case
The Judiciary Police arrested a 61-year-old Filipino Macau resident on suspicion of drug trafficking and drug use. The suspect was intercepted in the central district at ... -
Public library system to undergo maintenance
The Cultural Affairs Bureau’s (IC) public library information system will undergo maintenance on May 4 and May 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., causing temporary ... -
Macau takes new approach to metal cages, flower racks
Authorities are refining subsidy programs to encourage property owners to voluntarily remove metal cages and flower racks, as relying solely on subsidies to demolish unauthorized structures ... -
Advertising Law mandates platform reporting, personal use by endorsers
The Legislative Assembly has passed the Advertising Law bill, effective January 1 next year. The law requires internet platform operators to restrict or suspend illegal advertisements ... -
Gov’t steps up crackdown on illegal tour guides, lodging ahead of Labor Day
Tourism authorities have stepped up enforcement against illegal tour guiding and unlicensed accommodation ahead of the Labor Day holiday. From January to April 26, the Macao ... -
Private housing pipeline expands in Q1
The Public Works Bureau reported that five private residential projects received occupancy permits in the first quarter of 2026, providing 47 units. A total of 37 ... -
HZMB waives tolls during Labor Day holiday
Toll fees for small passenger vehicles will be waived on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge during the five-day Labor Day holiday from May 1 to 5, covering ... -
Worker arrested for using lost Macau Pass card
A foreign domestic worker from Indonesia has been arrested for allegedly using a lost Macau Pass card to make unauthorized purchases totaling MOP529.2, police said. The ... -
AlipayHK companion code rolls out for Macau buses
Hong Kong travelers can now pay Macau bus fares using the AlipayHK “Companion Code” feature for up to two companions, the Transport Bureau (DSAT) announced yesterday. ... -
Macau to host PATA Travel Mart again after eight-year gap
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Travel Mart will be held in Macau for the third time from September 20 to 22 next year, the Macau ... -
Residents lose HKD1.3 million in online investment scams
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have received reports of an online investment scam and a fake “law enforcement” impersonation case, with two victims losing a combined HKD1.3 ... -
Zhuhai Customs seizes suspected cannabis from traveller at Jiuzhou Port
Zhuhai Customs said it intercepted a traveler suspected of carrying cannabis into mainland China at Jiuzhou Port. The passenger entered through the “green channel” on Apr.19 ... -
March inflation rises 1.06% y-o-y
Composite Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.06% year on year in March 2026 but fell 0.18% month on month, according to the Statistics and Census Service ... -
Man caught smuggling 51kg of cooked meals at Hengqin checkpoint
A 35-year-old Macau man was intercepted by customs on April 22 at the Hengqin Port inbound vehicle lane while attempting to smuggle cooked meal boxes into ... -
Macau to see unstable weather midweek
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau said Macau will be affected by easterly airflow, bringing generally fine daytime weather today. It added that a trough of low ... -
DSAT to review bus network and services amid changing demand
The Transport Bureau said it will adjust and optimize bus routes and stop names in line with social development and changing passenger travel habits. It added ... -
Beijing talks highlight Macau diversification push
The director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and the State Council’s Hong Kong and Macao Affairs ... -
Over-height truck strikes tunnel ceiling, roof detaches
An over-height truck entered the underground tunnel on Avenida do Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues, first striking a height restriction sign before colliding with the tunnel ceiling and ... -
DSAL warns of scam calls spoofing hotline number
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has warned the public about scam calls falsely using its hotline number “2833 8808.” Authorities said several Hong Kong residents recently ...
