Taipa light rail sees increase in passengers

The Taipa Light Rail Line recorded an average of 15,900 passengers per day in August, reflecting an increase of 2,700 passengers from the previous month. From January to

Transport bureau considers motorcycle parking at Pak Wai

The Transport Bureau is studying the feasibility of adding motorcycle parking spaces at the Pak Wai parking lot. The bureau plans to consult with the contracting company and

Additional subsidy for economically disadvantaged households

The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has announced plans to distribute an additional subsidy to 2,800 economically disadvantaged households already receiving public assistance. The initiative aims to alleviate financial

Rise in deposits in July

July has seen residents’ deposits increase, while loans have declined. Deposits rose by 1.8%, reaching MOP743.3 billion. Conversely, both domestic loans to the private sector and foreign loans

New self-service kiosks installed in Hengqin for SAR residents

The Macau Identification Services Bureau has launched new multi-application kiosks in Hengqin, offering approximately 40 self-service options across 11 public administration services. According to a press release from

Passengers flock to airport as expanded services mooted

During the summer holidays of July and August, Macau International Airport served 1.47 million passengers and recorded 10,881 aircraft movements, marking respective increases of 28% and 30.2% over

Temporary U-turn lane to set Taipa traffic on course

The Transport Bureau announced yesterday that a temporary U-turn Lane on Estrada de Pac On, located near the Immigration Department, will officially open on the morning of September 6.

Macau Legend narrows H1 loss amid operational challenges

Macau Legend Development reported a narrower loss of HKD152.4 million (USD19.55 million) for the first half of 2024, down from HKD189.1 million in the same period last year.

UM hosts Tsinghua University flag honor guard

The University of Macau (UM) welcomed the Tsinghua University student national flag honor guard for a ceremonial flag-raising event earlier this week, marking a significant exchange between the two

Macau increases direct flights to Jakarta as visitor numbers surge

The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) announced an increase in direct flights between Macau and Jakarta, Indonesia, to five weekly flights starting in September. This change follows the

Job matchmaking sessions for gaming sector

The Labour Affairs Bureau will host matchmaking sessions for gaming and integrated resort operators in September, offering 1,838 job vacancies. These sessions aim to address the staffing needs

National Olympic Athletes’ Delegation ends Macau visit

The National Olympic Athletes’ Delegation recently completed a three-day visit to Macau. Luis Gomes, acting director of the Sports Bureau, noted the visit underscores the country’s support for

Cross-border traffic sees significant rise in July

In July, passenger ferry trips in Macau increased by 11.6% year-on-year, totaling 6,834 trips. Cross-border vehicular traffic saw a significant rise of 23.4%, amounting to 778,831 trips. Light

MAM to showcase 150 ancient bronzes in exhibition

The exhibition “The Splendor of Chinese Bronzes: Masterpieces from the National Museum of China” will open at the Macao Museum of Art (MAM) on Sep. 6 at 6

WHO consults on traditional medicine strategy

The World Health Organization (WHO) hosted a consultation meeting from Aug. 28 to Aug. 29 in Seoul, South Korea to discuss the draft of the “WHO Traditional Medicine

MGTO showcases local offerings in Indonesia

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) led a delegation to the Holiyaay! Travel Fair 2024 in Surabaya, Indonesia, showcasing Macau as a premier travel destination. The office has

MGTO showcases Macau in PATA Travel Mart

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) participated in the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Travel Mart 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand, alongside local travel stakeholders to enhance international visitor

Sam Hou Fai’s candidacy seeks to gather ‘maximum number of signatures’

On the first day of the Chief Executive election nomination process yesterday, lawyer Lei Wun Kong, representing Sam Hou Fai, collected the candidacy form. He arrived at the

Off-duty firefighter suspended for drunk driving

An off-duty firefighter has been suspended for suspected drunk driving and evading responsibility. On August 11, 2023, he was driving a private car on Estr. do Repouso when

24 people defrauded of MOP210,000 over concert tickets

Local police received at least 20 reports over six days from 24 people defrauded of more than MOP210,000 after purchasing fake concert tickets online. Scammers used social media

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