Police target suspected prostitution and traffic violations

The Public Security Police have continued their crackdown across the city, inspecting multiple massage centers and increasing checks in various districts over the past two days (Oct. 14–15).

Mainland student loses HKD400,000 in ‘fake police’ scam

A mainland Chinese male university student studying in Macau reportedly lost around HKD400,000 after falling victim to a scam impersonating law enforcement authorities. According to the Judiciary Police,

Public hospital performs first artificial heart implant

A joint team from Conde de São Januário Hospital and the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University successfully completed Macau’s first artificial heart implantation, as cited in a

Chiang Ngoc Vai appointed as director of DSAT

Chiang Ngoc Vai has been appointed director of the Transport Bureau (DSAT) for a one-year term, according to a dispatch signed by Secretary for Transport and Public Works

Man arrested for alleged sexual harassment

A mainland Chinese man in his 40s has been arrested by the Public Security Police for allegedly sexually harassing a female passerby. The 20-something victim reported that the

Chief Executive reaffirms support for Macau Red Cross

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai attended a reception celebrating the 105th anniversary of the Macau Red Cross, reaffirming the government’s commitment to humanitarian work and vulnerable groups. In

Liu Xianfa meets new US Consul General

On October 10, Commissioner Liu Xianfa received a courtesy call from the new US Consul General in Hong Kong, Julie Eadeh. During the meeting, Commissioner Liu urged the

Two students lose nearly HKD1.4 million to fake ‘public security’ scams

Two mainland female university students studying in Macau fell victim to fake “public security and judicial” scams, losing nearly HKD1.4 million in total. According to the Judiciary Police,

8th Legislative Assembly to hold first plenary session Thursday

The inaugural plenary session of the 8th Legislative Assembly (AL) is scheduled for Thursday at 3 p.m. Key items on the agenda include the election of the AL

Chikungunya cases prompt seven-day mosquito prevention campaign

The Health Bureau announced the immediate launch of a seven-day “Healthy Community – Citywide Stagnant Water Cleanup” campaign following the confirmation of two local Chikungunya fever cases on

Two women scammed out of MOP55,600 by fake ‘customer service’

Two local women were duped out of a total of MOP55,600 after falling victim to phone scams by fraudsters posing as “Taobao customer service” representatives, the Judiciary Police

Southeast Asian Food Carnival returns next week

The 25th Southeast Asian Food Carnival will take place from Oct. 23 to Oct. 26 around Rotunda de Carlos da Maia (Three Lamps), featuring 15 food stalls alongside

Man poses as casino host, defrauds gambler of HKD51,000 in chips

A 37-year-old mainland man has been arrested for allegedly impersonating a casino host and defrauding a gambler of HKD51,000 worth of chips, the Judiciary Police (PJ) said. The

Guangdong students’ tuition and supplies subsidy results released

The Education and Youth Development Bureau announced the 2024/2025 school year tuition and learning supplies subsidy approvals for students studying in Guangdong. Students with conditional applications must submit

2025 marathon, half marathon registration now full

Following the announcement of the 2025 Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon, set for December 7 at 6 a.m. at the Olympic Sport Centre Stadium, registration for the half-marathon

Dementia cases in show younger trend

Caritas Macau has said that the city currently has about 6,000 confirmed dementia cases. The organization noted that as public awareness of dementia grows, more people seek medical

Restoration of bronze statues at Ruins of St. Paul’s underway

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will carry out the second phase of restoration on the four bronze statues on the second tier of the Ruins of St. Paul’s

Macao Union Hospital, PUMCH complete 14 complex eye surgeries

Macao Union Hospital, in partnership with Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), has completed 14 complex ophthalmology surgeries, according to a statement. Led by PUMCH cataract expert Professor

Five locals fall victim to hairy crab Facebook shopping scams

With the hairy crab season in full swing this month, five residents have fallen victim to online shopping scams, each reporting losses ranging from several hundred to MOP2,000.

UM delegation strengthens ties with Australian universities

A University of Macau (UM) delegation, led by vice rector Rui Martins, visited multiple Australian universities to deepen institutional cooperation. The delegation met with leaders from the University

Hengqin sees surge in visitors during Golden Week

During the eight-day National Day-Mid-Autumn holiday (Oct. 1-18), Hengqin welcomed 390,000 visitors across its attractions. Border checkpoints recorded 836,000 inbound and outbound travelers, averaging over 104,000 per day,

Customs crackdown seizes thousands of smuggled obscene books

The Gongbei Customs arrested 21 people and dismantled five criminal gangs since 2023, preventing nearly 25,300 obscene books from being smuggled into mainland China. Operations, conducted in three

Jewelry store suspected of fake card transactions

Authorities are investigating a jewelry store near Cotai casinos suspected of facilitating fake card transactions to help gamblers withdraw cash, involving illegal money exchange. Preliminary police investigations found

Man arrested for assaulting high school girl

A man in his 20s in Macau was arrested for allegedly punching and verbally abusing a high school girl on the street, claiming he acted out due to

MPU launches ‘One Test, Multiple Certificates’ program

A new cross-border certification program for construction workers has been launched, allowing professionals in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) to earn credentials recognized in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and

Rua dos Mercadores to close to vehicles; route 18 rerouted

Authorities have announced a one-month vehicle ban on Rua dos Mercadores starting today for an underground utility pipeline and road excavation project. During the closure, Rua de Camilo

Woman arrested for allegedly keeping found cash and casino chips

A mainland Chinese woman in her 60s was arrested by the Public Security Police for allegedly keeping more than MOP145,000 she reportedly found during a visit to Macau

Security, cleaning services see revenue growth in 2024

Receipts and expenditure for property management, security, and cleaning services rose in 2024, reflecting steady growth, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Security Services, with 64 establishments,

Residential property prices fall in June–August 2025

Macau’s overall residential property price index dropped to 192.4 in June–August 2025, down 0.8% from May–July, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). The index for existing

Construction scaffolding collapses onto footbridge

Due to Typhoon Signal No. 8, scaffolding on the exterior of a building along Av. de Artur Tamagnini Barbosa, currently under demolition and reconstruction, collapsed onto

Students targeted in online gold scam

Two mainland female university students studying in Macau narrowly avoided major financial losses in separate suspected fraud cases. One student received a transfer request of RMB800,000 to purchase

Police Seize HKD80,000 in Fake Notes in Casino Fraud Case

A 40-year-old unemployed man from mainland China is under investigation for using counterfeit Hong Kong dollars while exchanging money with a casino patron. The Judiciary Police (PJ) recovered

Gov’t HQ to hold Open Day in October

The Government Headquarters will open its doors to the public on October 18-19 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., inviting visitors to explore the Avenida da Praia Grande

Online services launched for TNR’s criminal record certificate renewals

The Identification Services Bureau (DSI) introduced a new digital service yesterday, allowing non-resident workers (TNRs) to reapply for Certificates of Criminal Record via the ‘Macao One Account.’ Applicants

Black Eyed Peas return to Macau after 18 years

The Black Eyed Peas will perform in Macau on November 21 at the Macao Outdoor Performance Venue, marking their first appearance in the city in nearly two decades.

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