Tag: Briefs
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Macao Arts Festival opens call for local productions
The Cultural Affairs Bureau has opened a public call for locally produced programmes for the 36th Macao Arts Festival, to be held in May and June. ... -
Metal frame falls off truck, damaging road
A large metal frame being transported on a truck fell off while driving on Rua dos Cavaleiros in Taipa on Jan. 14 shortly after 1 p.m. ... -
Residential mortgage approvals rise as commercial loans fall
New approvals of residential mortgage loans (RMLs) rose 6.3% month-on-month to MOP1.25 billion in November 2025, while approvals of commercial real estate loans (CRELs) fell 52.0% ... -
Foreign exchange reserves rise 2% in December
The SAR’s foreign exchange reserves rose 2.0% month-on-month to MOP245.6 billion at the end of December 2025, according to the Monetary Authority of Macao. The reserves ... -
Over 1,300 students admitted to mainland universities
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) said a total of 1,377 students from local secondary schools were admitted to mainland universities under the 2026 recommendation ... -
Authorities step up noise mitigation at LRT East Line works
The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) said it is monitoring construction of the northern section of the LRT East Line and coordinating with contractors to adjust high-noise ... -
Free childcare scheme for disadvantaged families opens for applications
The Social Welfare Bureau said applications for its newly launched free childcare scheme for disadvantaged families opened on Monday, receiving 22 applications in the first two ... -
Social Security Fund warns of scam calls
The Social Security Fund (FSS) has warned the public to remain vigilant after receiving reports from residents in neighboring regions of suspected scam calls using falsified ... -
SSM reports first imported Zika case of 2026
Macau has recorded its first imported Zika virus case of 2026, involving a 53-year-old local man who recently traveled to Malaysia, the Health Bureau (SSM) said. ... -
‘Women from the Sea’ brings ocean stories to Macau, Hong Kong
“Women from the Sea,” a UNESCO-endorsed documentary directed and written by Raquel Clemente Martins, will be showcased in Macau and Hong Kong on January 31, with ... -
SME loan arrears reach MOP200 million
As of the end of 2024, the outstanding balance of Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Aid Scheme loans stood at about MOP1.886 billion, with more than ... -
Gov’t approves 662 repairs in 2025
The Housing Bureau (IH) approved 662 building maintenance fund applications in 2025, totaling over MOP66.05 million. 15 buildings received multiple grants, with 492 buildings benefiting overall, ... -
Five vehicles collide on Sai Wan Bridge, injuring three
Five private cars collided on Sai Wan Bridge, resulting in three drivers being injured and taken to hospitals. The accident occurred Monday, leaving oil stains on ... -
Man caught smuggling 19 used phones in electric wheelchair
A man in an electric wheelchair traveling through Gongbei Port to Zhuhai last week was intercepted by customs officers due to a layer of blue plastic ... -
Man caught stealing HKD237,000 in casino chips
A 20-year-old mainland Chinese man was caught stealing HKD237,000 in chips from a female gambler at a Cotai casino, authorities said. The woman left her chips ... -
Coloane recycled water station set to launch
The first phase of Coloane’s recycled water station is set to begin operations soon, supplying non-potable water for toilet flushing and irrigation at Seac Pai Van ... -
Documentary celebrates 20 years of Macau’s world heritage
To mark the 20th anniversary of Macau’s Historic Centre as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Cultural Affairs Bureau and CCTV co-produced Macau: Open-Air Museum. Premiering ... -
DSEDJ to launch AI teaching platform to support educators
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) will roll out a localized smart teaching platform in the 2026/2027 school year, including knowledge maps for 11 subjects, ... -
Police crack down on suspected prostitution
Police intercepted five women and one man in female attire suspected of prostitution in Iao Hon and NAPE last month. Five individuals admitted to engaging in ... -
Association expands early intervention services for people with disabilities
The Association of Parents of the People with Intellectual Disabilities of Macau reported smooth operations at its “Sunlight Therapy Center” in the Northern District, serving around ... -
IC pushes cultural tourism and IP development
The Cultural Tourism Branding Subsidy Scheme has supported enterprises in developing 416 cultural tourism products and seven experience programs, integrating heritage, community, festivals, and sports elements. ... -
Driver cleared after road marking error
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) announced the resolution of a complaint in which a driver was fined for parking in a space affected by incorrect road ... -
Tour bus hits motorcycle, two hospitalized
A tour bus collided with a motorcycle Wednesday evening on Avenida do Dr. Ma Man Kei in Zone A, injuring two people. A 32-year-old mainland Chinese ... -
Vacant lot fire suspected as arson
A fire broke out Wednesday night in a vacant lot on Rua dos Pescadores, destroying a wooden scaffolding structure. Firefighters were called after nearby shop employees ... -
Union Hospital to run Emergency Station
Macau Union Hospital will begin operating the Islands Emergency Station later this month, providing emergency services but not trauma care. Patients requiring critical or cardiac care ... -
Seasonal bus routes 21AT, 26AT resume weekend service
Seasonal bus routes 21AT and 26AT will resume weekend operations from tomorrow until ahead of the Lunar New Year. Route 21AT will run from 10 a.m. ... -
Local woman loses MOP50,000 in impersonation scam
A local woman has fallen victim to a scam involving criminals posing as mainland public security officials, losing MOP50,000. Judiciary Police said the victim received a ... -
Police arrest three men over illegal gambling loans
The Judiciary Police arrested three mainland Chinese men suspected of engaging in illegal lending through “paired betting” at a Cotai casino. Police said the case came ... -
UM, MIP launch AI event management course
The University of Macau (UM) and the Macao Association for Internet Research (MIP) jointly launched the “AI-Empowered Event Management” course in alignment with the “1+4” development ... -
Union Hospital completes first Mako-assisted knee replacement
The Macau Union Hospital has introduced the “Mako Robot,” a surgical system that uses 3D CT scans and a robotic arm to assist surgeons in performing ... -
DSAL to hold three job-matching sessions this month
The Laboru Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) will hold three industry-specific job-matching sessions this month, offering a total of 227 vacancies. ... -
DSAMA prepares reclaimed water supply with UM
The first phase of the Coloane Reclaimed Water Plant is nearly complete and will supply reclaimed water for toilet flushing and landscaping at Seac Pai Van ... -
Airport roundabout grass fire linked to burning incense
The Fire Services Bureau (CB) responded to reports of burning grassland at the roundabout near the airport in Taipa on Jan. 5. Authorities discovered that the ... -
Police arrest woman for smuggling drugs from Hong Kong
The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested a 43-year-old local woman on Monday at the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal after intelligence suggested she was bringing drugs into the ... -
Seven complaints filed over booster pump noise
Residents in Macau have raised concerns about low-frequency noise from booster pumps installed in water meter rooms, which is affecting daily life. One listener of the ...
