Tag: Briefs
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IAM orders inspection of Ilha Verde bus stop glass panel
The Transport Bureau said it ordered a contractor to repair a shattered glass panel at the Ilha Verde bus terminal in mid-September after receiving a report. ... -
IAM urges pet owners to keep dogs vaccinated against rabies
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) urged pet owners yesterday, World Rabies Day, to vaccinate their dogs against rabies on schedule to protect public health. Macau has ... -
Yellow heat warning issued as temperatures forecast to hit 33 degrees
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau issued a yellow heat warning, forecasting continued hot weather over the next few days, with temperatures expected to reach 33 degrees ... -
Mainland woman arrested over alleged fake transfer scam and false robbery report
Judiciary Police arrested a 27-year-old mainland Chinese woman who allegedly used a forged bank transfer screenshot to defraud a money changer before falsely reporting that she ... -
Man intercepted at Zhongshan Port carrying 440 veterinary medicines
A mainland Chinese man was intercepted at Zhongshan Port on Sept. 12 after customs officers found 440 items of veterinary medicine in his luggage. The man ... -
SSM: three local schools report flu-like illness clusters
The Health Bureau (SSM) received reports Sept. 23 of three influenza-like illness clusters involving 22 students at three schools, with 12 testing positive for influenza A. ... -
First batch of Central Provident Fund withdrawals credited
The first batch of approved applicants for withdrawals from the 2026 Special Allocation from the Budget Surplus under the Non-Mandatory Central Provident Fund System received their ... -
Housing Bureau headquarters to open at new location Tuesday
The Housing Bureau’s new headquarters on Rua Norte do Patane will open at 9 a.m. Tuesday (Sept. 29), replacing its office at the Cheng Chong Building, ... -
Dongguan: Biwin plans RMB4.5 billion expansion
Biwin plans to invest RMB4.5 billion in a third phase of its advanced semiconductor packaging and testing project in Dongguan’s Songshan Lake, Securities Times reported this ... -
Zhuhai: Overnight trains for holiday rush added
Zhuhai station is adding overnight trains for the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day travel season, local media reported this week. The station forecasts approximately 1.2 million ... -
Guangzhou: Hydrogen pilot targets 16,000 vehicles
A Guangzhou-led hydrogen pilot program aims to deploy 16,000 fuel-cell vehicles and build 100 refueling stations, according to plans discussed September 22. Yicai, citing Securities Times, ... -
Foshan: Unis open joint manufacturing college
Foshan University and Ireland’s Technological University of the Shannon inaugurated a joint intelligent manufacturing college September 22, according to Foshan’s municipal news organization. The college will ... -
Two mainland men held over casino livestream betting
Two mainland Chinese men have been arrested for allegedly livestreaming casino games and placing bets on behalf of others, with police seizing more than HKD370,000 in ... -
Seasonal flu vaccinations to begin next week
The 2026-27 seasonal influenza vaccination program will begin Sept. 29, with high-risk groups given priority, the Health Bureau (SSM) said. From October, healthcare workers will also ... -
Zhuhai ports expect 7.43 million crossings over holidays
Zhuhai’s border authorities expect the city’s ports to record about 7.43 million passenger crossings during the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays, averaging 743,000 crossings ... -
Four public parks and gardens to extend operating hours until 1 a.m.
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) announced that, as in previous years, four public parks and gardens will extend their operating hours until 1 a.m. during the ... -
Labour bureau considers guidelines for platform workers
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) is considering developing guidelines for platform-based work as the sector evolves, aiming to clarify the legal relationship between platforms and workers ... -
UM marks 45th anniversary with Chinese painting exhibition
The University of Macau (UM) is hosting a Chinese painting exhibition featuring more than 80 works by artists, faculty and students from across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao ... -
75 illegal workers detected in August
Local authorities recently announced that they had identified 75 suspected illegal workers during anti-illegal employment operations in August. According to the Public Security Police Force, the ... -
Customs nets MOP1.51 million in trafficking crackdown
Customs intercepted 12 cases of illegal trafficking between Sept. 11 and 17 at the local airport, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge checkpoint and the Border Gate checkpoint, ... -
DSF expands digital payment notifications
The Financial Services Bureau (DSF) has expanded its “Smart Finance” framework to include email notifications for incoming government funds. The DSF said the upgrade will help ... -
UTM expands academic ties with Thai university
The Macao University of Tourism (UTM) hosted a delegation from Thailand’s Srinakharinwirot University for a two-day professional development program focused on innovation, design thinking and organizational ... -
Late renewal fees for non-resident workers rise
Fees for late renewal applications for non-resident workers have increased, with charges reaching MOP7,500, under a new regulation published in the Official Gazette. Workers who submit ... -
Job matching session for people with disabilities to be held in December
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) will hold a job matching session for people with disabilities on December 3, allowing employers to gain a deeper understanding of ... -
DSAL, Galaxy to offer eight hotel jobs
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) will accept applications Sept. 21-30 for eight positions under a new hotel and food and beverage ... -
Education Fund publishes scholarship lists
The government’s Education Fund, managed by the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ), has published the lists of qualified and conditional applicants for 2026-27 higher education ... -
Mainland student held over alleged campus toilet recordings
A mainland Chinese university student has been arrested for allegedly recording female students in campus restrooms, with police finding 28 videos and 10 images on his ... -
Domestic helper held over alleged gold theft
Judiciary Police arrested a 47-year-old Indonesian domestic helper for allegedly stealing gold jewelry belonging to her Indonesian housemate and pawning the items. Police said the victim ... -
Two men fight with weapons on Rua do Canal dos Hortos
A suspected armed fight broke out Sunday at around 6 p.m. on Rua do Canal dos Hortos near a supermarket. Initial police inquiries suggest a romantic ... -
DSAL hotel job fair offers 330 vacancies
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) will hold a hotel-industry job-matching event Sept. 23-24, offering more than 330 positions ... -
Hengqin launches free Wi-Fi at 188 sites
Hengqin has launched trial operations for free public Wi-Fi at 188 locations, expanding digital access across the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin. The pilot network ... -
Wireless Ping On Tong device under trial, launch eyed for end of year
Macau’s personal emergency response service, Ping On Tong, is currently testing a wireless device aimed at overcoming the limitations of traditional equipment, with a trial launch ... -
2025 excess professional tax refunds to begin in late October
The Financial Services Bureau (DSF) will begin refunding excess professional tax paid for 2025 in an orderly manner in late next month. The bureau said taxpayers ... -
Man arrested over MOP370,000 currency exchange scam
Judiciary Police arrested a 33-year-old mainland Chinese man suspected of conspiring with others to defraud a mainland Chinese couple of about MOP370,000 under the pretext of ... -
Northeast monsoon brings showers, thunderstorms to Macau
The northeast monsoon will bring occasional showers and thunderstorms to Macau, with weather expected to improve from midweek as a broad low-pressure trough over the central ...