IC to enhance public libraries with smart technology

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) stated that it aims to enhance public libraries by adopting emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things, big data, and artificial intelligence,

Court sentences Customs officer for drunk driving

A Customs officer was sentenced to nine months’ imprisonment, suspended for two years, and 240 days of suspension for drunk driving on his way to work. His appeal

AMCM warns public of fake websites and phishing scams

The Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) has issued a warning regarding fake websites and phishing scams targeting the public. Following a request from AMCM, Industrial and Commercial Bank

Police uncover false employment scheme, arrest two men

Police have uncovered a false employment case involving a local restaurant owner in his 50s and a man in his 40s posing as a foreign employee. The investigation

Woman suspected of making false rape accusations

A 25-year-old woman from the mainland has been sent to the Public Prosecutions Office for investigation after being suspected of making false rape accusations. The woman had reported

Eligible households start selecting units from 2019 competition

The Housing Bureau (IH) is notifying eligible households from the 2019 affordable housing competition to select their units starting today. This final competition under the previous affordable housing

Green Week aims to inspire environmental stewardship

Macau’s 44th Green Week, organized by the Municipal Affairs Bureau, will take place from March 15 to 23, with the theme “Passing on the love of nature to

Guia Hill Park to begin vine removal project

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will initiate a vine removal and forest protection project at Guia Hill Municipal Park starting March 18. This 90-day project aims to combat

Macau airport reviews wildlife management strategies

The government and Macau International Airport convened the Wildlife Management Committee to assess wildlife risks and preventive measures. Chaired by CAM-Macau International Airport Company Ltd., the committee includes

Portuguese Minister Paulo Rangel to visit Macau

Portuguese Minister of State and Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel, will visit Macau this month, marking the first visit by a senior Portuguese official since the pandemic. Rangel will attend

Tourist fined for exiting moving taxi on Amizade Bridge

A woman who exited a moving taxi on the Amizade Bridge has been fined MOP 600 for violating Macau’s traffic laws. A viral video circulating on social media shows

Surge in cross-border traffic and commercial flights

Cross-border vehicular traffic surged 19.1% year-on-year to 872,900 trips by January 2025, while commercial flights increased 10.4% to 4,961. Passenger ferry trips also rose 9.5% to 6,997. Meanwhile,

AI chatbot services expand for tourists

CTM has announced plans to enhance its intelligent customer service chatbot, initially launched in partnership with the Macao Government Tourism Office last year. The chatbot, designed to assist

New legal deposit requirements established for local publications

Publishers in Macau must submit two copies of all published works to the Department of Public Library Management within five days of publication, as per revised Decree-law No.

Injured toddler returns home after Taichung gas explosion

The two-year-old girl who suffered severe head injuries in the Taichung gas explosion has returned to Macau on a medical plane yesterday, according to Taiwanese media reports. The

External trade drops 11% in January

Macau’s external merchandise trade fell by 11.2% year-over-year to MOP11.90 billion in January 2025, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). While exports edged up by 0.3%

Airport to improve traffic processing system

The Civil Aviation Authority (AACM) has announced that Macau International Airport is replacing its Air Traffic Services Information Processing System. The upgrade, aimed at improving connectivity between the

Public hospital to host health education lectures

The Conde de S. Januário Hospital (CHCJS) will offer a series of thematic health education lectures throughout March, focusing on various medical topics. Expert nurses will guide discussions

Authorities warn of new phishing SMS circulating under FSS name

The Social Security Fund (FSS) has clarified that it has not sent any text messages regarding the electronic review of social security accounts. A phishing SMS has recently

Over 430,000 undeclared cigarettes seized at HZMB

Customs officials at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) seized 2,177 cartons of undeclared cigarettes, totaling more than 430,000 sticks, from a cross-border truck last night. Authorities said

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