Tag: Briefs
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135 fires requiring hose suppression in first 11 months
The Office of the Secretary for Security reported yesterday that from January to November this year, Macau responded to a total of 758 fire incidents. Over ... -
Police conducted 83 pedestrian violations in one week
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has continued its crackdown on pedestrian violations, prosecuting a total of 83 cases across various districts over one week during ... -
UM Hengqin Campus Breaks Ground; Partial Opening Slated for 2028
Construction officially began Friday for the University of Macau’s (UM) new campus in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin. Officials, including Chief Executive Sam Hou ... -
Registration opens today for ‘Sport for All’ classes
Registration opens at 10 a.m. today for the Sports Bureau’s (ID) “Sport for All” recreation and fitness classes for January-February 2026. The fully online process, via ... -
Chief Executive to Head to Beijing for Official Duty Visit
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai will visit Beijing from Dec. 15–17 to report to central authorities on the Macao SAR government’s 2025 performance and outline key ... -
Macau braces for cooler temperatures amid winter monsoon
Macau is experiencing cooler weather as the winter monsoon sets in. The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau reported a low of 13.6 degrees Celcius at the Taipa ... -
H3 strain predominant as flu cases rise
The Health Bureau warns that influenza is actively spreading in Macau, with positive test rates rising from 11.6% (Nov. 2–8) to 32.9% (Nov. 30–Dec. 6), nearly ... -
IC debuts at Asia TV Forum, promotes Macau as filming location
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) launched its campaign to attract film and television productions, establishing a promotional “Macau Pavilion” for the first time at the Asia ... -
Man sentenced for impersonation scam targeting two seniors
A man who impersonated relatives to defraud two elderly victims of a total of MOP300,000 was sentenced to four years in prison by the Court of ... -
MOP87.94 million in cash handouts returned to treasury
Over MOP87.94 million in cash handout funds have reverted to the Treasury after exceeding the three-year claim period, according to a TDM report. This was due ... -
2,200 local employees to benefit from minimum wage bill
The First Standing Committee of the Legislative Assembly signed a statement on the minimum wage bill yesterday, which proposes raising minimum wage rates to MOP7,280 monthly, ... -
AI Expo connects Macau to international tech markets
Last week’s inaugural Global Artificial Intelligence Machines and Electronics Expo (AIE) attracted about 1,000 global technology pioneers and 5,000 international buyers, according to the Commerce and ... -
Police warn of online ticket and travel scams
The Judiciary Police reported two suspected online scams. In the first, a non-resident woman lost RMB2,300 after purchasing local concert tickets via a chat group; the ... -
UM, Brazilian schools explore AI legal challenges
The University of Macau’s (UM) Faculty of Law, together with Brazil’s Federal University of Tocantins and the Superior School of Judges of Tocantins, recently co-hosted a ... -
Kou Hoi In appointed as TDM board chairman
The Chief Executive has appointed Kou Hoi In as chairman of the Board of Directors of Teledifusão de Macau (TDM) for a one-year term. The appointment ... -
Man in 70s faces charges for hit-and-run on motorbike
A man in his 70s is under investigation for allegedly hitting a parked motorbike on Tin Pan Street and leaving the scene. The incident caused about ... -
SMG launches new temperature advisory services
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) has introduced a “Temperature Drop Alert” service and “Feels-Like Temperature” information yesterday to enhance public weather guidance. The alert notifies ... -
Two fatal motorcycle accidents occur within three days
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) reported multiple motorcycle accidents over the weekend, resulting in two fatalities. Both victims were local male riders in their twenties ... -
Taipa Market Soft opens following renovation project
The optimization project for Taipa Market began in June and officially entered trial operations on Monday. The first and second floors now feature a new area ... -
350 local products displayed at Asia-Pacific Food Expo
The “Asia-Pacific International Food Expo 2025” in Singapore featured a Macao Pavilion last week, set up in collaboration with the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), ... -
Women lose HKD6 million in online investment scams
Three women in Macau fell victim to an online investment scam, losing a total of HKD6.26 million, police said. Two elderly women were persuaded through social ... -
MPU hosts IEEE TALE 2025 conference on educational innovation
Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) recently organized a four-day IEEE TALE 2025 conference, attracting hundreds of global experts in education, technology, and healthcare. The international event centered ... -
Light Up Macao’ kicks off
“Light Up Macao 2025” officially opened on Saturday, illuminating Nam Van, Northern, and ZAPE districts. The event, which runs until January 11, 2026, features 28 light ... -
CE reviews progress on Hengqin Cooperation Zone initiatives
The Chief Executive, Sam Hou Fai, recently chaired the third meeting of the leading group overseeing the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin. The group reviewed ... -
Survey shows residents prefer walking in daily commutes
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) released the results of last year’s mobility survey yesterday, revealing that walking accounted for approximately 46.5% of all travel modes among Macau ... -
CE commits to seizing opportunities at inaugural AIE
The three-day Global Artificial Intelligence Machines and Electronics Expo (AIE) started yesterday, featuring a “dual-city exhibition” model held simultaneously in Macau and Zhuhai. In his speech, ... -
2026 Vocational Skills Subsidy Program opens for applications
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) is now accepting applicants for its “2026 Subsidy Scheme for the Promotion of Vocational Skill Training and Development.” The application period ... -
Woman killed in motorcycle crash on Sai Van Bridge
A 41-year-old local woman died after a serious motorcycle collision on the Sai Van Bridge’s motorcycle lane Sunday evening. Police responded around 7:41 p.m., finding two ... -
Legislative panel reviews 2026 retirement fund budget
The Legislative Assembly’s Second Standing Committee continued reviewing the 2026 retirement fund budget, examining operations and finances. Chairman Ip Sio Kai said next year’s revenue is ... -
Education Arts Gala to feature nearly 550 students and teachers
The annual Education Arts Gala will be held December 10, featuring 55 schools, nearly 550 teachers and students, and the PLA Macau Garrison. Themed “Remember History, ... -
Police seize over 6 kg of cannabis bound for Hong Kong
Local authorities intercepted a Malaysian man suspected of smuggling 6.27 kilograms of cannabis through the city to Hong Kong, with a black-market value of MOP6.27 million. ... -
Residential sales fall in early November
Financial Services Bureau data show that 118 residential transactions were recorded in the first half of November, down 21 units or 15% from the second half ... -
Community council discusses land use and cultural projects
The Islands District Community Service Consultative Council held its regular meeting, with members proposing initiatives to boost cultural and community resources. They suggested transforming Coloane Market ... -
Man arrested for drunk driving after early-morning crash
A local man in his 30s was arrested for suspected drunk driving after crashing into a car parked in a metered space early last Saturday (Nov. ... -
Winter flower show blooms purple in Taipa
The Municipal Affairs Bureau’s Winter Flower Show 2025, themed “Fields of Purple Blossoms,” will run from Dec. 19 to Jan. 4 at Avenida da Praia in ...
