Tag: Briefs
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Worker suspected of stealing employer’s gold jewelry worth MOP89,000
A 20-year-old domestic worker from Myanmar has been accused of stealing eight pieces of gold jewelry worth about MOP89,000 from her employer. The employer, who had ... -
Four arrested in casino credit scam
Police have arrested four suspects, three from Hong Kong and one local man, aged 36 to 67, for allegedly using forged bank records to obtain casino ... -
Driver nabbed with 126g of cannabis
A 35-year-old local man was arrested for allegedly smuggling cannabis into Macau and tested positive for drug use, facing charges of trafficking and consumption. The suspect, ... -
National Games torch relay on Sunday; traffic and drone controls in effect
The torch relay for the 15th National Games will take place on Sunday morning, starting from the Government Headquarters and concluding at the Ruins of St. ... -
IAM sets up 136 temporary furniture collection stations
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will set up 136 temporary large-scale furniture collection stations across the city from November 1 to 7, including 109 on the ... -
Woman loses over HKD1.45 million in suspected online romance scam
A local middle-aged woman has reported losing more than HKD1.45 million in a suspected online romance scam, the Judiciary Police (PJ) said. The victim met a ... -
Man falls victim to online investment scam
A middle-aged man reported losing MOP2.3 million in a suspected online investment scam. According to authorities, the victim saw investment tips on mainland stocks and funds ... -
Bureau holds meeting for student counselors on new support measures
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) held a work meeting for frontline student counselors to explain the mechanisms, services, and oversight of student guidance programs. ... -
Groundbreaking held for Hengqin Cargo Hub
The Macau International Airport’s Hengqin Pre-Clearance Cargo Hub held its groundbreaking ceremony, marking the start of construction for the Macao–Hengqin logistics project. Scheduled for completion by ... -
Sai Van Bridge maintenance scheduled for next year
The tender for the maintenance work on Sai Van Bridge was opened yesterday, with construction expected to begin in the first quarter of next year. The ... -
Motorbike fire breaks out early morning
A motorbike fire broke out early yesterday morning, with the Judiciary Police (PJ) categorizing it as an arson case. At approximately 5 a.m., flames erupted at ... -
DSAL to hold job fair for persons with disabilities
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) will host a job-matching fair for persons with disabilities on December 3, offering 108 job openings across 17 participating companies. The ... -
Tap Seac Craft Market to host November workshops
The Cultural Affairs Bureau will hold the Tap Seac Craft Market from Nov. 20 to Nov. 23 and Nov. 27 to Nov. 30 at Tap Seac ... -
Macau, Beijing libraries sign cooperation agreement
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and the Capital Library of China signed a cooperation agreement last week at the IC building. The pact, signed by IC ... -
Gov’t launches ‘First Store Economy Scheme’
The government has launched the “First Store Economy Scheme,” running from Nov. 1 to Jan. 31, 2026, to support overseas, mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan ... -
Poultry products from Germany and Japan banned due to bird flu
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) announced that highly pathogenic bird flu outbreaks have occurred in the Potsdam-Mittelmark district of Brandenburg State, Germany, and in Hokkaido, Japan. ... -
Thunderbolt Operation’ catches man suspected of overstaying his visa
The Public Security Forces, during the “Thunderbolt Operation,” intercepted a man suspected of overstaying his visa. A total of 61 personnel were deployed for the operation, ... -
Cemeteries set to extend opening hours for Chung Yeung Festival
The Municipal Affairs Bureau has extended the opening hours for six municipal cemeteries during the weekend for the upcoming Chung Yeung Festival. On October 29, the ... -
Customs seize 832 undeclared cigars
Customs officers at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge intercepted a Hong Kong-registered vehicle carrying 832 undeclared cigars attempting to enter Zhuhai. The recent seizure included 800 Cohiba, ... -
Efforts to expand smoking ban include e-cigarette legislation
The Health Bureau’s (SSM) Tobacco and Alcohol Prevention and Control Office has announced plans to establish no-smoking pilot zones within the next two months, initially focusing ... -
HZMB closed during specific hours for National Games cycling event
The organizing committee for the Macau leg of the 15th National Games has announced that the men’s individual road cycling event will take place on November ... -
CEM cuts Q4 tariff by 11%
Companhia de Electricidade de Macau (CEM) announced a 11.4% reduction in its electricity tariff adjustment coefficient for the fourth quarter, lowering the rate by MOP0.04 per ... -
Woman arrested for extorting deaf-mute elderly man over MOP200,000
A local woman in her 50s has been arrested for allegedly extorting MOP200,000 from a deaf-mute elderly man since 2024. The victim, a single senior receiving ... -
80-year-old man detained for alleged sexual harassment of teen
An 80-year-old man has been detained for allegedly sexually harassing a middle school girl on the street. According to public security police, the incident occurred last ... -
SMG launches new weather monitoring station on Lotus Bridge
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau has installed a new weather monitoring station on Lotus Bridge, which will provide real-time data to enhance monitoring of the bridge and ... -
Two money changers arrested, over MOP120,000 seized
The Judiciary Police uncovered two illegal currency exchange cases, arresting two mainland Chinese men involved in “money-changing” activities. A total of MOP128,000 in casino chips and ... -
HZMB sees over 93 million passenger trips in seven years
As of yesterday, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) has been in operation for seven years, with the Zhuhai Highway Port facilitating over 93.34 million passenger trips ... -
Taobao launches ‘zero shipping fee’ for Double 11
Taobao Tmall’s Macau site has officially kicked off this year’s Double 11 global shopping festival, offering Macau consumers the city’s first-ever “zero shipping fee” promotion. Shoppers ... -
Macau sends record 14 athletes to National Games Wushu events
Macau will send a record 14 athletes to compete in the Wushu events at this year’s Games, which feature 12 gold medals across Taolu and Sanda ... -
Coolest morning this autumn recorded at 16 degrees
Macau experienced its coolest morning this autumn yesterday as temperatures dropped to 16.8 degrees Celcius at the Taipa Grande weather station at 7:30 a.m., according to ... -
UM opens applications for 2026/2027 postgraduate programmes
The University of Macau (UM) is now accepting applications for its doctoral, master’s, and postgraduate certificate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic year, with the deadline set ... -
Forum proposes establishment of Institute for Legal Systems of Lusophone countries
The 13th Forum of Presidents of the Supreme Courts of Justice of Portuguese-Speaking Countries and Territories convened in Macau for two days, concluding yesterday. Dra. Gabriela ... -
Nude chat scams cost victims RMB39,000
The Judiciary Police reported three nude chat blackmail cases resulting in combined losses of RMB39,000. In one case, a male student paid RMB34,000 after a hacker ... -
Thunderbolt Operation catches woman suspected of prostitution
During the “Thunderbolt Operation,” conducted by the Public Security Police Force, officers detained one woman suspected of engaging in prostitution. Over the past two days, 49 ... -
Man caught smuggling 68 phones across border
A mainland Chinese man was intercepted by Gongbei Customs while attempting to enter mainland China with 68 used mobile phones strapped to his body. According to ...
