Power outage briefly disrupts HKZMB bridge operations

A brief power outage occurred at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HZMB) Immigration Station yesterday morning, lasting approximately 36 minutes. The incident, which began at 10:09 a.m., affected ceiling

DSAL hosts job matching sessions

The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) is set to hold three job matching sessions in the third week of August, aiming to fill 168 vacancies across various industries. The

Deadline approaches for school supplies subsidy submission

The supplementary document period for the 2023/2024 school supplies subsidy for post-secondary students will close on Aug. 31, 2024. The Education Fund reported that nearly 85% of registrants

IC calls for local filmmakers’ proposals

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) of Macau has opened applications for its “Local View Power” program. The program encourages independent local filmmakers to create more homegrown movies. Applicants

Cash handouts completed with over 580,000 beneficiaries

The distribution of the “Wealth Partaking Scheme 2024” was completed by the end of July. Permanent residents received MOP10,000 while non-permanent residents received MOP6,000. Over 580,000 beneficiaries received

Residential prices decline 3.4%

Macau’s overall residential property price index declined 3.4% quarter-on-quarter to 218.8 in the second quarter of 2024, according to data from the Statistics and Census Service. Prices on

North District consumption carnival generates MOP150 million

The 20-week “Weekend Consumer Rewards in Northern District” event has concluded, with the Economic and Technological Development Bureau reporting strong results. A total of 1,255 North District merchants participated in

Mobile payments witness robust growth in Q2

The second quarter of 2024 saw a significant increase in the use of local mobile payment tools and a rise in credit and debit card transactions. According to

Campaign period for CE election committee ends Aug. 9

The campaigning period for those seeking seats on the Chief Executive Election Committee will end at midnight on Aug. 9. The poll to choose members for the committee

Police arrest woman on HKD365,000 fraud

Police authorities arrested a 31-year-old mainland Chinese woman suspected of fraud and overstaying her visa. The woman was accused of defrauding a man of HKD365,000. According to the

Advisory Committee urges gov’t to review Cotai arena measures

The Islands Social Advisory Committee held a meeting at which members discussed the upcoming Cotai outdoor arena scheduled for completion in January 2025. Concerns were raised that the

PSP deploys over 40 officers in latest Operation Thunder

The Public Security Police Force (PSP) is intensifying its efforts in “Operation Thunder 2024,” aimed at enhancing public safety. On Aug. 5 and 6, 44 officers conducted inspections

Tragic drowning incident at hotel pool

A young boy was confirmed dead after a suspected drowning at a hotel pool in Coloane Sunday. The Judiciary Police (PJ) reported the boy, a minor and non-resident,

Over 190 people will work at CE election polling stations

More than 140 people will be involved directly in the work of the seven polling stations during the election of the Chief Executive (CE) later this year, the

Casino employee arrested in HKD400,000 chip theft scheme

A casino employee has been arrested in connection with the theft of HKD400,000 in gaming chips from a casino. The female worker, who has been employed since 2007,

Company incorporations surge in Q2

The Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) has reported a notable increase in new company registrations in the second quarter of 2024, with 1,179 new companies incorporated, up 62

Macau Chinese Orchestra 2024-25 season begins next month

The Macau Chinese Orchestra (OCHM) will begin its 2024-25 Concert Season Sept. 1, with 14 performances at the Macao Cultural Centre. National Class One Conductor Zhang Lie has

Network upgrade may bring DSMG service interruptions

The network system of the Government Information Bureau (DSMG) will undergo maintenance and upgrade Monday, Aug. 5, between 12 a.m. and 7 a.m., causing intermittent delays in certain

Taipa Grande station records hottest day of 2024

The Meteorological and Geophysics Bureau (SMG) has issued an orange hot weather alert, warning residents of extreme heat in the coming days. The Taipa Grande meteorological station reported

Cultural Center’s main theater in use 94% of the time

The Macao Cultural Centre’s main theater has an annual average occupancy rate of 94% while the Black Box Theater has a rate of 71%, according to data from

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