33-year-old man arrested for drug use in Cotai hotel

A 33-year-old mainland man was arrested for suspected drug use in a hotel in Cotai, the Judiciary Police (PJ) said. Housekeeping staff discovered drug-related items in the guest

‘China Travel with Chinese Films’ to boost tourism

The ‘China Travel with Chinese Films’ campaign, which aims to boost tourism in China by leveraging the popularity of Chinese films, was launched in Macau and Hong Kong

Construction of new station entrances on East Rail Line to begin soon

Construction of entrances and exits for the ES1 and ES2 stations on the northern section of the East Rail Line will begin in phases shortly. Authorities announced that

Mainland Branches of Macau, HK banks to offer cards

Starting March 1, mainland branches of banks from Macau and Hong Kong can offer bank card services, according to a National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA) notice. The move

Song Pek Kei: Seniors’ condition

The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, O Lam, has announced an extensive survey to assess the condition of local senior citizens. In response to an inquiry from

José Pereira Coutinho and Ron Lam: Outdated regulation of public spaces

The Secretary for Administration and Justice, André Cheong, has announced that the Municipal Affairs Bureau and the Legal Affairs Bureau are collaborating to review the General Regulations Governing

Wong Kit Cheng: Medical students’ internships

The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, O Lam, stated at the Legislative Assembly that between 2025 and 2027, more than 600 health graduates are expected annually. O Lam

Vaccination services extended

The Health Bureau (SSM) has announced the continuation of influenza vaccination services at multiple health centers last weekend, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. As the influenza virus

DSSCU halts illegal construction at Kam Hoi San building

The Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) suspended illegal construction activities today at a store in the Kam Hoi San building, Block 4. During an inspection, officials found

Dolphin carcass found in Hac Sa

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) received a report on Feb. 22 about a dolphin carcass found at Hac Sa Beach, later identified as a sub-adult male porpoise measuring

MGTO subsidizes tours to explore Macau’s historic center

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) continues to enhance local tourism with subsidized activities in February, including the “Through the Ages: Theaters & Cinemas in Macao” guided tour.

IC presents acclaimed play by Anton Chekhov

Chekhov’s theatrical classic “The Cherry Orchard” will be staged on April 4 and April 5 at the Macao Cultural Centre’s Grand Auditorium, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced.

Public library visitors up by 9% y-o-y

Macau’s public libraries logged a total of 2.7 million visitors in 2024, indicating a growth of 9% year-on-year, according to data from the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC). As

Mice Gov’t aims for stronger internationalization in 2025

Vincent U, president of the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), noted shifts in business formats globally, affecting Macau’s convention and exhibition sector. In 2024, Macau hosted

IC extends call for FILMART exhibitors

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will accept applications from local film and TV production entities for the “Macao Pavilion” at the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market

Woman accused of falsely reporting rape over gambling debt

A 34-year-old mainland woman is suspected of falsely accusing a man of rape after a dispute over HKD5,000 in gambling debt. The Judiciary Police noted inconsistencies in her

Man sentenced to one year for arson spree

A local man was sentenced to one year in prison by the Court of Second Instance (TSI) for a series of arsons outside the Judiciary Police headquarters and the Public

Tourist detained for keeping HKD12,000 found in mall

A male tourist in his 40s from the mainland was detained after being found with HKD12,000 that he had not reported after finding it at a Macau shopping

Hengqin Port sets new single-day traffic records

Hengqin Port set new single-day traffic records on Friday, with 4,400 vehicles exiting and 4,700 arriving. Over 6,100 vehicles, or 66.5% of the total, were from Macau. The

Woman arrested in Hong Kong for ‘space oil’ possession

Hong Kong Customs made its first arrest under new drug regulations on Saturday after apprehending a woman in possession of a “space oil” vape at the Hong Kong-Macau

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