Tag: Briefs
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Gongbei customs seizes over 1,000 smuggled cigars
Gongbei Customs in Zhuhai intercepted a Hong Kong–registered vehicle at the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge Zhuhai checkpoint on June 12, uncovering 1,080 premium cigars valued at more ... -
Money supply grows as lending contracts in May
According to data released yesterday by the Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM), the city’s broad money supply rebounded in May. M2 rose 1.2% to MOP815.7 billion, ... -
Macau under yellow heat warning as temperatures soar
A yellow high-temperature warning is in effect as yesterday marked the solar term “xiao Shu,” translated as “minor heat,” which is the 11th of the 24 ... -
Residents can track cash handouts online
As of yesterday, eligible Macau residents can check the status and method of their 2025 Wealth Sharing Scheme payments through the Macao One Account platform and ... -
Two women caught smuggling over 100 used phones
Customs officers at Gongbei and Qingmao ports recently announced two cases of women attempting to smuggle a total of 106 used mobile phones into the mainland. ... -
2025 mainland internship program welcomes 25 university students
The 2025 Mainland Internship Program for Macau tertiary students officially welcomed 25 university students for month-long placements at 13 companies across the finance, culture, tourism, and ... -
Police crack down on prostitution in Iao Hon district
Security police conducted an operation in the Iao Hon district, detaining four women aged 30 to 40 suspected of prostitution, including one Vietnamese woman found to ... -
Two residents found dead after falls in separate incidents
Yesterday, local authorities responded to two cases involving residents found deceased after suspected falls from heights. At 6:02 a.m., a middle-aged woman was discovered lying on ... -
Over 200 seniors benefit from denture program since launch
Since its launch in 2019, the “Dental Prosthesis Installation Program for the Elderly” has referred all eligible and interested seniors to nonprofit medical institutions, with 203 ... -
Security guard arrested for harassing minors
Police arrested a 49-year-old male security guard accused of showing pornographic videos to three underage female secondary school students on five separate occasions over several months. ... -
UM holds third academic cultural exchange camp
Students and faculty from Beijing, Hong Kong, and Macau gathered at the University of Macau (UM) for the 3rd Tsinghua University–Hong Kong Polytechnic University–UM Academic Exchange ... -
Campaign results might be deceiving
Instigated by online reports, an investigation by the Times has found that not all of the MOP680 million reportedly generated through the campaign has benefited local ... -
Inês Chan appointed to TDM board
Inês Chan has been appointed to the Board of Directors of public broadcaster TDM under a provisional service commission, effective until August 31, 2026, according to ... -
Leong Weng In to Lead SAFP
Secretary for Administration and Justice André Cheong has appointed Leong Weng In as director of the Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau (SAFP) for a one-year ... -
Che Weng Keong appointed IPIM president
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has appointed Che Weng Keong as president of the Administrative Committee of the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) for ... -
USJ to launch new biology and mental health master’s programs
The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) will launch two new academic programs for the 2025/2026 academic year: a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Biotechnology, and a ... -
Inês Chan no longer in GCS leadership
Inês Chan is no longer listed in the Government Information Bureau (GCS) directory, hinting the end of her four-year tenure as director. Chan assumed the role ... -
Men lose HKD520,000 in online investment and ticket scams
Two local men fell victim to online scams involving investments and concert ticket purchases, losing a total of HKD520,000. In one case, a man was persuaded ... -
Workplace accidents drop 6.6% in early 2025
Macau saw a 6.6% decrease in workplace accidents during the first quarter of 2025, with 1,130 reported cases, according to Labour Affairs Bureau, as cited in ... -
IAM maintains import ban from 10 Japanese prefectures
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) announced yesterday that Macau will continue its ban, imposed in August 2023, on the import of fresh food, animal-derived products, sea ... -
Social security subsidies raised, retroactive to January
The Chief Executive has approved increases to various social security subsidies, effective retroactively from January 1, 2025. Monthly pensions and disability allowances have been raised to ... -
Six women scammed by fake travel page, lose nearly MOP10,000
Six local women have reportedly fallen victim to an online scam involving a fake travel agency page, with total losses amounting to approximately MOP9,696. According to ... -
Dealer, gambler arrested for HKD1.76m in casino fraud
A 25-year-old man and a 38-year-old mainland gambler have been referred to the Public Prosecutions Office for allegedly defrauding a Cotai casino of approximately HKD1.76 million ... -
Consumer Council finds four toilet roll brands fail dispersibility test
The Consumer Council tested 15 toilet roll brands sold in Macau and found that four failed the dispersibility standard, posing a potential risk of toilet clogging. ... -
Macau launches self-service kiosks in four GBA cities
Macau has launched “Macau Easy Access” self-service kiosks in four Greater Bay Area cities, including Guangzhou, Zhuhai, Zhongshan, and Jiangmen yesterday. The kiosks provide 35 government ... -
84 candidates compete for 14 al seats
The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election (CAEAL) has released the preliminary candidate list for the election, scheduled for September 14. A total of 84 ... -
Health Bureau to launch 24/7 mental health support platform by year-end
The Health Bureau will launch a 24-hour mental health support platform in the fourth quarter, aiming to expand psychological counseling and integrate services into community healthcare. ... -
Two caught smuggling over 30,000 e-cig cartridges at airport
Customs recently intercepted two mainland Chinese women attempting to smuggle a total of 31,800 electronic cigarette cartridges through the Macau International Airport. The women, aged 35 ... -
DSEDJ to launch teaching materials on China’s victory over fascism
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) will introduce supplementary teaching materials for primary and secondary students in September, focusing on China’s victory over Japanese aggression ... -
Macau passport holders can now enter New Zealand via eGate
Macau passport holders aged 10 and older can now use self-service immigration clearance when entering or exiting New Zealand. According to a press release from the ... -
Gov’t receives 1,500 applications from SMEs for digitalization support
The government has allocated an additional budget of MOP 650 million to the “Macau Industrial and Commercial Development Fund (FDIC),” primarily for the “Small- and Medium-sized ... -
Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macau police strengthen cross-border crime cooperation
The heads of the crime investigation units from Macau, Guangdong, and Hong Kong met on Tuesday in Dongguan to discuss ways to combat cross-border crimes and ... -
Macau attends UNESCO Creative Cities Network annual conference
The 17th UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) annual conference took place on June 23-24 in Enghien-les-Bains, France. Over 450 delegates from 200 cities worldwide gathered under ... -
Galaxy and DSAL launch new employment and training program
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) have jointly launched the “Galaxy Entertainment Elite Development Program (Integrated Entertainment Services),” accepting applications from June ... -
DSAL, Macau Pass, and Ant Bank launch youth training initiative
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), Macau Pass, and Ant Bank (Macau) have jointly launched the “Macau Pass x Ant Bank (Macau) – Management Trainee Program,” accepting ...
