Ao Ieong appoints 11 workers to Cotai hospital

The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Elsie Ao Ieong, appointed 11 Health Bureau workers to work at the Islands Healthcare Complex until April 30, 2025. According to

Tam Kung Festival to feature parade performances

The Tam Kung Festival will be held on May 15 in Coloane, with over 30 teams partaking in parade performances, alongside charity sales and beer carnivals. Organized by

Elderly drunk driver hits pedestrian in crosswalk

A 60-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly striking a pedestrian recently while driving under the influence of alcohol. The incident occurred around 8 a.m. at the intersection

IAS publishes list of children accepted in subsidized nurseries

The lists of children admitted to subsidized nurseries in Macau for the upcoming school year have been published by the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS). Registration for children listed

DSF to start refunding professional tax to some 158,000 taxpayers

Some 158,000 taxpayers will begin receiving a refund of a part of the professional tax paid in 2022 late this month, the Financial Services Bureau (DSF) informed. Refunds will commence

Swimming season starts May 1

Starting May 1, four outdoor swimming pools managed by the Sports Bureau will be open to the public with extended daily operating hours divided into three sessions, according

Commercial flights double y-o-y in Q1

In the first quarter, arriving and departing commercial flights totaled 13,306 trips, a hike of 115.2% year-on-year, according to data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC).

Authorities test emergency typhoon plans

The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSAMA) conducted an emergency response drill recently to test its infrastructure’s ability to handle typhoon conditions. The exercise simulated power outages and flooding during

Hotel Central soft opening May 1

Iconic Hotel Central will have a soft opening on May 1 after roughly five years of renovations, according to a press release. The hotel, located on Macau’s main

Trade down 7% in Q1

External merchandise trade totaled MOP35.89 billion in the first quarter of 2024, down 7% compared to the same period last year (MOP38.60 billion), according to data from the

SSM warns on rising flu cases

The latest data from the Health Bureau (SSM) indicated a 14.9% increase in flu cases last week, signaling an outbreak of the influenza virus. The bureau has emphasized

Gov’t approves five private housing projects in Q1

During the first quarter of 2024, five private housing developments have been granted the necessary licenses for construction, which will provide 266 housing units. Data from the Land and

Funding for voluntary central pension scheme signed

A total of 7,000 patacas will be disbursed in 2024 to eligible individuals with individual accounts under the non-mandatory central pension scheme, according to the Official Gazette. This decision

Macau partners with Meituan for ‘Joyful Meeting’ promotion

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and e-commerce platform Meituan yesterday launched the ‘Joyful Meeting’ initiative to promote Macau’s tourism and community economy both online and in-person. The promotion

HZMB receives over 10 million vehicles

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) saw over 10 million inbound and outbound vehicles pass through its Zhuhai port to about 4 p.m. Saturday, since it opened to public

Inflation up 1% in march

The composite Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the SAR for March 2024 grew 1.09% year on year, according to the information released by the SAR’s Statistics and Census

Red Market reorganization nears completion

The reorganization works of the Red Market is nearing completion, according to the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM). More than 120 stalls will begin returning in late May with

Gov’t expands coverage of medical vouchers to Hengqin

Macau authorities have implemented a new regulation that expands the coverage of medical vouchers to Hengqin where permanent residents will receive electronic vouchers worth MOP600 each, which will

Gov’t proposes eviction measure for squatters

The government has put forward new legislation aimed at addressing the issue of squatting due to rent arrears, as announced by the Executive Council Friday. The proposed changes

Korean Air to launch daily flights between Incheon and Macau

Korean Air Lines will introduce daily flights between Incheon, South Korea and Macau starting July 1.The evening flights will depart Incheon International Airport at 9:15 p.m., arriving at

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