Tag: Briefs
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Over 70 manhole covers removed as part of roadworks optimization
The government’s working group on roadworks optimization has pushed to reduce the number of manhole covers on the city’s roads, with recent coordination efforts already cutting ... -
Macau film center opens to help industry tap into mainland market
The Macau Film and Television Industry Service Center, established by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), has begun trial operations to help the local film and television ... -
FSS expands online access to Guangdong pension payments
Macau residents can now apply online to receive certain Social Security Fund (FSS) payments directly into mainland Chinese bank accounts through an upgraded “Guangdong-Macau Pension Link+” ... -
Shenzhen to issue RMB1 billion bonds in Macau
The Shenzhen municipal government will issue RMB1billion (USD140 million) of offshore yuan-denominated municipal bonds in Macau in early September, with support from China’s Ministry of Finance. ... -
Mainlander arrested over illegal currency exchange
The Judiciary Police arrested a 42-year-old mainland man suspected of conducting illegal currency exchange activities in Macau since February. Officers intercepted the suspect at a Cotai ... -
Committee calls for broader parking fee measures
Members of the Islands District Community Service Consultative Council called for improvements to parking fee policies, including expanding capped rates to private cars and extending free ... -
Transmac prepares for heavier traffic as new school year begins
Transmac has stepped up preparations for the new school year, working with government departments to coordinate traffic and bus services during the first week of classes. ... -
Signal No. 3 possible as cyclone approaches
Signal No. 1 is in effect as Tropical Cyclone Saudel moves toward Macau. The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau said the signal is expected to remain in ... -
Hong Kong customs seize MOP8.5 million in suspected smuggled goods
Hong Kong customs seized suspected smuggled goods worth about HKD8.5 million from two river vessels bound for Macau on Aug. 19 and 20. The goods included ... -
Areia Preta temporary housing rents set at up to MOP9,240
Temporary housing rents at the Macau Urban Renewal Limited’s (MUR) temporary housing units on Lot P in Areia Preta have been set between MOP3,430 and MOP9,240 ... -
Hong Kong lawmakers move to replace ‘Macau’ with ‘Macao’ in legislation
Hong Kong is proposing to change the English spelling of “Macau” to “Macao” in its statutory legislation, according to local media reports. The proposed amendment was ... -
Macau donates RMB30 million to Tibet for mudslide relief
The government is donating RMB30 million through the Macau Foundation to support mudslide relief efforts in Gyirong County, Shigatse City, Tibet, while pledging to provide medical ... -
MPay outage disrupts payments for more than two hours
The MPay electronic payment system experienced a service disruption from around midday yesterday, leaving users unable to complete transactions and forcing them to switch to other ... -
IAM steps up school food safety inspections
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) is conducting routine inspections and spot checks at schools to strengthen food safety controls. IAM said it is paying particular attention ... -
Mosquito ovitrap index remains elevated
The mosquito ovitrap index reached 63.9% in August, exceeding the five-year average of 59.4% and raising concerns about dengue and chikungunya transmission. The Health Bureau (SSM) ... -
Bridge port passenger traffic hits record pace
As of Aug. 27, passenger trips through the Zhuhai highway port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge surpassed 20 million – the fastest pace since the port ... -
Zone A underground walkway project set to start next year
The first-phase renovation project for the underground pedestrian walkway in New Urban Zone A has received 40 bids, with project costs ranging from more than MOP77 ... -
Hengqin high-speed rail station project set to start this year
The Hengqin high-speed rail station project is expected to officially begin construction this year, according to local authorities. The station is planned as a key transportation ... -
Traffic restrictions set for GP parking work
A section of Largo do Terminal Marítimo near the Macau Grand Prix Building and Macau Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal will close to traffic from Aug. 31 ... -
MGM training program opens applications Monday
Under a new employment and training program launched by the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and MGM, eligible Macau residents can apply from Aug. 31 to Sept. ... -
Man loses RMB178,700 in suspected online sex scam
A local middle-aged man reportedly lost about RMB178,700 in a suspected online sex scam, according to the Judiciary Police. The man told police that he accessed ... -
Mainland man arrested over alleged casino livestream betting scheme
A 28-year-old mainland man was arrested for allegedly livestreaming casino gambling and placing bets on behalf of clients, the Judiciary Police said. Police said the man ... -
Education bureau urges early travel planning as new school year begins
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) expects heavier traffic across the city in the early days of the new school year and has coordinated with ... -
Coloane dog pound to get new 154-cage kennel building
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has launched an open tender for the construction of a new three-story kennel building at the Coloane Municipal Kennel, which will ... -
AI teaching tools and new ethics curriculum set for schools
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) has announced that a new smart teaching platform will officially come into operation next month, offering precision teaching support ... -
IAM opens 25 cases over unquarantined ingredients
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) conducted over 5,800 inspections of food premises across the city in the first seven months of the year, opening 25 case ... -
PSP arrests nine in illegal accommodation case
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) detained nine people in connection with a case involving an alleged illegal accommodation operation in Taipa. According to the PSP, ... -
PSP fines 82 pedestrians for unlawful road crossing
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has said it identified and fined 82 people accused of violating road traffic regulations at pedestrian road crossings. The cases, ... -
Hengqin Glow Run expands to 2,000 spots
The 2026 Hengqin Glow Run will return on Sunday, Sept. 13, with 2,000 places, twice the capacity of its 2024 debut, as organizers respond to strong ... -
Elderly unemployment drops 31%
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has reported that the number of unemployed residents aged 55 or above fell by 31% year-on-year in the first quarter to ... -
Elevators to be added to Ocean Gardens pedestrian bridge
To improve accessibility and pedestrian facilities, the Public Works Bureau has opened a tender to improve the pedestrian overpass by adding elevators on both sides. The ... -
Approaching Saudel expected to bring heavy showers this weekend
The approach of Severe Typhoon Saudel to the eastern coast of China is expected to bring heavy showers to Macau over the next few days, with ... -
Narra moves farther from Macau
Tropical Cyclone Narra moved about 30 kilometers farther from Macau early Monday after nearly 60 hours of remaining in the same area. At 5 a.m., the ... -
Customs seize electronics, seafood and produce in smuggling cases
Macau Customs officers seized 263 used electronic devices, 216 kilograms of fruit, 105 kilograms of seafood and 95 kilograms of vegetables last week, with a total ... -
Elderly motorcyclist arrested for suspected drunk driving
A local man in his 70s was injured after allegedly losing control of his motorcycle and crashing into a roadside water barrier on Avenida da Amizade ...