Tag: Briefs
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Macau records 38.3 degrees as heatwave persists
Macau recorded its highest temperature of the year at 38.3 degrees Celsius at the Outer Harbour station as hot weather persisted under the influence of Typhoon ... -
Man loses MOP320,000 in fake police scam
A middle-aged man lost MOP320,000 after falling victim to a telephone scam involving callers posing as mainland Chinese police officers. The victim was told his identity ... -
Police warn of fake credit card fee refund scam
Judiciary Police have warned residents about phishing text messages falsely claiming that a MOP1,050 credit card annual fee paid in 2025 is eligible for a full ... -
Gov’t orders safety checks on aging buildings in northern district
Transport and Public Works Secretary Raymond Tam led officials on a site visit yesterday to inspect aging buildings around Iao Hon Estate’s seven-block cluster. According to ... -
IAM steps up checks on unsafe signs
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) inspected more than 1,430 advertising signs across Macau in the first half of 2026 and removed six dangerous or abandoned signs. ... -
Gov’t to issue carbon-reduction guidelines for offices, restaurants
The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) will issue carbon-reduction guidelines for offices and restaurants this year to encourage businesses to save energy, reduce waste, and promote recycling. ... -
LRT to get e-payment gates in Q3
The light rapid transit (LRT) operator has confirmed that the installation of electronic payment-compatible fare gates and ticket vending machines is scheduled for the third quarter ... -
Gov’t to host RMB6 billion central gov’t bond issuance
The central government will issue RMB6 billion in treasury bonds in Macau next Thursday, the Ministry of Finance and the Macau government announced yesterday. The Macau ... -
Illegal building cases rise, voluntary demolitions hit record high
Illegal construction cases in Macau are on the rise, with 433 new files opened in the first half of this year – already more than half ... -
Woman accused of stealing MOP2,200 in temple offering
A woman in her 70s has been arrested for allegedly stealing a donation envelope containing MOP2,200 from a temple altar in the northern district. The incident ... -
Wall socket short circuit sparks fire in Border Gate building
A fire caused by a short circuit in a wall socket broke out in a Border Gate residential unit on Saturday, prompting firefighters to extinguish the ... -
Worker injured after collapsing at Taipa construction site
A male construction worker was injured after becoming dizzy and falling at a construction site on Avenida de Aeroporto at about 2 p.m. Sunday, according to ... -
Zone A to get elderly day care center modeled on Coloane facility
The Women’s General Association of Macau has confirmed that its planned elderly day care center in New Urban Zone A is scheduled to commence operations next ... -
Nearly 3,000 pedestrian violations logged in the first half of the year
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) reported that 2,985 pedestrian violations were recorded between January and the middle of last month, with the highest number of ... -
Dom Pedro V Theatre closes temporarily for maintenance
The Dom Pedro V Theatre is temporarily closed to the public until early October, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced in a press statement. The cultural ... -
Gov’t to finalize environmental plan, waste strategy this year
The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) said it expects to complete the Environmental Protection Plan (2026-2030) and a study on solid waste management measures by the end ... -
Two students held over MOP15,000 parking garage theft
Two junior high school boys have been arrested on suspicion of stealing a bicycle, helmet and a pair of shoes from a parking space in a ... -
Central SOEs urged to deepen GBA investment
Officials from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau jointly promoted Greater Bay Area investment opportunities to centrally administered state-owned enterprises, encouraging greater participation in strategic industries and ... -
Glass fragments found in strawberry jam batch, residents urged not to consume
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has warned consumers not to eat a batch of “BONNE MAMAN” strawberry jam after authorities in Hong Kong and France announced ... -
Macau adds yum cha, siu mei and pork chop buns to intangible heritage list
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has announced a new list of intangible cultural heritage items, with culinary traditions such as yum cha dining customs, the preparation ... -
Rain delays Friendship Bridge maintenance works, traffic restrictions to resume
Rain has delayed some maintenance works on the Friendship Bridge, with traffic restrictions set to resume from 9 a.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. Monday. The exit ... -
Local man loses HKD2.88m in fake police investigation scam
A middle-aged Macau man lost a total of HKD2.88 million after falling victim to a fake “public security and judicial authorities” scam, the Judiciary Police said. ... -
Police warn of fake MPay QR code scam targeting online shoppers
The Judiciary Police have warned residents about a new phishing scam in which fraudsters use fake MPay QR codes to steal payment account details. The scammers ... -
MGTO eyes airport transport perks to boost international arrivals
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is studying transport incentives for international travelers arriving at Guangzhou and Shenzhen airports as part of efforts to attract more ... -
Hong Kong man loses HKD40,000 in fake Alipay phishing scam
A Hong Kong man lost HKD40,000 after falling victim to a phishing scam in Macau involving fake Alipay messages, the Judiciary Police said. The victim received ... -
Gov’t reclaims Inner Harbour land plot
The government launched a cross-departmental operation yesterday to reclaim state-owned land at Inner Harbour Pier 6A. The Land and Urban Construction Bureau said the site, located ... -
DSAL, police brief event sectors on legal hiring practices
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and Public Security Police Force (PSP) recently held a briefing on legal hiring and workforce management for cultural, sports, convention and ... -
Macau athletes receive anti-doping training ahead of Asian Games
The Sports Bureau held an anti-doping training session Aug. 1 for Macau’s delegation preparing for the Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. Experts from the China Anti-Doping Agency ... -
UM unveils five tech faculties, two research institutes
The University of Macau (UM) has officially inaugurated five science and technology faculties – covering medicine, information technology, engineering, science, and design – as well as ... -
Heavy rain, thunderstorms hit Macau as temperatures set to rise
Macau was affected by a low-pressure trough yesterday, bringing heavy showers and thunderstorms to the city. As of 7:30 a.m., rainfall exceeded 40 millimeters across most ... -
CE to visit Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia from Aug. 30 to Sept. 5
The Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, will lead a delegation of government officials and businesspeople on a tour starting later this month. The SAR government’s ... -
Cultural district to create jobs, support youth development
The Macau International Integrated Tourism and Culture Zone will create jobs across architecture, engineering, venue management, performing arts, stage technology, creative design, and public services, the Cultural ... -
Money supply, resident deposits decline in June
Macau’s broad money supply fell 1.7% in June from the previous month to MOP847.6 billion, while resident deposits dropped 1.7% to MOP825.3 billion, according to data ... -
Typhoon Noul disrupts Guangdong nuclear plant, no radiation leak reported
Typhoon Noul caused temporary disruptions at the Taipingling Nuclear Power Plant in Guangdong, but no radioactive substances were released, the Unitary Police Service (SPU) said, citing ... -
Merchandise exports rise 24% in first half
The city’s merchandise exports increased 24% year on year to MOP8.22 billion in the first half of 2026, while imports rose 24.6% to MOP74.33 billion, according ...
