Tag: Briefs
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Man suspected of filing false report after gambling loss
A 41-year-old mainland man allegedly filed a false theft report after losing money at a casino. Police investigations revealed inconsistencies between his claims and his actual ... -
Six arrested in loan sharking case
Police have busted a loan sharking operation, arresting six mainland Chinese suspects aged 29 to 35. The group had distinct roles, with some persuading victims to ... -
Macao Museum reopens to public after emergency repairs
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) stated that the Macao Museum, which was temporarily closed on Monday due to emergency maintenance, has reopened. According to the IC, ... -
Entrepreneurship competition opens for application
The Macao Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition is now accepting applications until June 11, with new award categories and a total prize pool of nearly one ... -
Macao Museum closed to the public due to emergency repairs
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) stated that the Macao Museum, located on Mount Fortress near the Ruins of St. Paul’s, is closed to the public. According ... -
Over 80 provisional licenses issued as veterinary business regulations take effect
With the transitional period under the “Law on Veterinary Clinical Care and Commercial Activity of Animals” ending on March 31, all veterinary clinics, breeding, sales, and ... -
Gov’t reclaims illegally occupied land in Taipa
The government yesterday carried out an interdepartmental eviction operation to reclaim a state-owned land illegally occupied, covering approximately 1,111 square meters. The land, located between Rua ... -
Three arrested in drug-related cases
The Judiciary Police have cracked two drug-related cases, arresting a construction worker and two cleaners for alleged drug trafficking, drug use, and possession of drug paraphernalia. ... -
Man detained for casino chip fraud
A 38-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly posing as a money changer and defrauding a mainland gambler of HKD300,000 in casino chips. He has been ... -
Sam Hou Fai to present Policy Address on Apr. 14
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai will present the 2025 Policy Address on April 14 at 3 p.m. in the Legislative Assembly. A press conference will follow ... -
Macau under cold weather alert
Macau remains under a cold weather alert due to the influence of the northeast monsoon. Yesterday at 7 a.m., temperatures dropped to 10.4 degrees Celsius at ... -
Three more cases of fraud
Police reported three new fraud cases. A young resident lost HKD38,000 after being approached by someone posing as a police officer. The alleged officer claimed the ... -
Former Coloane Market site returned for future development
The Coloane Market has been officially removed from the list of public markets, and the state-owned land it occupied has been returned for future planning, according ... -
New grads achieve over 80% employment rate
The Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) held its Career Day earlier this week with the participation of over 130 local and Greater Bay Area enterprises and organizations, ... -
Cross-border traffic sees strong growth
Cross-border vehicular traffic surged by 23.5% year-on-year in February, reaching 783,129 trips, according to the latest data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Light passenger ... -
New batch of elderly apartment applications announced
The Social Welfare Bureau will allow eligible applicants for government-subsidized elderly apartments to select their units in phases from April 28 to May 21, with agreements ... -
Authorities found 42 suspected illegal workers in February
In February, joint operations by the Public Security Police Force and the Labour Affairs Bureau found 42 people suspected of working illegally in Macau. Authorities inspected ... -
Man suspected of dangerous driving after argument with girlfriend
A man in his 40s is under investigation for suspected dangerous driving and evading responsibility after allegedly crashing into curbs, railings, and tree brackets for four ... -
Local woman loses HKD1.5 million in virtual currency scam
Police have received four reports of online fraud, including a case where a local woman lost approximately HKD1.5 million in a suspected virtual currency investment scam. ... -
Bus company denies rumors of driver’s stroke while driving
Local bus firm Transmac refuted rumors that its bus driver suffered a stroke while driving, following a social media post that made the claim. The firm ... -
Five arrested for illegal money exchange after casino theft report
Police have arrested five mainland men suspected of illegal money exchange, seizing over MOP140,000 in cash and chips. The investigation began after a mainland gambler reported ... -
New leisure area in Seac Pai Van opens to the public
The new Leisure Area in Alameda da Harmonia, Seac Pai Van, officially opened yesterday. Spanning around 2,730 square metres, the area features outdoor facilities for all ... -
Macau-Hengqin MICE industry showcases strengths in Hong Kong
A delegation of nearly 30 MICE industry players from Macau and Hengqin visited Hong Kong recently to attend the inaugural “Connect Marketplace Hong Kong.” The visit ... -
Bus stop at D. João IV/Mata e Oliveira suspended due to roadworks
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has announced the temporary suspension of the M261 Av. D. João IV/Rua do Comandante Mata e Oliveira bus stop in the city ... -
Internet usage and e-services on the rise
Government data shows that 97.7% of households had internet access in 2024, a slight increase from the previous year. According to the Statistics and Census Service ... -
MGM Reserve to launch in Zhuhai in May
MGM Reserve, a new luxury hotel brand, will debut in mainland China this May with a property in Zhuhai. The project is promoted by Diaoyutai MGM ... -
Community consumption scheme launches today
The “2025 Community Consumption Grand Prize” launches today to boost local spending and market confidence in Macau. Running until June 1, the event offers electronic discount ... -
DSSCU Updates Building Regulations for Taipa and Coloane
The Land and Urban Construction Services Bureau (DSSCU) is revising special provisions for building coverage in Taipa and Coloane to align with new fire safety regulations. ... -
New electronic permits streamline travel for Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan residents
The National Immigration Administration of China has implemented a new policy allowing residents from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan to apply for a temporary electronic travel ... -
ID launches 2025 local driver support scheme
The Sports Bureau (ID) has announced the opening of applications for its 2025 Local Driver Support Scheme, designed to nurture local racing talent. The initiative provides ... -
Guia Hill Municipal Park launches vine clearing initiative to boost forest health
The Municipal Affairs Bureau has launched a vine-clearing and forest protection project at Guia Hill Municipal Park to enhance biodiversity and improve forest health. Beginning in ... -
Teenager arrested for illegal currency exchange
Authorities have arrested an 18-year-old mainland man suspected of engaging in illegal currency exchange and money laundering. According to police reports, a gambler was introduced to ... -
Man stopped for illegal turn found driving with suspended license
A local man in his 40s was stopped by the Public Security Police after making an illegal turn, revealing that he was driving despite having a ... -
Civil servants’ provident fund shows growth in 2024
The net assets of the Provident Fund for civil servants of the SAR are projected to grow by MOP5.76 billion in 2024, according to figures published ... -
Teacher-student ratio for early childhood education improves
The teacher-to-student ratio in early childhood education classes has steadily improved in recent years, according to the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ). From the 2011/2012 ...
