Tag: Briefs
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Guia Hill Park to begin vine removal project
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will initiate a vine removal and forest protection project at Guia Hill Municipal Park starting March 18. This 90-day project aims ... -
Macau airport reviews wildlife management strategies
The government and Macau International Airport convened the Wildlife Management Committee to assess wildlife risks and preventive measures. Chaired by CAM-Macau International Airport Company Ltd., the ... -
Portuguese Minister Paulo Rangel to visit Macau
Portuguese Minister of State and Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel, will visit Macau this month, marking the first visit by a senior Portuguese official since the pandemic. ... -
Tourist fined for exiting moving taxi on Amizade Bridge
A woman who exited a moving taxi on the Amizade Bridge has been fined MOP 600 for violating Macau’s traffic laws. A viral video circulating on ... -
Surge in cross-border traffic and commercial flights
Cross-border vehicular traffic surged 19.1% year-on-year to 872,900 trips by January 2025, while commercial flights increased 10.4% to 4,961. Passenger ferry trips also rose 9.5% to ... -
AI chatbot services expand for tourists
CTM has announced plans to enhance its intelligent customer service chatbot, initially launched in partnership with the Macao Government Tourism Office last year. The chatbot, designed ... -
New legal deposit requirements established for local publications
Publishers in Macau must submit two copies of all published works to the Department of Public Library Management within five days of publication, as per revised ... -
Injured toddler returns home after Taichung gas explosion
The two-year-old girl who suffered severe head injuries in the Taichung gas explosion has returned to Macau on a medical plane yesterday, according to Taiwanese media ... -
External trade drops 11% in January
Macau’s external merchandise trade fell by 11.2% year-over-year to MOP11.90 billion in January 2025, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). While exports edged up ... -
Airport to improve traffic processing system
The Civil Aviation Authority (AACM) has announced that Macau International Airport is replacing its Air Traffic Services Information Processing System. The upgrade, aimed at improving connectivity ... -
Public hospital to host health education lectures
The Conde de S. Januário Hospital (CHCJS) will offer a series of thematic health education lectures throughout March, focusing on various medical topics. Expert nurses will ... -
Authorities warn of new phishing SMS circulating under FSS name
The Social Security Fund (FSS) has clarified that it has not sent any text messages regarding the electronic review of social security accounts. A phishing SMS ... -
Over 430,000 undeclared cigarettes seized at HZMB
Customs officials at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) seized 2,177 cartons of undeclared cigarettes, totaling more than 430,000 sticks, from a cross-border truck last night. Authorities ... -
33-year-old man arrested for drug use in Cotai hotel
A 33-year-old mainland man was arrested for suspected drug use in a hotel in Cotai, the Judiciary Police (PJ) said. Housekeeping staff discovered drug-related items in ... -
‘China Travel with Chinese Films’ to boost tourism
The ‘China Travel with Chinese Films’ campaign, which aims to boost tourism in China by leveraging the popularity of Chinese films, was launched in Macau and ... -
Construction of new station entrances on East Rail Line to begin soon
Construction of entrances and exits for the ES1 and ES2 stations on the northern section of the East Rail Line will begin in phases shortly. Authorities ... -
Mainland Branches of Macau, HK banks to offer cards
Starting March 1, mainland branches of banks from Macau and Hong Kong can offer bank card services, according to a National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA) notice. ... -
Song Pek Kei: Seniors’ condition
The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, O Lam, has announced an extensive survey to assess the condition of local senior citizens. In response to an ... -
José Pereira Coutinho and Ron Lam: Outdated regulation of public spaces
The Secretary for Administration and Justice, André Cheong, has announced that the Municipal Affairs Bureau and the Legal Affairs Bureau are collaborating to review the General ... -
Wong Kit Cheng: Medical students’ internships
The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, O Lam, stated at the Legislative Assembly that between 2025 and 2027, more than 600 health graduates are expected ... -
Vaccination services extended
The Health Bureau (SSM) has announced the continuation of influenza vaccination services at multiple health centers last weekend, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. As the ... -
DSSCU halts illegal construction at Kam Hoi San building
The Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) suspended illegal construction activities today at a store in the Kam Hoi San building, Block 4. During an inspection, ... -
Dolphin carcass found in Hac Sa
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) received a report on Feb. 22 about a dolphin carcass found at Hac Sa Beach, later identified as a sub-adult male ... -
MGTO subsidizes tours to explore Macau’s historic center
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) continues to enhance local tourism with subsidized activities in February, including the “Through the Ages: Theaters & Cinemas in Macao” ... -
IC presents acclaimed play by Anton Chekhov
Chekhov’s theatrical classic “The Cherry Orchard” will be staged on April 4 and April 5 at the Macao Cultural Centre’s Grand Auditorium, the Cultural Affairs Bureau ... -
Public library visitors up by 9% y-o-y
Macau’s public libraries logged a total of 2.7 million visitors in 2024, indicating a growth of 9% year-on-year, according to data from the Cultural Affairs Bureau ... -
Mice Gov’t aims for stronger internationalization in 2025
Vincent U, president of the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), noted shifts in business formats globally, affecting Macau’s convention and exhibition sector. In 2024, Macau ... -
IC extends call for FILMART exhibitors
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will accept applications from local film and TV production entities for the “Macao Pavilion” at the Hong Kong International Film & ... -
Woman accused of falsely reporting rape over gambling debt
A 34-year-old mainland woman is suspected of falsely accusing a man of rape after a dispute over HKD5,000 in gambling debt. The Judiciary Police noted inconsistencies ... -
Man sentenced to one year for arson spree
A local man was sentenced to one year in prison by the Court of Second Instance (TSI) for a series of arsons outside the Judiciary Police headquarters and ... -
Tourist detained for keeping HKD12,000 found in mall
A male tourist in his 40s from the mainland was detained after being found with HKD12,000 that he had not reported after finding it at a ... -
Hengqin Port sets new single-day traffic records
Hengqin Port set new single-day traffic records on Friday, with 4,400 vehicles exiting and 4,700 arriving. Over 6,100 vehicles, or 66.5% of the total, were from ... -
Woman arrested in Hong Kong for ‘space oil’ possession
Hong Kong Customs made its first arrest under new drug regulations on Saturday after apprehending a woman in possession of a “space oil” vape at the ... -
Macau-Hong Kong cross-border ambulance service used for first time
A 79-year-old man from Hong Kong became the first patient to use the newly launched cross-border ambulance service between Hong Kong and Macau. The man, who ... -
Kiang Wu Hospital sees growth in patient visits, plans salary increases
Kiang Wu Hospital saw a 2.2% increase in Emergency Department visits in 2024, treating 1.46 million patients. The hospital’s director, Lau Veng Seng, highlighted a drop ...
