Tag: Briefs
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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 ... -
Macau proposes urgent ban on six narcotics, seven etomidate-like substances
A draft bill will be submitted to the Legislative Assembly for urgent approval, proposing that six internationally scheduled narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances identified by the ... -
Worker injured after being struck by falling goods in Cotai
A 63-year-old local man was injured in a suspected workplace accident outside the ground-floor entrance of an integrated resort in Cotai on Saturday, according to the ... -
MGTO launches 10 food promotion events to boost culinary tourism
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) said it will hold 10 food promotion events in 2026 under the “Taste Macao” subsidy program, aiming to attract more ... -
Wedding expo draws couples despite cautious spending
A three-day wedding, banquet, beauty and jewelry expo concluded yesterday, attracting couples seeking wedding-related services and products. Exhibitors said visitors remained interested but were more cautious ... -
Economy and Finance Office expands digital outreach with new social media accounts
The Office of the Secretary for Economy and Finance yesterday launched official accounts on WeChat Channels, Facebook and Instagram to improve the delivery of policy updates, ... -
Over 7,600 private residential units under construction or in planning in Q2
More than 7,600 private residential units were under construction or in the design phase in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest data released ... -
Foreign worker arrested over alleged sexual harassment of student
A Myanmar national in his 30s was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a local high school student on a street, police said. The incident occurred at ... -
Two illegal money exchangers arrested, one defrauding client of RMB300,000
The Judiciary Police (PJ) recently cracked two cases involving illegal money exchangers, arresting two mainland men. In the first case, a victim transferred RMB304,500 to exchange ... -
IAM detects high concentration of cadmium in dried food product
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has announced that it detected excessive levels of the heavy metal cadmium in a dried lily bulb product available on the ... -
Woman faces prosecution over illegal currency exchange near casino
A 35-year-old unemployed mainland Chinese woman has been transferred for prosecution after allegedly conducting illegal currency exchanges with casino patrons in Macau. Police said the suspect ... -
Health Bureau expands self-health monitoring with kiosks, chronic disease screening
The Health Bureau (SSM) plans to roll out self-service kiosks for physical and mental health checks as part of efforts to promote self-health management. Macau already ... -
Eight children infected with enterovirus at Taipa nursery
Eight children enrolled at a nursery Taipa have tested positive for enterovirus, with all patients receiving medical attention and showing mild symptoms, the Health Bureau (SSM) ... -
Wedding expo opens with nearly 40 brands showcasing services
The Wedding, Banquet, Beauty and Jewelry Expo will be held at Fisherman’s Wharf from Friday to Sunday, featuring nearly 40 brands from Macau, Hong Kong, and ... -
Public warned against feeding stray animals in public places
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has urged the public not to feed stray animals in public places following complaints from residents about feeding activities near the ... -
Six mainlanders injured in Taipa restaurant brawl
A brawl broke out at a restaurant on Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen in Taipa at around 4:28 a.m. yesterday, leaving six people injured. The Public ... -
Diners clash in Taipa eatery brawl over alcohol-fueled dispute
A brawl broke out between two groups of diners at a restaurant on Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen in Taipa, with police believing that alcohol consumption ... -
Macau lashed by heavy rain as red storm warning stays for over three hours
The local weather station issued yellow and red rainstorm warnings yesterday morning as the outer rainbands associated with Severe Tropical Storm Noul brought persistent heavy downpours ... -
Gov’t expands summer activity options after early registration rollout
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) said it has strengthened the planning and promotion of this year’s summer activities, with more than 500 programs and ... -
A11 public housing project completed, adding 560 units in Zone A
The A11 public housing project in New Urban Zone A has been completed, with the Public Works Bureau’s website showing that the project was temporarily accepted ... -
Two new Portuguese judges appointed to the TJB
Two new Portuguese judges have been appointed to work at the Court of First Instance (TJB). The appointment, published yesterday in the government’s official gazette, names ... -
Gov’t to hold cybersecurity workshop for critical infrastructure personnel
The Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) will continue to organize its annual “Cybersecurity Vulnerability Management Workshop,” dedicated to information technology (IT) and cybersecurity personnel from ... -
Hengqin earmarks land for Macau public university project
Hengqin authorities have announced plans to allocate nearly 460,000 square meters of land for the construction of an international comprehensive public university recognized by the Macau ... -
Health Bureau warns of high Covid-19 and influenza activity
The Health Bureau (SSM) has issued a public health alert, noting that Covid-19 and influenza transmission continues at a high level. According to the latest surveillance ... -
70-year-old charged with groping nurse and doctor at hospital
A 70-year-old local man has been arrested by police after allegedly sexually assaulting a female nurse and a female doctor while being transported to a hospital ... -
Man caught attempting to smuggle 40 old mobile phones into the mainland
A mainland resident has been detained by the Gongbei Customs authority while trying to reenter the mainland from Macau with 40 old mobile phones hidden on ...
