Tag: Briefs
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Woman arrested for allegedly falsely accusing boyfriend of rape
A 38-year-old mainland woman has been arrested for allegedly falsely accusing her boyfriend of rape, with the Judiciary Police believing the case is linked to a ... -
Elderly man loses MOP600,000 in fake ‘police-prosecutor’ scam
A local elderly man has fallen victim to a “police-prosecutor” impersonation scam, losing MOP600,000 after believing he was under investigation for criminal activity and money laundering, ... -
LRT passenger numbers drop 4.6% in May
The average daily number of passengers transported by the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) fell by about 4.63% month over month in May to 26,400. This marks ... -
Air Macau flights between Macau and Tokyo halted due to Typhoon Jangmi
Flights from local carrier Air Macau between Macau and Tokyo, Japan, have been halted due to weather conditions caused by the passing of Typhoon Jangmi, Air ... -
Macau to see continued heat as South China Sea low-pressure system develops
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau said a low-pressure area is currently located over the central to southern South China Sea and is gradually developing. The National ... -
Motorcyclist cited after hitting grandmother, child on crosswalk
A motorcyclist was cited after striking a grandmother and her grandchild while they were crossing a zebra crossing on Av. do Ouvidor Arriaga yesterday morning. According ... -
Delivery worker arrested in alleged sexual harassment case
A local delivery worker in his 60s has been arrested on suspicion of sexually harassing a restaurant employee on two occasions while making deliveries, according to ... -
Authorities study booking system for bulky waste collection
The Municipal Affairs Bureau said it is discussing with the Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) the feasibility of introducing an appointment-based home collection service for bulky waste ... -
Gov’t to pay youth MOP3,500 monthly to train as electricians or chefs
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has launched a “Pre-Employment Training Programme” offering a monthly allowance of MOP3,500 to young people who enrol in electrical or Chinese ... -
Methamphetamine tops drug use in 2025
Macau recorded 132 registered drug users in 2025, a decline of 10.8% from the previous year, according to official data. Methamphetamine remained the most commonly used ... -
Gov’t expands green energy push with new EV charging and solar plans
Local authorities are stepping up efforts to expand green energy use, with plans to install solar photovoltaic systems in new public buildings and sports facilities. The ... -
Hotel occupancy rises to 90.2% in April
The hotel occupancy rate reached 90.2% in April, up 2.4 percentage points year-on-year, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). All hotel categories recorded gains, ... -
Electronic payments rise as retail spending leads growth
Macau’s electronic payment transaction values rose in April 2026, with retail trade outperforming the food and beverage sector, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). ... -
Macau to host conference on digital currency, cross-border innovation
The Monetary Authority of Macau (AMCM) will host a high-level conference on Monday (June 1) on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and cross-border innovation between China ... -
Air conditioner fire injures two, evacuates 110
A residential fire in Taipa on Wednesday evening, caused by an air conditioner, injured two women and prompted the evacuation of about 110 residents. The blaze ... -
Taipa Ferry heliport is ready to operate
The Civil Aviation Authority (AACM) has announced that the Taipa Ferry Terminal heliport is ready to operate, following the completion of renovations. The announcement was made ... -
CE orders a role swap from two bureau vice presidents
The Chief Executive (CE) has issued an order appointing Mok Chi Hang as the new vice president of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and Cheang Kai ... -
Five TNR arrested over online romance scam
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have arrested five Filipino female non-resident workers suspected of helping to receive and withdraw funds from an online romance scam. The suspects, ... -
DSOP, DSSCU directors renewed for a year
The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, has renewed the appointments of the director of the Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU), Lai Weng ... -
Police warn of ‘Transport Bureau’ phishing scam
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have issued a public alert urging residents to watch out for phishing text messages falsely claiming to be from the “Transport Bureau” ... -
Macau, Lisbon partner on consumer dispute resolution
The Macau Consumer Council (CC) has signed an online cooperation agreement with Lisbon’s Center for Arbitration of Consumer Disputes (CACCL), establishing a formal online mediation and ... -
Fuel subsidy scheme launched, operations smooth
The petrol and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) subsidy scheme took effect yesterday, with the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) saying overall operations were smooth on ... -
CE to attend Legislative Assembly plenary on June 16
The Government Information Bureau said Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai will attend a plenary session of the Legislative Assembly at 3 p.m. on June 16 to ... -
Smoke-free zones expanded to 16 schools and nurseries
The Health Bureau (SSM) said yesterday that 16 educational institutions now have no-smoking zones outside their facilities, with eight schools and four nursery centers newly joining ... -
Flu cluster affects four children at nursery, SSM issues warning
The Health Bureau (SSM) reported an influenza-like illness cluster at a nursery on May 24, with four young children infected. All four patients – three boys ... -
Yellow heat alert issued as temperatures hit 33 degrees
Yellow heat alert issued as Macau faces continued hot weather over coming days, with parts of the city expected to reach 33 degrees Celcius or above, ... -
Domestic helper arrested over lost phone
A domestic helper is suspected of failing to report and appropriating a mobile phone left at a store checkout in Taipa, police said. The Public Security ... -
Zhuhai Border expects heavy traffic during Buddha’s Birthday holiday
Authorities expect significant vehicle and passenger flow at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Zhuhai port during the Buddha’s Birthday holiday from May 23 to 25, urging travelers ... -
Professional tax refunds begin May 22
Macau will begin refunding 2024 professional tax payments on May 22, with a cap of MOP14,000 per taxpayer. About MOP104 million will be returned to 169,300 ... -
Woman handed to prosecutors over theft of wallet left on bus
A local woman in her 50s has been transferred to the Public Prosecutions Office after allegedly taking a wallet left on a bus seat. Police said ... -
IH invites bids for 23 public housing shops
The Housing Bureau (IH) invites bids for 23 public housing commercial units, with applications due May 22 at 5:30 p.m. It had received 33 bids as ... -
Macau orchestra to play ‘Beauty and the Beast’ concert
The Macao Orchestra will present a Disney “Beauty and the Beast” symphony concert on May 30-31 at MGM Cotai’s MGM Theatre. The limited performances will pair ... -
DSAL to hold three job-matching sessions with 383 openings
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) will host three job-matching sessions in late May, offering 383 vacancies across the cleaning, security, aviation and catering sectors. Registration runs ... -
Northbound scheme hits five million crossings
Since the “Northbound Travel for Macau Vehicles” policy took effect on January 1, 2023, the cumulative number of vehicle trips entering and exiting Zhuhai’s Gongbei via ... -
Arch. Association relocates to the city center
The Architects Association of Macau (AAM) has finally relocated to a new headquarters near the city center. The inauguration ceremony of the new AAM headquarters took ...
