Commissioner Liu Xianfa concludes five-year tenure in Macau

Macau bid farewell to Commissioner Liu Xianfa of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Office in the SAR on Jan. 15, as he concluded his five-year tenure and

Six judges sworn in, including Court of Second Instance president

Six judges took their oaths of office yesterday during a ceremony at noon, presided over by Court of Final Appeal president Song Man Lei. Chief Executive

Governance, economic diversification, and global engagement mark a landmark year

Senior officials rang in the new year by hailing 2025 as a landmark year for governance and economic diversification, echoing President Xi Jinping’s message with vows

Gov’t completes 90% of annual legislative agenda, one bill rolled over

The government has delivered most of the legislation promised in this year’s Policy Address, submitting seven of eight planned bills to the Legislative Assembly as the year

Public consultation needed in gov’t restructuring to boost efficiency, says Coutinho

Next year’s Policy Address proposes restructuring the functional framework of government entities, with legislator José Pereira Coutinho criticizing the public sector for becoming overly expanded, fragmented

CE says gov’t must insist on economic diversification shift

The Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, has said the government must continue efforts to diversify the local economy and reduce dependence on a single

Sonia Chan appointed Identification Services Bureau director

The Secretary for Administration and Justice, Wong Sio Chak, has appointed Sonia Chan as the new director of the Identification Services Bureau (DSI) at the

Chief Executive reports to Xi Jinping on regional progress

President Xi Jinping received Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai yesterday as part of Sam’s official mission to Beijing to present a year-end report on Macau’s development

Gov’t rejects US report on human rights

The Government of the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) has expressed strong opposition to the recently published 2025 annual report by the United States Congressional Executive Commission, which

Merger of culture and sports bureaus to involve over 1,100 staff

The merger of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, Cultural Development Fund, and Sports Bureau is expected to be completed in the first half of 2026 and will

CE calls on government team to enhance political stance following Chinese plenary session 

The inaugural “Seminar on the Promotion of the Spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee” was held

Survey: Civil servants risk evading accountability, limited support for public evaluation

A survey on accountability and responsibility awareness among civil servants found that while public servants exhibit a strong sense of responsibility, they also face risks of evading

Gov’t aims to regulate advertising using online influencers

The Executive Council (ExCo) has finalized the discussion and analysis of a new Advertising Law bill that aims, among other aspects, to regulate online advertising

Chief Executive to deliver 2026 Policy Address Nov. 18

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai will deliver the 2026 Policy Address on Nov. 18 at the Legislative Assembly, with the session scheduled to begin at 3 p.m.

IAM to downsize, transfer competences on road works to DSOP

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) is set to downsize the number of workers and its scope of action, transferring the competency for constructing and maintaining roads

Gov’t introduces enhanced digital services for vehicle owners, businesses, and families

The Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau (SAFP) has introduced new digital functions under the Macao One Account and the Business and Associations Platform, enhancing online services

Public advocates for ongoing cash handouts in next year’s Policy Address

The Government Information Bureau (GCS) announced that the government concluded its collection of public feedback on the 2026 Policy Address late last month, receiving 3,548

Wong Sio Chak pledges closer community engagement after taking office as new Justice Secretary

The newly appointed Secretary for Administration and Justice, Wong Sio Chak, who was sworn in yesterday, announced plans to visit local communities, particularly traditional markets.

Municipal Affairs Bureau set for major changes, including functions transfer

In his Policy Address earlier this year, Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai announced the government’s orderly restructuring of departmental functions, culminating in Friday’s unveiling of draft

André Cheong to step down as ExCo spokesman effective Thursday

The current Secretary for Administration and Justice, André Cheong, will transition to a member of the Legislative Assembly on Thursday, having presided over his final press

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