Tag: IAS
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Gov’t to add six controlled substances to drug law, submission expected this summer
Macau is set to amend its drug law to include six new controlled substances following approval by the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs, with the ... -
Smart Nursery-gov’t dispute remains a CCAC investigation
A Taipa international daycare center has been locked in a dispute with the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) for over a year, and while the anti-corruption body ... -
Drug registry records 132 cases in 2025, down 10.8%
Macau’s central drug registry recorded 132 cases in 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 10.8%, according to the Social Welfare Bureau. Among the cases, two involved individuals ... -
12 centers complete nursery operation program
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) launched the “2025 Nursery Operation Manual Program Sharing Session,” where 119 participants attended and 12 nursery centers shared their experiences and ... -
IAS recognizes inclusive eateries in the city
Sixty-one catering establishments in Macau have been recognized for their efforts to create welcoming and accessible environments for people with disabilities. The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS), ... -
IAS to conduct door-to-door surveys on elderly health conditions
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS), in conjunction with various social service organizations, has conducted a census since last month, registering at least 2,000 elderly individuals living ... -
Participation in mental health program doubles, says IAS
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) reported an increase in engagement with the “Mental Health Partners Program,” part of its “Community Mental Health Task Force.” From January ... -
Nursery video surveillance plan sees hesitant response from parents
Wilson Hon, president of the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS), confirmed that adoption has been slow amid hesitations over video monitoring inside local nurseries. The IAS president ... -
No nurseries have applied for video surveillance setup so far
The Social Welfare Bureau’s (IAS) plan to implement video surveillance in nursery sleeping and activity areas of childcare centers, which opened for applications last month, has ... -
One-month assistance fund set for vulnerable families
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) will distribute a one-time full assistance fund for one month to about 2,600 regular beneficiary families starting tomorrow, as part of ... -
IAS reports 9% drug positivity rate in pilot tests
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has reported that approximately 9% of samples collected in the second phase of its emerging drug detection pilot program tested positive ... -
2024 domestic violence cases jump 38%, mental health, poverty cited
Domestic violence cases surged by 37.5% in 2024, with 55 confirmed incidents reported locally, according to a Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) report released recently. The data ... -
Macau vows to ban ‘space oil’ by 2025
In light of the detection of substances such as etomidate, medetomidate, propylparaben, and isopropylparaben in drug offenses in Macau, the Office of the Secretary for Security ... -
Fire incident in Macau’s Toi San leaves five injured, including young children
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) said that it is currently assisting families affected by the blaze in the Jardim Cidade building in Toi San on Wednesday. ... -
Second round of elderly housing applications closes as move-ins continue
The second round of applications for government-subsidized elderly apartments closed last Friday, with 483 applications received, involving 600 people, according to Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) president ... -
Caregiver subsidy reaches 80 approved applicants
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has received a total of 111 applications for the caregiver subsidy program since its implementation in 2020, with 80 of them ... -
Wong Kit Cheng urges need to raise maternity leave to 90 days
Lawmaker Wong Kit Cheng has emphasized the urgent need to raise maternity leave benefits to 90 days, aligning with the same duration offered to civil servants, ... -
New guidelines to protect children from domestic violence
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) is set to implement new guidelines next year aimed at safeguarding children affected by domestic violence. IAS deputy director Tang Yuk ... -
Seniors’ apartment contracts finalized Dec. 10
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has announced that contracts for approximately 600 households moving into government-funded elderly apartments will be finalized Dec. 10. This initiative aims ... -
10-year elderly services plan achieves 97% implementation rate
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) announced that by the end of August, the 10-Year Action Plan for Elderly Services had successfully executed 345 short- and medium-term ... -
Seniors’ housing project to welcome first residents in October
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has announced over 900 units in the elderly housing project are ready for occupancy contracts, with signing scheduled for mid-October. This ...
