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Secretary for Transport and Public Works Raymond Tam has outlined this fiscal year’s policy objectives, which include studying the expansion of replacement and temporary housing applications
Lawmakers in the Legislative Assembly on Friday pressed the government for answers on how it plans to protect local schools from the impact of a record-low
Local authorities are boosting medical and childcare services to address low fertility and changing family structures, Health Bureau director Alvis Lo said during Friday’s plenary
The Secretary for Security, Chan Tsz King, has designated national security risk monitoring as one of the major priorities of his Secretariat for 2026. Presenting
The Macau authorities have proposed changes to tax incentives for real estate purchases in response to market conditions, aiming to increase the maximum mortgage loan-to-value ratio from
Starting Thursday, the Macao Technology Research Industrial Park will begin collecting public feedback and suggestions on potential sites for the park. Secretary for Economy and
The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Anton Tai, has attributed the decline in the unemployment rate to the authorities’ various initiatives to support youth employment, highlighting
Secretary for Administration and Justice, Wong Sio Chak, unveiled his 2026 policy agenda, placing legal, administrative, and national security reforms at the core of legislative
The Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, has affirmed that no significant impacts are expected with the closure of all the satellite casinos, due by
Labor-related matters, as well as the low birthrate in Macau and its consequences, were highlighted during the Q&A session with lawmakers and the Chief Executive (CE),
Macau will progress in an orderly manner with the construction of the technology research industrial park, with authorities confirming yesterday that extensive public consultations will be
In his Policy Address, Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai outlined the continuation of various measures to improve people’s livelihoods, notably proposing an increase in the marriage allowance
The 2026 Policy Address emphasizes the need to improve public administration efficiency and enhance service-oriented thinking among civil servants, with Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai delivered his second Policy Address yesterday, outlining a range of welfare initiatives and financial support aimed at boosting the local
The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, announced yesterday at the Legislative Assembly (AL) that the government is conducting evaluations and studies for the
Lawmaker Leong Sun Iok yesterday highlighted the challenges of hailing taxis or catching buses in Macau, to which the Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond
The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, reaffirmed at the Legislative Assembly during a debate on the 2025 policy agenda that the reduction of the
Lawmakers Chan Iek Lap and Ron Lam have called for structural changes to the “health voucher” program, which is part of the annual benefits granted by
The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, O Lam, proposes that people read more books and watch or participate in sports activities and events to address
The idea of transforming the Non-mandatory Central Provident Fund System into a mandatory one has been postponed, at least until the economy fully recovers from the
The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, O Lam, yesterday revealed that research has begun on creating a “15- to 20-minute community service circle for
The Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak, earlier revealed that the Judiciary Police (PJ) are publishing picture books focused on national security for primary school students.
The government has announced plans to increase maternity leave and annual holidays, with these changes expected to be implemented this year. Secretary for Economy and
The portfolio of the Secretary for Economy and Finance has taken over leadership of the government’s revitalization projects for six community areas, building on the
Local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Macau can now apply for loans of up to MOP5 million from licensed banks, according to the Economic and Technological Development
Secretary for Administration and Justice André Cheong is committed to promoting public administration reform by reorganizing the Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau (SAFP) and streamlining
The University of Macau (UM) hosted a seminar earlier this week on Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai’s first Policy Address delivered on Monday, where a scholar
The government is committed to creating a “soft environment” for local small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by optimizing the legal framework, reviewing policies, and enhancing tax incentives.
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai announced that the government will move forward with plans to review annual and maternity leave policies as part of efforts to
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai met with representatives of the Educators Association of Macau over the weekend to discuss recommendations for the upcoming Policy Address,
Before departing for Beijing, Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai met with local economists and scholars to hear their opinions and suggestions on preparing this year’s
Changes in e-governance have made public services more convenient and accessible during his past years in office, Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng has said in response to
Legislative Assembly (AL) lawmakers heard yesterday from the Chief Executive (CE), Ho Iat Seng, there will be no added support measures for the population or companies
The sandwich-class housing project, a concept that Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng introduced to Macau after taking office, will be halted temporarily due to lack of demand,
The upcoming year will mainly focus on continuing works that started in the last two years within the transport and public works sector, the Secretary for
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