Tag: Society
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Child abuse cases double in 2025, most victims abused by family members
Suspected cases of violence against minors in Macau doubled last year, with the vast majority involving abuse by family members, according to a report released by ... -
Senior Sports Games kicks off with over 1,000 participants
The 2026 Macao Seniors’ Sports Day was held Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Tap Seac Multisport Pavilion, attracting more than a thousand participants ... -
44 residents registered with both visual and hearing disabilities
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) said that, as of June this year, 44 individuals held disability assessment registration cards indicating both visual and hearing impairments, with ... -
Lawmaker urges stronger safeguards as investment scams evolve
Lawmaker Vong Hou Piu has urged the government to strengthen its preventive measures against investment scams, warning that increasingly sophisticated schemes could expose more residents to ... -
Lawmaker calls for broader barrier-free access across the city
Lawmaker Ho Ion Sang is calling for broader barrier-free access across the city, including greater participation from private businesses and improved cross-border arrangements for people with ... -
Community leaders call for smarter school traffic measures
Community leaders have urged time-limited drop-off zones, peripheral pick-up points, better technology, more patrols and crossing guards, a student “buffer week,” and faster legal updates to ... -
Retirees spend average of MOP10,408 a month, study finds
Retirees in Macau spend an average of MOP10,408 a month, with dining out and takeaway meals representing their largest expense, according to a recent financial planning ... -
Revitalized Taipa Market sees visitor numbers more than quadruple
The Taipa Market has recorded a significant rise in foot traffic following a major renovation, with average daily visits climbing to about 5,500 in the first ... -
Gov’t sees slight rise in drug dependency cases
Macau recorded 88 drug dependency cases in the first half of 2026, up 3.5% from a year earlier, with young users accounting for a small but ... -
Chinese workers worry as they adapt to the growing impact of AI on jobs
Computer programmer Fei Zhaojun’s boss asked him if artificial intelligence could soon replace humans in coding jobs. Two weeks later, he was laid off from his ... -
Lawmaker calls for faster way to settle minor traffic accidents
Despite a 6.5% drop in traffic accidents and a 2.5% decline in violations during the first seven months of the year, lawmaker Ella Lei has called ... -
Lawmaker urges overhaul of domestic helper rules
Legislator Wong Kit Cheng led calls for tighter regulation of the domestic helper market during yesterday’s Legislative Assembly (AL) plenary session on labor issues. Wong raised ... -
Lawmaker urges review of Coloane village homes’ aging power infrastructure
Lawmaker Leong Pou U has urged the government to assess and upgrade aging electricity infrastructure in Coloane’s old village areas, saying existing power capacity may no ... -
TCM AI health station launched to support worker well-being
A new Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) AI staff health service flagship station was launched yesterday at MGM Cotai under the theme “Intelligent Health & Wellness Launch: ... -
Gov’t overhauls elderly, rehabilitation plans with biennial reviews
The second 10-year plans for elderly and rehabilitation services will move to a “10-year strategy, two-year action plan” model to stay adaptable to rapid change, Social ... -
Birth rate plunges to record low in second quarter
The city’s demographic challenges deepened in the second quarter of this year as the number of births fell to a record low, according to data released ... -
Lawmaker calls gov’t to improve public library services as usage rebounds
Lawmaker Ella Lei has called on the government to further improve the city’s public library services and make better use of existing resources as demand for ... -
IAS records 10.8% decline in registered drug abusers last year
Macau saw a 10.8% decrease in registered drug abuse cases to 132 last year, with most users taking drugs in homes and hotels, while the methadone ... -
Employers to get up to 34 days of maternity leave subsidies through December
Employers can claim up to 34 days of maternity leave subsidies for births through December, and 20 days from next year, under an extended government scheme. ... -
Karaoke rules eased to allow minors with parents during daytime
Karaoke venues could soon welcome minors under 16 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. if accompanied by a parent, under a proposal to reposition them as ... -
Industry groups call for tighter oversight of foreign domestic helper market
Growing concerns over the quality and accountability of foreign domestic helpers have prompted renewed calls from legislators and industry representatives to amend Macau’s existing employment laws, ... -
Lawmaker urges expansion of community program to support single-parent families with infants
Lawmaker Wong Kit Cheng submitted a written inquiry calling on the government to expand the scope of the “Community Inclusion and Harmony Program” to cover single-parent ... -
Lawmakers call for fuel pricing reforms after subsidy ends
Legislators Leong Sun Iok and Chan Lai Kei acknowledged that the government’s two-month fuel subsidy program provided tangible relief to transport operators, catering businesses, and households ... -
Hac Sa Youth Camp tender set for this year, opening next year
The “Hac Sa Youth Activity Experience Camp,” first proposed in 2023, will finally go to tender this year, with its camping area and four-wheeled vehicle track ... -
IAM expands care network as aging population pressures increase
The local government is expanding support for caregivers and older residents after officials said a citywide assessment found more than 1,500 seniors with unusual emotional symptoms, ... -
Beijing targets better health for all by 2030
China aims to effectively curb the rising incidence of major chronic diseases and raise the average life expectancy to 80 years by 2030, up from 79.25 ... -
Legislature approves 90-day maternity leave, seniority-based annual leave reform
Lawmakers have passed a labor law amendment raising maternity leave to 90 days and linking annual leave to seniority, after heated debate over when the maternity ... -
Drivers complain of bumpy rides on Friendship Bridge after resurfacing
Drivers have complained about a noticeably bumpy ride on Friendship Bridge following the resurfacing of its approach sections, prompting Legislative Assembly member Leong Hong Sai to ... -
IAM suspends operations of F&B establishment after consecutive failures in bacterial tests
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has announced that it has taken action to immediately suspend the operations of a food and beverage (F&B) establishment after consecutive ... -
Free community stage launched at Cotai outdoor venue
In a move to support community engagement and event planning, the Macau Outdoor Performance Venue in Cotai will feature a built-in stage and remain available at ... -
New program aims to strengthen parenting support amid falling birth rates
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have rolled out a new parenting support scheme featuring a Baby Room Demo Unit for childcare safety ... -
Consumer confidence improves in Q2 but remains below benchmark
Consumer confidence in Macau showed a modest recovery in the second quarter, but sentiment remained subdued as the latest Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) stayed below the ... -
Civic leader calls for new round of consumption rewards with student and tourist perks
In the wake of the recently concluded 2026 Community Consumption Grand Rewards campaign, a civic leader has called for additional rounds of consumer incentive schemes, proposing ... -
Lawmaker raises concerns over digital addiction among children
Lawmaker Chan Lai Kei has urged the government to strengthen support measures for parents and improve early intervention mechanisms to address growing concerns over digital addiction ... -
Support center for elderly and carers to be established following family tragedy, gov’t says
Following the release on Thursday of a Judiciary Police (PJ) report on a family case involving an elderly individual’s attempted suicide, the local government has pledged ...
