Tag: Society
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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 ... -
Substitution effects inevitable in community rewards scheme, chamber acknowledges
The Community Consumption Grand Rewards campaign, whose most recent edition ended last month, has unavoidably led to substitution effects, according to admissions made by a representative ... -
14 market and food stalls to be auctioned to reduce market vacancies
In a move aimed at revitalizing underused spaces and attracting new vendors to traditional markets and cooked food centers, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will launch ... -
Pet-friendly dining grows to 90 restaurants, but hygiene debate rages on
About 90 local restaurants – including 50 designated “pet-friendly” – now allow pets, an industry representative said yesterday, though a radio discussion on pet-friendly communities drew ... -
Down syndrome caregivers face high stress, gaps in support, survey finds
Families caring for individuals with Down syndrome face high stress and inadequate support, with many caught in a “double aging” crisis as patients live longer, a ... -
The ‘almost forgotten’ day of the city: Why June 24 is not a bigger deal
In Western cultures, June 24 has traditionally been linked to midsummer and the feast day of Saint John the Baptist. While Macau’s ancient traditions, namely the ... -
Most residents lack confidence in financial sustainability of future elderly care, survey finds
Over 80% of survey respondents expressed concerns about elderly care, with most lacking confidence in the long-term financial viability of future arrangements. The Macau Social Security ... -
Lawmaker raises concerns over elderly residence services and rent
Lawmaker Leong Hong Sai has submitted a written interpellation to the government requesting updates on three outstanding issues concerning the “Residence for the Elderly,” the government’s ... -
IAM to conduct tree trimming until the end of this month, traffic to be suspended
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will conduct a series of tree-trimming activities throughout Macau. These activities aim to prepare the trees for the potential impacts of ... -
Family mediation cases rise as new system takes effect
Macau’s family mediation framework will officially take effect in 2026, with early data showing a growing demand for related services, according to the Social Welfare Bureau. ... -
Economic and career worries drive drop in nursing students’ family plans
The proportion of nursing students planning to marry and have children has dropped sharply, driven by economic pressures, childcare concerns, and career development gaps, research shows. ... -
Gambling counseling cases rise, with over 1,250 recorded in first five months
Gambling addiction cases remain high, with 2,567 reported last year and 1,254 recorded from January to May this year, including a 15-year-old among the youngest cases ... -
Lawmakers call for pension reform, age-friendly housing to address aging population
Lawmakers urged the government to step up coordinated, cross-departmental action to tackle Macau’s aging population and low birth rate. They put forward a series of proposals, ... -
Macau life expectancy rises to 83.5 years, among world’s highest, gov’t data shows
Macau residents’ life expectancy has risen sharply, reaching 83.5 years in 2025, according to a report shared by the WeChat public account of the Government Information ... -
Associations push for expanded child services
Local associations rooted in social service marked World Children’s Day on Monday by urging the government to expand childcare, strengthen mental health services, and adapt public ... -
Maternity leave to rise from 70 to 90 days, with annual leave tied to years of service
The Executive Council (ExCo) has proposed increasing the current 70-day maternity leave stipulated in the Labor Relations Law to 90 days, with the change set to ... -
Cash handouts to begin July 1 under 183-day residency requirement
This year’s cash handout scheme – which provides MOP10,000 to each permanent resident and MOP6,000 to each non-permanent resident – will be distributed to eligible residents ... -
CCAC uncovers attendance records fraud at public school
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has uncovered a case involving alleged falsification of attendance records by three teachers and an information technology (IT) worker at a ...
