Tag: Society
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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 ... -
Dizziness, abdominal pain drive over 50% of emergency calls, fire bureau says
Cases involving dizziness and abdominal pain made up more than 50% of emergency medical calls, driving a slight rise in first-quarter ambulance dispatches to an average ... -
Subsidies for LPG, gasoline roll out today
Direct government subsidies for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and gasoline takes effect today, as authorities move to offset rising fuel costs affecting households and small businesses. ... -
HKD6.4 million needed for retirement, majority lack financial confidence, survey finds
Widespread financial anxiety grips Hong Kong and Macau residents, with over 60% worried about their financial future despite expecting to retire at an average age of ... -
Gov’t delays elderly meal pilot scheme, reviews pricing and model
The government has decided to temporarily suspend the planned “Pilot Scheme for Elderly Cafeteria Service for Seniors” in Seac Pai Van, with the Social Welfare Bureau ... -
Gov’t pushes age-friendly features in new builds and renovations
The Macau government, having released the guidelines for age-friendly home renovation last month in support of the “family care and aging in place” policy, saw authorities ... -
Inclusion advocates warn support system lagging behind rising needs
As the week-long INCLUSION Conference and Festival 2026 opened for its second day at the School of the Nations (SON) yesterday, educators and administrators acknowledged progress ... -
Inclusivity carnival opening draws 300 participants
An inclusivity carnival opened yesterday at MGM Cotai, drawing about 300 participants as part of the INCLUSION Conference & Festival – a weeklong program focused on ... -
Gov’t rolls out expanded Happy Family Month, extends reach to Hengqin
In the lead-up to the United Nations (UN) International Day of Families, the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) announced yesterday at a press conference for the 2026 ... -
Labor leave reforms move ahead after public consultation
A mendments to the Labor Relations Law extending maternity leave to 90 days and introducing a mechanism to increase annual leave based on years of service ... -
Local mothers call for greater support on Mother’s Day
As Mother’s Day celebrations unfolded across the city this past weekend, mothers and family advocacy groups used the occasion to renew calls for more robust support ... -
IAS advances rollout of social services in Zone A
Social service facilities in the Areia Preta district’s New Urban Zone A are being implemented in an orderly manner, with nurseries, elderly service centers, and vocational ... -
Lawmaker pushes for book industry support as shops shrink
As Macau’s physical bookstores continue to face shrinking operating space due to a variety of factors, legislator Lam Fat Iam has called for the establishment of ... -
New women’s development plan prioritizes health, families, and social inclusion
Macau has launched its second long-term plan to advance women’s development through 2032, outlining 66 policy measures across key areas including health, employment, and gender equality, ... -
Gov’t in ‘no rush’ to implement senior meal pilot previously set for last month
The government had announced a “Pilot Scheme for Elderly Cafeteria Service for Seniors” in Seac Pai Van for this month, but with April now ended and ... -
Gov’t waives elder hotline fees and launches hospital shuttle service
The Social Welfare Bureau announced that it would waive monthly fees for the Peng On Tung emergency call service starting May 1. The initiative targets residents ... -
New policy to strengthen rights for new occupations
China has taken a major step toward regulating the rapidly expanding gig economy by unveiling a comprehensive policy targeting “involution-style” competition and practices that infringe upon ... -
Pedestrian zones make May Day comeback in Taipa and Macau peninsula
Taipa Village, along with Rua dos Ervanários and Rua de Nossa Senhora do Amparo on the Macau peninsula, will once again be designated as pedestrian zones ... -
South Shore Green Promenade Zone 2 opens to public
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has opened Zone 2 of the second phase of the South Shore Waterfront Green Promenade to the public, marking another milestone ... -
SSM eyes covered smoking areas in NAPE
More than two months into a no-smoking zone pilot around Dr. Carlos d’Assumpção Park in NAPE, Health Bureau director Alvis Lo reported satisfactory results and announced ... -
Authorities launch ‘tourism and leisure’ shuttle bus to boost community economies
The local government, in partnership with the six major integrated resorts and leisure enterprises, unveiled the “Tourism and ‘Leisure’ Buses” exploration program on Wednesday to drive ... -
Lawmaker urges tougher penalties for child sexual crimes
Lawmaker Wong Kit Cheng is calling for stronger criminal penalties for sexual offences against minors, including mandatory prison terms and the removal of alternative sentencing such ... -
Counseling center data shows rising gambling risks among young adults
Data from a 24-hour gambling counseling hotline and online support services show that 2,567 help requests were recorded in 2025, with the majority coming from individuals ... -
Local fuel prices up 6.3% amid Middle East tensions
Fuel prices in Macau have climbed 6.3% in recent weeks, as Middle East tensions push global energy markets higher. According to data collected by the Times, ... -
Declining school-age population puts seven schools at risk of closure
Authorities announced a series of financial and policy measures yesterday to support schools facing mergers or restructuring as the territory grapples with low birth rates and ... -
Ella Lei demands plan for schools as births plummet
With shrinking kindergarten class sizes likely to spill over into primary schools, lawmaker Ella Lei has questioned the government’s study of school‑age demographic trends and asked ... -
CE urges youth to align ambitions with national development
Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai appealed to Macau’s youth to synchronize their aspirations with national development and the territory’s prosperity, stressing the importance of the ... -
IAS to pilot emotional education programme at two childcare centres
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) confirmed yesterday that a midyear pilot will introduce emotional education into childcare services at roughly two centers. Wilson Hon, IAS president, ... -
DSAT launches omnidirectional crossings at Iao Hon to facilitate pedestrian traffic
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has installed omnidirectional crosswalks in the Iao Hon area to facilitate pedestrian traffic. According to the bureau, the new crossings aim to ... -
Lawmakers seek tighter safety rules after humanoid robot startles pedestrian
A promotional humanoid robot for an education center startled a female pedestrian on Macau streets early this month, prompting local legislators to call for stricter safety ... -
Explosion in an apartment under renovation leaves worker with serious burns
Neighbors in an apartment building in Taipa heard an explosion yesterday morning. Upon deployment to the location, the Fire Services Bureau (CB) reported that the explosion ... -
FAOM proposes labor law changes to boost maternity and annual leave
The Federation of Trade Unions of Macau (FAOM) submitted its proposal Monday to amend the Labor Relations Law to better support worker protections and work-life balance. ... -
Social organization endorses IR operators for proactive maternity leave initiatives
The Women’s General Association of Macau submitted its written recommendations to the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) yesterday, urging more small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to adopt ... -
Association calls for quieter community spaces
Residents have raised concerns about noise issues in older districts on the Macau peninsula during a monthly community reception organized by the Women’s General Association of ...
