Tag: Society
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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 ... -
Progress underway for 15-minute community service zones for seniors
The government has proposed establishing community service zones for seniors across Macau, designed to be accessible within 15 to 20 minutes, while the Social Welfare Bureau ... -
IC pilots hosting children’s go-kart activity at outdoor venue
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) trialed a children-oriented activity yesterday at the Outdoor Performance Venue in Cotai. The event, which included a track for non-motorized children’s ... -
Concerns rise as Portuguese language use shows signs of decline
Despite Macau’s status as a bilingual Chinese-Portuguese metropolis, the use of Portuguese – one of its official languages – has been marred by numerous errors and ... -
Authorities move to upgrade Coloane old market area for mixed-use cultural tourism
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has launched a tendering process for a project to revitalize the Coloane Old Market area as part of efforts to boost ... -
Multiple entities announce maternity leave extension
Several local community organizations and integrated resort (IR) operators have announced an extension of maternity leave for their employees from 70 days to 90 days, ... -
Chamber calls for Macau-Zhuhai cooperation to address aging, birthrate challenges
The Macao Chamber of Commerce (ACM) calls for deeper Zhuhai-Macau cross-border cooperation to ease the elderly care shortage and boost the low birth rate, issues affecting ... -
CE, gov’t officials pledge support for national security law
The Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, addressed in a statement the recent release by the State Council Information Office of a white paper titled “Hong ... -
Committee member proposes direct bus service from the Islands to Kiang Wu
Leong Meng Ian, a committee member of the Islands District Community Service Consultative Committee, has called for more convenient transportation for residents in the Islands District ... -
Women’s association calls for noise control, better Hengqin livelihood
The Women’s General Association of Macau is urging authorities to ease daily life in Hengqin and address persistent noise problems in Macau’s older districts. During their ... -
Taipa Market sees fourfold increase in daily visitors, says IAM
The government continued its market revitalization efforts yesterday, with the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) highlighting the successful revitalization of Taipa Market, which now attracts approximately 7,000 ... -
Second ‘10-Year Action Plan’ for elderly services to launch this year
Ho Fun Ngan, director of the Lai Yuen Centre of the Women’s General Association of Macau, told the media during a recent Chinese New Year celebration ... -
Wet market rep calls for comprehensive plan to optimize development for evolving consumer market
The Tamagini Barbosa Market is at the center of discussions as the government outlines its intent to gradually revitalize local wet markets in this year’s Policy ... -
IAM to launch ‘tailored’ revitalization projects for São Domingos, São Lourenço Markets
Following optimization projects at several of Macau’s traditional markets, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) announced that it will implement a “tailored” revitalization strategy to study the ... -
Fair use of law urged as foreign cases rise 50%
Chinese courts have been urged to improve their adjudication over foreign-related cases by emphasizing fairness, impartiality, accessibility, efficiency and a people-centered approach, in a bid to ... -
Gov’t utilizes over 340 smart devices in care homes to boost elderly care
Nursing homes and rehabilitation centers across Macau have installed more than 340 pieces of technological equipment to safeguard elderly residents, people with disabilities, and care workers, ... -
Groups call for broader coordination to improve mobility for the visually impaired
The city has made gradual progress in upgrading barrier-free infrastructure in recent years, but further improvements are needed to better support the daily mobility of people ... -
64% of youth surveyed back ‘City Of Performing Arts’ vision
Sixty-four percent of young Macau residents support transforming the city into a “City Of Performing Arts,” according to a recent survey by the Macao New Chinese ... -
Lawmaker pushes for stairlift subsidies to ease elderly access
Lawmaker Ella Lei is calling on local authorities to launch subsidies for stairlifts in tenement buildings, or Tong lau (唐樓), to ease the struggles of elderly ... -
Lawmaker says medical assisted reproduction services are struggling to meet demand
Lawmaker Leong Sun Iok claims that the Medical Assisted Reproduction Subsidy Program is not providing the expected support to couples seeking the service, as demand far ... -
Ongoing public investment fails to address insufficient appeal of wet markets
Macau’s traditional public markets are facing a growing crisis, with vacancy rates climbing to around 30%, according to a new report from the General Union of ... -
IC says city has enough sports, leisure spaces amid lawmaker concerns
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) stated that the government is meeting local residents’ demand for cultural and recreational spaces by optimizing cultural and sports venues through ...
