Tag: Society
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Vehicle abandonment in public spaces now mostly limited to motorcycles
The abandonment of vehicles in public spaces in Macau is no longer a big problem when it comes to cars, authorities claim, citing a decline in ... -
Lawmakers demand increase in 36-year-old paid leave and maternity leave standards
Some legislators have expressed concerns about labor rights and work-life balance, urging Macau authorities to adjust working hours and mandatory holidays, including a proposal to align ... -
IAS expands emergency childcare services for families in need
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has confirmed that 22 childcare centers in Macau currently provide emergency and temporary care services for families in need. The service, ... -
Gov’t to subsidize up to 75% of disability support equipment costs
The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, O Lam, announced yesterday an administrative order approving regulations for subsidies to help persons with disabilities purchase assistive devices ... -
IAS to launch 10-year smart rehabilitation plan with focus on accessibility and inclusion
Macau’s upcoming 10-year action plan for rehabilitation services, covering 2026 to 2035, will focus on four key areas: physical and mental rehabilitation, potential development, support and ... -
Inflation rate hits eight-month high in September
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which indicates overall inflation, increased in September by 0.47% compared to the previous year, the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) reported ... -
IAS to conduct door-to-door surveys on elderly health conditions
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS), in conjunction with various social service organizations, has conducted a census since last month, registering at least 2,000 elderly individuals living ... -
Gov’t prepares second phase of women’s development goals
The government has launched preparations for the second phase of its “Women’s Development Goal Plan” covering 2026–2032, with a focus on boosting gender equality and supporting ... -
Tamagnini Barbosa Market to revitalize in 2026 with new cooked food center
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) announced yesterday that the Tamagnini Barbosa Municipal Market Complex will undergo revitalization next year, featuring a new cooked food center and ... -
IAS to disburse MOP1.64 billion in elderly and disability subsidies
Following the government’s official announcement of increased subsidy amounts, the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) will disburse the 2025 old-age and disability subsidies in mid-October, with a ... -
Pet owners say Macau still falls short on pet-friendly facilities
Despite official pledges to make Macau a pet-friendly city, many local pet owners say the reality still falls short, citing limited facilities, restrictive rules, and social ... -
Gov’t tackles aging population with elderly care initiatives across GBA cities
In light of growing concerns over the city’s aging population, the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) responded to Lawmaker Leong Hong Sai by addressing policy initiatives designed ... -
Gambling addiction surges among non-residents: IAS
Gambling addiction in Macau has risen since the pandemic, driven mainly by an increase in non-resident cases, according to the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS). While casino ... -
Local Team wins gold at International Anti-Corruption Hackathon
A team of young Macau coders, named “Just do,” has been crowned champion of the “Coding4Integrity Asian Youth Anti-Corruption Hackathon,” winning the gold award for their ... -
Inner Harbour business owners express concordance with gov’t response measures
At 3 p.m. this afternoon, the Macau Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) downgraded the red storm surge warning to blue as water levels receded. Businesses in ... -
Census for elderly living alone begins to boost care services
Macau is projected to become a “super-aged society” by 2029, a classification used by the United Nations for when at least 20% of the population is ... -
Leong Hong Sai calls for stronger dementia prevention measures in elderly care policy
Lawmaker Leong Hong Sai has warned that the city’s growing elderly population is driving a higher risk of dementia, urging the government to strengthen preventive measures ... -
IAM conducts cleaning campaign to remove ‘hashtags’ from public furniture
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) recently conducted on-site inspections and cleaning campaigns to remove and restore public furniture that had been targeted with “hashtag” stickers by ... -
Citizens struggle with insufficient financial support for the elderly and caregivers
Lawmaker Ella Lei has called on the government to strengthen the pension adjustment mechanism and expand support for caregivers, In light of inflationary pressures, the main ... -
Hotel staff report cases of children left alone, authorities claim unawareness
Authorities and tourism experts say they are unaware of children being left alone in hotel rooms in Macau, even as hotel staff report that such incidents ... -
Road Traffic bill scrapped due to unclear legislative logic, Ron Lam says
After over 16 years, Macau’s Road Traffic Law was finally proposed to be revised after a public consultation held in 2019 and the introduction of a ... -
Rule enforcement for idle Indonesian bank accounts causes havoc among overseas workers
A recent rule enforcement by the Indonesian Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) has caused havoc, particularly among the many Indonesian nationals working abroad. The ... -
Teacher fights discrimination against Roma people, one Elvis song at a time
Tudor Lakatos is fighting discrimination against the Roma people, one Elvis Presley song at a time. Decked out in a rhinestone shirt and oversized sunglasses, with ... -
Survey: nearly 80% of service sector employees see the need for vocational training
A recent survey by the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) revealed that 79.3% of respondents deemed vocational training either “very necessary” or “necessary.” Still, 62% ... -
Authorities probe ‘red and yellow banner’ stores for potential tax violations
The Financial Services Bureau (DSF) has launched an investigation into so-called “red and yellow banner” shops following public reports of possible tax violations, while the Customs ... -
Macau’s internet usage rate surpasses global average
According to a Macao Association for Internet Research survey, Macau’s internet penetration rate has remained at 93% for residents aged six to 84, significantly higher than ... -
Authorities renew concerns over teenage use of new drugs
Following on Hong Kong’s concerning trend of younger drug users, local police reported discovering two individuals aged 16 to 18 involved in drug-related cases. In the ... -
DSAT to adjust public buses to meet Elderly Residence demands
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has announced that it will soon adjust the public bus routes to meet the needs of senior citizens moving into the new ... -
Ella Lei expresses concern over employment opportunities for older adults
Lawmaker Ella Lei is concerned about the limited job opportunities available to middle-aged and older adults in Macau. In a written inquiry to the government, Lei ... -
St. John’s Festival returns this weekend
The traditional St. John’s Festival (Arraial de São João) returns this year on the weekend of June 21 and 22, reviving local traditions and celebrating what ... -
Gov’t proposes to standardize nursery operations to address birthrate decline
The president of the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS), Hon Wai, said the government proposes to standardize the services and operations of nurseries in Macau to address ... -
Authorities investigating online ads for illegal smoking products
Local authorities have said they are investigating all cases of people advertising the sale of banned smoking products such as electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). In response to ... -
Spending-reward voucher redemption raises community concerns
Launched on March 24 and concluding on June 1, the “2025 Community Consumption Grand Prize” program has been drawing attention among local residents regarding the use ... -
2024 domestic violence cases jump 38%, mental health, poverty cited
Domestic violence cases surged by 37.5% in 2024, with 55 confirmed incidents reported locally, according to a Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) report released recently. The data ... -
69 suspected suicide reports logged in first four months
Macau’s suspected suicide reports sharply increased from 42 between January and March 2025 to 69 by April. According to an earlier disclosure by the Fire Services ...
