Driver killing boy, 10, on zebra crossing faces negligent homicide: Macau police

The police announced yesterday that the car driver who killed a 10-year-old local boy after knocking him down and running him over on a zebra crossing on Wednesday night has been arrested for alleged homicide by negligence.According to the Macau Penal Code, homicide by negligence is punishable by a prison term of up to three years. In the case of gross negligence, the offender faces a prison term of up to five years.The police confirmed that the accident, which occurred in Toi San district, was

May 29, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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LRT, Macau Artist Society jointly call for submissions for painting, drawing contest

Macao Light Rapid Transit Corporation, Limited (MLM) is encouraging Macau’s primary to secondary school students, as well as other members of the public, to create artworks depicting scenes featuring a “vibrant and friendly” light-rail commuting environment, with a chance to win cash prizes and an exhibition opportunity.Organised by MLM in conjunction with the Macau Artist Society (MAS), the competition is themed “Travelling Together on the LRT”. It is split into two categories for

May 29, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Rongzhu secures 1st round win over Martinez at Road to UFC - Day 1 in Macau

Sichuan’s Rongzhu secured a first-round victory last night on day one of Road To UFC Season 5 at Galaxy Arena in Cotai, beating Victor Martinez from Texas via TKO (strikes) in 1 minute 10 seconds.A TKO is a technical knockout.This brings UFC lightweight Rongzhu’s fight record to 28 wins and six losses. During the post-fight interview, Rongzhu,26, called out Australian Quillan Salkilld, wanting to fight him next.Meanwhile, co-headliner Xie Bin from Hunan won his bout against Yudi Cahyadi

May 29, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau police nab shop manager for embezzling 35 luxury handbags worth over HK$16 million

Bags retailed from HK$60,000 to HK$2 millionThe Judiciary Police (PJ) announced yesterday that a female shop manager employed at a luxury handbag boutique in the central district has been arrested for allegedly using her position to steal from the company.The police said that over the past six months, she reportedly stole 35 luxury handbags from the shop. Furthermore, she fraudulently used the company’s name to scam three industry peers outside Macau out of deposits for pre-ordered bags. The

May 29, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Macau heat shelter extends opening hours amid orange hot weather alert

The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) said in a statement yesterday that its heat shelter in Ilha Verde would extend operating hours after the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) issued an orange hot weather alert – the highest of a two-tier system.  The shelter is located at 34 Rua Leste da Ilha Verde, Bairro da Ilda Verde Building (青洲東街34號青洲坊大廈E1的避暑中心).The shelter offers free accommodation, snacks and beverages.The orange alert signifies “extremely

May 29, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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University of Macau (UM) researchers analyse global optogenetics patent landscape to support clinical applications

A research team led by Hu Yuanjia from the public University of Macau (UM) published a study in Nature Biotechnology analysing the global patent landscape of optogenetics, outlining technological developments, industrial challenges and future clinical prospects for the emerging biotechnology field, according to a UM statement on Wednesday.The research was conducted by scientists from the university’s Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences and the State Key Laboratory of Mechanism and Quality

May 29, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) busts public school quartet for faking attendance records

The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) announced in a statement yesterday that it has uncovered a case in which four staff members of a public school are suspected of falsifying their attendance records. The statement noted that some of the suspects even attempted to destroy evidence during the CCAC officers’ investigation.According to the statement, between 2019 and 2024, three teachers and an IT technician repeatedly helped each other clock in and out in order to conceal their late

May 29, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau BEYOND 2026 Expo: Real-time translation in 122 languages: iFLY AI Glasses go on sale mid-June

Anhui-based Iflytek Co., Ltd launched its new AI glasses at BEYOND Expo 2026 yesterday at Cotai Expo at The Venetian Macao, announcing that pre-orders will open on June 15.According to Lin Huijie, general manager of the company’s Consumer Business Wearables Division, because glasses are a natural point of entry to the human body and AI serves as an “awakened brain”, the combination allows the device to become the user’s “second brain” and a “super AI assistant right before their

May 29, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Campaign strives to boost Macau coffee culture enters final stretch

A two-month-long event, called “Enjoy Macao with Coffee – Macao Coffee Festival”, held in the heart-shaped “Praça da Árvore” (“Tree Square”) in front of the Macao Science Centre (MSC) in Nape, comes to an end this coming Monday, coinciding with International Children’s Day. The festival is co-hosted by the Macau Youth Development Service Centre (MYDS) and the MSC.One of the event organisers, surnamed Wong, told the Post last Sunday that the festival aims to expand public

May 29, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Premiere showcases 5 microfilms from Macau's Sands China-sponsored programme

A premiere was held at The Londoner Macao in Cotai on Saturday for the 3rd New Art Studies in Filming - Micro Movie Support Programme’s cohort of five Macao-made microfilms.Sponsored by Sands China for the third consecutive year, the programme is organised by the Creative Industries Promotion Association of St. Lazarus Church District (CIPA), aiming to “broaden the development platform for Macau’s young filmmakers through funding and training”, the integrated resort operator said in a

May 29, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau resort operator MGM invites applications for 12th MGM Junior Lion Dance Summer Class

Integrated resort operator MGM kicked off “The 12th MGM Junior Lion Dance Summer Class” last week, with applications to be open until June 4.According to the recent statement, the programme, which this year targets 175 admissions, is aimed at children aged five to eight and is held in collaboration with the Wushu General Association of Macau, a partnership that was established in 2010.The statement said that the programme has trained over 740 participants and reached around 70 percent of

May 29, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau resort operator SJM continues to support Feast of the Drunken Dragon, launches interactive games

SJM Resorts again supported “The Feast of the Drunken Dragon”, being the main sponsor and introducing initiatives including the ongoing “Intangible Cultural Heritage Flash Fun” interactive games.According to a statement from the integrated resort operator earlier this week, the company has continued its long-standing, decades-long support for the “The Feast of the Drunken Dragon”, organised by the “Macao Fish Trade General Association”, which was held on Buddha’s Birthday on

May 29, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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World Intelligence Expo highlights AI-industry integration, global collaboration

Analysis        TIANJIN – The World Intelligence Expo 2026 kicked off yesterday in Tianjin Municipality, bringing together over 700 exhibitors to showcase cutting-edge technologies, products and application scenarios in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).Co-hosted by the municipal governments of Tianjin and Chongqing Municipality, this four-day event is themed “Intelligence: Extensive Development Space, Sustainable Growth Driver.” It features

May 29, 2026 | BY admin

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Serbia-China ironclad friendship unbreakable: Serbian president

Interview        BEIJING – In an exclusive interview with Xinhua in Beijing on Tuesday, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic fondly spoke about President Xi Jinping awarding him the Friendship Medal, while also hailing the Serbia-China ironclad friendship and sharing the impressions on his China visit and his expectations for bilateral ties.At the invitation of President Xi, Vucic paid a state visit to China from Sunday through yesterday. On Monday

May 29, 2026 | BY admin

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