Macau issues Red Storm Surge Warning, hoists T8, expects T10

     Macau’s observatory, which hoisted Typhoon Signal No. 8 (T8) at 5 p.m. today, issued the Red Storm Surge Warning at 6 p.m., expecting flooding to occur in low-lying areas between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. tomorrow.The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) stated in a statement this evening that flooding would reach its highest level between 10:00 a.m. and 2 p.m. tomorrow, predicting that the highest flood level will be about 1.5 to 2.5 metres.“Red” is the fourth-highest

September 23, 2025 | BY Staff Reporter

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Macau to hoist T8 at 5 p.m. as Super Typhoon ‘Ragasa’ approaches – T10 ‘highly probable’ tomorrow

      Macau’s observatory has announced that it will hoist Typhoon Signal No. 8 (T8) at 5 p.m. today and that the probability of hoisting Typhoon Signal No. 10 (Macau’s highest storm warning signal) early tomorrow is “relatively high”.According to a statement by the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) at about 2 p.m. today, Super Typhoon “Ragasa” has entered the South China Sea within 500 km of Macau.“Based on the current forecast track, ‘Ragasa’ will

September 23, 2025 | BY Staff Reporter

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Important Notice to Our Print Edition Readers

Dear Readers,Due to Super Typhoon “Ragasa,” the print edition of The Macau Post Daily will not be published tomorrow and on Thursday.This decision was made to ensure the safety of our reporters, editors, designers and distributors, who will not be required to work in the office while Typhoon Signal No. 8 or higher is in effect.We appreciate your understanding. The well-being of our team is my main concern as publisher.We will assess the situation on Thursday afternoon and decide whether to

September 23, 2025 | BY Harald Brüning

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Macau CE Sam Hou Fai expresses confidence in ensuring people’s safety during expected ‘Ragasa’ onslaught

Casinos to close upon hoisting of Signal No.8Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai yesterday underlined the local government’s confidence in ensuring the safety of people in Macau and minimising the potentially catastrophic impact of Super Typhoon Ragasa expected to pummel the city, thanks to its early and comprehensive preparations for worst-case scenarios, while urging residents to refrain from letting their guard down in preparing for the menacing arrival of the super typhoon.The local observatory

September 23, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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Chikungunya & dengue fever ‘under significant control’ in Macau: SSM director

The Health Bureau (SSM) announced in a statement that it co-hosted a conference yesterday with the Guangdong Provincial Health Commission and Hong Kong Department of Health (DH), officially called “22nd Tripartite Meeting of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao on Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases”, and SSM Director Alvis Lo Iek Long said in a speech by video link that “chikungunya and dengue fever have been brought under significant control.”Yesterday’s conference, which took

September 23, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Young entrepreneurs receive awards in Macau, HK at same time

The 6th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) Outstanding Young Entrepreneur Award Ceremony was simultaneously held in Hong Kong and Macau yesterday, with the Macau session taking place at the University of Macau (UM).Organised by the Guangdong-HK-Macao Bay Area Entrepreneurs Alliance, the event honoured 79 young entrepreneurs, including eight from Macau. Among them, three are UM alumni. According to a statement from the public university yesterday, over 3,000 participants

September 23, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau police nab drunk driver for evading responsibility

The Public Security Police (PSP) apprehended a local man on Saturday for drunk driving and evading responsibility, with his blood alcohol concentration standing at 2.77 grams per litre, PSP spokesman Lam Keong said during a regular press conference yesterday.Lam identified the suspect as a 40-year-old car dealership owner surnamed Cheong.According to Lam, the Public Security Police (PSP) received a report on Saturday night about a traffic accident near Praça do Lago Sai Van (西灣湖廣場).

September 23, 2025 | BY Ada Lei

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Macau Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) holds briefing session on telecom agreement, licensing arrangements

The Macau Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) held a briefing session yesterday about its recently renewed telecommunication agreement with long-time operator CTM and licensing arrangements, aiming to ensure the stability of Macau’s telecommunication services in line with the law, according to a CTT statement.The session, which was held at the CTT headquarters at the General Post Office (GPO) on Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro, focused on the overall arrangements for telecommunication

September 23, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau students’ artworks thank their teachers

Members of the public can continue viewing works at the ongoing “2025 Teacher’s Day Poster and Comic Exhibition” (2025年教師節海報及漫畫作品展*) at the Centre of Educational Resources of the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ), with the exhibits presented until October 18.Teacher’s Day** was celebrated in Macau, Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland on September 10, while China’s Taiwan region will celebrate it this Sunday, September 28.Those entering the free

September 23, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau details transport arrangements for Super Typhoon ‘Ragasa’

The local authorities announced yesterday transport arrangements for Super Typhoon “Ragasa”  concerning flights, ferries and public transport (buses and LRT), as Macau braces itself for the storm’s potential catastrophic impact on the city.The local airport has put up a special notice on its website announcing that there will be a “significant reduction in flights” starting at 4 p.m. today, highlighting that the most substantial impact is expected tomorrow. Public broadcaster TDM

September 23, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau Customs seizes 10 orchids, 24 bottles of spirits, 46 used smartphones in 6 days

The Macau Customs Service announced in a statement on Sunday that its officers have busted five smuggling cases in six days, seizing 10 orchids, 24 bottles of spirits, and 46 used smartphones.Local customs identified the five smugglers as aged between 22 and 67, comprising mainland Chinese and local residents.On September 12, customs officers at the Barrier Gate entry vehicle lane intercepted a car, based on an alert from the cross-border Risk Management System. A follow-up inspection revealed

September 23, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Local woman loses 280,000 patacas in phishing scam: Macau police

A young local woman has fallen victim to a phishing message scam, resulting in a total loss of 280,000 patacas, Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Ho Wai Lok said during a regular press conference yesterday.According to Ho, the Judiciary Police (PJ) received a report on Friday from the woman, who said that she had received a message from a purported local bank on Thursday. The fraudulent message informed her that the “online payment protection plan” for her e-wallet was about to expire. If she

September 23, 2025 | BY Ada Lei

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Local post office promotes Macao 2026 at Philakorea

The Macau Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) promoted the upcoming “Macao 2026 Specialised World Stamp Exhibition” (aka “Macao 2026”) during the Philakorea 2025 World Stamp Exhibition in the South Korean capital Seoul from last Wednesday through Sunday, according to a CTT statement yesterday.As part of the programme, CTT hosted a reception on Saturday where CTT Director Derby Lau Wai Meng presented the preparations and highlights of Macao 2026 to representatives of the

September 23, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Xi: All ethnic groups closely bound like seeds of a pomegranate

Analysis       URUMQI – Each autumn, the streets of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region come alive with the sight of bright red pomegranates, long cherished as one of the local people’s favorite fruits.During President Xi Jinping’s 2014 visit to the region, a Uygur resident shared with him the belief that people of different ethnic groups should remain as closely united as “pomegranate seeds that stick together.”These simple words struck a chord

September 23, 2025 | BY admin

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