Macao SAR CE Sam Hou Fai appoints new head of Court of 2nd Instance

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has appointed Seng Ioi Man, who is currently a judge of the Court of Second Instance (TSI), as that court’s president effective from September 1, succeeding Choi Mou Pan who has been appointed by Sam as a judge of the Court of Final Appeal (TUI).Sam announced their appointments in two executive orders published in the Official Gazette (BO) yesterday. Sam signed the orders on Thursday last week.Seng’s appointment will last three years, and can be renewed upon

August 18, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Locals can use Home Return Permit both ways at all 3 Macau-mainland joint checkpoints

The Macau government announced yesterday that from today Macau residents returning from the Chinese mainland to Macau can choose to present their Home Return Permits when using e-channels at the three Macau-mainland joint checkpoints – the Macau-Zhuhai checkpoint of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB), the Hengqin checkpoint, and the Qingmao checkpoint.Nevertheless, they can choose to continue presenting their Macau ID cards (BIR).The new measure to be implemented at the three

August 18, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Commentary: A Window to the World for Macau’s Associations

Responsibility, National Security and External Links in the Reform of the Legal Regime for Associations Commentary by Manuel Silvério        Independent analyst on public policy and regional development(Former public-sector official with international experience and a longstanding involvement in public policy and sports development)In my first article on the reform of the Legal Regime for Associations, I sought to explain why I believe this review

August 18, 2026 | BY admin

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6 artists tackle imperfection, happiness in dual-theme Macau exhibition

Six creators from Macau continue to take on themes related to the beauty of imperfection, along with happiness, through art in the ongoing joint dual-themed exhibition at the Former Municipal Cattle Stable, which is now in its final three days.The free-admission exhibition is located at the junction of Avenida do Coronel Mesquita (美副將大馬路) and Avenida do Almirante Lacerda (罅些喇提督大馬路), and is part of the annual “ART POWER JAMMING” exhibition organised by Ark –

August 18, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau police arrest man in his 40s for sexually harassing woman in her 70s

The Public Security Police Force (PSP) arrested a man on Thursday for sexually harassing a woman in her 70s on August 9, PSP spokeswoman Kong Chi Ian said during a regular press conference yesterday.Kong identified the suspect as a male non-resident renovation worker in his 40s surnamed Feng.According to Kong, in the early morning of August 9, the female victim was walking alone along Estrada de Ferreira do Amaral (亞馬喇馬路), near the Montanha Russa Park (螺絲山公園) area, when a

August 18, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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2026 Guangdong-HK-Macao ‘Little Meteorological Anchors’ Contest starts local selection

The local selection round of the 2026 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao “Little Meteorological Anchors” Contest (粵港澳“氣象小主播”大賽)  is now accepting applications from primary school students, with submissions open until 1:00 p.m. on September 24, according to a statement by the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) yesterday, the first day of registering for the local selection process. The contest is a science popularisation initiative designed to engage primary

August 18, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Tropical system in S China Sea may develop: Macau observatory (SMG)

A trough of low pressure in the South China Sea has become active and could develop into a tropical depression or tropical storm, potentially affecting weather conditions in Macau later this week, according to a statement by the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) yesterday.The broad trough was gradually consolidating over the central and northern parts of the South China Sea, the statement said, noting that both conventional numerical models and artificial intelligence (AI) models

August 18, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Analysis: China’s economy weathers July pressures as new growth drivers strengthen

Analysis        BEIJING – China’s economy remained broadly stable in July despite external uncertainties and extreme weather, with new growth drivers gaining momentum and economic activity showing signs of continued structural improvement, official data showed yesterday.The country’s economy showed “resilience and vitality” as proactive macro policies helped cushion external and domestic pressures, National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)

August 18, 2026 | BY admin

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Long waits expose deepening strain on Portugal’s public healthcare system

Analysis        LISBON – As Europe swelters through the summer of 2026, Portugal’s emergency departments are facing a familiar crisis: patients waiting hours, and in some cases more than a day, to see a doctor as staff shortages and seasonal demand put renewed pressure on the country’s public healthcare system.At Hospital do Barreiro, in the Setúbal district south of Lisbon, one patient said he brought his mother to the emergency department of the

August 18, 2026 | BY admin

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CE Sam Hou Fai gathers views from lawmakers for 2027 Macau Policy Address

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai had a meeting with all members of the Legislative Assembly (AL) on Friday gathering their opinions and suggestions concerning the government’s drafting of his 2027 Policy Address. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving Macau’s executive-led system and strengthening positive interaction between the executive and legislative organs, according to a statement by the Macao Government Information Bureau (GCS) on Saturday morning.The closed-door

August 17, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Macau community leader Edmund Ho Hau Wah underlines need for revamp of association law

Edmund Ho Hau Wah, Macau’s first chief executive and currently a vice-chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), has said that the local government’s ongoing proposal to draft a bill governing the setting-up and operation of the city’s associations is not intended to interfere with their operations, but rather to better safeguard national security and Macau’s security, optimise resource allocation, and foster the healthy and

August 17, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Macau resort The Parisian celebrates 10th anniversary with Le Petit Prince theme

Installations, along with co-branded products, featuring French writer and aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s (1900-1944) beloved novella “Le Petit Prince” (The Little Prince) are being showcased at The Parisian Macao in Cotai as part of the integrated resort’s 10th anniversary. The themed installations can be found across the resort, ranging from “The Secret Rose Garden” at the hotel lobby to “The Love-Lit Way Home” at Eiffel Tower level 7 observation deck, according to a

August 17, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Senior hit, killed by coach: Macau police

The Fire Services Bureau (CB) announced in a statement yesterday morning that a 73-year-old local woman died after being struck by a coach near the Barrier Gate.According to a Public Security Police Force (PSP) statement, the bureau received a report that a traffic accident had occurred on the outbound vehicle lane at the Barrier Gate, involving a coach that hit a pedestrian.According to the CB’s statement, the woman suffered an abdominal contusion and was found without a pulse or heartbeat.

August 17, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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36 outstanding students in Macau receive SJM scholarships

SJM Resorts presented scholarships to 36 “outstanding children of employees for their academic excellence” during a ceremony at Grand Lisboa last week, the integrated resort operator said in a statement last Tuesday, marking the 22nd year of the scholarship programme.Each scholarship is worth 20,000 patacas, according to the statement. The scholarships were presented during last week’s 22nd SJM Scholarship Award Ceremony at Grand Lisboa, with 10 new recipients this year. The new

August 17, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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