Macau police nab Indonesian maid for usury & improper retention of 51 ID documents

The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested a domestic helper from Indonesia on Tuesday for usury and the improper retention of 51 identification documents, PJ spokesman Ho Wai Lok said during a special press conference yesterday.Ho identified the suspect as a 43-year-old female surnamed Srirosmulyati.According to Ho, the Judiciary Police (PJ) received a referral from the Public Security Police (PSP) on Friday about a non-resident who had borrowed a total of 4,000 patacas from Srirosmulyati between

January 22, 2026 | BY Ada Lei

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Macau police nab local man for stealing construction materials worth 860,000 patacas

The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested a local man on Tuesday for stealing construction materials worth 860,000 patacas, PJ spokesman Ho Wai Lok said during a special press conference yesterday.Ho identified the suspect as a 40-year-old construction worker surnamed Ian.According to Ho, the police received two reports on November 1 and November 25 from a local man who said that two batches of building materials belonging to his company, stored in a vacant area near the Taipa Ferry Terminal, had

January 22, 2026 | BY Ada Lei

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Macau anti-graft body (CCAC) visits HK ICAC to strengthen anti-graft cooperation

A delegation led by Commissioner Against Corruption (CCAC) Ao Ieong Seong visited the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) of Hong Kong on Tuesday to exchange views on fighting and preventing corruption and promoting integrity through education, according to a CCAC statement that day.During the visit, Ao Ieong met with ICAC Commissioner Woo Ying-ming and noted that the two sides have long maintained close cooperation in mutual case assistance, intelligence exchange and training, the

January 22, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Event to gather pets, skateboarding this weekend at Macau's Lisboeta resort

Pets and skateboarding will be brought together for the first time with Macau’s inaugural co-themed event slated for this weekend at THE POOL H853 Outdoor Event Space at the H853 Fun Factory.Located at Lisboeta Macau, the two-day event will feature a line-up of scheduled events, the Macau-themed destination recently announced on its Instagram page, among which are Macau’s first “pet skateboard workshop”, while there will also be family-friendly skateboard experience sessions and

January 22, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau Health Bureau (SSM) warns of hypothermia risk as temperature drops

The Health Bureau (SSM) has issued a public health advisory in response to this week’s “significant” drop in the temperature. Moreover, a “Yellow” cold weather alert was issued by the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) yesterday, forecasting cold weather in Macau today and tomorrow. The observatory urged the public, especially the elderly, children, and those with chronic illnesses, to bundle up to keep warm. The observatory forecast on its website last night that

January 22, 2026 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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Macau Health Bureau (SSM) weight loss challenge attracts over 3,500 participants

The Macau Health Bureau announced in a statement yesterday that its weight loss challenge has attracted over 3,500 participants registrations.According to the statement, in response to the national strategy prioritising health development and in alignment with the nation’s “Weight Management Year” initiative, the local government continues to roll out diverse weight management measures and activities through its “Healthy Community” programme.The statement said that the weight loss

January 22, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Safeguarding residents’ jobs vital for Macau’s overall stability: Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai underlined yesterday that his government will regard the promotion of local residents’ employment “as a critical task essential for ensuring and maintaining Macau’s overall stability”, pledging his commitment to prioritising the hiring of local residents for jobs they are capable of and willing to do.Sam made the remarks at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf last night while delivering a speech during the swearing-in ceremony for the new, 37th term of the board

January 21, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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‘Helena Almeida: I Am Here – Presence and Resonance’ to kick off in Macau Friday

Helena Almeida’s (1934-2018) first large-scale retrospective in Asia will kick off on Friday at the Macau Museum of Art (MAM) in Nape, with close to 42 sets comprising 190 works by the Portuguese contemporary artist to be showcased, according to a statement by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC).The Friday statement noted that the exhibition, titled “Helena Almeida: I Am Here – Presence and Resonance” and held until April 26, will also feature 14 sets of Almeida-inspired works created by

January 21, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau's ‘Highly Collectable Art Fair’ reaches its final 5 days

The “Highly Collectable Art Fair” hosted in Casa Garden is coming to its close, with art lovers, collectors and other members of the public able to view the over 180 art pieces on display until Sunday.Now in its seventh edition, the art fair has normally been held twice a year since 2019. On show this time are ceramics, sculptures, engravings, wood and mixed media, with prices going from thousands to even hundreds of thousands of patacas for some of the pieces.Among the items displayed and

January 21, 2026 | BY Interview by Rui Pastorin

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Locals shop, dine across border as Macau eateries feel mixed impact: vox pop

As more and more local residents head to Zhuhai for shopping and dining, citing lower prices and the perception of better-quality goods and services there, local spending patterns are shifting. The Post spoke to several local eatery representatives yesterday to gauge how the trend is affecting local businesses, with views ranging from resilience to growing concern. Mimi, 30, who works as a cook in a Filipino restaurant, told the Post that the trend of locals spending more and more of

January 21, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo, Ida Cheong

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Macau's Toi San new sitting-out area receives mixed bag of reactions: Vox pop

Since the seven-month revamp of the Toi San sitting-out area on Rua Central de T’oi Sán (台山中街) was concluded last month, the area has been given a brand-new look – and has received a mixed bag of reactions.According to a Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) statement on December 26, the area, covering around 870 square metres, incorporates natural elements in its design. All the trees have been preserved and integrated with landscaped greenery, aiming to create a leisure experience

January 21, 2026 | BY Vox pop by Armindo Neves

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Call for proposals opens for 2026 Macao Int’l Parade

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) is now inviting local associations, schools, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to submit proposals for this year’s Macao International Parade, according to a statement from the bureau on Monday.The parade will be held on, Sunday, March 29. The application period for the upcoming event is open until this Sunday at 5:30 p.m.This year’s parade encourages participants to highlight Macau’s historical role as a “City of Sails” during the Age of

January 21, 2026 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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Macau police nab mainlander for stealing 8,800 yuan

The Public Security Police (PSP) arrested a man from the Chinese mainland on Saturday for stealing 8,800 yuan (10,100 patacas) from a mainland woman, PSP spokeswoman Lai In Hong said during a regular press conference yesterday.Lai identified the suspect as an installation worker in his forties surnamed Song.According to Lai, the police received a report on December 15 from a woman from the Chinese mainland who said that she had met Song online in October via a mobile dating platform. They

January 21, 2026 | BY Ada Lei

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Cold shelter opens as mercury drops in Macau

The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) announced in a statement yesterday evening that its cold shelter, due to the issuance of a Yellow or Orange* cold weather alert, has opened its doors.The shelter is located at 34 Rua Leste da Ilha Verde, Edifício do Bairro da Ilda Verde (青洲東街34號青洲坊大廈E1的避寒中心).Yesterday evening, the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) hoisted its Yellow cold weather alert and Temperature Drop Alert.The weather station’s Temperature Drop

January 21, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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