Macau: Heavy crowds, mixed reviews: ‘Barra Slow Fest’ delivers energy but fails on slow-living concept

Interviews and review by William Chan        The free-admission, three-day Barra Slow Festival at Navy Yard No. 1, No. 2, the Dock Area, and the Outdoor Plaza recently drew to a close. Organised by the District Development Centre of the General Union of Neighbourhood Associations of Macau (UGAMM), widely known as Kai Fong, under the theme “Bake with Ease, Savour the Summer,” the event delivered a wildly popular yet polarising experience that struggled

September 9, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau govt demolishes 2 dilapidated buildings near Ruins of St. Paul’s

The Lands and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) recently conducted an inter-departmental joint operation to demolish two dilapidated buildings posing danger to the public located in Beco da Ostra (蠔里), near the Ruins of St. Paul’s, ensuring public safety and improving the local community environment, according to a DSSCU statement yesterday.In addition to continuously monitoring and promoting building maintenance, the bureau will gradually roll out a territory-wide building survey and

September 9, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Uber launches ‘WeChat Mini Program’ in Macau

Uber announced in a statement yesterday the official launch of its “WeChat Mini Program”* for Macau.The move particularly aims to “create a seamless, end-to-end ride experience for mainland travellers”, the statement said, highlighting peak upcoming tourism events like the National Day Golden Week (October 1 to October 7) and the 73rd Macau Grand Prix.After suspending its services in 2017, the US multinational transportation company returned to Macau in February this year with the Uber

September 9, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Zape’s WTT carnival aims to support Macau SMEs

In response to the government’s policy initiatives promoting “Tourism + Sports,” community business district revitalisation, and support for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the “Pulse of Zape • Cultural & Sports Consumption Carnival - WTT Table Tennis Pop-Up District” is taking place through Sunday at the pedestrianised zones along Rua de Cantão (廣東街) and Rua de Pequim (北京街).The opening ceremony for the carnival took place on Rua de Cantão in Zape

September 9, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Prevention key to campus violence lies in mental health and teacher–student inclusivity: Macau Kai Fong VP Che Mei Leng

Interview by Armindo Neves        A serious incident of campus violence occurred in Macau on the September 1 opening day of the school term, where an 18-year-old student used drain cleaner to attack a female teacher in her 60s, sparking deep public concern over youth mental health and school safety.In response to a written interview by the Post on Monday, Che Mei Leng, vice-president of the Macau General Union of Neighbourhood Associations (UGAMM,

September 9, 2026 | BY admin

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5 residents lose 28,400 patacas in fake MPay phishing scam: Macau police

Five Macau residents fell victim to a bogus MPay phishing SMS scam between September 4-7, losing a total of roughly 28,400 patacas, Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Cheong Siu Keong said during a regular press conference yesterday.According to Cheong, scammers had recently resumed sending unsolicited phishing text messages to residents while impersonating the mobile payment platform MPay. The messages claimed that the recipients’ MPay accounts had been exposed to an “online security risk”

September 9, 2026 | BY admin

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Taxi crashes into motorbike, rider hurt near Sai Van Bridge: Macau police

A taxi and a motorcycle collided on Avenida Panorâmica do Lago Sai Van, heading towards Sai Van Bridge, at roughly 5:00 p.m. yesterday, leaving the motorcyclist injured, a Public Security Police (PSP) spokeswoman said.According to the spokeswoman, the taxi was travelling in the right-hand lane when its driver, a local man in his 60s, attempted to pull into the left-hand lane. The nearside of the taxi subsequently struck the motorcycle.The rider, a local man in his 70s, sustained multiple

September 9, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau govt sets up civil aviation working group

The Macau government announced yesterday that it has set up a working group for the development of the civil aviation sector, with the aim of advancing the opening-up of Macau’s civil aviation market and its initiative to develop Macau into an International Aviation Hub for the Pearl River West Bank.The new working group is chaired by Secretary for Transport and Public Works Raymond Tam Vai Man.The establishment of the working group was announced in a statement from Tam’s office.The Macao

September 9, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Macau Secretary for Social Affairs & Culture Wallis O Lam vows internationalisation of Hengqin university town

A joint opening ceremony of the three Macau public universities at the Macao-Hengqin International Education (University) Town First Phase in Hengqin – the University of Macau (UM), the Macao Polytechnic University (MPU), and the Macao University of Tourism (UTM) – was held yesterday morning. Delivering a speech during the opening ceremony, Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Wallis O Lam said that the university town serves not only as an extension of Macau’s higher education

September 9, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau hosts inaugural ‘Fortune Leaders Forum’

Industry leaders and decision makers were gathered at the inaugural “Fortune Leaders Forum” yesterday at Grand Lisboa Palace (GLP) in Cotai for discussions on key topics and challenges found in today’s business landscape. Themed “Leadership in the Age of Convergence and Complexity” and having integrated resort operator SJM as host partner, the event saw a variety of discussions with business leaders, taking on topics including AI, its applications and how it is reshaping the

September 9, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Hengqin launches ‘talent cards’ for top Macau-Hengqin talents

Hengqin has launched a “talent card” programme for top Macau-Hengqin talent, according to a statement by Hengqin’s Talent Development and Social Security Bureau yesterday.A presentation session about the programme was held in Hengqin on Monday, according to the statement.The session also included a signing ceremony with the programme’s three partner banks.The statement said that the programme aims to promote the integration and alignment of public services for talent between Macau and

September 9, 2026 | BY admin

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UTM, UEM start joint Macau-Mozambique talent development programme

The Macao University of Tourism (UTM) and the Universidade Eduardo Mondlane (UEM) of Mozambique inaugurated their joint UTM-UEM Talent Development Programme on Thursday.The inauguration ceremony was held at UTM’s new campus within the First Phase of the Macao-Hengqin International Education (University) Town.According to a statement issued that day, through the programme, UTM has admitted three UEM faculty members into its Master’s degree programmes and submitted nominations to Macao

September 8, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Young man loses 2.7 million yuan in ‘fake police’ scam: Macau police

A young man from the Chinese mainland last week fell victim to a “fake police” scam, incurring total losses of 2.7 million yuan (3.1 million patacas), Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Cheong Siu Keong said during a regular press conference yesterday.According to Cheong, the Judiciary Police received a tip-off from the Chinese mainland’s Anti-Fraud Centre last Tuesday about a potential victim of a police impersonation scam. PJ officers subsequently contacted the individual, who told them

September 8, 2026 | BY admin

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Rotary Club of Macau hosts joint installation ceremony for new leaders

The Rotary Club of Macau’s joint installation ceremony was held on Saturday at the Macau Tower Convention and Entertainment Centre for their new leaders.New club leaders were welcomed from the Rotary Club of Macau, Rotaract Club of Macau, Rotaract Club of University of Macau Students’ Union, Interact Club of St. Paul School of Macau, and Interact Club of the International School of Macau, a statement from the Rotary Club of Macau yesterday noted. The statement added that this Rotary

September 8, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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