Macau Health Bureau marks ‘World Hepatitis Day’ with community campaign promoting hepatitis B prevention

The Health Bureau (SSM) said in a statement on Monday that it held a series of community activities ahead of World Hepatitis Day, which was held yesterday, promoting hepatitis B prevention, testing and public awareness while encouraging residents to adopt healthier lifestyles. According to the statement, the activities form part of the government’s Healthy Macau Blueprint and Healthy Community Programme, which promotes public health through cross-departmental collaboration and

July 29, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau police nab 5 for drug-taking, trafficking & money laundering

The Judiciary Police (PJ) busted a gang of five for drug-taking, drug trafficking and money laundering on Monday, PJ spokesman Ho Wai Lok said during a special press conference yesterday.Ho identified the suspects as three Indonesians and two Filipinos aged between 33 and 44, surnamed Aditya, Suryowati, Dina, Obra and Gutierrez. Ho added that only Suryowati is unemployed, whilst the other four are all non-resident workers (NRWs).According to Ho, the Judiciary Police, building on an in-depth

July 29, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Man, 73, critical with influenza A in Macau

A 73-year-old local man suffering from chronic diseases is in a critical condition after being infected with influenza A, the Health Bureau (SSM) has announced.According to an SSM statement on Monday night, the man came down with a fever, cough, runny nose, and muscle pain on Sunday, and self-medicated to relieve the symptoms.He sought treatment at the private Kiang Wu Hospital on Monday as his condition worsened with shortness of breath. While being diagnosed and treated, he suddenly

July 29, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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‘M-Mark’ seminar aims to promote Macau industries’ development

The Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Centre (CPTTM) and the Industrial Association of Macau co-hosted an “M-Mark” certification conference and food innovation exchange seminar at CPTTM headquarters in Zape yesterday, aiming to further quality enhancement and innovation across local industries.The one-day event, which attracted representatives from more than 20 enterprises that either hold “M-Mark” certification or are looking to apply for it, focused on practical experiences

July 29, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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New temporary outdoor carpark in Macau's Zape district provides 145 spaces

Aiming to utilise land resources and further improve outdoor public parking facilities in the Zape district, the Transport Bureau (DSAT) announced in a statement on Monday that an outdoor plot near Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) has been converted into a temporary outdoor public carpark named the “Rua de Luís Gonzaga Gomes Public Carpark” (高美士街公共停車場). The facility will provide a total of 145 parking spaces, comprising 42 for light vehicles and 103 for motorcycles.In

July 29, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) robotics team to debut at Asia-Pacific contest

The “Jiuxiao Team”* from the Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) has been recommended to represent Macau at the upcoming ABU Robocon 2026 contest, becoming the city’s first robotics research team to compete in the event, according to a statement by the public university yesterday.The statement said that the team was recommended by public broadcaster TDM to participate in the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union Robot Contest (ABU Robocon 2026), which will be held in Hong Kong next month.The

July 29, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau’s 3rd Five-Year Plan consultation draws 8,230 opinions, 92 pct positive: govt

The local government said yesterday that 1,716 respondents, comprising individuals and associations, submitted their opinions during the 40-day public consultation held earlier this year on the drafting of Macau’s 3rd Five-Year Plan. These respondents raised a total of 8,230 opinions.The Policy Research and Regional Development Bureau (DSEPDR), the public entity tasked with drafting Macau’s 3rd Five-Year Plan, made the announcement in a statement yesterday.The public consultation ran from

July 29, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Thunderstorms, showers forecast for today & tomorrow in Macau

Macau can expect rain and unstable weather today and tomorrow, the Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) announced in a statement yesterday, citing the influence of an active low-pressure trough.According to the statement, showers and thunderstorms are expected today and early tomorrow, noting that they might be “heavy at times”. The bureau warned members of the public to be on the lookout for abrupt weather changes, as well as to “beware of flooding caused by continuous

July 29, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau's Cinematheque•Passion: looking beyond movies

Review by Rui Pastorin        Every now and then, I like to pass by Cinematheque•Passion on Travessa da Paixão (戀愛巷) to see what’s being shown.The cinematheque is a place that, in my opinion, has delivered many pleasant surprises in terms of its programming, the most recent of which includes the current screening of Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Kar Wai’s 1990 film “Days of Being Wild” until Friday.During another quick visit yesterday,

July 29, 2026 | BY admin

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Zhuhai's Gongbei Customs seizes 15 kg of bird’s nest

Zhuhai’s Gongbei Customs announced in a statement yesterday that its officers seized 15 kg of bird’s nest at the Hengqin checkpoint on July 8.According to the statement, on that day, customs officers at the checkpoint noticed an anomaly during a routine X-ray inspection of a single-plate vehicle from Macau en route to Hengqin.Upon inspection, customs officers discovered a batch of bird’s nest concealed in a modified compartment behind the second row of the vehicle’s seats, weighing a

July 29, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macao Union Hospital performs 2 ‘complex’ spinal surgeries

Prof. Zhang Jianguo’s orthopaedic specialist team from Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH) in Beijing recently visited Macau. Partnering with the medical team at the Macao Union Hospital, they successfully performed highly complex spinal deformity correction surgeries on two patients with severe scoliosis, the Macao Union Hospital said in a statement yesterday.Scoliosis is a medical condition characterised by an abnormal lateral (sideways) curvature of the spine, most often forming

July 29, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Macau Tower turns up the heat with ‘Alice’s Kitchen War’ exhibition

Interview by William Chan        The Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Centre is hosting “Alice’s Kitchen War,” the latest instalment of the “Curiouser & Curiouser” exhibition series. Running from July 8 to September 3 on the centre’s LG Floor, the exhibition reimagines the chaotic “Pig and Pepper” chapter from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.Mel Cheong Hoi I, a featured artist in previous editions of the

July 29, 2026 | BY admin

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China combines TCM with Western medicine in fight against hepatitis

Analysis        BEIJING – After living with hepatitis B for years, a 50-year-old man surnamed Zhao was rushed to the hospital with liver failure following a period of overwork.Through a combination of Chinese and Western medicine, the patient received treatments to protect the liver, fight the virus, and improve blood clotting. After a month, Zhao was discharged from the hospital and resumed regular physical activities.Zhao’s recovery reflects a

July 29, 2026 | BY admin

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TCM wins wider recognition in Portugal

LISBON – Inês Ramos, a licensed acupuncturist, was once plagued by persistent joint pain, fever and fatigue when she was 13. Doctors were unable to determine the cause, and conventional treatments provided little relief.It was traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), she said, that restored her health, a life-changing experience that ultimately inspired her to pursue a career as an acupuncturist.“Traditional Chinese medicine changed my life,” Ramos said. Her story earned first prize in the

July 28, 2026 | BY admin

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