Construction of the secondary school in the Macau New Neighbourhood (MNN) residential estate on Zhuhai’s Hengqin island has been completed, and it will start operating in the upcoming 2026/27 academic year, Macau Urban Renewal Limited (MUR) announced yesterday.The current school campus at the MNN neighbourhood is used for kindergarten and primary school education. The current school, run by Macau’s Hou Kong Middle School, started operating in September 2024.Located next to the current
Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) President Wilson Hon Wai said in speech during yesterday’s Spring Festival luncheon for social workers that the “Subsidy Scheme for Rehabilitation Technology Equipment” for local social service organisations will be launched to continuously improve services for the elderly and persons with disabilities this year, aiming to encourage organisations to procure and integrate technological devices. The annual luncheon for social workers was held at Macau
Interview by William Chan For years, Comuna de Pedra (“Stone Commune”) has been deeply rooted in the local community, creating inclusive theatre for people with disabilities and the elderly. The sixth edition of its “TODOS Fest! Inclusive Arts Festival”, being held from March 20 to 22, once again puts its core belief into practice: “Inclusive art is essential for building an inclusive society.” This year, the festival introduces two unique overseas
A 70-year-old woman was taken to hospital for examination and treatment after being startled by a robot walking along the street in Patane district, operated by a tutorial centre for promotion purposes, last Thursday, the Public Security Police (PSP) said yesterday.The police said that it was the first incident of its kind recorded in Macau involving a human and a robot.The Public Security Police told public broadcaster TDM yesterday that the incident occurred on the pavement in Rua Sul do
Construction of the secondary school in the Macau New Neighbourhood (MNN) residential estate on Zhuhai’s Hengqin island has been completed, and it will start operating in the upcoming 2026/27 academic year, Macau Urban Renewal Limited (MUR) announced yesterday.The current school campus at the MNN neighbourhood is used for kindergarten and primary school education. The current school, run by Macau’s Hou Kong Middle School, started operating in September 2024.Located next to the current
Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) President Wilson Hon Wai said in speech during yesterday’s Spring Festival luncheon for social workers that the “Subsidy Scheme for Rehabilitation Technology Equipment” for local social service organisations will be launched to continuously improve services for the elderly and persons with disabilities this year, aiming to encourage organisations to procure and integrate technological devices. The annual luncheon for social workers was held at Macau
Interview by William Chan For years, Comuna de Pedra (“Stone Commune”) has been deeply rooted in the local community, creating inclusive theatre for people with disabilities and the elderly. The sixth edition of its “TODOS Fest! Inclusive Arts Festival”, being held from March 20 to 22, once again puts its core belief into practice: “Inclusive art is essential for building an inclusive society.” This year, the festival introduces two unique overseas
A 70-year-old woman was taken to hospital for examination and treatment after being startled by a robot walking along the street in Patane district, operated by a tutorial centre for promotion purposes, last Thursday, the Public Security Police (PSP) said yesterday.The police said that it was the first incident of its kind recorded in Macau involving a human and a robot.The Public Security Police told public broadcaster TDM yesterday that the incident occurred on the pavement in Rua Sul do
The Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau (SAFP) has launched a dedicated page on its website where members of the public can check updated information on the government’s latest measures and achievements in its public administrative reform campaign.On the bureau’s website (https://www.safp.gov.mo), the new dedicated webpage is available in Chinese and Portuguese, Macau’s two official languages. The new webpage (https://www.safp.gov.mo/zh-hant/adminReformNews) is officially
City of Dreams (COD) celebrated the launch of its new brand chapter themed “Be A Dreamer” last night at the Cotai integrated resort, with the event featuring the unveiling of a new outdoor art installation and the introduction of representatives who also star in a new visual campaign.COD, which opened on June 1, 2009, was described in yesterday’s event as being a “dream engine” that continuously interprets imagination and nurtures creative possibilities in its experiences and
The number bib and timing chip collection for the 2026 Sands China Macao International 10K begins today at the Olympic Sports Centre’s Indoor Pavilion in Taipa, according to a statement by the Sports Bureau (ID) yesterday. The race, organised by the bureau, integrated resort operator Sands China Ltd and the General Association of Athletics of Macau (AGAM), will take place this Sunday. The 10K race will start at 7 a.m., followed by the Fun Run at 7:40 a.m. from Sai Van Lake Square.
The Pharmaceutical Supervision and Administration Bureau (ISAF) announced in a statement on Monday that a prescription medication from the United States used to treat blood cancer, “Tazverik Tablets 200mg” is being recalled, according to a notification from the local pharmaceutical importer. The statement pointed out that the medicine manufactured by US-based “Patheon Pharmaceuticals Inc.”, is being voluntarily recalled by its producer.The recall is based on ongoing clinical trial
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is welcoming applications from Macau’s F&B businesses and travel agencies for its Quality Tourism Services Accreditation Scheme (QTAS), open from today till the end of the month.According to a statement from the bureau yesterday, there is again no limit on quota for applicants from both sectors, with more information available on MGTO’s themed page on www.dst.gov.mo .The statement noted that “QTAS 2026 Quality Tourism Services Silver Award”
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz paid a highly instructive two-day official visit to China last week, his first as the head of government of Europe’s strongest economy. President Xi Jinping and Merz, who appear to have established a good rapport, have hit the reset button for amicably pragmatic ties between the world’s second and third largest economies.In Beijing, the nation’s political nerve centre, Merz met with Xi, Premier Li Qiang, and Vice-Premier He Lifeng, and – visibly
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz paid a highly instructive two-day official visit to China last week, his first as the head of government of Europe’s strongest economy. President Xi Jinping and Merz, who appear to have established a good rapport, have hit the reset button for amicably pragmatic ties between the world’s second and third largest economies.In Beijing, the nation’s political nerve centre, Merz met with Xi, Premier Li Qiang, and Vice-Premier He Lifeng, and – visibly
Interview by William Chan For years, Comuna de Pedra (“Stone Commune”) has been deeply rooted in the local community, creating inclusive theatre for people with disabilities and the elderly. The sixth edition of its “TODOS Fest! Inclusive Arts Festival”, being held from March 20 to 22, once again puts its core belief into practice: “Inclusive art is essential for building an inclusive society.” This year, the festival introduces two unique overseas
S1C Angel Lin Sin Chi (連善知)Instructors: Sandra U Cheng Man, Kelly Ka Ka Chong, Rachel Tou Wing SzeThe Robotics Team from Pui Ching Middle School won third prize in the RoboCup 2025* competition held in Brazil in July last year, making history as the first high school in the world to receive this award.Competing against around 2,000 participants from more than 40 countries, including university students and researchers, the robotics team from Pui Ching Middle School was one of the youngest
Construction of the secondary school in the Macau New Neighbourhood (MNN) residential estate on Zhuhai’s Hengqin island has been completed, and it will start operating in the upcoming 2026/27 academic year, Macau Urban Renewal Limited (MUR) announced yesterday.The current school campus at the MNN neighbourhood is used for kindergarten and primary school education. The current school, run by Macau’s Hou Kong Middle School, started operating in September 2024.Located next to the current
The Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau (SAFP) has launched a dedicated page on its website where members of the public can check updated information on the government’s latest measures and achievements in its public administrative reform campaign.On the bureau’s website (https://www.safp.gov.mo), the new dedicated webpage is available in Chinese and Portuguese, Macau’s two official languages. The new webpage (https://www.safp.gov.mo/zh-hant/adminReformNews) is officially
City of Dreams (COD) celebrated the launch of its new brand chapter themed “Be A Dreamer” last night at the Cotai integrated resort, with the event featuring the unveiling of a new outdoor art installation and the introduction of representatives who also star in a new visual campaign.COD, which opened on June 1, 2009, was described in yesterday’s event as being a “dream engine” that continuously interprets imagination and nurtures creative possibilities in its experiences and
Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) President Wilson Hon Wai said in speech during yesterday’s Spring Festival luncheon for social workers that the “Subsidy Scheme for Rehabilitation Technology Equipment” for local social service organisations will be launched to continuously improve services for the elderly and persons with disabilities this year, aiming to encourage organisations to procure and integrate technological devices. The annual luncheon for social workers was held at Macau
The number bib and timing chip collection for the 2026 Sands China Macao International 10K begins today at the Olympic Sports Centre’s Indoor Pavilion in Taipa, according to a statement by the Sports Bureau (ID) yesterday. The race, organised by the bureau, integrated resort operator Sands China Ltd and the General Association of Athletics of Macau (AGAM), will take place this Sunday. The 10K race will start at 7 a.m., followed by the Fun Run at 7:40 a.m. from Sai Van Lake Square.
The Pharmaceutical Supervision and Administration Bureau (ISAF) announced in a statement on Monday that a prescription medication from the United States used to treat blood cancer, “Tazverik Tablets 200mg” is being recalled, according to a notification from the local pharmaceutical importer. The statement pointed out that the medicine manufactured by US-based “Patheon Pharmaceuticals Inc.”, is being voluntarily recalled by its producer.The recall is based on ongoing clinical trial
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is welcoming applications from Macau’s F&B businesses and travel agencies for its Quality Tourism Services Accreditation Scheme (QTAS), open from today till the end of the month.According to a statement from the bureau yesterday, there is again no limit on quota for applicants from both sectors, with more information available on MGTO’s themed page on www.dst.gov.mo .The statement noted that “QTAS 2026 Quality Tourism Services Silver Award”
Three local residents have fallen victim to a “Taobao customer service” scam, losing 1.39 million patacas in total, PJ spokesman Chao Teng Hin said during a regular press conference yesterday.Chao said that the victims comprise two young women and an elderly man, adding that they were separately defrauded by the swindlers using the same method.According to Chao, between Saturday and Monday, the victims received phone calls or messages claiming to be from Taobao’s payment service. They