Sands Gallery presents over 400 exhibits of Macau’s former firecracker industry

The centenary of the founding of the erstwhile Iec Long Firecracker Factory is being commemorated this year, with over 400 exhibits related to the history and memory of a once thriving industry on display at Sands Gallery. Launched yesterday afternoon and lasting over five months until August 31, “A Century of Iec Long Firecracker Factory in Radiance – An Exhibition on the Resonant History and Aesthetic Memory of Macao Firecrackers” features displays related to the industry’s

March 19, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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4 hurt in two-car bus crash on Macau's Avenida da Amizade

The Fire Service Bureau (CB) announced in a statement that four local residents were injured in a two-vehicle bus crash on Avenida da Amizade (友誼大馬路) last night.At 7:36 p.m., the bureau received a report about a traffic accident near Oceanus casino on Avenida da Amizade. After arriving at the scene, the statement said, the fire fighters saw that while the bus’s front windscreen was shattered, two private cars – one dark-coloured, the other white – were damaged, and nearby

March 19, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macao Orchestra brings ‘Music of Love’ to community

The “Music of Love” community concert series was played during the Spring Festival, as the Macao Orchestra visited elderly homes and special education schools from February 24 to 27, according to a Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) statement on Tuesday. Organised by the bureau and the Macao Orchestra Company Limited, the initiative saw the orchestra’s percussion section perform at multiple venues, including Care Home “Júbilo Brilhante” (“Shining Joy”), Elderly Home “Yee On”

March 19, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Renovation worker suffers second-degree burns in fire: Macau Fire Service Bureau (CB)

The Fire Service Bureau (CB) announced in a statement yesterday that a renovation worker suffered second-degree burns in a fire.According to the statement, the fire erupted in a flat of Nova Taipa Gardens (Block 26) on Rua de Bragança (布拉干薩街) in Taipa. A resident called the CB to tell them about smoke coming from the residential building. After arriving at the scene, the firefighters were confronted with open flames in a unit on the 24th floor, where the fire had broken

March 19, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Ancient Egypt treasures dazzle HK crowds

Review by William Chan, in Hong Kong        During the Chinese New Year holidays, I went to the Hong Kong Palace Museum in West Kowloon Cultural District to witness “Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums,” an exhibition jointly organised with the Supreme Council of Antiquities of Egypt. Even on a weekday, the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, the long queues were a sight to behold – a level of enthusiasm for a paid exhibition rarely seen in

March 19, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau resort operator Melco to launch luxury hotel ‘REM’ in 2nd half of 2026

Integrated resort operator Melco Resorts & Entertainment announced in a statement yesterday the upcoming launch of its new luxury hotel project REM at City of Dreams Macau (COD) in Cotai, with its soft opening and grand launch slated for the second half of the year. The statement noted the project as a “key component in Melco’s strategic presence in Macau”, marking a “major upgrade” for COD as well as redefining contemporary luxury through its “ultimate suite experience,

March 18, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Hana Tou presents the beauty of watercolours at Macau's 10 Fantasia exhibition

Review by Rui Pastorin        At 10 Fantasia gallery, an exhibition titled “A Beautiful Glimpse” is being hosted at the “Youth Art Exhibition Room”, showcasing a variety of pieces created by local painter Hana Tou Mei Kun (杜美娟).The Macau-born artist utilises an interplay of colours, light and detail to bring each piece to life. Varying in size, Tou provides exhibitiongoers with window to Macau and other parts of the world as seen through her eyes, translating

March 18, 2026 | BY admin

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Tap water consumption set to rise 3 pct in 2026: Macao Water chief

Macao Water Supply Company Limited Executive Director Nacky Kuan Sio Peng told reporters yesterday that Macau’s tap water consumption this year was forecast to increase 3.0 percent year-on-year. The company hosted a Spring Festival media reception at Macau Tower in Sai Van yesterday.Kuan noted in a speech that last year marked the company’s 90th anniversary, and a series of celebratory events were held to strengthen interactions with various sectors. This year, Kuan said, the

March 18, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Residents divided on impact of alcohol intake in Macau: vox pop

Residents yesterday shared mixed views on alcohol consumption in Macau, with some describing it as a serious social issue while others see it as a matter of personal responsibility. Speaking to the Post yesterday, several residents pointed to the ubiquitous visibility of drinking alcohol in daily life, particularly in nightlife and social settings. For 21-year-old Nic, alcohol consumption is a noticeable part of social life in Macau, particularly among younger people. She noted that

March 18, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) halts poultry imports from avian flu-hit regions

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) announced in a statement yesterday new import restrictions on poultry products from several regions affected by the highly pathogenic avian influenza. According to the bureau, outbreaks have been reported in multiple locations, including Bolívar Partido Province in Argentina, Eure Départment in France, the Harz region of the state of Lower Saxony in northern Germany, Perugia Province of the region of Umbria in Italy, and the town of Nowy Tomyśl in

March 18, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau police stop woman from losing 3 million patacas in scam

The Judiciary Police (PJ) stopped a woman from losing three million patacas in a “fake police” scam, PJ IT Crimes Division Supervisor Lao Kuok Cheong said during a special press conference yesterday.According to Lao, during an anti-fraud awareness campaign held from March 6 to last Thursday, a female visitor from the Chinese mainland arrived at the event intending to receive a gift. While answering questions related to fraud prevention, her hesitant responses raised the suspicion of

March 18, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau police bust loan-sharking quintet

The Judiciary Police (PJ) on Monday arrested five men from the Chinese mainland for loan sharking PJ spokesman Leng Kam Lon said during a special press conference yesterday.Leng identified the suspects as a 40-year-old man surnamed Wang and a 44-year-old man surnamed Wu, both of whom claimed to be jobless; a 39-year-old business man surnamed Zhou, a 34-year-old business man surnamed Yan, and a construction worker, age undisclosed, surnamed Cheng, adding that another suspect was still at large

March 18, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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2nd round of ticket sales for ITTF World Cup in Macau opens today

According to a statement provided by the Sports Bureau (ID) on Monday, a second round of ticket sales for the ITTF Men’s and Women’s World Cup Macao 2026 begins at noon today. The tournament, sanctioned by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), will be held from March 30 to April 5 at the Galaxy Arena in Cotai, the statement said. The event is co-organised by the bureau, Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) and World Table Tennis Management Group Limited (WTT), as well as the

March 18, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau Health Bureau notes surge in influenza activity

The Health Bureau (SSM) announced in a statement last night that influenza viruses in Macau have become more active, with the positive testing rate rising from 5.0 percent from the period between February 22 to 28 to 17.8 percent from March 8 to 14, with over 70 percent of the cases being type B influenza. The statement said that this surpasses the 15.2 percent warning threshold, indicating “a high level of flu activity”.Influenza viruses had a peak in activity from mid-November 2025

March 18, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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