Macau's citywide CCTV system now covers Zone A

The Unitary Police Service (SPU) announced in a statement yesterday that 10 new cameras of the police forces’ citywide CCTV surveillance system have come into operation in the Zone A new urban area, raising the total number of cameras in the system to 1,711.The 10 new cameras are the first ones installed in the 1.38-square-kilometre land reclamation area.Zone A, a new land reclamation area primarily being developed for public housing projects, is located between the peninsula’s

February 12, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Macau police nab local man for drunk driving

The Public Security Police (PSP) apprehended a local man on Tuesday for drunk driving, with his blood alcohol concentration standing at 1.46 grams per litre, PSP spokesman Wong Chi Weng said during a regular press conference yesterday.Wong identified the suspect as a technician in his forties surnamed Ho.According to Wong, PSP officers conducting a vehicle check early Tuesday morning in Istmo de Ferreira do Amaral (關閘馬路), stopped the motorcycle driven by Ho. Upon inspection, the

February 12, 2026 | BY Ada Lei

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Macau aviation regulator imposes no-fly zone for drones during 2026 CNY drone & firework displays

The Civil Aviation Authority of Macau (AACM) announced in a statement yesterday that unmanned aircraft flights will be prohibited across the Macau peninsula on February 15, 17, 19, 23, and March 3, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. to ensure safety during the “2026 Chinese New Year Drones and Fireworks Displays” on those days. The three-hour drone ban each time over the peninsula, published in the Official Gazette (BO) No. 46, Series II, yesterday, is based on Article 66 of the Air Navigation

February 12, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau police bust illegal currency exchange dealer

The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested a man from the Chinese mainland on Sunday for engaging in illegal currency exchange activities, PJ spokesman Chao Teng Hin said during a regular press conference yesterday.Chao identified the suspect as a 33-year-old male surnamed Meng who claimed to be jobless.According to Chao, PJ officers on patrol in a casino in Cotai on Sunday evening witnessed Meng engaging in an illegal exchange deal with a middle-aged local male gambler. Chao noted that Meng and the

February 12, 2026 | BY Ada Lei

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Macau resort operator Sands China sets new record with 7 Forbes Five-Star Hotels under one roof

Seven of integrated resort operator Sands China’s hotels have a Five-Star accolade in the 2026 Forbes Travel Guide, among which are The Londoner Macao’s 313-suite Paiza Grand and The St. Regis Macao receiving the ratings for the first time.In a statement yesterday, the integrated resort operator noted that Paiza Grand received the award in its first year of operation. With its accolades, Sands China has “the most Forbes Five-Star hotels under one roof, world-wide”, the statement

February 12, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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MGM brings Singapore’s Chatterbox Café to Macau

MGM has opened the first Macau outpost of Singapore-based dining brand Chatterbox Café, according to a statement issued by the integrated resort on Tuesday.The restaurant celebrated its grand opening on Tuesday. According to the statement, Chatterbox has a legacy spanning over five decades and is known for blending authentic Singaporean flavours with contemporary culinary techniques.The opening ceremony was attended by Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of MGM China Holdings

February 12, 2026 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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Macau's Catholic Centre set to open in next quarter

The redevelopment of the Catholic Centre at the junction of Avenida da Praia Grande and Rua do Campo is nearing completion, the Macau Catholic Centre announced in a statement yesterday.The 17-storey building is undergoing final refinements and government approvals. It is expected to officially open in the mid-to-late second quarter of this year, the statement said, coinciding with the 450th anniversary of the Catholic Diocese of Macau.According to the statement, the centre will integrate a

February 12, 2026 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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University of Macau (UM) Vice Rector Rui Martins receives Portugal’s Order of Merit medal

Rui Paulo da Silva Martins, vice rector of the University of Macau (UM), was awarded the rank of Commander of the Order of Merit by Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, recognising his long-standing efforts in promoting cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking countries (PSCs), as well as his contributions to higher education and scientific research in Portugal and Macau.The medal was presented during a ceremony at the Consulate General of Portugal in Macau and Hong Kong on

February 12, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau govt mulls revitalising Coloane Market

The Macau Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) hosted yesterday its regular residents’ forum at the Seac Pai Van Community Complex (石排灣社區綜合大樓) in Coloane, which focused, among other things, on the possible revamp of Coloane Market. According to Ho Man Him, chief of the IAM Municipal Construction Department, the bureau plans to carry out a revitalisation project on Coloane Market, which would involve redefining its purpose and redesigning its layout. The central pavilion

February 12, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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New FM Commissioner Bian pays courtesy calls on Macau's ex-CEs Ho Iat Seng, Chui Sai On

The newly appointed Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR), Bian Lixin, yesterday paid a courtesy call, after assuming office late last month, on former MSAR chief executive Ho Iat Seng, where she expressed gratitude to Ho for his long-standing support for Macau-related diplomatic work, according to a statement by the commissioner’s office yesterday.Bian arrived in Macau to assume office on January 30, after the Central People’s

February 12, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Macau govt to provide new COVID-19 jabs for LP.8.1 subvariants from tomorrow

The Health Bureau (SSM) announced in a statement yesterday that it will start the administration of a new type of COVID-19 jab tomorrow.The statement said that in compliance with the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) latest guidelines, the Macau Health Bureau has purchased Comirnaty mRNA jabs targeting the Omicron LP.8.1 subvariants.Comirnaty is the brand name of the mRNA vaccine against COVID-19 jointly developed by German biotechnology company BioNTech and US pharmaceutical company

February 12, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Ministry of Commerce (MOC) inspects Macau’s agricultural supply from Chinese mainland

The Macau Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) announced in a statement yesterday that Ministry of Commerce (MOC) Department of Foreign Trade Deputy Director General Li Na led a delegation to Macau yesterday for an inspection tour focused on ensuring a stable supply of agricultural and ancillary products.According to the statement, the delegation conducted on-site visits to assess the supply situation of such products from the Chinese mainland to Macau. Delegation members included representatives

February 12, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Drummond Money-Coutts brings magic to Macau

Interview by Rui Pastorin        English magician and mentalist Drummond Money-Coutts (aka DMC) is set to bring his tricks and illusions to Macau later this month, with shows scheduled to take place for his Macau debut at Grand Lisboa Palace (GLP) and Grand Lisboa from February 19 to 24.Celebrated in his craft and having had performances of various sizes across continents, magic lovers might know Money-Coutts for shows including the Netflix 2018 series “Death By Magic”,

February 12, 2026 | BY admin

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Chinese universities rise rapidly in global research output: Dutch researcher

Interview by Xinhua writer Shao Haijun        THE HAGUE – Chinese universities have shown remarkable growth in global research output in recent years, a senior researcher at the Center for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS) at Leiden University in the Netherlands said in a recent interview with Xinhua.The 2025 CWTS Leiden Ranking Traditional Edition, released last October, which focuses exclusively on the research performance of universities worldwide, shows that eight

February 12, 2026 | BY admin

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