MGM presents ‘Art-Zoo Splashes of Joy’ family experience in Barra

A giant inflatable playground titled “Art-Zoo Splashes of Joy” World of Wonders has been set up at the Barra Kitchen until February 17.Created by Singaporean artist Jackson Tan* and measuring at 27 metres with a width of 6 metres, the free-admission playground and installation is themed marine environmental protection, according to a recent statement by integrated resort operator MGM, and comprises the “Sunlit Zone”, “Twilight Zone” and “Midnight Zone”, all inspired by ocean

January 7, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Strong winter monsoon set to hit Macau, mercury to drop to 10°C over weekend: SMG

The latest forecast from the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) indicates that a strong winter monsoon is expected to lower the local temperature to 10 degrees Celsius or even below this weekend, urging members of the public to pay close attention to the latest weather forecast so that they are ready for the possibly drastic temperature drop.According to a statement by the bureau yesterday, as the air pressure in central China is gradually rising, the winter monsoon is expected to move

January 7, 2025 | BY Yuki Lei

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Man burgles ex-boss’s shop

A local man and his accomplice have been arrested for allegedly breaking into his ex-employer’s trading firm and stealing HK$48,000 in cash, Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Cheong Kim Fong said at a regular press conference yesterday.Cheong identified the local duo as a 29-year-old man surnamed Kam, who told the police that he’s jobless, and a 33-year-old man surnamed Chin, who works in a recycling shop.According to Cheong, the duo hired a locksmith, misleading him by claiming that they

January 7, 2025 | BY William Chan

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AACM ensures flight safety after jet from Vietnam has smoke incident

In the wake of a recent jet accident in South Korea that raised global alarm about aviation safety, the Macau Civil Aviation Authority (AACM) reaffirmed yesterday its commitment to maintaining high safety standards for Macau’s air-transport sector, after VietJet Air, a Vietnamese airline, on route to Macau returned to Cam Ranh International Airport in Vietnam due to smoke coming from the tail section of the cabin during its flight on Friday.The incident involving VietJet Air occurred while

January 7, 2025 | BY Ginnie Liang

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2 artists exhibit watercolours at 10 Fantasia Gallery

Local artists Ian Leong Ka Ian and Jessie Che Hang Peng are jointly showcasing their watercolours in an exhibition entitled “Follow your heart” in room B071 of the 10 Fantasia gallery on Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro (瘋堂斜巷).On until February 28, the artists are showcasing their creativity through recent paintings of flowers, places like Mercado da Horta da Mitra, Christmas-themed cards, among others. The works are presented either in frames of various sizes or on small

January 7, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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China-Africa cooperation sets stellar example for advancing shared prosperity

Analysis by Xinhua writers Zeng Yan, Liu Bowei        BEIJING – As the new year unfolds, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has commenced his first overseas visit of 2025 with a tour of Africa, continuing a diplomatic tradition that marks its 35th year.The trip underscores China’s enduring commitment to strengthening cooperation with Africa and bolstering solidarity among nations of the Global South.The visit builds on the foundation laid at the Beijing Summit of the Forum

January 7, 2025 | BY admin

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The Macau Post Daily recommends: Patuá for everyone - A self-study guide

January 6, 2025 | BY admin

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3 Royal Supermarket outlets, 1 eatery ordered to stop business over mouse infestation

Three branches of the Royal Supermarket chain and an eatery have recently been found to be infested with mice, in response to which the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has announced that it has ordered the three branches in the peninsula’s Rua de Francisco Xavier Pereira, Taipa’s Avenida Dr Sun Yat Sen and Coloane’s Seac Pai Van estate, as well as the “孫尚香” Chinese restaurant on Rua de Entre-Campos in San Kio district to suspend their business for deep cleaning and disinfection

January 6, 2025 | BY Yuki Lei

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SJM, HK Ballet hold open call for new residency

SJM Resorts and the Hong Kong Ballet will host an open audition in Macau and Hong Kong for their new residency “The Adventures of ALICE @ Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau”, a collaboration set to debut in April.According to a Friday statement from the integrated resort (IR) operator, the auditions, for which application requirements must be emailed before Thursday, is slated to take place this Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rehearsal Studio of the Macao Conservatory School of Dance.

January 6, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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UTM, UM to hold Open Days this weekend

The Macao University of Tourism (UTM) and the University of Macau (UM) are respectively slated to host their Open Days on Saturday and Sunday, with both tertiary education institutions offering a raft of on-campus events.UTM’s Open Day will take place on the public university’s Mong-Há Campus, according to the event poster on the UTM website, adding that the event’s opening ceremony will take place at 2 p.m.Guided tours, programme and admission booths, games, workshops, various

January 6, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Trio cheat casino, exchange dealers & gamblers out of HK$600,000 with fake chips

Using 77 fake casino chips with “a low-fidelity simulation”, three mainland men cheated a casino in Cotai, 11 illegal currency exchange dealers and gamblers out of a total of HK$600,000 in just two hours or so on New Year’s Day, but their scam was quickly uncovered by the casino.Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Cheong Un Hong announced the case during a special press conference on Friday, during which he identified the three suspects, aged between 29 and 33, by their surnames – Guo, Tu

January 6, 2025 | BY Yuki Lei

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MPMHPA calls for public awareness of mental health

The Macao Populace Mental Health Promotion Association (MPMHPA), together with the Graceful Rhyme Arts and Cultural Tutorial Centre, held yesterday a community activity in Iao Hon Market Park, aiming to raise public awareness of mental health through a variety of charity sales and performances.MPMHPA President Tang Ut Sim said that her association “is a self-help organisation that focuses on improving the lives of mentally ill persons and their families as well as fighting for their legal

January 6, 2025 | BY Yuki Lei

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Macau has reached flu peak: SSM

The Health Bureau (SSM) said in a statement yesterday that influenza virus positivity among flu-like illnesses stood at 15 percent at the end of last month, a bit higher than the early warning level of 14.5 percent, indicating that Macau has reached the peak of the flu season.The statement said the bureau expected the flu season to continue to be active over the next few weeks, adding that the bureau would continue to pay close attention to the situation, urging the public to take note of

January 6, 2025 | BY Ginnie Liang

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IC calls on local applicants for FILMART

Local film and TV production entities can make submissions to join the “Macao Pavilion” at this year’s Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART) in Hong Kong, with applications, which are free of charge, accepted until January 16.The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) noted in a statement on Thursday that FILMART is “an iconic event in the film and TV industry in Asia and a principal trading hub for films and TV series in the world”, adding that last year’s FILMART garnered

January 6, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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