Macau Daily Times

19/12/2025

Filipino Catholics show strong dedication to ‘Simbang Gabi’ this year

Filipinos in Macau have begun their annual Simbang Gabi tradition, with evening and dawn masses running from December 15 through Christmas Eve, keeping a cherished Catholic devotion alive in the city. Simbang Gabi, translated as “Night Mass,” is a cherished Filipino Catholic devotion, and several churches in Macau have been holding masses to carry on the tradition. The tradition is said to be a well-known folk belief that if a devotee completes all nine days of Simbang Gabi, God may grant a wish as part of the novena....

Filipinos in Macau have begun their annual Simbang Gabi tradition, with evening and dawn masses running from December 15 through Christmas Eve, keeping a cherished Catholic devotion alive in the city. Simbang Gabi, translated as “Night Mass,” is a cherished Filipino Catholic devotion, and severa...

19/12/2025

PSP releases traffic accident hotspots map to alert drivers

The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has launched a new online tool that identifies the city’s traffic accident hotspots and provides detailed statistics on those accidents. The new function, available on the PSP website, allows users to view on the Macau map the number of accidents at each city location within a 50-meter radius, as well as the resulting injuries or fatalities....

The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has launched a new online tool that identifies the city’s traffic accident hotspots and provides detailed statistics on those accidents. The new function, available on the PSP website, allows users to view on the Macau map the number of accidents at each city...

19/12/2025

Celebrate with Wonder at St. Regis

The St. Regis Macao is unveiling its enchanting programme of festive endeavours end of the year, transforming the hotel into the definitive House of Celebration. One can discover the magic of the season through a curated selection of refined holiday experiences, each designed to reflect a passion for elegance, storytelling, and timeless celebration. From signature afternoon teas to festive rituals and seasonal indulgences, every moment is crafted to inspire warmth, sophistication, and a profound sense of wonder....

19/12/2025

Casino win rates drop, daily gaming revenue declines

Macau's average daily gaming revenue fell to MOP650 million last week, driven by lower VIP room win rates, signaling a slight slowdown in the city’s casino sector despite strong year-on-year growth. A UBS research report noted that channel data indicate the city’s daily gaming revenue dropped from MOP743 million in the previous week. The decrease was largely attributed to lower VIP win rates....

Macau’s average daily gaming revenue fell to MOP650 million last week, driven by lower VIP room win rates, signaling a slight slowdown in the city’s casino sector despite strong year-on-year growth. A UBS research report noted that channel data indicate the city’s daily gaming revenue dropped ...

19/12/2025

Macau marks 26 years since handover with festive celebrations

Macau is celebrating the 26th anniversary of its return to the motherland on tomorrow, with a host of events and activities taking place throughout the month. The official holiday will see a mix of cultural, social, and economic initiatives commemorating the establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR). The day’s official proceedings include flag-raising ceremonies and formal government functions to honor the city’s development since the 1999 handover....

Macau is celebrating the 26th anniversary of its return to the motherland on tomorrow, with a host of events and activities taking place throughout the month. The official holiday will see a mix of cultural, social, and economic initiatives commemorating the establishment of the Macao Special Admini...

19/12/2025

Global forum in explores mutual learning among civilizations

Featuring more than 20 keynote speeches and academic exchanges under the theme “Mutual Learning Among Civilizations, Inheritance and Development,” the first International Forum on Mutual Learning Among Civilizations concluded earlier this week after two days of discussions in the city, bringing together government officials, representatives of international organizations, and scholars from around the world. The forum was hosted by the SAR Government, organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), and supported by the Chinese Academy of History, with sessions focusing on dialogue among civilizations, cultural heritage, and innovation....

Featuring more than 20 keynote speeches and academic exchanges under the theme “Mutual Learning Among Civilizations, Inheritance and Development,” the first International Forum on Mutual Learning Among Civilizations concluded earlier this week after two days of discussions in the city, bringing ...

19/12/2025

Call to allow family transfer of education subsidies rejected by DSEDJ

A legislator has proposed adopting a “health voucher” model for the Continuing Education and Development Program, which would allow account balances to be transferred or shared among immediate family members, despite previous statements from the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) that deemed such an approach inappropriate. Lawmaker Si Ka Lon urged the authorities yesterday to initiate a comprehensive evaluation of the program’s fifth phase, which is set to conclude next year....

A legislator has proposed adopting a “health voucher” model for the Continuing Education and Development Program, which would allow account balances to be transferred or shared among immediate family members, despite previous statements from the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) tha...

19/12/2025

GBA intangible cultural heritage projects and calligraphy works on display

The Greater Bay Area Traditional Culture Promotion Association is presenting 70 works at the Galeria Lisboa gallery at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf, focusing on calligraphy art and intangible cultural heritage crafts. The exhibition highlights representative projects and calligraphy from various cities across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, showcasing the contemporary preservation and innovation of Chinese traditional culture. Running through Sunday, the exhibition features crafts from Guangzhou, Foshan, Jiangmen, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, and Huizhou, including embroidery, paper-cutting, and weaving, and offers hands-on cultural heritage experiences for visitors.

The Greater Bay Area Traditional Culture Promotion Association is presenting 70 works at the Galeria Lisboa gallery at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf, focusing on calligraphy art and intangible cultural heritage crafts. The exhibition highlights representative projects and calligraphy from various cities...

19/12/2025

Smart Go app updated to version 2.2.0

The Transport Bureau has updated the “Macao Smart Go” app to version 2.2.0 with new features and optimizations. Updates include Macau Light Rapid Transit (LRT) arrival information: users can now get estimated train arrival times; travel plans that facilitate point-to-point light rail journey planning; traffic updates with the introduction of a congestion indicator for busy road sections; notifications that alert users about traffic monitoring systems; parking statistics providing access to usage data for parking facilities; and an “avoid stairs” option, which allows users to choose walking routes that avoid stairs.

The Transport Bureau has updated the “Macao Smart Go” app to version 2.2.0 with new features and optimizations. Updates include Macau Light Rapid Transit (LRT) arrival information: users can now get estimated train arrival times; travel plans that facilitate point-to-point light rail journey pla...

19/12/2025

SSM launches new community health training unit

The Health Bureau (SSM) is launching another unit of the “Community Health and Wellness Training Course” aimed at local healthcare personnel at the Family Medicine Training Base. The course runs until April 2026 and consists of ten units, marking this as the seventh, with speakers from the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians. This unit will focus on building a community-centered primary healthcare network that decentralizes resources and promotes disease prevention at earlier stages. Participants who complete eight or more units will receive a certificate from SSM. Enrollment is until December 30.

The Health Bureau (SSM) is launching another unit of the “Community Health and Wellness Training Course” aimed at local healthcare personnel at the Family Medicine Training Base. The course runs until April 2026 and consists of ten units, marking this as the seventh, with speakers from the Hong ...

19/12/2025

Union Hospital introduces First PET-MR, SPECT-CT systems

The Macao Union Hospital has introduced Macau’s first Positron Emission Tomography–Magnetic Resonance Imaging (PET-MR) scanner and Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography–Computed Tomography (SPECT-CT) imaging equipment. The SSM said the new technologies are expected to enhance diagnostic accuracy and provide precision medical services for complex diseases. The nuclear medicine department now offers a variety of scans, including those for tumors, bone metastasis, and cardiovascular conditions. The development allows residents to undergo necessary medical tests locally rather than traveling abroad.

The Macao Union Hospital has introduced Macau’s first Positron Emission Tomography–Magnetic Resonance Imaging (PET-MR) scanner and Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography–Computed Tomography (SPECT-CT) imaging equipment. The SSM said the new technologies are expected to enhance diagnostic a...

19/12/2025

Suppliers required to include minimum wage adjustments in cleaning, security service bids

The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Anton Tai, announced yesterday that government departments will now require suppliers bidding for cleaning and security services to factor minimum wage adjustments into their contract bid prices. At yesterday’s Legislative Assembly session, the Secretary for Economy and Finance emphasized the response measures taken by various public entities regarding minimum wage adjustments and future policy implementation, disclosing that suppliers bidding for cleaning and security services must now incorporate minimum wage adjustments into their bid prices for the duration of the contract....

The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Anton Tai, announced yesterday that government departments will now require suppliers bidding for cleaning and security services to factor minimum wage adjustments into their contract bid prices. At yesterday’s Legislative Assembly session, the Secretary for ...