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IAM suspends sale of one rice dish of a food establishment whose sample found to contain excessive Clostridium perfringens
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has found excessive Clostridium perfringens in a random sample of rice dish collected from a food establishment (product title: “rice bowl with slow-cooked American beef chucks and five soft-boiled eggs”) during routine food sampling. IAM immediately followed up on the issue and ordered the establishment to stop selling the product concerned and reorganise the production and handling process of the relevant product until it fulfils the safety and hygiene requirements and passes the follow-up inspection and the subsequent laboratory re-testing. Meanwhile, the person in charge of the establishment was requested to arrange for the staff to enrol in food hygiene and supervision course, so as to increase their hygiene awareness when they handle and produce food.
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Service of “inspection of water supply system of building” provided by IAM to be discontinued from 1 June this year
In view of the organisational restructuring and functional adjustment of the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) to be carried out on 1 June 2026, certain of its functions will be transferred to the departments in the field of transport and public works, in order to achieve “specialised division of work, centralised management by function” as well as workflow optimisation. Following consultation with the departments of public works, it is agreed that the service of “inspection of water supply system of building” provided by IAM will be discontinued from 1 June 2026, which will not affect the building completion inspection carried out by the Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU).
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IAM suspends sale of two “siu-mei” products of a food establishment whose samples tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has found that the level of Listeria monocytogenes in two samples of “siu-mei” food items, namely “barbecued pork” and “black pepper roasted goose”, collected from “Chan Kong Kei” in Estrada de Adolfo Loureiro, Macau, has reached an unsatisfactory result during routine sample testing of food. IAM immediately followed up on the issue and ordered the establishment to stop selling the affected products, reorganise the production and handling process of the mentioned products and clean and disinfect the equipment, facilities and tools in the establishment until they fulfil the safety and hygiene requirements and pass the re-inspection and test. Meanwhile, the person in charge of the establishment was requested to arrange for the staff to enrol in food hygiene and supervision course, so as to increase their hygiene awareness when they handle and produce food.
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IAM sets up dedicated webpage of “Municipal Affairs in Service to the Public” to open up service channel and jointly build liveable Macao
To further deepen the dissemination of governance information, optimise the experience of municipal services and open up a channel for the public to participate in urban governance, IAM will add a new dedicated webpage called “Municipal Affairs in Service to the Public” to its website (www.iam.gov.mo) from 19 May onwards. This new webpage is a “people-centric” information platform built to provide convenience for the public, which comprehensively shows the latest updates and results of municipal work and actively promotes the development of refined and intelligent urban governance, so as to facilitate the construction of a liveable Macao.
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UTM and Melco co-organise Melco Day to promote Industry-Academia Integration and Cultivate Talents for Cultural and Tourism Industry
On 8 May 2026, the Macao University of Tourism (UTM) and Melco Resorts & Entertainment co-organised Melco Day at the university’s Taipa Campus. Centred on the theme “Meet the Melco CEO – Mr. Lawrence Ho”, the event serves as a platform for university-enterprise exchange and talent recruitment, further advancing industry-academia integration within the cultural and tourism sector. More than 200 participants, including Melco management members and UTM faculty and students, attended the event.
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Rector of University of Barcelona visits UM to strengthen collaboration
A delegation led by Joan Guàrdia Olmos, rector of the University of Barcelona, visited the University of Macau (UM) and was warmly received by Rector Yonghua Song and Vice Rector Rui Martins of UM. The aim of the visit was to strengthen the existing partnership between the two universities to foster deeper collaboration in areas of mutual strategic interest.
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UM’s Portuguese Language Summer Programme now open for applications
The 40th Portuguese Language Summer Programme, organised by the Department of Portuguese in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of Macau (UM), is now open for applications. The application deadline is 5 June. The programme is open to applicants worldwide and welcomes learners of Portuguese at all levels, including absolute beginners.
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Macao International Museum Day Carnival opens 26 museums join hands to present a cultural event
In order to celebrate the International Museum Day on 18 May, 26 museums in Macao jointly organised the annual event of the museum sector, the “Macao International Museum Day Carnival 2026” today (17 May) at the Lotus Square, in the Bairro da Ilha Verde. The event was held in a lively atmosphere and featured a wide range of intriguing activities, including game booths, children’s Cantonese Opera, and workshops, attracting the active participation of the public.
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