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Macao SAR Passport holders can use automated immigration clearance system of Malaysia
The Identification Services Bureau has received a notification from the Consulate General of Malaysia in Hong Kong that, starting today, eligible Macao SAR Passport holders can use the automated immigration clearance system at Malaysian airports to enter and exit Malaysia, thereby expediting immigration clearance for Macao residents in Malaysia.
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Macao chefs selected for the Young Chefs Programme, advancing sustainable practices as a Creative City of Gastronomy
Two Macao chefs have been chosen to participate in the Young Chefs Programme (YCP), an initiative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Coordinated by the World Food Forum (WFF), the programme educates chefs aged 18 to 35 to become advocates of sustainable practices. The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) congratulates the two chefs, believing their participation in the programme is set to further amplify Macao’s efforts to develop as a Creative City of Gastronomy.
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Foreign exchange reserves and nominal effective exchange rate index for the Macao pataca – December 2025
The Monetary Authority of Macao announced today (15 January) that the preliminary estimate of Macao SAR’s foreign exchange reserves amounted to MOP245.6 billion (USD30.64 billion) at the end of December 2025. The reserves increased by 2.0% from the revised value of MOP240.8 billion (USD30.05 billion) for the previous month. Macao SAR’s foreign exchange reserves at end-December 2025 represented 11 times the currency in circulation or 91.8% of the Macao pataca M2 at end-November 2025.
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Mortgage loans statistics – November 2025
According to statistics released today (15 January) by the Monetary Authority of Macao, new approvals of residential mortgage loans (RMLs) increased whereas those of commercial real estate loans (CRELs) dropped month-on-month in November 2025. With regard to the outstanding balances, both RMLs and CRELs witnessed declines on a monthly basis.
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Locally commissioned musical Operation Oops! to be staged in January-February with Local Program Presentation Session to be held to create opportunities for Macao's outstanding artistic works
Operation Oops!A Musical, the third commissioned work under the Cultural Affairs Bureau'sprogramme, Commissioning Performing Arts Productions 2024-2026, will be staged at the Small Auditorium of the Macao Cultural Centre from January 31 to February 2, 2026.
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Macao Arts Festival Call for Proposals for Local Programmes
The 36th Macao Arts Festival (MAF), organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), is set to take place from May to June 2026. For years, MAF has upheld its mission to “promote the development of local arts”, providing a quality platform for performing arts showcasing and exchanging in Macao. IC is now launching an open call for locally produced programmes. The deadline for submission is 10 February 2026. All legally registered associations in Macao and individuals aged 18 or above holding a valid Macao Resident Identity Card are welcome to submit their programme proposals.
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2025 Income Distributed to Government-Managed Sub-Accounts under the Non-Mandatory Central Provident Fund Annual Interest Rate Around 3.27%
The Social Security Fund announced that the interest income for 2025 has been distributed to the government-managed sub-accounts under the Non-Mandatory Central Provident Fund System, at an annual interest rate of 3.2725%. Residents may check their sub-account balances using the “Macao One Account”, the “My Social Security” page on the Social Security Fund website, the Non-Mandatory Central Provident Fund Information Platform, or self-service kiosks.
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CE meets Minister of National Health Commission to deepen healthcare cooperation
The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, today met with the Minister and Secretary of the Leading Party Members Group of the National Health Commission (NHC) , Mr Lei Haichao. The two sides exchanged views on further deepening cooperation in healthcare, promoting the development of the Big Healthindustry, and cultivating well-rounded talent.
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