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IAM to set up temporary ornamental plant inspection station at Border Gate Port from 14 February
As Chinese New Year approaches, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will set up a temporary inspection station for ornamental plants at the visitor entry channel at Border Gate Port for three consecutive days from 14 to 16 February (the 27th to 29th day of the 12th lunar month) to provide convenience for the public who purchase festive plants in the Chinese Mainland for self-use to decorate their homes during the Chinese New Year period. The plant inspection service is free of charge. IAM also reminds the public that they should not bring endangered wild plants into Macao without permission.
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IAM reinforces environmental hygiene efforts around Chinese New Year
With Chinese New Year approaching, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will reinforce various environmental hygiene efforts which include organising the “Clean-up Campaign for Chinese New Year” series of activities in schools and communities, setting up collection points for large unwanted furniture items and collection points for festive flowers and tangerines across all districts, increasing the frequency of public street cleaning and garbage removal, and setting up additional garbage collection facilities in high-traffic areas. These multi-pronged measures aim to maintain the city’s cleanliness and hygiene. Simultaneously, IAM will reinforce inspections, and it urges residents, tourists and businesses to maintain environmental hygiene by properly disposing of garbage.
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“Celebration of Year of the Horse – Courtesy Living Celebration of 2026” activities
To welcome the Chinese New Year with the public, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will organise multiple “Celebration of Year of the Horse – Courtesy Living Celebration of 2026” activities in various locations in February. Calligraphers of Macao and award-winning students in the calligraphy competition will be invited to the activities to write fai chun on the spot as gifts for the public, and there will also be festive handicraft workshops. The public are welcome to visit the sites to receive fai chun in celebration of the Chinese New Year.
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IAM to organise multiple traditional festive activities in celebration of Chinese New Year
As the Year of the Horse is approaching, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will hold the Chinese New Year Market and set up the area for lighting firecrackers and the stalls selling incense and pinwheels to welcome and celebrate the Chinese New Year with the public and tourists. IAM appeals to participants of the activities to pay attention to the crowds on site, follow the instructions of on-site staff and observe order.
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FDCT Delegation Visits Key National Science and Technology Institutions Two International Science and Technology Conferences to Debut in Macao in Second Half of Year
From January 26 to 28, a delegation from the Science and Technology Development Fund (hereinafter referred to as “FDCT”) visited Beijing to meet with the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China and other key national science and technology institutions. During the visit, the delegation presented the FDCT’s priorities for the year and reached a consensus on collaborative initiatives, successfully securing support for hosting two international science and technology conferences in Macao for the first time.
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CE: Portuguese- and English-language media able to share with the world stories about China and Macao SAR
The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, today called on the local Portuguese-language and English-language media to continue leveraging their unique advantages. These are: having a foothold in Macao; staying close to China; and interacting with the Portuguese-speaking and English-speaking public globally. This is in order to report on, and promote, Macao objectively, fairly, and attentively, sharing with the world positive stories about China and the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR).
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List of winners is unveiled for Student Drawing Contest, Photo Contest and AI Generative Art Contest of the 33rd Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
Organized by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO),the 33rdMacao International Fireworks Display Contestwas held with success in September and October 2025. Three outreach activities — the Student Drawing Contest, Photo Contest and AI Generative Art Contest, enjoyed great popularity with 2,635 entries in total from students, photography and AI creation enthusiasts. 104 award-winning works were selected for the first, second, third and merit awards in each category.
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Emergency Department of Macao Union Medical Center runs smoothly on its first day of providing 24-hour medical services
The Emergency Department of the Islands Healthcare Complex – Macao Medical Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital (hereinafter referred to as “Macao Union Medical Center”) officially took over the previous Islands Emergency Station operated by the Conde de São Januário General Hospital at 10 am today (28 January) and launched services on the same day. While maintaining the original operational model, the Emergency Department will continue to provide 24-hour medical services to the public.
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