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To further facilitate pet owners bringing their dogs and cats into Macao, improve customs clearance and inspection procedures, and maintain consistent safety standards for epidemic prevention, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has adjusted its current inspection policy applicable for imported dogs and cats based on the latest technical recommendations from the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). From 12 June 2026, dogs and cats from rabies-affected countries or regions will not be required to undergo quarantine provided that they meet specific pre-entry inspection requirements and pass the inspection by a veterinary surgeon of IAM upon arrival in Macao. This is a significant improvement in convenience compared to the previous mandatory 30-day quarantine requirement for dogs and cats upon entry.
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According to the announcement of the Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia, the Royal Government of Cambodia will exempt the visa requirement for Chinese nationals holding passports of the People's Republic of China (including Macau SAR Passport holders) starting from next Monday for four months on a trial basis. From 15 June 2026 to 15 October 2026, Chinese citizens shall be granted visa-free access when entering Cambodia for a maximum stay of 14 days per single entry, without needing to apply for a visa in advance or pay any visa fees, provided that travellers complete the E-Arrival Card prior to entry. For details, please refer to the website of the Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia: https://tourism.gov.kh/2026/01/announcement-11/.
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The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, today said that Macao, with a view to supporting high-quality development of the “Belt and Road” initiative, would continue to leverage its unique role as a “precise connector”, providing a practical and efficient service platform for enhanced trade, economic cooperation, and infrastructure investment between China and Portuguese-speaking countries.
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Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), the “3^rd Macao International Children’s Arts Festival” will be held from 30 June until August. Tickets for the programmes and “Art Camp” will be available through the Enjoy Macao Ticketing outlets, telephone and online booking from 10am on 14 June (Sunday), with various ticket discounts for families. Residents and tourists are welcome to purchase tickets.
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“The Scent of Lotus Perfumes the City of Macao - the 26th Macao Lotus Flower Festival” organised by the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will start tomorrow (12 June) in the flower exhibition venue of Avenida da Praia, Taipa. More than 9,000 pots of lotus flowers will be placed at multiple lotus viewing locations across Macao, and a series of exhibitions and activities will be arranged during the festival. Residents and tourists are welcome to participate.
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Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) and the University of Coimbra (UC) signed on 10 June, at the Government Headquarters of the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR), the Cooperation Agreement between Macao Polytechnic University and the University of Coimbra on the Development of Joint Global Campus in Guangdong Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin. The agreement was signed by Zhou Zhongrong, Rector of MPU, and Amílcar Falcão, Rector of UC, in the presence of Sam Hou Fai, Chief Executive of the MSAR, and Fernando Alexandre, Minister of Education, Science and Innovation of Portugal.
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In order to encourage the public to pursue courteous living, raise the civic awareness of the public, and create a harmonious community atmosphere, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) organises the “Community Campaign” activities every month in various communities of Macao starting from May this year. In June, the activities will be arranged at Largo do Lilau on 13 June and in Leisure Area in Praça das Orquídeas on 27 June respectively. There will be game booths, handcraft workshops and “Quick Q&A” game on site, and the participants can receive small gifts upon answering the questions correctly. The time for the two sessions of activities is both from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Members of the public are welcome to participate in the activities actively.
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The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, today met with Portugal’s Minister of Education, Science and Innovation, Mr Fernando Alexandre. The two officials exchanged views on Macao and Portugal deepening education-related collaboration, promoting academic exchange, and jointly advancing the integrated development of education, science and technology, and talent development.
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The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, stated that the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government is committed to leveraging Macao’s unique strengths and expanding its role as a platform serving China and the Portuguese-speaking countries.
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