AllAboutMacau (論盡媒體), an independent news outlet that has been serving the Macau community since 2010, announced on October 30 that it would cease operations on December 20, following the government’s revocation of its publishing license.
The closure reflects Macau’s tightening press restrictions since the territory expanded its national security laws in 2023. The crackdown mirrors similar patterns in Hong Kong, where authorities have systematically dismantled independent media under national security provisions. The outlet said it would release its final print magazine, issue 150, this month, while its website and digital platforms will cease operations in December.
In their farewell message, the outlet revealed that since October 2024, authorities have barred its journalists from accessing the Legislative Assembly and official events for news coverage. In April 2025, three journalists were denied entry to the legislature and now face possible criminal charges related to that incident. The Press Bureau of Macau informed the outlet in October that its publication registration had been revoked, citing non-compliance with the legal requirements under the Publication Law.
