All About Macau to cease print and online operations amid mounting pressure

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 2 November 2025 |  JP Global Monitoring

All About Macau Media will cease its print and online operations in December 2025 amid mounting pressure and legal issues. The outlet has served as an important voice for independent journalism in Macau since its founding in 2010.

Summary

MACAU — Independent media outlet All About Macau Media has announced that it will cease publication of its print monthly magazine after the October issue, citing rising pressure, mounting risks, and legal challenges. A special commemorative edition will be published to thank readers and reflect on the magazine’s decade-long contribution to civic discourse.

The organization said its website (AAMacau.com) and social media platforms will also stop updating news, features, and columns from December 20, 2025.

The outlet has faced growing restrictions in recent months. Since October 2024, its reporters have been barred from covering certain official events, including a Legislative Assembly session in April. Three journalists are currently facing criminal accusations and potential prosecution. In October, the Government Information Bureau revoked the magazine’s registration, claiming it “no longer meets the legal requirements” under the Press Law.

Relying primarily on reader support, small donations, and limited advertising, the publication said it had become increasingly difficult to sustain quality journalism under financial strain and political pressure.

Founded in 2010, All About Macau began as a weekly feature platform before launching its website in 2012 and its first print edition in 2013. As one of Macau’s few independent media voices, the outlet has covered social, cultural, and environmental issues while advocating for freedom of expression and public access to information under the Macau Basic Law. Its investigative work has previously explored sensitive topics such as land use and urban planning.

“All About Macau expresses heartfelt gratitude to readers and subscribers for their support in advancing civic discourse,” the team said in its announcement, urging the public to continue defending pluralism and free expression.

The outlet noted that funds collected through Patreon and other channels will be used for future publishing projects. Subscribers wishing to cancel their contributions may do so through their respective platforms. A new book is currently in preparation, with proceeds directed toward publication and legal efforts.

Meanwhile, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) condemned the move by Macau authorities, calling for an end to the harassment of the media outlet. “The closure of All About Macau is a blow to press freedom and severely undermines the public’s right to independent information,” said CPJ Asia-Pacific Director Beh Lih Yi. “Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai and his administration must immediately stop harassing the publication, restore its registration, and drop any pending charges against All About Macau reporters.”

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