Macau Independent Media Outlet All About Macau Plans December Closure Amid Legal Pressure

All About Macau, one of the last independent media outlets in Macau, announced it will cease operations by December 2025 due to mounting legal pressures, resource constraints, and government harassment. The Macau Government Information Bureau revoked the outlet's registration under the city’s press law, effectively denying it the legal basis to operate. The outlet's reporters faced increasing restrictions, including being barred from official events and facing potential criminal charges after incidents in the Legislative Assembly. This closure signifies a steep decline in press freedom in Macau, where authorities have tightened control over media under the "One Country, Two Systems" framework. The Committee to Protect Journalists and other media watchdogs condemned the shutdown as a serious blow to independent journalism and the public’s right to information. Macau’s media environment has rapidly deteriorated in recent years, with national security laws and administrative measures increasingly curtailing independent reporting.