{"id":13829,"date":"2025-09-18T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/?post_type=asia&#038;p=13829"},"modified":"2025-09-17T21:19:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T02:19:15","slug":"macau-melco-group-faces-approval-setback-for-irad-medical-centre-opening","status":"publish","type":"asia","link":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/asia\/macau-melco-group-faces-approval-setback-for-irad-medical-centre-opening\/","title":{"rendered":"Macau melco group faces approval setback for iRad medical centre opening"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Macau, september 17, 2025 \u2014 The planned opening of the <strong>iRad medical centre<\/strong> at <strong>Macau&#8217;s Studio City<\/strong> integrated resort has been delayed after authorities withheld approval for its scheduled launch in october. Developed by the <strong>Melco Group<\/strong>, the facility aimed to establish itself as the region\u2019s premier private imaging and medical check-up centre within a major entertainment complex. Despite the company&#8217;s recent announcements emphasizing potential improvements to local healthcare services, regulatory authorities have paused operations pending a thorough review of compliance measures under stringent oversight policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/landing\/multigame-link\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1-768x261.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A spokesperson for the <strong>Melco Group<\/strong> expressed regret over the delay but highlighted the importance of full regulatory alignment. \u201cWhile we remain committed to advancing <strong>healthcare services in Macau<\/strong>, we respect the regulatory framework and will work closely with officials to address all outstanding requirements,\u201d the representative said, reflecting the group&#8217;s intent to maintain transparent cooperation with Macau health authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/landing\/multigame-link\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1-768x261.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The approval suspension is linked to Macau\u2019s comprehensive medical infrastructure regulations governed by <strong>Law No. 6\/2012<\/strong>, which regulates private medical institutions regarding construction, certification, and operational standards. Macau\u2019s health authorities conduct meticulous reviews to ensure that new facilities comply with critical criteria for patient safety, diagnostic reliability, and facility management. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/asia\/lawrence-ho-confirms-melco-has-opened-three-foreigner-only-gaming-zones-in-macau\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lawrence Ho confirms Melco has opened three foreigner-only gaming zones in Macau<\/a>The decision aligns with the <strong>Special Administrative Region&#8217;s<\/strong> overarching approach to protect public health interests, especially when integrating healthcare providers within non-traditional environments like integrated resorts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/macau-melco-group-faces-approval-setback-for-irad-medical-centre-opening2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/macau-melco-group-faces-approval-setback-for-irad-medical-centre-opening2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/macau-melco-group-faces-approval-setback-for-irad-medical-centre-opening2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/macau-melco-group-faces-approval-setback-for-irad-medical-centre-opening2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Economically, the postponement introduces uncertainties for <strong>Melco&#8217;s diversification efforts<\/strong> and Macau\u2019s broader strategy to reduce dependence on gaming revenue. The delay may impact expected job creation in the healthcare sector and defer potential growth in medical tourism, a key focus in the region&#8217;s infrastructure modernization plan. Stakeholders now face the challenge of recalibrating project timelines and compliance pathways amid growing pressure to expand integrated healthcare services within gaming resorts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/landing\/multigame-link\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1-768x261.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This development highlights the complex balance between regulatory caution and economic innovation in Macau\u2019s evolving entertainment corridor. The evolving regulatory landscape will be decisive in determining whether healthcare integration within gaming hubs can sustain long-term service quality without hampering diversification ambitions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Macau\u2019s health authorities conduct meticulous reviews to ensure that new facilities comply with critical criteria for patient safety, diagnostic reliability, and facility management.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":13832,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[2323,57,1438,4526],"class_list":["post-13829","asia","type-asia","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-sin-categoria","tag-asia","tag-casinos","tag-macau","tag-melco","entry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.6 - 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