Government of Timor-Leste

At its meeting on October 30th 2024, the Council of Ministers approved the draft Government Resolution that extends, until April 10^th, 2025, the suspension of the teaching, learning and practice of martial arts and the temporary closure of all places and facilities intended for the teaching, learning and practice of martial arts, initially approved by Government Resolution no. 45/2023, of November 10^th, and extended by Government Resolution no. 17/2024, of  April 24^th.

This Government Resolution aims to consolidate and strengthen the social peace achieved since November 2023. With a considered and controlled approach, the aim is to allow martial arts to be practised exclusively in a sporting context in the future, promoting healthy exercise and contributing to young people's education and civic and humanistic training. However, martial arts teaching, learning, and practice remain suspended, and so does the temporary closure of the respective facilities.

The Government congratulates the population, particularly young people, for their cooperation in complying with Government Resolution 17/2024 of April 24^th, which has contributed significantly to maintaining order and social peace throughout the country.