Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
​The Secretary for Housing, Ms Winnie Ho, called on the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office (HKMAO) of the State Council and the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development yesterday (June 27) on the last day of her visit to Beijing.
Ms Ho first called on Deputy Director of the HKMAO of the State Council Mr Nong Rong, and reported on the work of the Housing Bureau (HB). These include intensified efforts to combat tenancy abuse to ensure the prudent use of public housing resources. Around 8 700 public rental housing units have been recovered so far. On Light Public Housing (LPH), the progress of constructing about 30 000 units in 2027 is good. The intake of the first LPH project with about 2 100 units at Yau Pok Road, Yuen Long, has been 100 per cent completed smoothly, while the project at Choi Hing Road, Ngau Tau Kok, with about 2 300 units, will commence intake in phases by the end of this month. The remaining projects are also pressing ahead at full speed. The HB will introduce the Basic Housing Units Bill into the Legislative Council for the first and second readings in July, and strive to complete the legislative work within this year, so as to ensure full implementation of the regulatory work for eradicating substandard subdivided units in Hong Kong and provide a reasonable and safe living environment for the grassroots, the earlier the better. The HB will continue to refine housing policies with sustained efforts, break through constraints to improve people’s livelihood, and enhance their well-being.
She then called on the Minister of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, Mr Ni Hong, introduced the work of the HB, and shared the adoption of advanced construction technologies from the Mainland in Hong Kong and the outcomes. She mentioned that the HB will organise a series of activities and visits this year, including an international symposium to be held in Hong Kong in November, to showcase to the world the latest developments of construction technologies in Mainland China and Hong Kong. The HB will fully capitalise on Hong Kong’s unique advantages of connecting with both the Mainland and the rest of the world and play the role of a “super connector” and a “super value-adder”. She expressed hope that friends from around the world could attend the symposium to be hosted by Hong Kong at the end of this year.
Concluding the visit, Ms Ho said, “The visit not only provided an opportunity to showcase the achievements of the collaborative development of Hong Kong and the Mainland construction industries to experts and scholars from different regions at the Asia-Pacific Network for Housing Research 2025 Conference; it also strengthened exchanges between Hong Kong and the Mainland on smart construction, smart property management, community building and housing policies. In addition, echoing the Housing•I&T initiative of the HB this year, this trip enabled us to gain a better understanding of the latest developments of advanced technologies on the Mainland. I encourage the industry to use public housing as a testing ground for trials of new technologies, and to research and develop innovative construction technologies and smart management technologies that are locally applicable and globally accepted, in order to provide a better living environment for our people.”
Ms Ho returned to Hong Kong last night.
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Appeal for information on missing woman in Tsing Yi (with photo)
Chan Fung-yau, aged 85, went missing after she left her residence in Cheung Fat Estate yesterday (June 27) morning. Her family then made a report to Police.
She is about 1.5 metres tall, 50 kilograms in weight and of thin build. She has a round face with yellow complexion and short grey and white hair. She was last seen wearing a white short-sleeved T-shirt, light-coloured trousers, light-coloured slippers and holding a black walking stick.
Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the missing woman or may have seen her is urged to contact the Regional Missing Persons Unit of New Territories South on 3661 1173 or email to rmpu-nts-2@police.gov.hk, or contact any police station.
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Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (June 27) cracked down on a suspected drug storage centre in San Tin, Yuen Long and seized about 4.7 kilograms of suspected cocaine and about 4.3 kg of suspected crack cocaine with a total estimated market value of about $8.8 million. A 27-year-old man was arrested.
During an anti-narcotics operation conducted in San Tin last night, Customs officers intercepted a suspicious man and seized about 1.1kg of suspected crack cocaine inside a thermal bag carried by him. The man was subsequently arrested. Customs officers later escorted him to a village house unit nearby for a search and further seized about 4.7kg of suspected cocaine, about 3.2kg of suspected crack cocaine and a batch of suspected drug packaging paraphernalia.
The arrestee, who claimed to be unemployed, has been charged with two counts of trafficking in dangerous drug and will appear at the Fanling Magistrates’ Courts on June 30.
Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.
Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs’ 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).
Source: Hong Kong Information Services
Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho called on the State Council Hong Kong & Macao Affairs Office and the Ministry of Housing & Urban-Rural Development on the last day of her visit to Beijing.
Ms Ho first met State Council Hong Kong & Macao Affairs Office Deputy Director Nong Rong and reported the work of the Housing Bureau.
She told Mr Nong that to combat tenancy abuse, around 8,700 public rental housing units have been recovered so far.
Meanwhile, the bureau has been making good progress on constructing about 30,000 units Light Public Housing (LPH) by 2027. The intake of the first LPH project with some 2,100 units on Yau Pok Road in Yuen Long has been completed smoothly, whilst the project on Choi Hing Road in Ngau Tau Kok, with about 2,300 units, will commence intake in phases by the end of this month. The remaining projects are also pressing ahead at full speed.
She added that the Housing Bureau will introduce the Basic Housing Units Bill into the Legislative Council for the first and second readings in July, and strive to complete the legislative work within this year.
Ms Ho then called on Minister of Housing & Urban-Rural Development Ni Hong to introduce the bureau’s work, as well as share the adoption of advanced construction technologies from the Mainland in Hong Kong and the outcomes.
She highlighted that the bureau will organise a series of activities and visits this year, including an international symposium to be held in Hong Kong in November, to showcase the latest developments of construction technologies in the Mainland and Hong Kong. She also stressed that the bureau will fully capitalise on Hong Kong’s advantages of connecting with both the Mainland and the rest of the world, and play the role of a “super connector” and a “super value-adder”.
Concluding the visit, Ms Ho said: “The visit not only provided an opportunity to showcase the achievements of the collaborative development of Hong Kong and the Mainland construction industries to experts and scholars from different regions at the Asia-Pacific Network for Housing Research 2025 Conference, it also strengthened exchanges between Hong Kong and the Mainland on smart construction, smart property management, community building and housing policies.
“In addition, echoing the Housing•I&T initiative of the Housing Bureau this year, this trip enabled us to gain a better understanding of the latest developments of advanced technologies on the Mainland.”
Furthermore, she encouraged the industry to use public housing as a testing ground for trials of new technologies, and to research and develop innovative construction technologies and smart management technologies that are locally applicable and globally accepted, in order to provide a better living environment for the people.
Ms Ho returned to Hong Kong last night.
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Following is the speech by the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort 20th Anniversary Party – The Most Magical Party of All today (June 28):
Jill (President and Managing Director, Disney Parks International, Ms Jill Estorino), everyone,
Good morning. What a pleasure it is to join you all today to kick off the party celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort!
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
37 schools win Greening School Project Award Immaculate Heart of Mary CollegeKwong Ming SchoolTang Shiu Kin Victoria Government Secondary SchoolBonham Road Government Primary SchoolTWGHs Liu Yan Tak Memorial KindergartenSai Kung Central Lee Siu Yam Memorial SchoolHong Kong Red Swastika Society Tai Po Secondary SchoolLok Sin Tong Stephen Leung KindergartenIssued at HKT 13:15
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Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
A woman who went missing in Tsing Yi has been located.
Chan Fung-yau, aged 85, went missing after she left her residence in Cheung Fat Estate yesterday (June 27) morning. Her family then made a report to Police.
The woman was located in a shopping mall on Un Chau Street, Cheung Sha Wan this morning (June 28). She sustained no injuries and no suspicious circumstances were detected.
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
To enhance public awareness of water safety, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) and the Hong Kong China Life Saving Society (HKLSS) jointly organised the Water Safety Campaign 2025. The prize presentation ceremony for its slogan and graphic design competitions for primary and secondary school students was held at the Kowloon Park Arcade today (June 28). Game stalls were also set up at the entrance lobby of the Kowloon Park Swimming Pool’s spectator stands to promote water safety.
Addressing the ceremony, LCSD Assistant Director (Leisure Services) Ms Fung Miu-ling said that beaches are one of Hong Kong’s precious natural resources, and oceans are also rich in animal and plant species. To raise the public’s safety awareness, the theme of this year’s two competitions is “Some marine organisms may be hazardous to humans. Be vigilant when encountering them”.
The response to both competitions was enthusiastic. The standard of entries was high, fully demonstrating the creativity and artistic talents of the students. The organisers have used the winning slogans (in Chinese) and graphic designs from both sections to produce two posters for the campaign.
Last year, the attendance at public beaches and swimming pools under the LCSD was more than 21 million. Ms Fung appealed to members of the public to take heed of water safety advice while enjoying swimming. She reminded the public that before participating in water sports activities, they should pay attention to their physical conditions and check the weather forecast to determine whether everything is suitable for such activities. If they choose to swim at beaches, they should go to the gazetted public ones managed by the LCSD and swim when lifesaving services are provided. People should not conduct any water sports activities during inclement weather.
The LCSD also thanked the HKLSS for its continued efforts over the years in promoting and organising lifesaving training courses, examinations and competitions, as well as nurturing lifeguards. These efforts have enabled lifesaving services to be maintained at aquatic venues across the city to keep swimmers safe.
The winning entries of the two competitions are now on display at the entrance lobby of Kowloon Park Swimming Pool’s spectator stands until July 10. They can also be viewed on the LCSD’s webpages at
www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/swimhandbook/poster/index.html (graphic design competition) and
www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/swimhandbook/slogan/index.html (Chinese slogan competition).
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4
The following is issued on behalf of the Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLT) Board:
​A meeting was held by the MLT Board yesterday (June 26) with representatives of training institutions and professional associations to provide detailed explanations and communicate on the decision of the MLT Board in 2024 about the review and amendment of accreditation criteria of programmes, in maintaining the total required hours for training, to amend the minimum hours for clinical practice/attachment in the major four basic areas, namely “Clinical Microbiology & Infection”, “Anatomical Pathology”, “Chemical Pathology” and “Haematology” to 50 hours each, with the released 200 hours for training institutions to flexibly allocate to new and rapidly evolving medical laboratory science subjects, such as clinical immunology, artificial intelligence, molecular techniques and genetic testing etc., and/or to perform enhanced clinical practice/attachment in the four basic areas as well as in the new areas.
The MLT Board reiterated at the meeting that the overall minimal training hours would remain unchanged, and it was a misunderstanding to perceive the arrangement as cutting down training hours. The updated training requirement would facilitate training institutions with the flexibility to enable continuous transition/improvement of the curriculum both in existing and new programmes, to better prepare our students for the challenge of quickly evolving medical technologies, while maintaining professional standards.
Under the Supplementary Medical Professions Ordinance (Cap. 359) and the Medical Laboratory Technologists (Registration and Disciplinary Procedure) Regulations (Cap. 359A) (Ordinance and Regulations), the MLT Board was empowered to promote adequate standards of professional practice and conduct among members of the profession. The Ordinance and Regulations specified that all MLTs must obtain at least three years of post-qualification experience involving intensive on-the-job training under supervision before they could practise independently to ensure patients’ safety.
The MLT Board had invited institutions to submit their updated curriculum on the training of MLT for approval. The MLT Board will continue to communicate with the MLT industry, training institutions and healthcare professions to ensure patient safety and enhance professional standard.