Author: MIL-OSI Publisher

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     Supported by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the Film Development Fund and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Bangkok (Bangkok ETO), the Asian Film Awards Academy presented the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from September 4 to 6, marking the third consecutive year of the event.   

     This year’s film gala featured a curated selection of seven Hong Kong films to audiences in Cambodia. In addition to the film screenings, an Emerging Actors Forum and a Masterclass on Script Writing were organised to foster in-depth exchanges between Hong Kong filmmakers, Cambodian industry professionals and local audiences.

     Officiating at the opening reception of the film gala, the Director of the Bangkok ETO, Miss Cheng Sze-ling, highlighted that the collaboration in the creative industries between Hong Kong and Cambodia has continued to flourish over the years. She emphasised that the Bangkok ETO remains committed to fostering closer trade and investment co-operation among Hong Kong, Cambodia and other Association of Southeast Asian Nations economies, while reinforcing Hong Kong’s role as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.

     The Minister of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Kingdom of Cambodia, Mr Jiang Nan; the Permanent Secretary of State at the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts of Cambodia, Mr Hab Touch; and directors and actors from Hong Kong and Cambodia also attended the opening ceremony.

     For more information on the film gala, please visit www.afa-academy.com/hkfilmgala_en.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

​The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) announced today (September 6) that the special inspection and enforcement operations on the proper control of dogs, conducted across various locations in Hong Kong on August 30, September 5 and 6, have concluded successfully.

During the three-day enforcement operations, AFCD officers stepped up inspections at public places where dogs congregate, and detected a total of three suspected cases where large dogs were not being securely held on a leash in public places. AFCD officers will follow up on these cases and institute prosecutions accordingly.

An AFCD spokesman said, “The special operation aimed to raise awareness among dog keepers to properly control their dogs in public places and to reduce incidents of dog attacks arising from improper control, while promoting the message of responsible pet ownership and explaining relevant statutory requirements to members of the public.”

Under the Rabies Ordinance (Cap. 421), dogs in a public place must be held on a leash or otherwise under control. The Dangerous Dogs Regulation (Cap. 167D), even states more explicitly that large dogs (weighing 20 kilograms or above) must be securely held on a leash not exceeding two metres in length by a person when in a public place. Contravention of the relevant requirements is liable to a fine and imprisonment upon conviction.

The AFCD emphasised that properly controlling dogs in public places is not only a legal requirement but also helps safeguard public and animal safety. The AFCD will continue to step up routine inspections and enforcement, and appeals to members of the public to be responsible pet owners by keeping their dogs under proper control at all times. Members of the public who wish to learn more about the proper control of dogs and how to be a responsible pet owner may visit the AFCD website (www.pets.gov.hk).

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     The Civil Aid Service (CAS) today (September 6) held the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the 29th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland, and the CAS Cadet Corps Foot Drill Competition 2026 at its headquarters. The competitions and award presentation ceremony were officiated by the Head of the Government Laboratory, Government Chemist, Dr Cheung Tsz-chun.
 
     This year’s Cadet Corps Foot Drill Competition was conducted in the form of the Chinese‑style foot drill, aiming to strengthen their sense of belonging to the country, patriotism and national identity. More than 250 cadets formed into 14 teams in the competition, earning nine awards in total. A new National Security Cup (Overall Champion) was added this year to encourage and recognise members who achieve outstanding results across the various competition categories.
 
     Speaking at the ceremony, Dr Cheung said that witnessing the cadets’ pursuit of “doing well and doing even better” in drills perfectly aligns with the professional spirit of their work at the Government Laboratory. Earlier, the CAS organised a summer internship and experience program for its Cadet Corps, selecting members to intern at the Government Laboratory. He observed, across various learning sessions, the curiosity and thirst for knowledge that each member displayed toward the unknown. When laboratory colleagues demonstrated to the cadets how to analyse samples with precision instruments and how to discover facts using scientific methods, many cadets eagerly asked questions, which were both deep and creative.

     He said that laboratory work is closely related to national security and citizens’ lives. From food security, biosecurity and environmental monitoring to forensic testing and public health, the Government Laboratory applies scientific knowledge every day to safeguard society, protecting the health and safety of the public. The core of laboratory work, like what the cadets demonstrate on the drill field, is the same: mission, responsibility, discipline, and a heart for serving society.
 
     He said that since its establishment, the CAS Cadet Corps has been dedicated to youth training, using discipline training, community service, and various learning activities to help young people develop proper values and a spirit of serving society. He said he hopes that, through the summer internship and the experience of visits to the Government Laboratory, a seed of scientific curiosity will be planted in the cadets’ hearts; and he encouraged them to remain curious, ask questions, and dare to try, as these qualities will become their most valuable assets regardless of the profession they choose in the future.
 
     Dr Cheung said that looking ahead, the CAS will continue to encourage cadets to participate in discipline training and community service, and to assist in promoting national security education, cultivating young people to become future leaders and responsible citizens.
 
     The CAS Cadet Corps accepts applications throughout the year. For details on recruitment and application forms, please visit the CAS website (www.cas.gov.hk/eng/org/cadet_corps.html).

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

​Correctional Officers at Tai Tam Gap Correctional Institution stopped a fight among detainees today (September 7).
 
At 10.51am today, eight male detainees, aged between 29 and 63, engaged in a fight inside a dayroom. Officers immediately stopped the fight and called for reinforcement.
 
During the incident, three detainees sustained injuries to their head, neck, chest, hands and foot respectively. They did not need to be sent to a public hospital after receiving medical examination and treatment by the institution Medical Officer. Another detainee sustained injuries to his shoulder and foot. He was referred to a public hospital for further treatment after examination and treatment by the institution Medical Officer. The remaining detainees did not sustain any injury.
 
The case has been reported to the Police for investigation.
 
The eight detainees are detained under the Immigration Ordinance.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region