Author: MIL-OSI Publisher

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

Hong Kong Customs yesterday (October 3) shut down a suspected drug manufacturing centre in Kwai Chung and seized about 2.5 kilograms of suspected cocaine and 293 grams of suspected crack cocaine with a total estimated market value of about $2.1 million. Two men, aged 55 and 23, were arrested.

During an anti-narcotics operation conducted in Kwai Chung yesterday, Customs officers intercepted the two men with suspicious actions and seized about 70g and 3g of suspected crack cocaine from them respectively. The two men were subsequently arrested. Customs officers later escorted them to a residential premises nearby for a search and further seized about 2.5kg of suspected cocaine, 220g of suspected crack cocaine and a batch of suspected drug manufacturing paraphernalia.

The two arrested men, both claimed to be unemployed, have each been charged with one count of trafficking in dangerous drugs and one count of possession of dangerous drugs, and jointly charged with one count of trafficking in dangerous drugs. They will appear at West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts tomorrow (October 5). 

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 Government special administrative region – 4

Attention TV/radio announcers:

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:

Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (October 4) that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Silverstrand Beach and Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District. Beachgoers are advised not to swim at these beaches.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

A man who went missing in Airport has been located.

Yung Shing-wai, aged 47, went missing after he was last seen at Hong Kong International Airport on September 28 afternoon. His family made a report to Police on October 2.

The man was located in a restaurant on Yen Chow Street, Sham Shui Po last night (October 3). He sustained no injuries and no suspicious circumstances were detected.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

The Hospital Authority (HA) spokesperson today (October 4) announced that a total of 15 general out-patient clinics (GOPCs) will provide public holiday GOPC services on the day following the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday (October 7) (see table below). Members of the public can make appointments through the telephone appointment system or the “Book GOPC” function on the “HA Go” mobile application.
 
As influenza activity remains at a high level, the HA spokesperson appeals to members of the public to receive vaccinations early. Public hospitals and out-patient clinics of the HA have started providing seasonal influenza vaccinations to eligible persons to dovetail with the Government Vaccination Programme 2025/26. Eligible patients may receive vaccinations at their scheduled follow-up appointments at clinics. Patients with distant follow-up appointment dates may visit or contact the respective clinics for necessary arrangements.
 
Meanwhile, the HA spokesperson reminds the public to stay vigilant about personal and environmental hygiene during the holidays to avoid spreading diseases. Members of the public who develop respiratory symptoms should wear masks and seek medical advice promptly. Non-emergency patients should avoid using accident and emergency (A&E) services and instead seek treatment at GOPCs, private doctors or 24-hour out-patient services at private hospitals to reduce pressure on public hospital A&Es. Members of the public can visit the Health Bureau’s Primary Care Directory www.pcdirectory.gov.hk to choose a family doctor and view related clinic service information.

GOPC service arrangements on day following Mid-Autumn Festival holiday (October 7)
 

Region	List of GOPCs	Address	General enquiry	Telephone booking
Hong Kong Island	Aberdeen Jockey Club General Out-patient Clinic	10 Aberdeen Reservoir Road, Aberdeen	2555 0381	3543 5011
	Shau Kei Wan Jockey Club General Out-patient Clinic	1/F, 8 Chai Wan Road, Shau Kei Wan	2560 0211	3157 0077
	Violet Peel General Out-patient Clinic	LG, Tang Shiu Kin Hospital Community Ambulatory Care Centre, 282 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai	3553 3116	3157 0000
Kowloon	Kwun Tong Community Health Centre	UG/F, 60 Hip Wo Street, Kwun Tong	2389 0331	3157 0687
	Nam Cheong Family Medicine Clinic	G/F, Treasury Building, 3 Tonkin Street West, Cheung Sha Wan	3742 3876	3543 5795
	Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital Family Medicine Clinic	G/F, Out-patient Block, Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital, 118 Shatin Pass Road, Wong Tai Sin	2354 2267	3157 0118
	Robert Black General Out-patient Clinic	600 Prince Edward Road East, San Po Kong	2383 3311	3157 0113
	Yau Ma Tei Jockey Club General Out-patient Clinic	1/F, 145 Battery Street, Yau Ma Tei	2272 2400	3157 0880
New  Territories	Lady Trench General Out-patient Clinic	213 Sha Tsui Road, Tsuen Wan	2614 4789	3157 0107
	Lek Yuen General Out-patient Clinic	G/F, 9 Lek Yuen Street, Shatin	2692 8730	3157 0972
	North District Community Health Centre	North District Family Medicine Clinic, 3/F, North District Community Health Centre Building, No. 3 Wai Wo Street, Sheung Shui	2957 5186	3157 0965
	Tai Po Jockey Club General Out-patient Clinic	G/F, 37 Ting Kok Road, Tai Po	2664 2039	3157 0906
	Tseung Kwan O (Po Ning Road) General Out-patient Clinic	G/F, 28 Po Ning Road, Tseung Kwan O	2191 1083	3157 0660
	Tuen Mun Clinic	11 Tsing Yin Street, San Hui, Tuen Mun	2452 9111	3543 0886
	Yuen Long Jockey Club Health Centre	269 Castle Peak Road, Yuen Long	2443 8511	3543 5007

Service hours: 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

Attention radio/TV announcers:
 
Please broadcast the following at suitable intervals:
 
     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) reminds members of the public to keep public places clean, protect public property; not to burn wax or place lit candles on the ground, grass pitches or beaches; not to throw glow sticks or other objects onto trees; and not to fly sky lanterns, when celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival.
 
     Persons littering at LCSD venues (including parks, beaches and barbecue sites) are liable to a fine of $3,000. The maximum penalty for burning wax, throwing objects onto trees or flying sky lanterns is a fine of $2,000 and 14 days’ imprisonment.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

Attention TV and radio duty announcers:
 
     Please broadcast the following special announcement by the Education Bureau concerning schools, and repeat it at suitable intervals:

As the Hong Kong Observatory will issue Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 3 between noon and 2pm today (October 4), classes of kindergartens, schools for children with physical disability and schools for children with intellectual disability are suspended after noon today. These schools, however, should keep their premises open and implement contingency measures to look after arriving students. They should ensure that conditions are safe before allowing students to return home.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

Police today (October 6) appealed to the public for information on a man who went missing in Ta Kwu Ling.
 
     Choi Chung-wo, aged 80, went missing after he was last seen at MTR Lo Wu Station on September 22 afternoon. His friend made a report to Police on October 4.
   
     He is about 1.65 metres tall, 50 kilograms in weight and of thin build. He has a squared face with yellow complexion and short white hair. He was last seen wearing a white short-sleeved top, black trousers and black shoes, and carrying a beige recycling bag.
 
     Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the missing man or may have seen him is urged to contact the Regional Missing Persons Unit of New Territories North on 3661 3113 or email to rmpu-ntn-1@police.gov.hk, or contact any police station.
 

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     Preparatory work for the 15th National Games (NG), the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (NSOG) in Hong Kong has been advancing in a smooth and orderly manner, with the first two competition events in Hong Kong, the beach volleyball (Victoria Park) and handball (Kai Tak Arena, Kai Tak Sports Park) events, to start on October 31 and November 1 respectively. In addition, the cross-boundary road cycling (men’s individual) event, which connects Zhuhai, Hong Kong and Macao, will take place on November 8. The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, convened a meeting of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Organising Committee of the 15th NG (Hong Kong Organising Committee) today (October 6) to holistically review and steer the preparatory work for the Games to ensure thorough preparations have been made and that all departments are all set for this major national sports event. 
 
Mr Chan said the preparatory work has entered the final sprint stage.  The Government will continue to spare no effort in preparing and hosting the events, working hand in hand with Guangdong and Macao to deliver a “simple, safe and wonderful” Games. Mr Chan said the Games are not only about sports competitions, but also an occasion to showcase the co-operation and development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. He looked forward to welcoming athletes from our country and spectators from around the world with Hong Kong citizens. He also encouraged Hong Kong citizens to seize the opportunity to purchase tickets, cheer for the athletes in person, and witness this mega sports event taking place in Hong Kong for the first time.
 
     It is envisaged that from late October to December, there will be a total of around 4 000 people, comprising over 2 100 athletes, 1 000 delegation officials and 800 technical officials, participating in the events in Hong Kong. In addition, several hundred journalists will come to Hong Kong to cover the competitions. An overview of the preparatory work for the Games in Hong Kong is as follows:
 

• Test Event: The National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong) (NGCO) successfully completed test events for all the 15th NG competition events in Hong Kong between last November and this June, while the 15th NG mass participation event, bowling, and the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG mass participation event, para dance sport, were successfully held in August and September this year respectively.

 

• Venue and Security: Decorations are being set up at various competition venues. The works are expected to be completed between late October and early November. The NGCO and the Police have formulated detailed venue security plans, including security, crowd and transport management, as well as contingency plans. A number of inter-departmental exercises on large-scale incidents and counter-terrorism have been conducted with the relevant government departments to ensure that the competitions can take place in a safe and smooth manner.

 

• Transport and Hospitality: The NGCO has joined with the Transport Department, the Police and the relevant departments to inspect every competition venue and hotel, and formulate traffic and transport plans. Dedicated immigration channels will be set up at four designated boundary control points, namely Hong Kong International Airport, West Kowloon High Speed Rail Station, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and Shenzhen Bay Port, to facilitate immigration and clearance for delegations (including athletes and related personnel), technical officials and media representatives, etc. Transportation services to and from 10 hotels across Hong Kong will also be provided.

 

• Information System: The Digital Policy Office is responsible for planning and building the core information technology systems and network infrastructure for the Hong Kong competition region. The systems’ development and testing were completed in September. Hong Kong is conducting pre-games joint system testing and live exercises with Guangdong and Macao counterparts to ensure seamless system connectivity across the three places, while further enhancing cross-boundary co-ordination and emergency response capabilities in system operations and cybersecurity to make the final preparations for the competitions.

 

• Volunteers: Over 16 000 people have been appointed as volunteers of the 15th NG, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG in Hong Kong, of whom 1 000 are youth volunteers, forming the largest-ever volunteer team in Hong Kong. Volunteers will provide services across various roles, including arrival, departure and hotel reception, spectator and guest reception, presentation ceremony support, etc.

 

• Ticketing: Tickets for the eight 15th NG competition events in Hong Kong, featuring beach volleyball, handball (men), basketball (men’s U22), rugby sevens, golf, track cycling, triathlon and fencing, have been released for sale. For the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG, tickets for three competition events in Hong Kong, namely boccia, wheelchair fencing and table tennis (TT11), will also go on sale later this month.

 

• Publicity: To welcome the 15th NG, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG, the Government has displayed bunting and banners on lampposts across various districts in the city. Government promotional videos, television and radio programmes have been launched, while thematic mall events and roving exhibitions have also been held to boost enthusiasm for participation from all walks of life and encourage both residents and tourists to actively watch the competitions. Official franchised merchandise stores have also been launched at various locations across the city, including Kai Tak Mall in Kai Tak Sports Park, West Kowloon High Speed Rail Station, Immigration Tower in Wan Chai, Hong Kong Tourism Board’s Kowloon Visitor Centre, and post offices, selling franchised products related to the 15th NG, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG. More franchised stores will be set up soon, such as at the Main Media Centre of the Games in Hong Kong and competition venues.

 

• TV Broadcast: The three local free television broadcasters and Radio Television Hong Kong have been conferred the broadcasting rights, enabling members of the public to watch the Games for free on television. Furthermore, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) will set up the 15th NG, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG Focal Sites for watching the broadcasted competitions at designated sports centres in 18 districts across Hong Kong. Details will be announced on the LCSD thematic website later.

 
The Hong Kong Organising Committee, overseen by the Chief Executive and with the Chief Secretary for Administration as the Chairman and the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism as the Secretary-General, was established in May 2023 to provide policy steering and to oversee the preparation of the events in Hong Kong of the 15th NG, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
 
     The Legislative Council (LegCo) will hold a meeting on Wednesday (October 8) at 11am, and Thursday (October 9) and Friday (October 10) at 9am in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. During the meeting, Members will speak on “Motion of Thanks”, to be moved by Dr Starry Lee, which states: “That this Council thanks the Chief Executive for his address.”
 
     Members will also ask the Government 22 questions on various policy areas, all of which require written replies.
 
     The agenda of the above meeting can be obtained via the LegCo website (www.legco.gov.hk). Members of the public can watch or listen to the meeting via the “Webcast” system on the LegCo website. To observe the proceedings of the meeting at the LegCo Complex, members of the public may call 3919 3399 during office hours to reserve seats.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     The Transport Department (TD) today (October 6) announced that the auction of vehicle registration marks will be held on October 25 (Saturday) at Meeting Room S421, L4, Old Wing, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai.

“A total of 100 personalised vehicle registration marks (PVRMs) will be put up for public auction in the morning session, and 220 traditional vehicle registration marks (TVRMs) will be put up for auction in the afternoon session. The list of marks has been uploaded to the department’s website, www.td.gov.hk/en/public_services/vehicle_registration_mark/index.html,” a department spokesman said.

     For the auction of TVRMs, only registration marks starting with “HK” or “XX” and special vehicle registration marks are put up for physical auction. Applicants should attend the auction and take note of the opening price as announced by the auctioneer before participating in the bidding of the mark.

     The reserve price of each of PVRMs is $5,000. Applicants who have paid a deposit of $5,000 should also attend the physical auction and participate in the bidding (including the first bid at the reserve price). Otherwise, the PVRM concerned may be sold to another bidder at the reserve price.

     People who wish to participate in the bidding at the physical auction should take note of the following points:

(1) Bidders are required to produce the following documents for completion of registration and payment procedures immediately after the successful bidding:

(i) the identity document of the successful bidder;
(ii) the identity document of the purchaser if it is different from the successful bidder;
(iii) a copy of the Certificate of Incorporation if the purchaser is a body corporate; and
(iv) a crossed cheque payable to “The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region” or “The Government of the HKSAR”. Any bidder who wishes to bid for both TVRMs and PVRMs on the same day, should bring along at least two crossed cheques for payment of auction prices (for an auctioned mark paid for by cheque, the first three working days after the date of auction will be required for cheque clearance confirmation before processing of the application for mark assignment can be completed). Successful bidders may also pay through the Easy Pay System (EPS), but are reminded to note the maximum transfer amount in the same day of the payment card. Payment by post-dated cheque, cash, credit card or other methods will not be accepted.

(2) Purchasers must make payment of the purchase price through EPS or by crossed cheque and complete the Memorandum of Sale of Vehicle Registration Mark or the Memorandum of Sale of PVRM immediately after the bidding. Subsequent alteration of the particulars in the Memorandum will not be permitted.

(3) A registration mark can only be assigned to a motor vehicle which is registered in the name of the purchaser. The Certificate of Incorporation must be produced immediately by the purchaser if a vehicle registration mark purchased is to be registered under the name of a body corporate.

(4) The display of a vehicle registration mark on a motor vehicle should be in compliance with the requirements stipulated in Schedule 4 to the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations.

(5) Any change to the arrangement of letters, numerals and blank spaces of a PVRM, i.e. single and two rows as auctioned, will not be allowed.

(6) Special vehicle registration marks are non-transferable. Where the ownership of a motor vehicle with a special vehicle registration mark is transferred, the allocation of the special vehicle registration mark shall be cancelled.

(7) The purchaser shall, within 12 months after the date of auction, apply to the Commissioner for Transport for the vehicle registration mark to be assigned to a motor vehicle registered in the name of the purchaser. If the purchaser fails to assign the registration mark within 12 months, allocation of the registration mark will be cancelled and arranged for reallocation by the Commissioner for Transport in accordance with the statutory provision without prior notice to the purchaser.

     “Upon completion of the Memorandum of Sale of PVRM, the purchaser will be issued a receipt and a Certificate of Allocation of Personalised Registration Mark. The Certificate of Allocation will serve to prove the holdership of the PVRM. Potential buyers of vehicles bearing a PVRM should check the Certificate of Allocation with the sellers and pay attention to the details therein. For transfer of vehicle ownership, this certificate together with other required documents should be sent to the TD for processing,” the spokesman added.

     For other auction details, please refer to the Guidance Notes – Auction of TVRMs (www.td.gov.hk/en/public_services/vehicle_registration_mark/tvrm_auction/index.html) and Guidance Notes – Auction of PVRMs (www.td.gov.hk/en/public_services/vehicle_registration_mark/pvrm_auction/index.html).