Author: MIL-OSI Publisher

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Hong Kong Customs today (July 22) detected a drug trafficking case involving baggage concealment at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 12 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds with an estimated market value of about $2.5 million.

A male passenger, aged 39, arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand, today. During customs clearance, Customs officers found the batch of suspected cannabis buds inside his check-in suitcase. He was subsequently arrested.

The arrested person has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug and will appear at the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts tomorrow (July 23).

Customs will continue to step up enforcement against drug trafficking activities through intelligence analysis. The department also reminds members of the public to stay alert and not participate in drug trafficking activities for monetary return. They must not accept hiring or delegation from another party to carry controlled items into and out of Hong Kong. They are also reminded not to carry unknown items for other people.

Customs will continue to apply a risk assessment approach and focus on selecting passengers from high-risk regions for clearance to combat transnational drug trafficking activities.

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

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The Labour Department (LD) announced today that it will hold the Building a Multicultural Workplace Job Fair at MacPherson Stadium in Mong Kok on Thursday and Friday, offering more than 2,300 vacancies.

The fair is jointly organised by the LD and the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment & Progress of Hong Kong (DAB) Ethnic Minorities Committee, with the Equal Opportunities Commission as the co-organiser.

It aims to enhance the employment opportunities of job seekers, including those from ethnic minorities, and promote the LD’s employment services.

About 50 organisations will participate in the fair, with around half of them setting up booths on-site and conducting on-the-spot recruitment each day.

The positions being offered include engineer, accountant, human resources officer, guest services officer, administrative assistant, clerk, aircraft maintenance mechanic trainee, railway technical trainee, technical manager, system analyst, equestrian assistant, barista, spa therapist, nail technician trainee and lifeguard.

The Correctional Services Department, the Fire Services Department, Police and the Immigration Department plan to set up counters to introduce their career opportunities and entry requirements.

In addition to providing on-site interpretation services in Hindi, Urdu and Nepali at the fair, the DAB Ethnic Minorities Committee will introduce its support services for people from ethnic minorities.

Furthermore, career talks on various professions will be held during the event on Thursday.

Around 93% of the vacancies at the fair are full-time jobs, with most of them offering monthly salaries ranging from $12,000 to $22,000.

Among the vacancies, about 90% require a Secondary 7 education level or below and around 66% are open to job seekers without relevant work experience.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

Hongkong Post has reported an information security incident involving robotic access to information in the address books of its EC-Ship account holders.

Condemning the attack, its stressed that it will work closely with Police on its investigation into the matter.

Upon identifying the incident, Hongkong Post took immediate measures to block the unauthorised access. It also followed established guidelines and reported the case to Police, the Digital Policy Office, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data and the Security Bureau on the same day. The EC-Ship service has resumed as normal.

Hongkong Post said that based on a preliminary assessment, the incident could involve information in the address books of EC-Ship account holders, including senders’ and recipients’ names, addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers and email addresses. Investigations are ongoing to ascertain the number of account holders affected and whether any personal data leakage is involved. When further updates are available, Hongkong Post will inform affected account holders.

The service added that it is seeking advice from the Digital Policy Office to assist with its investigations, and will further strengthen system security measures.

Hongkong Post also reiterated that it does not send embedded hyperlinks via emails, SMS messages or social media pages for the collection of personal information or requesting for payment. Citizens are advised to refrain from clicking on any embedded links or providing any personal or financial data, and from making payments via suspicious emails or SMS messages alleged to be sent by Hongkong Post.

For enquiries, call 2921 2222.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Government of Singapore

JOINT NEWS RELEASE BETWEEN MSE, NEA, PUB AND SFA

Singapore, 21 July 2025 – 16 young individuals have received the Singapore Sustainability Scholarship (SSS) to pursue courses in engineering, environmental, food, and science-related disciplines locally or overseas. Ms Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, presented the scholarships at the award ceremony today. The SSS is jointly offered by the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE), the National Environment Agency (NEA), national water agency PUB, and the Singapore Food Agency (SFA). Minister Fu also presented certificates to 16 in-service scholars, recognising their commitment to enhance their skills and professional expertise, and potential to make even bigger contributions to the public service. The full list of Singapore Sustainability Scholarship and in-service scholars are in Annex A and B respectively.

2            A total of 293 scholarships have been awarded since the inception of the SSS in 2008. The Scholarship identifies potential future public service leaders with a passion for environmental stewardship, and nurtures them to tackle the challenges posed by climate change, environmental sustainability, water supply resilience and food safety and food security. Upon graduation, scholarship recipients will embark on fulfilling careers with MSE, NEA, PUB, or SFA, working on initiatives that impact the everyday lives of Singaporeans. These include safeguarding Singapore’s coastline from the effects of climate change, ensuring a secure and safe food supply for Singapore, and implementing the Singapore Green Plan 2030.

Singapore Sustainability Scholarship Recipients

3         Aarohi Chaudhary, 19, was inspired during her internship in NEA and chose to build a career with the agency. At NEA’s Public Health Policy Department, Aarohi learned that science and policy-making are closely connected while working on a project on new after-death practices. She will be pursuing a Master’s degree in Chemistry at the University of Oxford and is keen to apply scientific knowledge to address Singapore’s environmental challenges.

4         Mohd Kasyful Azhim, 24, is a mid-term scholarship recipient with PUB, pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering at the Singapore Institute of Technology. Kasyful is a passionate advocate for sustainability initiatives and a member of the student board at Al-Mizan Singapore, a non-profit network under the Association of Muslim Professionals. He is eager to advance PUB’s progress in enhancing sustainability across our operations and contribute to Singapore’s Water Story. “Water is at the heart of Singapore’s sustainability roadmap, and I am excited to play a role in ensuring our water future continues to be resilient and secure.”

5          Darren Chua, 25, represented Singapore in swimming, winning both a Gold and Silver medal for Singapore at the 2023 SEA Games. He is now shifting his focus to veterinary science. Growing up, he spent most of his time in the waters and this ignited his passion for working in aquatic environments. As one of SFA’s scholarship recipients this year, Darren will be pursuing a Bachelor of Veterinary Science at the University of Queensland. His studies will equip him with necessary skills to address challenges in aquatic animal health and food security in Singapore.

In-service Scholarship Recipients

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn, will depart for a visit to Beijing tomorrow evening (July 22).
 
During her stay in Beijing, Ms Linn will call on several central ministries, including the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, the Ministry of Water Resources, the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, and the National Cultural Heritage Administration. She will also attend the eighth Joint Conference on Advancing Hong Kong’s Full Participation in and Contribution to the Belt and Road Initiative, as well as activities of a study tour on national water engineering projects, culture and technology, and inspect urban renewal projects.
 
The Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Mr Ricky Lau, and the Director of the Northern Metropolis Co-ordination Office, Mr Vic Yau, will join the visit.
 
Ms Linn will return to Hong Kong on the evening of July 25. During her absence, the Under Secretary for Development, Mr David Lam, will be the Acting Secretary for Development.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Transport and Logistics Bureau (TLB) today (July 21) alerts members of the public to a fraudulent website (https://bhsb588[.]online/) that pretends to be the website of the TLB.

The TLB advises that such a website has no affiliation with the TLB and has reported the case to the Police for follow-up.

The TLB urges the public to stay alert to suspicious websites, to remain vigilant in protecting personal information, and not to click on any hyperlinks from unknown sources.

For information about the TLB, please visit the TLB website (www.tlb.gov.hk).

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region