Category: MIL-OSI

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

To safeguard food safety, the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) has long been committed to combating the illegal sale of hairy crabs, with a view to ensuring that hairy crabs on sale in the market comply with relevant requirements under the laws. The FEHD officers conducted a blitz operation yesterday (December 11), inspected a licensed general restaurant at Fuk Lo Tsun Road in Kowloon City and prosecuted the operator for suspected contravention of the Food Business Regulation (Cap. 132X) (the Regulation) by selling restricted food (hairy crabs) without permission. 

Under the Regulation, save with the written permission of the Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene (DFEH), no person shall sell any restricted foods, including shellfish. Operators selling hairy crabs shall obtain the Shell Fish (Hairy Crab) Permit or relevant written permission granted by the FEHD; or, if the shop already holds another relevant FEHD licence (such as a fresh provision shop licence) or operates a fish stall in a market managed by the FEHD, the operator must apply for written permission. Premises holding a permit or licence must, in accordance with the law, display the permit or licence prominently. If the operator sells only through online platforms, they must apply for an online sale of restricted food permit. The website or online platform account homepage selling hairy crabs must clearly display the permit information, such as the permit number, registered address, and the types of restricted foods approved for sale. The relevant regulatory condition also stipulates that hairy crabs for sale shall be obtained from a reliable and reputable source. A copy of the health certificate issued by the relevant authority and acceptable to the DFEH shall also be kept. Under the Regulation, any person who operates an unlicensed food business or sells restricted foods without permission commits an offence and is liable to a maximum fine of $50,000 and imprisonment for six months upon conviction.

The FEHD reminds the trade not to import or put on sale hairy crabs or other food with an unknown origin, and consumers should make purchases at reputable shops with the Shell Fish (Hairy Crab) Permit or relevant written permission granted by the FEHD.

If members of the public suspect that there are operators selling hairy crabs without the relevant permits/permissions or the hairy crabs are not accompanied by health certificates, they may make a report by calling the FEHD hotline at 2868 0000 or through email (enquiries@fehd.gov.hk).

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     The Office for Film, Newspaper and Article Administration (OFNAA) is holding a series of eight roving exhibitions themed “Saying NO to Objectionable Information” at shopping malls and government premises starting today (December 12). Through a range of interactive experiences such as exhibition panels, game booths and educational videos, the exhibition aims to enhance the public’s understanding of the Control of Obscene and Indecent Articles Ordinance (Cap. 390) (COIAO) and promote healthy Internet use among children and young people.
 
     The first roving exhibition is open from 10.30am to 6.30pm at G/F, Atrium, Domain Mall in Yau Tong for three consecutive days starting today. Members of the public are welcome to visit. Details of the exhibition are available on OFNAA’s website.

     The Director of Film, Newspaper and Article Administration, Mr Chaucer Leung, visited the first roving exhibition today, during which he said, “OFNAA has been conducting publicity and educational work as well as working with various stakeholders to help children and young people develop the concept of the proper use of the Internet. I invite the public to bring their children to the exhibition to help them understand the importance of rejecting harmful materials.” Mr Leung also exchanged views with the Healthy Information Student Ambassadors of the Healthy Information Student Ambassadors Scheme 2025, thanked them for assisting in promoting the message of safe and healthy use of the Internet, and encouraged them to set a good example among their peers.
 
     In addition, OFNAA has actively strengthened interdepartmental collaboration through the past few months, working in conjunction with the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau, the Education Bureau, the Hong Kong Police Force, and the Customs and Excise Department to promote information on the COIAO and the message on healthy Internet use to young people, teaching staff members and the public through social media and talks. Initiatives include participating in the Primary Principals Liaison Meeting and briefing principals of participating schools on OFNAA’s support to schools; partnering with the Hong Kong Police Force to organise 13 “Wise Use of Internet” talks to share common online pitfalls with 2 600 members of the Junior Police Call as well as primary and secondary school students; and organising a talk for members of “Customs YES” to promote the message of rejecting harmful materials.
 
     With the aim of promoting the message of rejecting harmful materials to children and young people in a more targeted manner and enhancing their understanding of the COIAO, OFNAA also reached out to schools by introducing in-school mobile promotion stations in the current school year. The initiative seeks to allow the concept of healthy Internet use to take root firmly on campuses through enjoyable educational experiences fostered by activities including interactive games, case sharing, role play, quiz competitions and exhibitions. The first two sessions of in-school mobile promotion stations were held this week at primary and secondary schools in Tsuen Wan and Tseung Kwan O respectively, and the remaining 18 sessions will be held in the coming three months in various districts. It is expected that the initiative would attract about 4 000 participants.
 
     With the rising popularity of emerging platforms such as video streaming platforms, video sharing platforms and social media among children and young people, OFNAA will also enhance multimedia publicity efforts to produce animated promotional videos for uploading onto the Internet and for playback at various publicity programmes. Students will also be encouraged to share the videos with their friends, thereby promoting the message of rejecting harmful materials among peers. The animated videos will be released by the end of the month.
 
     OFNAA will continue to organise a series of programmes to actively promote the message of staying away from obscene and indecent content on the Internet, including talks, workshops, roving drama for schools, webinars, as well as the Healthy Information Student Ambassadors Scheme and the Healthy Chinese Public Speaking Competition. For details, please visit OFNAA’s website.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

     ​The Government has established today (December 12) an Independent Committee in relation to the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Mr Justice David Lok has been appointed as the Chairman, and Mr Chan Kin-por and Dr Rex Auyeung Pak-kuen have been appointed as Members.

     The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, is extremely concerned about the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po, which resulted in multiple casualties, and announced on December 2 that an independent committee led by a judge would be established to review the causes of the incident and related issues to prevent similar tragedies in the future.————

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     The National Security Department of the Hong Kong Police Force conducted an enforcement operation yesterday (December 11) and arrested nine men aged between 20 and 25 in various districts. They were suspected of committing the offence of “unlawful drilling” under Section 13 of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance.
 
     Investigation revealed that a syndicate has been conducting unlawful drilling inside a unit of an industrial building in Kowloon. The training content includes firearms drills, knife techniques and combat techniques.

     Police conducted searches at the unit suspected of being used for unlawful drilling and seized offensive weapons associated with the unlawful drilling.

     The arrested persons are now being detained for further enquiries. The operation is ongoing.

 

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

As of noon today, donations received by the Support Fund for Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po had reached about $3.3 billion. Combined with the $300 million in startup capital from the Government, this takes the fund to a total of around $3.6 billion.

The fund will provide a living allowance to each affected household. As of today, 1,838 cases had been processed.

The fund will also provide the families of each deceased victim with a $200,000 token of solidarity, as well as $50,000 to cover funeral costs. As of today, a total of 128 cases had been processed.

Welfare arrangements

As of this morning, 1,451 residents had been accommodated under the co-ordination of the Home & Youth Affairs Bureau in youth hostels, camps or hotel rooms. Another 3,059 residents have moved into transitional housing units provided by the Housing Bureau or the Hong Kong Housing Society (HKHS).

With the generous community support and donations, all the units currently available in transitional housing and HKHS projects are equipped with furniture and appliances such as bed frames, mattresses, induction cookers and water heaters, enabling the residents to settle in comfortably.

Meanwhile, a number of organisations have stationed their staff members in some projects to provide residents in need with various forms of support, including free medical and legal consultation services.

Relief supplies

On the Government’s online platform for donated supplies, about 1,800 registrations have been received, with approximately 30% submitted by organisations. Over 19,600 donated items, covering various categories, have been distributed.

Regulation work 

Upon liaison with Police, the Housing Department started to remove burnt scaffolding on the external walls of Wang Cheong House, Wang Tai House and Wang Sun House today.

Meanwhile, the Housing Bureau’s Independent Checking Unit has completed strengthening works such as concrete grouting and erecting temporary props, in a small number of units that may be subject to more serious damage

On the new mechanism for sampling and testing scaffold nets for external walls in the city, the Buildings Department is preparing a new practice note to issue to registered contractors, and will meet the industry next week.

As of 4pm today, the Labour Department had inspected 467 construction sites, issued a total of 249 written warnings and 112 improvement notices, and taken out 25 prosecutions.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The latest Infrastructure Bond Report reveals that up to March 31, the Government issued infrastructure bonds totalling around $105.2 billion since the inception of the Infrastructure Bond Programme. 

The Infrastructure Bond Report 2025, released today, sets out the allocation of the proceeds the Government has raised from infrastructure bond issuances.

The proceeds have been fully allocated or earmarked for infrastructure projects, including 10 major infrastructure projects in the Northern Metropolis, such as: San Tin Technopole, including the Loop; Kwu Tung North/Fanling North New Development Area (NDA); Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen NDA; and Yuen Long South NDA.

Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury Christopher Hui said the funds raised are credited to the Capital Works Reserve Fund for investment in infrastructure projects to promote their early completion, and support the economy and people’s livelihoods, which will boost Hong Kong’s competitiveness.

Infrastructure bonds are also a safe and reliable investment option offering steady returns for the public, he added.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Police announced today (December 12) that special traffic arrangements will be implemented in the vicinities of Causeway Bay and Tin Hau to facilitate the holding of the 59th Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo at Victoria Park from December 13, 2025 to January 5, 2026. The Police urge members of the public travelling to areas subject to road traffic control to make use of public transport as far as possible.

Road closure

Depending on the crowd and traffic conditions, the following road closures may be implemented partially or at the same time from 4pm to 10pm daily between December 13, 2025  and January 5, 2026, except for vehicles with a permit:

(I)
– Southbound Gloucester Road between Kingston Street and
Causeway Road; and
– Sugar Street.

(II)
– Northbound Gloucester Road between Kingston Street and
Causeway Road, except for northbound traffic from Moreton Terrace flyover; and
– Sugar Street.

(III)
– Great George Street;
– Paterson Street between Kingston Street and Great George Street; and
– Westbound Kingston Street between northbound Gloucester Road and Paterson Street.

(IV)
– Cleveland Street;
– Kingston Street; and
– Paterson Street between westbound Gloucester Road and Kingston Street.

(V)
– Hing Fat Street will be intermittently closed, except for franchised buses and green minibuses;
– Electric Road between Yacht Street and Hing Fat Street will be intermittently closed, except for taxis and vehicles accessing Park Towers;
– Lau Li Street between Hing Fat Street and Ngan Mok Street will be intermittently closed; and
– The general lay-by along northbound Hing Fat Street near Tsing Fung Street.

B. Traffic diversions

In connection with the above-mentioned road closure arrangements, the following traffic diversions may be implemented partially or at the same time:

(I)
– Traffic along Victoria Park Road flyover will be diverted via westbound Gloucester Road; and
– Traffic along eastbound Yee Wo Street cannot enter Sugar Street.

(II)
– Traffic along northbound Moreton Terrace flyover cannot turn left to westbound Kingston Street; and
– Traffic along eastbound Yee Wo Street cannot enter Sugar Street.

(III)
– Traffic along southbound Paterson Street will be diverted via eastbound Kingston Street; and
– Traffic along southbound Cleveland Street will be diverted via eastbound Kingston Street.

(IV)
Traffic along westbound Gloucester Road cannot enter Cleveland Street and Paterson Street.

(V)
Traffic along Causeway Road cannot enter Hing Fat Street.

C. Implementation of pedestrianisation

Pedestrianisation will continue to be implemented on the following road sections from 4pm to midnight on weekdays, and from noon to midnight on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays:

– Lockhart Road east of Cannon Street;
– East Point Road; and
– Great George Street west of Paterson Street.

D. Suspension of parking spaces

The Hing Fat Street Public Car Park (excluding the disabled parking spaces) will be suspended during the following periods, except for vehicles with a permit:

– From 8am to 8.59pm daily between December 10 and 12, 2025; – From 8am to 7.59pm daily between December 13, 2025 and January 4, 2026;
– From 8am to 11.59pm on January 5, 2026; and
– From 8am to 8.59pm on January 6, 2026.

During the road closure period, vehicles may not be permitted to access or leave The Park Lane Hong Kong and all car parks on Great George Street. All illegally parked vehicles will be towed away without prior warning, and may be subject to multiple ticketing.

The Police will implement appropriate arrangements subject to the prevailing traffic and crowd conditions. Motorists are advised to exercise tolerance and patience, and take heed of instructions of police officers on site.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region