Category: MIL-OSI

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, met with the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica, Dr Roosevelt Skerrit, today (October 6) to exchange views on issues of mutual interest. Also attending the meeting was the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau.

Mr Lee welcomed Dr Skerrit and his delegation to Hong Kong. Mr Lee said that Hong Kong is the world’s freest economy and maintains its position as third globally and first in Asia Pacific as an international financial centre according to the newly published Global Financial Centres Index. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government will actively leverage the dual advantage of having national and global opportunities under the “one country, two systems” principle, deepen international exchanges and co-operation, further explore emerging markets including the Commonwealth of Dominica, and attract more enterprises to use Hong Kong as the platform to go global. He expected that Hong Kong and the Commonwealth of Dominica will explore more co-operation opportunities and enhance bilateral trade and business exchanges.

Mr Lee said that the Commonwealth of Dominica is a Belt and Road economy, while Hong Kong is a key link in the Belt and Road Initiative. The HKSAR Government is committed to serving as a functional platform for the Belt and Road Initiative, leveraging the advantages of being closely connected to both the Mainland and the world, and promoting participation in green co-operation in the Initiative. He welcomed enterprises from the Commonwealth of Dominica to leverage Hong Kong’s role as a “super connector” and “super value-adder” and its highly internationalised and market-oriented business environment with its pool of professional services talent to explore overseas and Mainland markets, jointly seizing the opportunities from the Belt and Road Initiative to achieve mutual benefits and win-win outcomes.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Transport Department today (October 5) reminded members of the public that the 63rd round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles (the scheme) will be open from 10am tomorrow (October 6) to 11.59pm on October 9, and the ballot result will be announced on October 10.

Eligible applicants for the scheme can register for computer balloting through the designated website (www.hzmbqfs.gov.hk). Successful balloting applicants are required to submit applications for the scheme within the designated application period.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, some patients are unable to return home to reunite with their families for tomorrow’s (October 6) special occasion. To address these patients’ needs, the Hospital Authority (HA) has thoughtfully made efforts to celebrate the festival with patients, filling public hospitals with the joy of the season.

     Across different hospitals, Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations were organised, including hand-making red bean and purple sweet potato mooncakes for paediatric patients, presenting mooncakes to elderly patients with warm wishes, and setting up special festival lantern decorations in hospital for staff, patients and their families to take memorable photos. These activities brought hospital staff, patients and their families together in the spirit of reunion.

     The HA extends its wishes for a speedy recovery to all patients and a joyous Mid-Autumn Festival.

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

     The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto) and the Hong Kong Tourism Board supported the presentation of an artwork titled “The Eye of Wisdom”, created by renowned Hong Kong media artist Ellen Pau at Nuit Blanche Toronto 2025 on October 4 and 5 (Toronto time).

     Adapted from its original version displayed at the M+ Façade in Hong Kong in 2022, the artwork uses light as its medium and draws inspiration from the Heart Sutra, a central Buddhist scripture. The adapted version responds to the local historical and architectural context, integrating AI-generated models and light-reactive animation.

     The artwork was projected onto the wall of City Hall near Toronto’s Chinatown, reflecting the rich cultural history of the Chinese-Canadian community. 

     The Acting Director of Toronto ETO, Mr Gavin Yeung, said: “Toronto ETO is committed to promoting Hong Kong’s status as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchanges. We will continue to facilitate cultural dialogue between Hong Kong and Canada through arts and community engagement.” 

     As one of the highlighted projects of Nuit Blanche, the video projection will remain in view until October 13 to draw interest from local and international visitors.

     Nuit Blanche is Toronto’s largest contemporary art festival, produced by the City of Toronto in collaboration with the city’s arts community. “The Eye of Wisdom” was curated by Canadian artist Charlene K Lau.

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

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

The following is issued on behalf of the Major Sports Events Committee:
 
The Major Sports Events Committee (MSEC) has awarded “M” Mark status to the Chubb UTS Hong Kong with Humansa to be held from October 14 to 15 at Kai Tak Arena, as well as the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2025 to be held from October 25 to November 2 at the Victoria Park Centre Court.

The Chairman of the MSEC, Mr Wilfred Ng, said today (October 6), “These two premier tennis events, each with its distinct style, complement each other perfectly. The innovative Chubb UTS Hong Kong with Humansa offers a fresh and exciting experience for fans with its fast-paced and highly interactive format whereas the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2025, as a traditional world tour event, attracts world-level women’s tennis players from around the globe. Bringing together international tennis elites, these two events attract numerous local and overseas fans. They will boost sports development locally while promoting the tourism industry and bringing economic benefits.”

The “M” Mark System aims to encourage and help local National Sports Associations and private or non-government organisations to organise more major international sports events and nurture them into sustainable undertakings. Sports events meeting the assessment criteria will be considered for “M” Mark status by the MSEC. Funding support will also be provided to some events. The “M” Mark System aims to promote the development of major sports events, cultivate a sustainable sporting culture, enhance Hong Kong’s image as a centre for major international sports events and bring tangible economic benefits to our community.

For details of “M” Mark events, please visit www.mevents.org.hk .

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

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.