Category: MIL-OSI

KCDO receives report of suspected hacking into instant messaging application account of Sub-district Care Team      
     The operating organisation of the Sheung Lok Sub-district Care Team (i.e. Homantin Residents Association) reported to the KCDO yesterday evening that the instant messaging application account of Sheung Lok Sub-district Care Team was suspected to have been hacked. The incident may have resulted in the leakage of personal data, including names, telephone numbers, and addresses, of 23 service users, among whom seven individuals’ full or partial Hong Kong Identity Card numbers may have been exposed.
      
     Regarding this incident, apart from informing affected service users immediately and reminding them to be vigilant, the operating organisation has also reported to the Police and notified the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data. The operating organisation is reviewing and will further strengthen its security measures. If anyone suspects a person impersonating a member of the Sheung Lok Sub-district Care Team, they may contact the Sheung Lok Sub-district Care Team, the KCDO or call 182 111 to verify the person’s identity. In case of suspicious circumstances, please call the 24-hour Anti-Scam Helpline 18222.
      
     The KCDO apologises to the persons affected for any inconvenience caused and has set up a hotline (2712 9182) for enquiries. Members of the public may also visit the Care Teams’ dedicated webpage (www.had.gov.hk/en/public_services/district_services_community_care_teams/fraud_prevention.htmIssued at HKT 22:20

Commissioner of Police visits Thailand       
     Mr Chow paid a courtesy call on the Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, Police General Kittharath Punpetch yesterday (February 4). They exchanged views on issues of mutual concern and discussed ways to enhance police co-operation and intelligence sharing between the two places in order to further combat crime and jointly safeguard public order.
      
     During the meeting, Mr Chow expressed his sincere gratitude to the Thai police for their close co-operation and efficient law enforcement in major cross-border cases, including their assistance to the HKPF in arresting a suspect involved in a 1989 murder case who absconded for years.

     Mr Chow also presented letters of appreciation to the Thai police, thanking them for their full support in response to a request from the HKPF regarding a robbery case that occurred in June 2025, which led to the swift arrest of the suspect in Thailand.
      
     During the visit to Thailand, Mr Chow and the delegation toured the Central Investigation Bureau of the Royal Thai Police to learn about its latest policing developments. He shared the HKPF’s experience in smart policing, including the effective use of closed-circuit television and drones for crime prevention and investigation. They also visited the Anti-Cyber Scam Centre and the Police Education Bureau to exchange experiences with the Thai police and to explore ways to further strengthen co-operation in combating fraudulent activities, as well as advancing professional development and training in policing.
      
     Mr Chow concluded his visit and returned to Hong Kong today (February 5).
Issued at HKT 19:21

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Three new permanent exhibition galleries at Hong Kong Science Museum to open tomorrow  
     The Living Tech Gallery centres around three major aspects in daily life, including “transport”, “living”, and “food”. It features about 20 sets of interactive exhibits introducing how technology drives more convenient, environmentally friendly, and sustainable ways of living. Highlighted exhibits include the first collection item of the HKScM, the DC-3 airplane “Betsy”, donated by Cathay Pacific Airways, showcasing the evolution of flight technologies. Visitors can also experience autonomous driving, which operates without driver intervention through advanced sensors. New technologies applied by the MTR Corporation to ensure passengers enjoy safer and smoother journeys every day are displayed with interactive exhibits, such as “Train Car Loading Indicator” and “Smart Passenger Instrumented Revenue Train”. In addition, technologies such as eco-conscious architecture and renewable energy systems make modern homes more aligned with the principles of sustainable development. The exhibition also showcases the emission-free cooling technology developed by a research team at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, as well as various types of innovative bio-based materials, such as mango leather, rice husk laminate, and sewage sludge panel. Exhibits designed together with the University of Hong Kong focus on future staple foods such as seaweed, genetically modified plants, and cultured meat, allowing visitors to rethink the future possibilities of diets.
    
     The InnoTech Gallery introduces five pivotal technologies that are shaping the future of science, including quantum technology, materials technology, biotechnology, computers and AI, and robotics. Through the latest technological examples and accessible scientific backgrounds, it explains the science principles behind these technologies, ranging from quantum computing to advanced DNA editing. The exhibition also reveals the fundamental science and applications behind these groundbreaking technologies and explores their potential to reshape the future. Highlighted exhibits include a quantum computer model with interactive games explaining its basic principles, the “Text to binary” station showing how text is converted into digital signals and back, and the “Water droplet run”, which showcases how hydrophobic properties are applied in daily life. Part of the exhibition content is related to the Hong Kong senior secondary curricula in physics, biology, information and communication technology, and design and applied technology.
 
     The AI Gallery introduces visitors to the basic principles of AI, highlighting its integration with creative arts and Chinese culture, as well as its applications in healthcare and life sciences. Selected exhibits from the “Era of Intelligence” exhibition, part of the “Glorious Voyage: Splendid Achievements of the People’s Republic of China in Its 75 Years” Exhibition Series held in 2024, which were very well received by visitors, were enhanced and integrated with new displays in the gallery. More than 90 per cent of the exhibits are interactive, offering a fun and exploratory experience for visitors, such as AI-powered painting, music composition, chess playing, and paper-scissors-stone.
 
     For details of the exhibition galleries, please visit the website at hk.science.museum/en/web/scm/index.htmlIssued at HKT 18:12

Expansion of PAPT to cover sale and purchase of residential properties in secondary market 
     The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Hong Kong Association of Banks (HKAB), together with the Law Society of Hong Kong (LSHK) and the Estate Agents Authority (EAA), jointly announced today (February 5) the expansion of the Payment Arrangements for Property Transactions (PAPT) (Note 1) to cover the sale and purchase (S&P) of residential properties in the secondary market of Hong Kong, effective from February 28, 2026 (Note 2). This initiative is also supported by the Consumer Council (CC).

     Under PAPT, the buyer’s mortgage loan proceeds will be transferred to the seller’s bank through the interbank electronic payment system, enabling the seller to receive the sale proceeds on the completion day at the earliest. Compared to the conventional payment method, in which mortgage loan proceeds need to be settled via the solicitors’ accounts (Note 3) using physical cheques, PAPT is a faster and safer option. Buyers and sellers who wish to use PAPT may request their estate agents to incorporate relevant clauses into the provisional S&P agreement.Note 2: Mortgage banks will provide PAPT for S&P transactions of residential properties in the secondary market in Hong Kong with provisional S&P agreements signed on or after February 28, 2026. 
Note 3: The sale proceeds are generally received two working days after completion of a property transaction, following the settlement of physical cheques.
Issued at HKT 16:30

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