Category: MIL-OSI

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

     The Lands Department (LandsD) today (December 19) announced the proposal for land resumption at San Tin, Yuen Long, for the development of the San Tin Technopole (Phase 2) under the Lands Resumption Ordinance (Chapter 124).
      
     The proposal involves the resumption of 1 797 private lots with an area of about 81 hectares. Details were published in the notice gazetted today. The notice is affixed in a conspicuous place on or near the land proposed to be resumed. A copy of the notice and resumption plan are also available on the LandsD website (www.landsd.gov.hk/en/resources/gov-notices/acq.html). Members of the public may also inspect the above-mentioned documents at the following government offices during office hours:
 

• Central and Western Home Affairs Enquiry Centre, G/F, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong;
• Yuen Long Home Affairs Enquiry Centre, G/F, Yuen Long District Office Building, 269 Castle Peak Road, Yuen Long, New Territories; and
• District Lands Office, Yuen Long, 9/F, Yuen Long Government Offices, 2 Kiu Lok Square, Yuen Long, New Territories.

     The owner, occupier of the land or any person having any right in relation to the land to be resumed, who wishes to object to the proposed resumption, is required to submit a written objection to the Director of Lands. The written objection must sufficiently identify the aforementioned identity of the objector and describe how the objector will be affected by the proposal. Objectors are requested to provide contact details and deliver written objections to the Director of Lands on or before February 20, 2026, via one of the following means:
 

• by post or by hand to the San Tin Lok Ma Chau Team, Acquisition Section, Lands Department at 27/F, CDW Building, 382-392 Castle Peak Road, Tsuen Wan, New Territories;
• by fax to 3974 5510; or
• by email to stlmc2_general@landsd.gov.hk.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

     Following is the keynote speech by the Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, at the 5th International Forum on “Problem-Solving City: Hong Kong as a Disputes Resolver” today (December 19):

Ms Maria Tam (Deputy Secretary-General of the Hong Kong Coalition), Professor Herman Hu (Chairman of Friday Culture Limited), Mr Nick Chan (Director of the AALCO Hong Kong Regional Arbitration Centre), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

​The Government gazetted today (December 19) the proposed road works for the Development of San Tin Technopole Phase 2 Works.

Details of the proposal are set out in the Annex. The plans and scheme of the works are available for public inspection at the following government offices during office hours:

Central and Western Home Affairs Enquiry Centre,
G/F, Harbour Building,
38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong

Yuen Long Home Affairs Enquiry Centre,
G/F, Yuen Long District Office Building,
269 Castle Peak Road, Yuen Long, New Territories

District Lands Office, Yuen Long,
9/F, Yuen Long Government Offices,
2 Kiu Lok Square, Yuen Long, New Territories

The gazette notice, scheme, plans and location plan are available at www.tlb.gov.hk/eng/publications/transport/gazette/gazette.html.

Any person who wishes to object to the works or the use, or both, is required to address to the Secretary for Transport and Logistics an objection in writing, which can be submitted via the following means:
 

• By post or by hand to the Transport and Logistics Bureau’s Drop-in Box No. 6 located at the entrance on 2/F, East Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong. The box is available for use between 8am and 7pm from Monday to Friday (except public holidays);
• By fax to 2868 4643; or
• By email to gazettetlb@tlb.gov.hk.

A notice of objection should describe the objector’s interest and the manner in which he or she alleges that he or she will be affected by the works or the use. Objectors are requested to provide contact details to facilitate communication. A notice of objection should be delivered to the Secretary for Transport and Logistics not later than February 20, 2026.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Chief Executive in Council has authorised the proposed reclamation works within an area of about 46 hectares of foreshore and seabed to the southwest of Tseung Kwan O Area 137 (TKO 137) and within an area of about 55 hectares of foreshore and seabed to the southeast off Tseung Kwan O Area 132 (TKO 132). The notice was gazetted today (December 19).

The proposed works at TKO 137 include the construction of about 1.7 kilometres of seawall, filling of the seabed to form about 20 hectares of land for housing and community facility development, and reprovisioning of temporary facilities. The proposed works off TKO 132 include the construction of about 1.3km of seawall, and filling of the seabed to form about 20 hectares of land for accommodating public facilities.

The notice of authorisation, together with its related plan, is posted near the site. The notice and the plan are also available for inspection at:

* Survey and Mapping Office of the Lands Department (6/F, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong) (where copies can be purchased on order);
* Sai Kung Home Affairs Enquiry Centre of the Sai Kung District Office (G/F, Sai Kung Tseung Kwan O Government Complex, 38 Pui Shing Road, Hang Hau, Tseung Kwan O, New Territories); and
* Lands Department’s website (www.landsd.gov.hk) under Government Notices.

​Any person who considers that he or she has an interest, right or easement in or over the foreshore and seabed that will be injuriously affected by the above reclamation may deliver a written claim for compensation to the Director of Lands, 20/F, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong, on or before December 19, 2026.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

     The Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) today (December 19) gazetted a notice to invite tenders for the contract for Development off Tseung Kwan O Area 132 – Reclamation and Site Formation Works (Contract No. ED/2025/02). The closing time for the tender is noon on February 27, 2026.

     The works mainly include the design and construction of the following works:
 

• reclamation of about 19 hectares of land off Tseung Kwan O Area 132 by non-dredged method, e.g. deep cement mixing, including associated seawalls;
• site formation works including slope cutting and natural terrain hazard mitigation measures;
• stormwater drainage system including a box culvert and main trunk drainage system; and
• implementation of environmental monitoring and mitigation measures for the works mentioned above.

     The works are scheduled to commence in mid-2026 and will take about 36 months to complete.

     The CEDD has commissioned AECOM Asia Company Limited to supervise the works. Interested contractors may download the tender forms and other particulars from the e-Tendering System (e-TS). Tenderers must submit tenders in electronic format via the e-TS.

     Details of the tender notice are available on the CEDD website (www.cedd.gov.hk/eng/tender-notices/contracts/tender-notices/index.html). For enquiries, please call AECOM Asia Company Limited at 3922 9000 during office hours.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

     The Government announced today (December 19) the appointment of Dr Levin Wang Lei as a new member, and the reappointments of incumbent members, Dr Sunny Chai Ngai-chiu and Dr Kennedy Wong Ying-ho, to the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) for a term of two years.
 
     The term of Dr Chai and Dr Wang will take effect from January 1, 2026, while that of Dr Wong will commence on February 1, 2026.
 
     Meanwhile, incumbent member Dr Lin Yong will retire from the HKTDC upon completion of his term on December 31, 2025. A spokesman for the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau expressed gratitude to Dr Lin for his devoted services and contributions towards various aspects of the HKTDC’s work.
 
     Appointments of members to the HKTDC are made by the Financial Secretary in exercise of the powers delegated to him by the Chief Executive and pursuant to section 11(1)(d) of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council Ordinance (Chapter 1114).

     The composition of the HKTDC with effect from February 1, 2026, is as follows:
 
Chairman
————
Professor Frederick Ma Si-hang
 
Members
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Ms Shirley Chan Suk-ling
Ms Ronna Chao Wei-ting
Mr Victor Chu Lap-lik
Dr Sunny Chai Ngai-chiu
Dr Kennedy Wong Ying-ho
Dr Levin Wang Lei
Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development
Director of Information Services
Chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce
Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries
President of the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong
Chairman of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong
Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board
Chairman of the Hong Kong Association of Banks
Representative member of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce
Representative member of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries
Representative member of the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong
Representative member of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

​The Immigration Department (ImmD) announced today (December 19) that, with effect from next Monday (December 22), the eligible age for using the self-service immigration clearance (e-Channel) service by holders of Electronic Exit-Entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao (e-EEP), People’s Republic of China (PRC) passport holders, and departing visitors using “Smart Departure” will be adjusted to 7 years old or above.
 
     The ImmD has consistently leveraged technology and implemented various measures to enhance service standards and increase passenger processing capacity at control points. At present, holders of e-EEP, PRC passport holders and departing visitors using “Smart Departure” who are aged 11 or above are eligible to use the e-Channel service. To further enhance clearance efficiency at control points and enable more eligible visitors to Hong Kong to use the fast and convenient e-Channel service, the ImmD will adjust the applicable age for such visitors to use the e-Channel service starting from next Monday. Eligible visitors aged 7 or above may use the e-Channels for self-service immigration clearance at all control points.
 
     For details regarding the use of the e-Channel service by holders of e-EEP, PRC passport holders and departing visitors, please visit the ImmD website (www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/echannel_visitors.html). For enquiries, please call the enquiry hotline at 2824 6111, fax to 2877 7711 or send an email to enquiry@immd.gov.hk.
 

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

     The Transport Department (TD) today (December 19) announced that the 56th Personalised Vehicle Registration Marks (PVRMs) Scheme will be open for applications from January 1 to 31, 2026.
 
     Starting from January 1, 2026, applications will be invited for the allocation of PVRMs upon sale by auction. Completed application forms should reach the TD no later than January 31, 2026. If there are more than 1 500 applications, those to be considered will be selected by lot.
 
     The application form (TD 569) and the Guidance Notes for Application can be downloaded from the TD’s website (www.td.gov.hk/en/public_services/vehicle_registration_mark/pvrm_application/index.html) or obtained from the TD’s Licensing Offices as well as the Home Affairs Enquiry Centres of the Home Affairs Department.
 
     Interested persons should complete and submit the application form through one of the following ways:
 
(a) By post to the Vehicle Registration Marks Unit, Transport Department, 12/F, South Tower, West Kowloon Government Offices, 11 Hoi Ting Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon. Applications received by post will be dated by the postmark; 
 
(b) Via the drop-in box at any of the TD’s Licensing Offices at Admiralty, Cheung Sha Wan, Kwun Tong and Sha Tin. For easy identification, please mark “PVRM Application” on the envelope of the application; or
 
(c) Through the online application service on the GovHK website (www.gov.hk/en/residents/transport/vehicle/ospvrm.htm) if the applicant possesses an “iAM Smart+” account with the digital signing function (for Hong Kong residents only) or a digital certificate.
 
     Applicants are advised to read carefully the Guidance Notes for details of the scheme before completing the application form. They can also check whether a proposed PVRM is in compliance with the basic combination requirements by using the online service on the GovHK website.
 
     No payment of deposit is required when submitting an application. Each applicant can submit only one application in each exercise. If an applicant submits more than one application, all of his or her applications will not be processed. Once submitted, the applicant cannot withdraw the application or change the arrangement of the PVRM stated in the application form.
 
     Upon successful submission of an online application, the applicant will receive an acknowledgement immediately. Those who submit applications by post or drop-in box will receive the TD’s acknowledgement by ordinary post within two weeks after submission. Applicants who do not receive the acknowledgement within this time frame should call 2804 2600.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     Hong Kong Customs mounted a territory-wide enforcement operation codenamed “Magpie” between December 3 and 10 to combat illegal activities involving party room operators providing infringing karaoke songs to customers in the course of business.

     Through intelligence analysis and with the assistance of copyright owners, Customs earlier identified a number of party rooms suspected of possessing and providing infringing karaoke songs to customers in the course of business. Customs officers then took enforcement action and raided eight party rooms in various districts, including Kwun Tong, Kowloon Bay, San Po Kong, Mong Kok, Cheung Sha Wan, Kwai Chung and Yuen Long. A total of eight sets of karaoke devices used for playing suspected infringing songs, one set of suspected infringing game console and a batch of audio and video equipment with a total estimated market value of about $240,000 were seized. Two male persons-in-charge of the party rooms, aged 27 and 42, were arrested on suspicion of contravening the Copyright Ordinance. Both arrested persons were released on bail pending the investigation. The investigation is ongoing and further arrests are not ruled out.

     During the investigation, Customs found six party rooms located in industrial buildings that were suspected of breaching the lease conditions, and the cases have been referred to the Lands Department for further follow-up action.

     Customs reminds business operators to comply with the Ordinance and to make enquiries to copyright owners on matters relating to the use of musical visual recordings in the course of business.

     With the Christmas and New Year holidays approaching, Customs will continue to step up inspection and enforcement to resolutely combat different kinds of infringing activities to safeguard the rights of copyright owners.

     Under the Ordinance, any person, who without the licence of the copyright owner of a copyright work, possesses infringing copies of a copyright work for the purpose of, or in the course of, any trade or business with a view to it being used by any person commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $50,000 per infringing copy and imprisonment for four years.

     Members of the public may report any suspected infringing 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).