Category: MIL-OSI

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

Police today (October 3) appealed to the public for information on a man who went missing in Airport.

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 yesterday (October 2).

He is about 1.8 metres tall and of fat build. He has a round face with yellow complexion, long black hair, and a long beard and sideburns. He was last seen wearing a dark blue hoodie, dark blue pants, grey sports shoes, and carrying a black-and-red backpack.

Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the missing man or may have seen him is urged to contact the Regional Missing Persons Unit of New Territories South on 3661 1176 or 5239 7701 or email to rmpu-nts-2@police.gov.hk, or contact any police station.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) today (October 3) conducted a food safety response drill, codenamed “Moon Greeting”, to enhance the department’s co-ordination and preparedness in handling potential food safety emergencies during the 15th National Games (NG), the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (NSOG). Some 30 officers from the FEHD, the Environment and Ecology Bureau and the National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong) (NGCO) participated in the exercise.

To ensure food safety throughout the Games, the Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the FEHD has commenced a series of preparatory measures since last year. These included the formulation of the Food Safety Preparedness and Response Plan, enhancing food surveillance, and organising food safety seminars for the trade. The Environmental Hygiene Branch of the FEHD has also stepped up inspections of food premises associated with the Games to establish a stronger food safety safeguard.

The drill simulated a suspected food complaint and poisoning case involving related personnel during the Games. Upon receiving the report, the FEHD fully activated the Departmental Emergency Coordinating Centre (DECC) in accordance with the Plan, conducted investigations at the relevant food premises, and implemented control measures to safeguard food safety. The DECC also co-ordinated communication and collaboration with the NGCO and other relevant parties.

​The Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene, Mr Donald Ng, said the drill has reinforced the emergency response capabilities of the FEHD and other relevant departments. The FEHD will work closely with the trade to ensure food safety throughout the NG, the NGD and the NSOG.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Government announced today (October 3) the appointment of Mr Victor Dawes, SC, as the Chairman of the Air Transport Licensing Authority with effect from September 11, 2025, to July 31, 2027.

The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, said, “We are confident that under Mr Dawes’s chairmanship, the team of serving members, with their expertise and backgrounds in different sectors, will continue to make valuable contributions to the work of the Authority in facilitating the development of air services in Hong Kong.

     “The Government is most grateful to the former Chairman, Mr Eugene Fung Ting-sek, for his invaluable contribution to the Authority for over five years. His term of service expired on September 11, 2025.”

The appointment has been published in the Government Gazette today.

The Authority is an independent statutory body established under the Air Transport (Licensing of Air Services) Regulations (Cap. 448A). It is responsible for considering applications from airlines of Hong Kong for licences to operate scheduled services to and from Hong Kong in accordance with the provisions of the said regulations. The Authority comprises a chairman and eight non-official members. The membership list with effect from September 11, 2025, is as follows:

Chairman
Mr Victor Dawes, SC

Members
Mr Chan Chi-kin
Professor Fong Yuk-fai 
Ms Fung Po-yee
Ms Jasmine Lee Shun-yi
Mr Alan Lui Siu-lun 
Mr Suen Jenkin, SC
Miss Sara Tong See-pui, SC
Ms Avon Yue Nga-fong

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Bangkok (Bangkok ETO) today (October 3) opened the “A Date in Hong Kong” exhibition in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

The exhibition brings Hong Kong’s iconic cityscape to life through colourful and interactive installations, from a replica tram and glowing skyline to street corners that blend tradition and modernity. It offers visitors an immersive experience of Hong Kong’s dynamism, vibrancy and heritage.

The Acting Consul General of the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Chiang Mai, Ms Li Jing, the Vice Governor of Chiang Mai Province, Mr Wiraphong Rhitrot, and other guests from the local communities joined the opening ceremony.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Director of the Bangkok ETO, Mr Parson Lam, highlighted the strong ties between Hong Kong and Thailand.

“Thailand is one of Hong Kong’s most cherished partners, with deep and enduring bonds spanning economic co-operation, tourism, cultural exchanges and people-to-people ties,” he said. “Through this exhibition, we hope to celebrate our connections and invite more Thai people to experience Hong Kong as a dynamic hub which embraces modernity while preserving its traditions.”

The exhibition also features a cross-cultural element. Thai artists and students teamed up with Hong Kong artists to recreate Hong Kong’s iconic scenes through the lens of Thai contemporary art.

In addition, the Bangkok ETO has partnered with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council to spotlight Hong Kong’s design talent. A dedicated booth at the exhibition features around 50 products from Hong Kong’s talent designers and brands. Visitors can scan a QR code to order items, which will be delivered directly to addresses across Thailand.
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The “A Date in Hong Kong” exhibition is open to the public from October 3 to 12 on the Ground Floor of the Central Chiang Mai shopping centre. Admission is free.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The following is issued on behalf of the Office of The Ombudsman:

The Ombudsman, Mr Jack Chan, today (October 3) announced the completion of a full investigation into the Transport Department (TD)’s lack of transparency in relocating the toll point at the Western Harbour Crossing (WHC), with nine recommendations on improvement measures made.

The TD has installed a primary and a backup toll point for each direction of travel at all its toll tunnels (including the WHC). When the primary toll point is suspended from service due to facility maintenance or roadworks, the toll collection will be switched to the backup toll point. The TD activates the corresponding Toll Information Display to indicate the toll point in operation. Upon review, the TD confirmed that on the southbound lane of the WHC only two locations (the Kowloon entrance and the Hong Kong Island exit) were suitable for installing toll points. The two locations are approximately two kilometres apart, a distance greater than the typical 200-metre separation between primary and backup toll points at other tunnels. As a result, there is a noticeable interval between the times for those vehicles passing through the two toll points during the transition time slot, thus affecting the toll charged.  

Mr Chan said, “The Office of The Ombudsman (Office) received three complaints in which the complainants alleged that when they had driven southbound through the WHC towards Hong Kong Island during the transition time slot in the morning between February and March 2025, they noticed that the Toll Information Display at the Kowloon entrance did not show the real-time tolls, and the tolls charged were slightly higher than what they understood as the usual rate. One of the complainants called the HKeToll customer service hotline (Hotline) to enquire about the matter, but the frontline staff were unable to provide the precise location of the toll point. The complainants criticised the TD for lack of transparency and found it confusing that the TD had relocated the toll point without prior notice.

“The Office’s investigation found that the TD had deactivated the primary toll point on the southbound lane of the WHC from January to March 2025 due to roadworks, and the toll collection was switched to the backup toll point. As the Hotline staff were unfamiliar with the locations of the toll points, they were unable to respond to enquiries properly. It is understandable that the relocation of a toll point is required for operational needs. However, the TD would merely turn off the Toll Information Display to indicate that a toll point was inactive. We consider this practice unsatisfactory. Moreover, nearly a month after the toll collection had been switched to the backup toll point, the Hotline staff were still unclear about its location and could not properly respond to the complainant’s enquiry, indicating that the TD had not provided Hotline staff with essential and most updated information in advance, nor had it attached importance to training,” he said.

Following the launch of the full investigation into this case, the TD has responded positively and has started to improve information dissemination regarding the relocation of toll points on the southbound lane of WHC to enhance transparency. The TD will notify the public of a relocation by displaying a conspicuous banner on the HKeToll website and mobile app, and via the TD’s website and the HKeMobility mobile app, and on variable message signs along relevant road sections. The current practice of turning off the Toll Information Display at the inactive toll point will be modified to keeping it on to display a message about the relocation of the toll point. The TD has also instructed the management of the relevant toll service provider to strengthen staff training and ensure proper responses to public enquiries. 

Overall, the Office has made nine recommendations for improvements to the TD, which mainly include: closely follow up on the system enhancement works for improving information dissemination, and strengthen supervision of the progress of contractors; conduct timely reviews of the effectiveness and operation of the improvement measures; further consider and explore more effective ways to disseminate information about toll point relocations; consider liaising closely with other government departments (such as the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department); step up monitoring of the performance of the HKeToll hotline service provider and clearly set out in operational guidelines the arrangements prior to toll point relocations for compliance by staff. The TD has accepted and implemented all of these recommendations. 

The full investigation report has been uploaded to the website of the Office of The Ombudsman at www.ombudsman.hk for public information.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

September 2025 was marked by the successive strikes of tropical cyclones Tapah, Mitag and Ragasa. The ferocious strike of Super Typhoon Ragasa necessitated the issuance of the Hurricane Signal No. 10 on September 24 once again after Typhoon Wipha, tying the record of issuing the No. 10 Signal twice in the same year since 1964. Despite the succession of tropical cyclones affecting Hong Kong, September 2025 was hotter than usual in Hong Kong, mainly attributed to the warmer than normal sea surface temperature and stronger than usual southerly flow in the lower atmosphere over the northern part of the South China Sea. The monthly mean minimum temperature of 27.3 was 1.2 degrees above the normal and one of the second-highest on record for September. The monthly mean maximum temperature of 32.2 degrees and mean temperature of 29.3 degrees were respectively 1.7 degrees and 1.4 degrees above their corresponding normals and both the third highest on record for September. There were in total 13 hot nights, breaking the previous record set in September 2021. The 15 very hot days in the month was also one of the highest records for September. Mainly due to the passage of tropical cyclones, the monthly rainfall was 528.7 millimetres, about 64 per cent above the normal of 321.4 millimetres. The accumulated rainfall this year up to September was 2 514.0 millimetres, about 12 per cent above the normal of 2 242.8 millimetres for the same period.

Under the influence of an anticyclonic aloft, apart from isolated thunderstorms on September 2 and 3, the local weather was generally fine with prolonged heat on the first six days of the month. The maximum temperature at the Observatory rose to 35.3 degrees on the afternoon of September 5, the highest of the month. Moreover, the Tropical depression Tapah formed near Luzon on September 5. It tracked west-northwestwards across the central and northern parts of the South China Sea and intensified into a tropical storm on September 6. Tapah turned north-northwestwards towards the western coast of Guangdong on September 7 and further intensified into a severe tropical storm that night. Tapah made landfall near Taishan of Guangdong and then moved into inland Guangxi the next day. Locally, the weather was mainly cloudy with occasional squally showers and thunderstorms on September 7. The strike of Tapah necessitated the issuance of the No. 8 Gale or Storm Signal that night. Gale force winds prevailed over many places, with winds reaching storm force offshore and on high ground at first on September 8. The rainbands of Tapah also brought heavy squally showers to the territory. More than 100 millimetres of rainfall were recorded over many places on September 8.

An active southerly airstream brought occasional showers and isolated thunderstorms to Hong Kong on September 9. More than 30 millimetres of rainfall were recorded over New Territories West. Under the influence of the subtropical ridge, apart from a few showers on September 10, local weather was generally fine and very hot from September 10 to 14. 

Affected by an upper-air disturbance, while it remained very hot from September 15 to 17, it was mainly cloudy with a few showers and thunderstorms. Showers were heavier on the morning of September 17 with more than 30 millimetres of rainfall recorded over Hong Kong Island and Tseung Kwan O. Under the influence of an anticyclone aloft, apart from a few showers and isolated thunderstorms, it was very hot with sunny periods on September 18. 

As well, tropical depression Mitag tracked northwestwards across the northeastern part of the South China Sea on September 17 and intensified into a tropical storm the next day. It further intensified into a severe tropical storm on September 19 and made landfall near Shanwei of Guangdong that afternoon. Under the influence of the northeast monsoon, Mitag then gradually turned to move westwards across the northern part of the Pearl River Estuary and weakened into an area of low pressure over inland Guangdong on September 20. Locally, it was mainly cloudy with a few squally showers on September 19. Mitag and its remnant brought heavy showers and squally thunderstorms to Hong Kong on the following two days. More than 250 millimetres were recorded over Hong Kong Island and the eastern part of the New Territories, and rainfall even exceeded 300 millimetres over Lantau Island on these two days. 

Furthermore, tropical cyclone Ragasa formed over the western North Pacific to the east of the Philippines on September 18. It moved west-northwestwards on the next three days and intensified progressively into a super typhoon. Ragasa moved across Luzon Strait on September 22 and continued to track west-northwestwards across the northern part of the South China Sea the next day, edging closer to the coast of Guangdong. Ragasa skirted about 120 kilometers south of Hong Kong with super typhoon intensity on the morning of September 24. It made landfall over Yangjiang of Guangdong that afternoon and weakened. Ragasa then moved across the coast of Guangxi and the vicinity of the northern part of Vietnam the next day, and dissipated gradually at night. Locally, under the influence of Ragasa’s outer subsiding air, it was very hot with sunny periods on September 22. As Ragasa came closer to Hong Kong, winds strengthened progressively the next day and squally showers set in later in the afternoon. Under the influence of Ragasa’s extensive circulation with fierce winds, storm to hurricane force winds affected many places in Hong Kong on September 24. The maximum 60-minute mean wind speeds recorded at Waglan Island and Cheung Chau were 133 km/h and 114 km/h respectively. There were also frequent heavy squally showers and more than 200 millimetres of rainfall were generally recorded over the territory on that day. As the approach of Ragasa coincided with the astronomical high tide, storm surge induced by Ragasa resulted in unusually high water level in many parts of the territory. The sea level at Quarry Bay rose to a maximum of 3.4 metres above chart datum, close to the level when Super Typhoon Hato hit Hong Kong in 2017. The fierce winds of Ragasa also triggered overtopping waves, causing flooding in many parts of the coastal areas of Hong Kong. According to preliminary reports, at least 101 people were injured during the passage of Ragasa. A woman and her son were swept away by swells at the waterfront of Chai Wan and were later rescued. There were at least 1 224 reports of fallen trees, 22 reports of flooding and four reports of landslides. Under the influence of the outer rainbands associated with Ragasa, there were still a few showers and isolated thunderstorms on September 25. 

Under the influence of a northeast monsoon and the subsequent anticyclone aloft, apart from a few showers, local weather was generally fine and hot on the last five days of the month. 

Six tropical cyclones occurred over the South China Sea and the western North Pacific in September 2025.

Details of issuance and cancellation of various warnings/signals in the month are summarised in Table 1. Monthly meteorological figures and departures from normal for September are tabulated in Table 2.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Land Registry today (October 3) released its statistics for September 2025.

Land registration
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*   The number of sale and purchase agreements for all building units received for registration in September was 6 870 (+6.3 per cent compared with August 2025 and +78.8 per cent compared with September 2024)

*   The 12-month moving average for September was 6 371 (4.1 per cent above the 12-month moving average for August 2025 and 29.2 per cent above that for September 2024)

*   The total consideration for sale and purchase agreements of building units in September was $53.5 billion (+11.9 per cent compared with August 2025 and +93.4 per cent compared with September 2024)

*   Among the sale and purchase agreements, 5 643 were for residential units (+6.7 per cent compared with August 2025 and +98.1 per cent compared with September 2024)

*   The total consideration for sale and purchase agreements in respect of residential units was $47.2 billion (+11.9 per cent compared with August 2025 and +126.6 per cent compared with September 2024)

Statistics on sales of residential units do not include sale and purchase agreements relating to sales of units under the Home Ownership Scheme, the Private Sector Participation Scheme, the Tenants Purchase Scheme, etc, unless the premium of the unit concerned has been paid after the sale restriction period.

Figures on sale and purchase agreements received for the past 12 months, the year-on-year rate of change and breakdown figures on residential sales have also been released.

As deeds may not be lodged with the Land Registry until up to 30 days after the transaction, these statistics generally relate to land transactions in the previous month.

Land search
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*   The number of searches of land registers made by the public in September was 401 196 (+3.2 per cent compared with August 2025 and +13.0 per cent compared with September 2024)

The statistics cover searches made at the counter, through the self-service terminals and via the Integrated Registration Information System Online Services.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (October 3) that Hap Mun Bay Beach in Sai Kung District, temporarily closed earlier due to Super Typhoon Ragasa, will reopen tomorrow (October 4).

     Together with the 26 gazetted beaches that have reopened, all gazetted beaches with lifesaving services (www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/beach/common/documents/annex.pdf) will be open from tomorrow onwards.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) will extend the opening hours or make special arrangements at the following venues during the Mid-Autumn Festival period:
 
Aldrich Bay Park (Eastern District)
– Water Feature and Fisherman Hut Pavilion
October 6: 6.30am to 11pm (extended by half an hour)
 
Jordan Valley Park (Kwun Tong District)
October 6: 5am to midnight (extended by one hour)
 
Ngau Chi Wan Park (Wong Tai Sin District)
October 6: 6.30am to midnight (extended by one hour)
 
Central Lawn of Victoria Park (Wan Chai District)
October 7: Temporarily closed from 2am to 5am for cleaning operations
 
     The LCSD appeals to members of the public to keep places clean and tidy, not to burn wax or fly sky lanterns when celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival.
  
     “To ensure the enjoyment of the festivity in a good environment, we are appealing to members of the public not to burn or melt wax, and not to sprinkle or pour liquids onto hot wax. Candles should be placed in metal or non-flammable containers for collecting the melted wax and disposing of it in litter bins after the containers have cooled,” a spokesman for the LCSD said.
 
     “Moreover, members of the public should not throw glow sticks or other objects onto trees, as doing so may cause damage to the trees and affect the cleanliness of venues. Do not fly sky lanterns, which may cause injury to yourself or others, or damage to property and facilities.”
  
     The spokesman said that the LCSD will deploy staff to step up patrols at its venues (including parks, public beaches and barbecue sites) on October 6, and to take enforcement actions against littering, wax burning, throwing objects onto trees and flying sky lanterns.
 
     Members of the public may call the LCSD hotline on 2414 5555 to report any wax burning or sky lantern flying, or other non-compliance found at LCSD venues.
  
     Under the Pleasure Grounds Regulation, no person shall, in any pleasure ground, melt or burn any wax, sprinkle or pour any liquid onto any hot wax, damage any part of any tree, shrub or plant, or fly kites, model aircraft, balloons or other devices (including sky lanterns). Under the Bathing Beaches Regulation, no person shall, on any bathing beach, do any act which is likely to endanger or obstruct any other person using the beach, or damage, deface or pollute the beach or anything situated thereon. Any convicted person is liable to a maximum fine of $2,000 and 14 days’ imprisonment.
  
     The LCSD will issue to littering offenders a fixed penalty notice with a fine of $3,000. Persons who burn wax, throw objects onto trees or fly sky lanterns may be prosecuted.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region