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Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     Hong Kong Customs on October 2 seized 134 vials of anti-obesity injection vials suspected to contain Part 1 poisons, with an estimated market value of about $100,000.

     Customs officers on October 2 inspected a postal packet imported from Japan at the Air Mail Centre. Upon inspection, Customs officers found and seized 54 weight-loss injection vials suspected to contain Part 1 poisons from the consignment.

     After a follow-up investigation, Customs officers conducted a controlled delivery operation on the same day at the consignee’s address in Tuen Mun and arrested a 30-year-old female consignee. Eighty injection vials with controlled weight loss substances, suspected to contain Part 1 poisons, were further seized at the consignee’s address.

     Investigations are ongoing. The arrested person has been released on bail.

     Under the Import and Export Ordinance, any person who imports pharmaceutical products and medicines without a valid import licence commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $500,000 and imprisonment for two years.

     Under the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance, any person who possesses any poison included in Part 1 of the Poisons List other than in accordance with provisions commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $100,000 and imprisonment for two years.

     Members of the public may report any suspected smuggling 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).

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Labour Department (LD) will hold the Career Kickstart Job Fair for the Middle-aged and Elderly at MacPherson Stadium in Mong Kok on October 7 and 8, providing a large number of vacancies from retail, property management, catering and other industries for job seekers. 

Over 60 organisations will participate in the two-day job fair, offering over 2 800 quality job vacancies from various industries, among which more than 1 800 are from the retail, property management, and catering industries. About 30 organisations will set up booths and conduct recruitment on the spot each day. A wide variety of positions will be offered at the job fair, including business development manager/manageress, branch manager/manageress, bank customer services representative, engineering supervisor, administrative officer, social worker, human resources assistant, project co-ordinator, technician, clerk, sales associate, property supervisor, driver, cook and pastry chef, etc. Job seekers can visit the LD’s Interactive Employment Service website (www.jobs.gov.hk) for details of the vacancies.

Around 72 per cent of the vacancies offered at the job fair are full-time jobs. Most vacancies offer monthly salaries ranging from $13,000 to $23,000. About 96 per cent of the vacancies require a Secondary Seven education level or below. About 59 per cent are open to job seekers without relevant work experience.

Job seekers can submit job applications during the event and may be selected for on-the-spot interviews. They can also make enquiries about the employment services provided by the LD at its counter inside the venue.

The job fair will be held from 11am to 5.30pm at 1/F, MacPherson Stadium, 38 Nelson Street, Mong Kok (near Mong Kok MTR Station Exit E2). Admission is free, with final admission at 5pm each day.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

     The Legislative Council (LegCo) will hold a meeting on Wednesday (October 7), Thursday (October 8) and Friday (October 9) at 9am in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. During the meeting, Members will commence a joint debate on the motion on the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026-2030) (Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan) and the motion on the Chief Executive’s 2026 Policy Address. The Government motion on the Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan, to be moved by the Chief Secretary for Administration, is set out in the Appendix; The “Motion of Thanks”, to be moved by Mr Chan Chun-ying, states: “That this Council thanks the Chief Executive for his address.”
 
     Members will also ask the Government 22 questions on various policy areas, all of which require written replies.
 
     The agenda of the above meeting can be obtained via the LegCo Website (www.legco.gov.hk). Members of the public can watch or listen to the meeting via the “Webcast” system on the LegCo Website. To observe the proceedings of the meeting at the LegCo Complex, members of the public may call 3919 3399 during office hours to reserve seats.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Air Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) today (October 5) published the Investigation Report IVR-2026-04 on the investigation into an impact with a grass area accident involving a Niviuk Artik R paraglider preparing for landing at Ngong Ping, Ma On Shan, on February 11, 2025.

At 12.10pm that day, the paraglider pilot took off solo from a paragliding area in Ngong Ping. After flying for about 23 minutes and preparing for landing, the paraglider impacted the grass area. The pilot sustained injuries and fell into a coma.

The investigation found that he exerted too much left brake on the EN-C glider he flew to adjust his landing approach, probably due to negative transfer from his extensive and recent experience flying EN-B paragliders. As a result, the left side of the wing stalled, causing the paraglider to enter a left-hand spin and eventually impact the grass area.

The investigation team has issued one safety recommendation to the Hong Kong China Paragliding Association and the International Paragliding Association. The recommendation is to alert all participants of paragliding in Hong Kong, when transitioning between different classes of gliders, on the importance of taking defensive measures to mitigate the risks of negative transfer.

The investigation was conducted by a team of professional investigators in strict adherence to international standards established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). “The objective of the investigation was to identify the circumstances and causes of the accident with a view to preventing a recurrence,” an AAIA spokesperson said.

Throughout the investigation, all parties concerned were properly consulted on the report. The report is available for downloading on the AAIA webpage (www.tlb.gov.hk/aaia/eng/investigation_reports/index.html). 

The AAIA, an independent investigation authority formed under the Transport and Logistics Bureau, is responsible for the investigation of civil aircraft accidents and incidents in accordance with the Hong Kong Civil Aviation (Investigation of Accidents) Regulations (Cap. 448B) and with reference to the ICAO standards.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Air Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) today (October 5) published the Investigation Report IVR-2026-03 on the investigation into a collision with terrain accident involving a BogdanFly X-wing paraglider during flight at Sunset Peak, Lantau, on June 17, 2024.

At 2.30pm that day, the paraglider pilot took off solo from a paragliding area in Sunset Peak. He later collided with terrain and was stuck in a tree on a slope at Sunset Peak. He did not survive.

The investigation found that he probably lost effective pilot control of the paraglider under strong lift and in cloud, which resulted in a collision with terrain that rendered multiple injuries to him.

The investigation team has issued one safety recommendation to the Hong Kong China Paragliding Association and the International Paragliding Association. The recommendation is to re-emphasise to all Hong Kong paragliding participants on the utmost importance of taking a thorough approach when conducting a comprehensive risk assessment to ensure that the risks are as low as reasonably practical.

The investigation was conducted by a team of professional investigators in strict adherence to international standards established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). “The objective of the investigation was to identify the circumstances and causes of the accident with a view to preventing a recurrence,” an AAIA spokesperson said.

Throughout the investigation, all parties concerned were properly consulted on the report. The report is available for downloading on the AAIA webpage (www.tlb.gov.hk/aaia/eng/investigation_reports/index.html). 

The AAIA, an independent investigation authority formed under the Transport and Logistics Bureau, is responsible for the investigation of civil aircraft accidents and incidents in accordance with the Hong Kong Civil Aviation (Investigation of Accidents) Regulations (Cap. 448B) and with reference to the ICAO standards.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

Hong Kong Customs and Sham Shui Po District of the Hong Kong Police Force mounted a joint-enforcement operation from September 18 to 30 and detected cases involving illicit cigarettes in the district. A total of about 100 000 illicit cigarettes with an estimated market value of about $480,000, and a duty potential of about $350,000 were seized. Five persons connected with the cases were arrested.

To combat illicit cigarette activities in Sham Shui Po District, Customs and the Police’s Sham Shui Po District conducted multiple surprise inspections and raids, cracking down on 22 temporary illicit cigarette storage points and a mobile illicit cigarette stall. Two local men, two local women and a Vietnamese man were arrested. 
 
Customs will continue the multipronged enforcement strategy to vigorously combat illicit cigarette activities. Customs reminds members of the public that under the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance (Cap. 109), anyone involved in dealing with, possession of, selling or buying illicit cigarettes commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $2 million and imprisonment for seven years.

Members of the public may report any suspected illicit cigarette activities to Customs’ 24-hour hotline 182 8080, its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

Two incoming passengers were respectively sentenced to four and eight months’ imprisonment and each fined $2,000 by the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts today (October 5) for importing duty-not-paid cigarettes and failing to declare them to Customs officers, in contravention of the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance (DCO).

Customs officers intercepted an incoming 54-year-old Mainland female passenger arriving in Hong Kong from Tokyo, Japan, at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) on April 14 and seized about 12 000 duty-not-paid cigarettes, with an estimated market value of about $50,000 and a duty potential of about $40,000, from her personal baggage. The passenger was subsequently arrested.

In addition, Customs officers intercepted an incoming 31-year-old Mainland male passenger arriving in Hong Kong from Tokyo, Japan, at HKIA on October 3 and seized a total of about 38 200 duty-not-paid cigarettes, with an estimated market value of about $172,000 and a duty potential of about $126,000, from his personal baggage. The passenger was subsequently arrested.

Customs welcomes the sentences. The custodial sentences have imposed a considerable deterrent effect and reflect the seriousness of the offences. 

Customs reminds members of the public that under the DCO, cigarettes are dutiable goods to which the DCO applies. Any person who imports, deals with, possesses, sells or buys illicit cigarettes commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $2 million and imprisonment for seven years. 

Members of the public may report any suspected illicit cigarette 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).

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The ​”Living Craftsmanship – Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition”, presented by the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Office under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, will be open to the public from tomorrow (October 6) at CLP Pulse, which has been revitalised from a Grade 1 historic building. The exhibition invites visitors to explore the dedication and skills of ICH practitioners, the historical and cultural significance behind these crafts, and stories of their transmission.

The exhibition features eight ICH items related to Hong Kong’s traditional craftsmanship, including Technique of Making Kwan Kwa Wedding Costume, Flower Button Making Technique, Paper Crafting Technique, Cantonese Opera Headdress Crafting Technique, Wooden Boat Building Technique, Steamer Making Technique, Mahjong Tile Making Technique, and Guangcai (Canton Famille Rose Porcelain) Making Technique. In addition to showcasing exquisite ICH works that convey the warmth of craftsmanship and relevant production tools, the exhibition is supplemented by interactive multimedia programmes, vividly presenting the vitality of traditional crafts in contemporary society.

CLP Pulse is located at 147 Argyle Street, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon. Admission is free. For details of the exhibition, please visit the ICH Office website at www.icho.hk/en/web/icho/living_craftsmanship.html.

The exhibition is also one of the activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series. Please visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/ccpo/index.html for more information.