Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
LCSD presents film screening programme “Cine Memories of the War of Resistance”
The film “Roar of the People” (1941) tells the story of the protagonist and a group of grassroots people joining the guerrillas against corrupt merchants who collude with military officials to embezzle war supplies and sell them to the enemy. In another film, “Ten Thousand Li Ahead” (1941), driver Ko Wah, who declines to transport ammunition for the enemy, and Siu-fung, who flees the war and comes to Hong Kong, steadfastly refuse to compromise their integrity for the sake of their livelihood. In the end, they return to the Mainland to contribute their efforts to the war of resistance. “Camel Caravan” (2012) tells the story of a group of armed escorts transporting war supplies to the front line, hunted down by a fast-shooting squad of enemy soldiers, who eventually succeed in delivering the supplies to the destination. “The Grass in Wind” (2015) tells the love stories between several men and women in an ancient town in northern Sichuan during the later stage of the war, as well as their longing for life and peace.
Two documentaries will also be included. “Life Goes On” (2024) recounts the story of a group of university teachers and students in southern China who endure great hardships during the war, relocating to northern Guangdong and persevering in their educational pursuits despite adverse circumstances. “The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru” (2024) is about a Japanese cargo ship during the war period carrying a group of British prisoners of war, which was sunk by American forces. The Japanese soldiers escape and shoot the British prisoners of war. In the critical moment, a group of Chinese fishermen come to the rescue, braving gunfire.
“Roar of the People”, “Ten Thousand Li Ahead” and “The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru” will be screened at the HKFA Cinema. Free tickets will be distributed from August 15 (Friday) at the HKFA information counter from 10am to 8pm on Mondays and from Wednesdays to Sundays. Each person can obtain up to two tickets for each screening, while stocks last. Limited walk-in tickets will be available. Members of the public may queue up at the HKFA’s 1/F Foyer 45 minutes before the screening begins. Each person can obtain one ticket on a first-come, first-served basis, while stocks last.
“Camel Caravan”, “The Grass in Wind”, “Life Goes On” and “The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru” will be screened at the MWRCD, HKMH and HKHM. No advance ticket pick-up is required. Members of the public may queue up outside the screening venue 45 minutes before the screening begins. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are limited.
The Southern Film Culture Foundation is the partner organisation of this film screening programme. For programme details, please visit the HKFA website at www.filmarchive.gov.hk/en/web/hkfa/2025/war-resistance/pe-event-2025-war-resistance.htmlIssued at HKT 14:00
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Mainland study aid scheme opens
Source: Hong Kong Information Services
The Mainland University Study Subsidy Scheme (MUSSS) 2025-26 is open for applications from Hong Kong students until October 13, the Education Bureau announced today.
The MUSSS covers 201 designated Mainland institutions, including 145 institutions participating in the Scheme for Admission of Hong Kong Students to Mainland Higher Education Institutions for the 2025-26 academic year.
As the MUSSS is not subject to any quota, the Education Bureau expects that it will benefit most Hong Kong students who pursue undergraduate studies on the Mainland and have financial needs.
Students may apply for a means-tested subsidy or a non-means-tested subsidy. Both are disbursed based on the distance between Hong Kong and the locations of the Mainland institutions.
Furthermore, the aid is granted on a yearly basis, with the subsidised period covering the normal duration of the undergraduate programme concerned.
Applications have to be submitted via the MUSSS Electronic Application Platform or by post to the Education Bureau. The bureau plans to notify applicants of the results in phases from the first quarter of 2026.
Ombudsman probes mechanism of regulating illegal bicycle parking caused by bicycle rental shops (with photos)
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Ombudsman probes mechanism of regulating illegal bicycle parking caused by bicycle rental shops Fax: 2882 8149
Email: cid-bicycleparking@ombudsman.hkIssued at HKT 12:30
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Rescued hawksbill turtle returned to sea (with photo)
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Rescued hawksbill turtle returned to sea (with photo)Issued at HKT 12:30
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Postal services to Grenada return to normal
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Postal services to Grenada return to normalIssued at HKT 11:45
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Mainland University Study Subsidy Scheme open for applications
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
The Education Bureau (EDB) announced that the Mainland University Study Subsidy Scheme (MUSSS) 2025/26 will be open for applications from eligible Hong Kong students from today (August 12) until October 13.
A spokesman for the EDB said that the MUSSS would benefit Hong Kong students pursuing undergraduate studies in 201 designated Mainland institutions, including 145 institutions participating in the Scheme for Admission of Hong Kong Students to Mainland Higher Education Institutions for the 2025/26 academic year.
Eligible students may apply for a means-tested subsidy (only for those students who have passed the means test) or a non-means-tested subsidy under the MUSSS. The subsidy under the MUSSS is granted on a yearly basis, and the subsidised period covers the normal duration of the undergraduate programme pursued by the student concerned in the designated Mainland institution. Eligible applicants may only receive either a means-tested subsidy or a non-means-tested subsidy in the same academic year. The MUSSS is not subject to any quota. It is envisaged that the MUSSS will benefit most Hong Kong students who are pursuing undergraduate studies on the Mainland and have different financial needs.
The subsidy under the MUSSS will be disbursed based on the distance between the locations of the institutions and Hong Kong, which will be grouped into three categories. Details of the subsidy rates under the different categories are set out in the Annex.
Details of the MUSSS are available on the EDB website (www.edb.gov.hk/musss). Eligible students are required to submit their applications via the MUSSS Electronic Application Platform (musss.edb.gov.hk) or send the completed application forms by post to the EDB on or before October 13. The EDB is expected to notify applicants of the application results in phases from the first quarter of 2026.
Relocation of Wage Security Division of Labour Department
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
​The Wage Security Division of the Labour Department will be relocated to a new office for operation starting from August 18 (Monday).
The address of the new office is 21/F, C-BONS International Center, 108 Wai Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon (via Exit B6 of MTR Ngau Tau Kok Station). The office will be open from Monday to Friday from 9am to 1pm and from 2pm to 6.15pm, and closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. The telephone and fax numbers of the office will remain unchanged.
To facilitate the relocation, the current office at 16/F, Overseas Trust Bank Building, 160 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, will be closed after the service hours on August 15 (Friday).
Hong Kong Customs detects two cases involving possession of suspected etomidate and other dangerous drugs (with photos)
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Hong Kong Customs detects two cases involving possession of suspected etomidate and other dangerous drugs
The first case involved a local male passenger, aged 40, who arrived at Hong Kong via the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point on August 10. During customs clearance, one suspected etomidate capsule, one vape stick and about 1.27 grams of suspected liquid methamphetamine were found on him and his personal belonging. The man was subsequently arrested.
In the second case, Customs officers intercepted a 31-year-old local man at the Lok Ma Chau Control Point on August 11. Two suspected etomidate capsules and one vape stick were found on him and his backpack. The man was then arrested.
The two arrested persons have been released on bail pending further investigations. Investigations are ongoing.
Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, any person who possesses any dangerous drug commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $1 million and imprisonment for seven years.
Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs’ 24-hour report hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hkIssued at HKT 23:08
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Chikungunya fever products clarified
Source: Hong Kong Information Services
Currently, there are no rapid test products on the market that have been certified by international health authorities for public use in self-testing for chikungunya fever (CF), the Department of Health’s Centre for Health Protection Controller Dr Edwin Tsui said today.
Dr Tsui reminded people who suspect they may be infected with CF to seek medical advice promptly and avoid self-testing, which can lead to delays in diagnosis and treatment.
Noting that some online advertisements claim to sell rapid test products for CF that can be used by the public for self-testing, he said the department has immediately contacted the manufacturer concerned, who subsequently confirmed that the product is not intended for self-testing by the public. The manufacturer has also notified the suppliers in Hong Kong to suspend retail sales of the product in the city.
Dr Tsui also urged the public not to self-medicate, particularly with aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, as these drugs may cause serious side effects, e.g. increasing the risk of haemorrhage.
Furthermore, the department noted that a local research institution is actively developing rapid test products for CF.
It has proactively contacted the institution concerned to learn more about the performance and quality of these test products, and has encouraged the institution to apply to list its tested products under the department’s Medical Device Administrative Control System.
As of 5pm today, no new imported case of CF has been recorded.
DH urges the public once again not to use suspected unregistered proprietary Chinese medicines that were previously announced (with photo)
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
DH urges the public once again not to use suspected unregistered proprietary Chinese medicines that were previously announced (with photo)
The DH announced
In response to the above test result, the DH has strengthened the inspection and remind the retailers not to purchase and sell the above products. The use of unregistered pCms may pose threats to public health as their safety, quality and efficacy are not proven. All registered pCms should carry a Hong Kong registration number on the product label in the format of ‘HKC-XXXXX’. The list of registered pCms is published on the website of the Chinese Medicine Council of Hong Kong (www.cmchk.org.hk/pcm/eng/#main_dis.htmIssued at HKT 20:07
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