An art project entitled "Architecture of Shade: Kinetic Playground" is currently being held at Oi! to investigate the relationships between the ecosystem, climate change and human activity through the integration of architecture and art. The project also aims to increase awareness of environmental protection among members of the public.

     With a lawn and trees, Oi! is a green oasis surrounded by skyscrapers, bringing nature into the community. Architects Sarah Lee and Yutaka Yano have specially created a site-specific installation entitled "Architecture of Shade: Kinetic Playground" in response to Oi!'s environment.

     "Architecture of Shade: Kinetic Playground" is a kinetic installation with canopies. The canopies respond to changes in the surrounding elements such as sunlight, wind and human movement by opening and closing. This encourages visitors to interact with the artwork and reflect on the relationship between climate change and human activity, intertwining art and nature with people's daily lives.

     Hong Kong is home to a number of endangered species. Seats at the installation feature three endangered animals, namely the Chinese white dolphin, black-faced spoonbill and green turtle, with the aim of stimulating visitors' awareness of the local ecosystem and the importance of nature conservation.

     "Architecture of Shade: Kinetic Playground" art project is presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, organised by Oi!, and will run until January 5 of next year. For details, please visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/Museum/APO/en_US/web/apo/architecture_of_shade_kinetic_playground.html, or call 2512 3000.

     Oi! is located at 12 Oil Street, North Point.

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     Regarding an earlier announcement on a cluster of patients infected with Influenza A in a female psychiatric ward, the spokesperson for Kwai Chung Hospital made the following update today (July 6):

     One more patient aged 57 in the ward had presented with respiratory symptom. An appropriate viral test had been arranged for the patient and the test result was positive to Influenza A. Treatment is being given to the concerned patient who is in stable condition.

     Infection control measures have already been stepped up according to established guidelines. All other patients in the ward are under close surveillance. The case has been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.

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Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (July 6) that due to big waves, red flag has been hoisted at Hap Mun Bay Beach in Sai Kung District. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.

     Hong Kong Customs today (July 6) seized about 3 kilograms of suspected crack cocaine, about 1 kilogram of suspected ketamine, about 460 tablets of suspected ecstasy, about 240 tablets of suspected nimetazepam and about 10 grams of suspected cannabis with a total estimated market value of about $4 million in Tsuen Wan. 

     During an anti-narcotics operation in Tsuen Wan in the small hours today, Customs officers intercepted a man and found about 400 grams of suspected crack cocaine as well as about 100 grams of suspected ketamine inside a plastic bag carried by him. The 26-year-old man was then arrested.

     After follow-up investigation, Customs officers escorted the arrested man to a hotel room nearby where about 2.6 kilograms of suspected crack cocaine, about 900 grams of suspected ketamine, about 460 tablets of suspected ecstasy, about 240 tablets of suspected nimetazepam, about 10 grams of cannabis and a batch of drug packaging paraphernalia were further seized.

     Investigation is ongoing.

     Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment. 

     Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 2545 6182 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk).

  

     Correctional officers stopped two remand persons in custody from assaulting another remand person in custody at Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre yesterday (July 5).

     At 4.45pm yesterday, a 35-year-old male remand person in custody and a 37-year-old male remand person in custody attacked a 39-year-old male remand person in custody inside the dayroom. Officers at the scene immediately stopped the assailants and called for reinforcement.

     The victim sustained injury to his ear. After examination and treatment by institution medical officer, he was referred to a public hospital for further treatment. Both assailants did not sustain any injury.

     The case has been reported to the Police for investigation.

     The three persons in custody were remanded for the offences of theft, wounding with intent and assaulting police officer respectively.