The Government attaches great importance to promoting and safeguarding animal welfare. The Chief Executive's 2018 Policy Address proposed amending animal welfare legislation.
 
     As the number of dogs and cats being kept by the public has been increasing in recent years, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department is actively promoting responsible pet ownership by organising regular dog training courses.
 
     News.gov.hk interviewed a dog owner and one of the department's veterinary officers to learn more about the dog training course and the department's work in safeguarding animal welfare.
 
     The story appears on news.gov.hk today (November 25) in text and video format.

     A total of 16,171 registered electors voted in the Legislative Council Kowloon West geographical constituency by-election as at 9.30am today (November 25), representing an accumulative turnout rate of 3.32%.

     The voter turnout figures are for temporary reference only.

     Police advise motorists that special traffic arrangements will be implemented in Sha Tin to facilitate the race meeting today (November 25).

     The arrangements will come into effect two hours before the start of the first race and will last until the crowds have dispersed after the race meeting.

     Appropriate traffic signs will be put up and police will be on hand to guide motorists.

     The Police also appeal to people going to Sha Tin Racecourse for the race meeting and to Happy Valley Racecourse for cross betting to make maximum use of public transport.

     Parking spaces at the two racecourses are available only to holders of appropriate permits issued by Hong Kong Jockey Club and any vehicles illegally parked will be towed away.

     A total of 4,931 registered electors voted in the Legislative Council Kowloon West geographical constituency by-election as at 8.30am today (November 25), representing an accumulative turnout rate of 1.01%.

     The voter turnout figures are for temporary reference only.

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Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (November 25) that due to big waves, red flag has been hoisted at Silverstrand Beach in Sai Kung District. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.