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     The Government announced today (June 13) that the Chief Executive has appointed the Chairman and members to the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board (HKMPDB). The appointments will be effective from July 1, 2025, for a term of three years.

     The Chief Executive announced in the 2024 Policy Address that the existing Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board (HKMPB) will be reconstituted into the HKMPDB. To be chaired by a non-official member and with other members largely from the maritime sector, this high-level advisory body will assist the Government in formulating policies and long-term development strategies. The HKMPDB will be underpinned by dedicated staff and provided with additional funding to enhance its research capabilities, strengthen its Mainland and overseas promotional work and step up manpower training, with a view to supporting the Government in policy implementation more effectively and promoting the sustainable development of Hong Kong’s maritime industry.

     The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan said, “Consolidating and enhancing Hong Kong’s status as an international maritime centre is the top priority of the Government as well as the strategic objective of our country, hence particularly important for Hong Kong’s economic development. The establishment of the HKMPDB is a key step in this institutional reform. It is hoped that the new Board will adopt an innovative and change-embracing spirit in supporting the Government to lead the maritime and port industry to further leverage Hong Kong’s unique advantages and enhance the industry’s global competitiveness in the midst of geopolitical challenges. Under the leadership of Dr Moses Cheng, I am confident that Board members will make valuable contributions to the work of the HKMPDB with their respective expertise and experience, and continue to advance side by side with the industry.”

     Moreover, four committees will be formed under the HKMPDB to focus on specific areas of work, namely the Port Development Committee, the Maritime Services Development Committee, the Promotion and External Relations Committee and the Manpower Development Committee. The four committees will be formed by broad inclusion of industry stakeholders, including ad personam and institutional members. The appointments will be announced later this month.

     Ms Chan also expressed gratitude to the outgoing HKMPB members for their valuable contribution in the past, remarking that the substantive progress made in various areas of maritime and port development is a testimony to their dedicated effort.

     The terms of reference of the HKMPDB are at the Annex. The membership of the HKMPDB is as follows:

Chairman
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Dr Moses Cheng Mo-chi

Members
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Mr Angad Banga
Ms Sabrina Chao Sih-ming
Mr Bjorn Hojgaard
Mr Wellington Koo Tse-hau
Mr Timothy Lee Kwok-lam
Mr Edward Liu Yang
Dr Billy Mak Sui-choi
Mr Alan Tung Lieh-sing
Mr Frankie Yick Chi-ming

Ex-officio Members
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Secretary for Transport and Logistics or representative
Commissioner for Maritime and Port Development
Director of Marine
Director-General of Investment Promotion
Executive Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council read more

     Owing to the thunderstorm warning, the flag-raising ceremony to be conducted at Golden Bauhinia Square, Wan Chai at 8am today (June 13) will be cancelled.      If the thunderstorm warning is cancelled and weather conditions permit by then… read more

     The Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Mr Ho Tsu-kwok, a former Standing Committee Member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, and extended deep condolences to his family.

     Professor Lo said today (June 12), “Mr Ho will be remembered for his unreserved commitment to the country and to Hong Kong, as well as his outspokenness. Even though he suffered from a critical illness caused by tobacco, he generously and courageously shared his own experiences to raise public awareness on tobacco hazards. He made every effort to support the Government in promoting tobacco control and urged members of the public to stay away from tobacco hazards, in particular to protect young people from being enticed by ‘sugar-coated poison’ to try smoking. His sincere words have inspired many people. May he rest in peace and free from the suffering caused by tobacco. He will be sorely missed.” read more

     The Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (OSNS) and the National Security Department (NSD) of the Hong Kong Police Force, pursuant to … read more

     The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (June 12) expressed sorrow over the passing of Mr Ho Tsu-kwok.

     “Mr Ho was a successful entrepreneur who made contributions to the media industry over the years. He has served as a Standing Committee member and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, actively involving in national affairs and providing insights on the long-term development of Hong Kong. A man of benevolence, Mr Ho donated to and supported a wide range of charitable causes. He was awarded the Grand Bauhinia Medal in 2014. 

     “I express my sorrow over the passing of Mr Ho and extend my deepest condolences to his family,” Mr Lee said. read more