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     In line with the arrangements announced by the Government yesterday (August 20) to resume public services in a safe and orderly manner and to meet the needs of the public and enterprises, the Planning Department (PlanD) announced today (August 21) that it will gradually resume more basic public services starting from next Monday (August 24).
 
     The counter services of the Planning Enquiry Counters (PECs) on the 17th floor of North Point Government Offices (NPGO) will resume as normal, including enquiry services on general planning information and inspection of documents required under the Town Planning Ordinance, while other counter services will be suspended. Meanwhile, the PEC on the 14th floor of Sha Tin Government Offices will continue to be temporarily closed and no public services will be provided.
 
     In view of the need to reduce people flow and social contacts, the PECs will restrict the number of visitors at any one time. Members of the public are encouraged to make enquiries through the telephone hotline (2231 5000) or email (enquire@pland.gov.hk), and can visit the PlanD’s website (www.pland.gov.hk) for general planning information.
 
     Meanwhile, the receipt and dispatch counter of the department (18/F, NPGO) will continue to maintain basic services during office hours (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday).
 
     District Planning Offices of the PlanD will resume fieldwork, including posting of site notices for planning applications.
 
     City Gallery will continue to be temporarily closed until further notice. All educational activities and docent services will be cancelled during the closure period.
 
     For enquiries, please call the hotline 2231 5000 during office hours or visit the PlanD’s website. read more

     In light of the announcement of the Government yesterday (August 20) that government departments will gradually resume the provision of basic public services from August 24, a spokesman for the Marine Department (MD) announced today (August 21) that in addition to the Central Marine Office which has all along been providing services, the licensing and port formalities services at the Tuen Mun Marine Office, the Sai Kung Marine Office and the Aberdeen Marine Office will also resume starting from August 24. Licensing and port formalities services at the Yau Ma Tei Marine Office, the Tai Po Marine Office, the Cheung Chau Marine Office and the Shau Kei Wan Marine Office; seafarers’ examination and certification services; mercantile marine services; and local vessel surveying and enquiry services will continue to be suspended until further notice. Those who have made an appointment for services or examinations will be separately informed of alternative arrangements.
 
     Other services provided by the MD will remain unaffected. read more

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:        The Hong Kong Institute for Monetary and Financial Research (HKIMR), the research arm of the Hong Kong Academy of Finance (AoF), today (August… read more

The following press release is issued on behalf of the Independent Commission Against Corruption:

     To align with the Government’s latest arrangements for gradual resumption of public services, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) announced today (August 21) that starting from Monday (August 24), the Commission will resume a full range of services with appropriate measures to limit the number of staff in the office at any one time to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

     All Regional Offices will also resume a full range of services.

     Meanwhile, the ICAC’s 24-hour report corruption hotline 2526 6366 and all other enquiry hotlines will maintain their routine operation.

     In the interest of public health, the ICAC will continue to put in place appropriate measures for social distancing and preventing the risk of the spread of COVID-19. Such measures include:
 

• A roster system will be adopted and staff members will take turns to work from home in order to observe the social distancing requirement;
• For staff members who are required to work in the office, staggered working and lunch hours will be adopted;
• All ICAC staff and members of the public will have their body temperature checked when entering the ICAC Building and Regional Offices. Only those with normal temperature will be allowed access;
• In accordance with the Prevention and Control of Disease (Wearing of Mask) Regulation, members of the public are required to wear a mask while they are inside the ICAC Building and Regional Offices; and
• Cleaning and disinfection measures within the ICAC Building and Regional Offices will be stepped up.

     While the ICAC strives to resume its full range of services, the scale of such services may inevitably be affected in view of the social distancing and other requirements in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Commission apologises for any inconvenience that may cause.

     The ICAC will continue to review the situation and adjust the relevant arrangements and preventive measures as and when necessary. read more

     The Registration and Electoral Office (REO) announced today (August 21) that its various offices and the Electoral Information Centre will resume public services starting from next Monday (August 24).      &nbs… read more