In response to the latest development of the spread of the novel coronavirus, Hongkong Post announced today (February 21) the arrangements on postal services from February 24 to March 1. The volume of inbound … read more
The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, welcomed the passage of the funding application for the Anti-epidemic Fund by the Legislative Council (LegCo) Finance Committee today (February 21).
“I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to LegCo Members for their support and approval of the funding application for the $30 billion Anti-epidemic Fund to achieve the objective of fighting the disease together to ride out these difficult times. All relevant bureaux will spare no efforts in implementing various measures as pledged and try to ease procedures so as to benefit enterprises and members of the public as soon as possible. The Government is pleased to submit a quarterly report to LegCo on the implementation of every measure.
“The Government will continue to assess the impact of the epidemic on society and listen to comments from all sectors, while introducing more support measures as necessary. The Financial Secretary will announce the 2020-2021 Budget next Wednesday (February 26) and will introduce measures as in the past to support the economy and relieve people’s burden.
“In addition to the assistance provided by the Government, I appeal again to all sectors in society to stand united in this difficult time and support each other with the spirit of mutual care and assistance to prevail in this challenging period.” read more
The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (February 21) expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Lady MacLehose. "Lady MacLehose took an active part in public and community service d… read more
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority: The Hospital Authority (HA) today (February 21) appeals to members of the public to stay alert against fraudulent act to collect information and request for q… read more
To tie in with the Government’s announcement on the extension of the special work arrangements for government departments until March 1, a spokesman for the Transport and Housing Bureau said today (February 21) that the Independent Checking Unit (ICU) under the Office of the Permanent Secretary for Transport and Housing (Housing) will continue to receive building control applications related to building plan submissions under the Building Ordinance and the specified forms and supporting documents required to be submitted under the Minor Works Control System, the Mandatory Building Inspection Scheme and the Mandatory Window Inspection Scheme. Applicants can place their submissions in the drop-in box located at 8/F, Lung Cheung Office Block, Wong Tai Sin, Kowloon, from 10am to 4pm during the period from February 24 to 28 (Monday to Friday). The ICU will issue receipts/acknowledgements of the submissions in due course.
For emergency reports and general enquiries, people may call 1823 or inform the ICU by email, fax or post:
Email: icuebt@hd.gov.hk
Mailing address: 8/F, Lung Cheung Office Block, Wong Tai Sin, Kowloon
Fax: 3162 0069
Furthermore, appeal hearings on terminations of tenancy agreements scheduled for February 26, 27 and 28 will be rescheduled. The Secretariat of the Appeal Panel (Housing) will inform the parties concerned separately. read more