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SED deeply saddened by death of Bishop Michael Yeung

     The Secretary for Education, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (January 3) expressed his profound sadness at the passing of the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong, the Most Reverend Michael Yeung.

     Mr Yeung said that the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong is not only a religious body but also an important organisation providing social services in Hong Kong. On the education front, there are some 250 Catholic schools in Hong Kong. Having been led by Bishop Yeung, Catholic schools are determined to carry on the contribution of the Catholic church to education and pass on the core values of truth, justice, love, life and family to young people to prepare them properly for their life and future responsibilities. 

     “Over the years, Bishop Yeung has devoted himself to serving the disadvantaged and made significant contributions in building up a caring community. In his Christmas greetings last month, he also reminded us of being lovingly attentive to the needs of others, especially the most vulnerable.”

     Mr Yeung said he believed that while Bishop Yeung’s soul, through the mercy of God, will rest in peace, his spirit of service will continue to lead Catholics and others to take the Hong Kong community forward. read more

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CE expresses sorrow over passing of Bishop Michael Yeung

     The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (January 3) expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong, the Most Reverend Michael Yeung.

     “Bishop Yeung devoted all his life to the Catholic Diocese. Since taking over as the Bishop in 2017, he had led the Diocese to make significant contributions to Hong Kong in areas including medical care, education and welfare services, and guided the Hong Kong Catholics to actively care for and serve the community.
 
     “I had known Bishop Yeung, who took charge of the welfare services of Caritas Hong Kong, since my tenure as the Director of Social Welfare. I was greatly inspired by his benevolence and concern for people from all walks of life, especially the young people and the disadvantaged.

     “Since becoming the Chief Executive, I had met Bishop Yeung several times to listen to his concerns about society and attended together with him the launch ceremony of the new campus of my alma mater, St Francis’ Canossian College, at the beginning of last month.
 
     “I am deeply saddened by the passing of Bishop Yeung. On behalf of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to Bishop Yeung’s family and the Catholic community,” Mrs Lam said. read more

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Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected pangolin scales (with photo)

     Hong Kong Customs seized about 440 kilograms of suspected pangolin scales with an estimated market value of about $2.2 million at Hong Kong International Airport, To Kwa Wan and Yau Tong from December 29 to today (January 3).

     Customs officers inspected 12 express air parcels declared as containing mascara originating from Malaysia on December 29 and December 30. About 240kg of suspected pangolin scales were found inside.

     After follow-up investigation, Customs officers arrested one man and three women, aged 43 to 63, in To Kwa Wan yesterday (January 2) and today. About 200kg of suspected pangolin scales were further seized in the district and Yau Tong.

     Investigation is ongoing.

     Under the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance, any person found guilty of importing or exporting an endangered species without a licence is liable to a maximum fine of $10 million and imprisonment for 10 years.

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

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