The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     â€‹The Hospital Authority (HA) spokesperson today (May 29) announced that a total of 14 general out-patient clinics (GOPCs) will provide public holiday GOPC services during the Tuen Ng Festival (May 31) (see table below). Members of the public can make appointments through the telephone appointment system or the "Book GOPC" function on the "HA Go" mobile application.
      
     The HA spokesperson reminds the public to stay vigilant on personal and environmental hygiene during the holidays to avoid spreading diseases. Members of the public who develop respiratory symptoms should wear masks and seek medical advice promptly. Non-emergency patients should avoid using A&E services and instead seek treatment at GOPCs, private doctors or 24-hour outpatient services at private hospitals to reduce pressure on public hospital A&Es. Members of the public can visit the Health Bureau (HHB)'s Primary Care Directory www.pcdirectory.gov.hk to choose a family doctor and view related clinic service information.

GOPC service arrangements on Tuen Ng Festival (May 31)
 

Service hours: 9am to 1pm

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

     â€‹The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the School of Business and Management of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST Business School) today (May 29) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in applied cybersecurity research tailored to the needs of Hong Kong's financial sector.

     The MoU establishes a strategic framework for joint efforts to advance research and knowledge in the critical area of cybersecurity. It aims to develop practical applications, raise awareness of emerging threats, and foster specialised talent to support the financial industry's continuous development.

     Through this partnership, the HKMA and the HKUST Business School will jointly explore innovative supervisory technology (Suptech) and regulatory technology (Regtech) solutions, leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as the latest large language models. These solutions are expected to help further enhance the HKMA's supervisory capabilities and improve the cybersecurity resilience of the financial sector. To ensure the research remains relevant to the current and emerging cybersecurity challenges facing the industry, the HKMA and the HKUST Business School will actively engage with financial institutions to validate research outcomes and gain deeper insights into the sector's evolving cybersecurity needs and challenges.

     The Executive Director (Banking Supervision) of the HKMA, Ms Carmen Chu, said, "Cybersecurity is a key aspect for the digitalisation of banking services. This partnership will leverage the HKMA's supervisory experience and the HKUST Business School's academic expertise to address evolving cyber threats to our banking system, thereby safeguarding Hong Kong's financial stability and integrity."

     The Acting Dean of the HKUST Business School, Professor Hui Kai-Lung, added, "We are delighted to join forces with the HKMA on this forward-looking initiative. By combining our research capabilities with the HKMA's regulatory insights, we aim to co-develop impactful solutions that address real-world cybersecurity challenges and contribute to the resilience of Hong Kong's financial ecosystem."

  

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     Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (May 29) that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Shek O Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island; and Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District. Beachgoers are advised not to swim at these beaches.

     Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Mong Kok in the small hours today (May 29) in which a man died.
      
     At 3.16am, a private car driven by a 46-year-old male police officer was travelling along Nathan Road towards Yau Ma Tei. When approaching the junction of Nathan Road and Prince Edward Road West, the private car reportedly knocked down a 60-year-old foreign man who was crossing the road.
      
     The man was trapped under the private car and subsequently rescued. Sustaining multiple injuries, he was rushed to Kwong Wah Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 4.34am.

     Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Kowloon West is under way.
      
     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 9062.
     

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     Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (May 28) that Yuen Long Swimming Pool in Yuen Long District, closed earlier due to urgent maintenance works, will be reopened at 6.30am tomorrow (May 29).