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     The Sales of First-hand Residential Properties Authority (SRPA) Resource Centre (the Resource Centre) will be decommissioned and an alternative mode of services will be introduced from October 3, 2023, a spokesman for the SRPA said today (September 4).
      
     The spokesman said, “Currently, members of the public may go to the SRPA Resource Centre in Chai Wan to peruse hard copies of sales brochures and price lists of first-hand residential developments being offered for sale. Taking into account the recommendation made in the Director of Audit’s Report No. 79, the SRPA has conducted a review on the utilisation and effectiveness of the Resource Centre. The review concludes that in light of the advancement of technology, it will be more cost effective to provide the relevant services through an alternative mode rather than retaining the Resource Centre.”
      
     The spokesman added that upon the decommissioning of the Resource Centre from October 3, 2023, the SRPA will make available a computer terminal at the SRPA reception for walk-in visitors to gain free online access to the Sales of First-hand Residential Properties Electronic Platform, the SRPA’s website and the designated websites of first-hand residential developments. For those who wish to peruse hard copies of sales brochures and price lists of first-hand residential developments being offered for sale, they may make appointments with the SRPA by telephone (2817 3313), by email (Enquiry_srpa@hd.gov.hk) or by fax (2219 2220).
      
     Members of the public can visit the SRPA’s website at www.srpa.gov.hk for more information. read more

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

     The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued by Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited relating to fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens and phishing emails, which have been reported to the HKMA. A hyperlink to the press release is available on the HKMA website.

     The HKMA wishes to remind the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks which direct them to the banks’ websites to carry out transactions. They will not ask customers for sensitive personal information, such as login passwords or one-time password, by phone, email or SMS (including via embedded hyperlinks).

     Anyone who has provided his or her personal information, or who has conducted any financial transactions, through or in response to the websites, login screens or emails concerned, should contact the bank using the contact information provided in the press release, and report the matter to the Police by contacting the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012. read more

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (September 4) that Tai Kwai Wan Garden, Cheung Chau in Islands District, has been reopened.      The garden was temporarily closed ea… read more

     The Secretary for Justice appeals against the decision of the Court of First Instance of the High Court dated July 28 refusing to grant an interim injunction for prohibiting four classes of unlawful acts relating to a song.

     Pursuant to the Court of Appeal’s Order dated August 30, copies of the Notice of Appeal and the said Order have been uploaded today (September 4) to the websites of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, the Department of Justice and the Hong Kong Police Force. Members of the public may access the following websites or scan the QR code (attached) to download the relevant document:

• www.gov.hk/en/theme/courtorder/index5.htm
• www.doj.gov.hk/en/miscellaneous/hca855.html
• www.police.gov.hk/ppp_en/03_police_message/hca855.html read more

       The Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, this morning (September 4) visited Po Leung Kuk Ma Kam Ming College and Ma Tau Chung Government Primary School (Hung Hom Bay) to join their school opening ceremonies.
 
     Dr Choi first visited Po Leung Kuk Ma Kam Ming College. Addressing the school opening ceremony, she commended the school for proactively promoting positive education to enhance students’ psychological well-being, and introducing external professional support to provide opportunities for students to learn positive psychology concepts. Furthermore, the school organises diversified activities to nurture students’ character strengths.
 
     She also appreciated the school’s great effort in implementing national education, deepening students’ understanding of Chinese culture and national development and achievements with a view to cultivating in students a sense of national pride, cultural confidence, national identity, etc. Citing President Xi Jinping’s reply letter to Hong Kong secondary school students, she encouraged students to strengthen their affection for and sense of belonging to the country, and sharpen their skills and abilities so that they can shoulder great responsibilities and make contributions to building a better Hong Kong and advancing national rejuvenation.
 
     Dr Choi then attended the school opening ceremony of Ma Tau Chung Government Primary School (Hung Hom Bay). Speaking at the event, she highlighted that the school opening ceremony has marked a new beginning for students to set their goals for a new path. She encouraged students to cherish time and aim high with good planning, as well as strive for excellence and embrace challenges.
 
      In addition, she listened to teachers and students sharing their campus life experiences and an introduction of the newly opened reading corner for promoting Chinese culture at the school. Dr Choi took the opportunity to encourage students to read more books on Chinese history, classics and ancient biographies to enrich their knowledge and enhance their integrity. She looked forward to students’ enthusiastic participation in study tours and exchanges to appreciate different cultures and broaden their horizons.
 
    Dr Choi thanked the teaching teams of both schools for their dedication to creating a healthy, happy and caring learning environment, and their commitment to fostering students’ whole-person development.