The following is issued on behalf of the Electoral Affairs Commission:
 
     The Electoral Affairs Commission (EAC) will hold an online briefing for candidates of the 2021 Legislative Council General Election (LCGE) at 7.30pm tonight (November 19).
 
     The EAC Chairman, Mr Justice Barnabas Fung Wah, will chair the briefing and brief candidates about the electoral arrangement for the LCGE, the guidelines on election-related activities and important points to note in running their election campaigns. A representative from the Independent Commission Against Corruption will explain the Elections (Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance. A representative from Hongkong Post will explain the arrangement and requirements of the free postage service for election mail. Representatives from the Registration and Electoral Office and the Department of Justice will also be present.
 
     The Registration and Electoral Office has issued invitations to candidates and election agents for registration for the online briefing. Successfully registered candidates/election agents will receive login details and points to note. During the question-and-answer session of the briefing, questions submitted online by candidates/election agents will be randomly selected by a computer system.
 
     Radio Television Hong Kong will provide a live broadcast of the briefing on RTHK TV 32 and the dedicated YouTube Channel (youtu.be/UJbCHcLQUJk). The briefing will also be broadcast live on the website of the Information Services Department (webcast.info.gov.hk). Relevant information on the briefing and the LCGE will be available at the election website (www.elections.gov.hk) for viewing by the candidates and the general public.
 
     For enquiries, please call the election hotline at 2891 1001 or email reoenq@reo.gov.hk.

Attention TV/radio announcers:

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:

     Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (November 19) that due to big waves, the red flag has been hoisted at Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island. Beachgoers are advised not to swim at the beach.

Attention TV/radio announcers:

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:

     Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (November 19) that due to big waves, the red flag has been hoisted at Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island. Beachgoers are advised not to swim at the beach.

The following is issued on behalf of the Working Family and Student Financial Assistance Agency:
 
     Around 1 750 students, seven apprentices and 10 working adults will be presented with various 2019/20 and 2020/21 scholarships and awards under the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund (SEYMF) today (November 19).
 
     In the 2019/20 and 2020/21 academic years, the Fund disbursed $5.3 million. To be presented in this round will be three fellowship awards for overseas studies ($300,000 each), one overseas fellowship for a student with disabilities ($300,000), six fellowships for postgraduate students ($50,000 each), 12 scholarships for undergraduate students ($40,000 each), two fellowships for students with disabilities ($50,000 each), 12 medals for students who obtained outstanding results in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination ($5,000 each), 1 691 prizes for senior secondary school students and 24 prizes for students of the Vocational Training Council ($1,000 each), seven awards for outstanding apprentices ($5,000 each), and 10 awards for working adults who underwent retraining and successfully applied what they learned in their new positions ($5,000 each).
 
     The awards presentation ceremony will be held online at 2.30pm today. Officiating guests will include Lady Youde; the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Ms Kwan Sau-ha; and the Chairman of the SEYMF Council, Mr Ma Ching-cheng. Members of the public can watch it online at the SEYMF website at wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo/seymf.
 
     Since its inception, the SEYMF has supported around 28 000 Hong Kong students under its major schemes. Over 2 800 scholars and fellows have completed their studies and are now working in Hong Kong in different sectors, contributing to the well-being and development of society.

The following is issued on behalf of the Working Family and Student Financial Assistance Agency:
 
     Around 1 750 students, seven apprentices and 10 working adults will be presented with various 2019/20 and 2020/21 scholarships and awards under the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund (SEYMF) today (November 19).
 
     In the 2019/20 and 2020/21 academic years, the Fund disbursed $5.3 million. To be presented in this round will be three fellowship awards for overseas studies ($300,000 each), one overseas fellowship for a student with disabilities ($300,000), six fellowships for postgraduate students ($50,000 each), 12 scholarships for undergraduate students ($40,000 each), two fellowships for students with disabilities ($50,000 each), 12 medals for students who obtained outstanding results in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination ($5,000 each), 1 691 prizes for senior secondary school students and 24 prizes for students of the Vocational Training Council ($1,000 each), seven awards for outstanding apprentices ($5,000 each), and 10 awards for working adults who underwent retraining and successfully applied what they learned in their new positions ($5,000 each).
 
     The awards presentation ceremony will be held online at 2.30pm today. Officiating guests will include Lady Youde; the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Ms Kwan Sau-ha; and the Chairman of the SEYMF Council, Mr Ma Ching-cheng. Members of the public can watch it online at the SEYMF website at wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo/seymf.
 
     Since its inception, the SEYMF has supported around 28 000 Hong Kong students under its major schemes. Over 2 800 scholars and fellows have completed their studies and are now working in Hong Kong in different sectors, contributing to the well-being and development of society.