The following is issued on behalf of the Executive Council Secretariat: Non-official Members of the Executive Council (ExCo Non-official Members) today (November 25) visited the Tseung Kwan O-Lam Tin Tunnel (TKO-L… read more
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The Hospital Authority (HA) today (November 25) published the biannual issue of Medication Safety Bulletin (MSB). This issue highlights the initiatives of the HA to ensure the safe use of Warfarin, an oral anticoagulant. Healthcare workers are also reminded to carefully check on the dosage, the patient’s International Normalised Ratio, instructions and time when they prescribe and administer Warfarin.
In addition, this latest issue shares the experience of the New Territories West Cluster, highlighting the importance of exercising extra caution when handling combination injections containing different drugs with different doses.
The publication has already been posted on the HA homepage for sharing with healthcare staff. Members of the public are also welcome to browse it at the following link: www.ha.org.hk/msb. MSB is published every six months, in the last week of May and November. The next issue will be published on May 25, 2023. read more
The Immigration Department (ImmD) announced today (November 25) that Hong Kong residents born in 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 or 2000 and holding the old form of smart identity card should bring along their identity cards and apply for new smart identity cards in person at a Smart Identity Card Replacement Centre (SIDCC) (see Annex I) on or before December 10 (Saturday). For Hong Kong residents born in 1954 or before, their specified period for identity card replacement will end on January 14, 2023 (Saturday).
Moreover, the ImmD has earlier announced that the last application date for replacement of new smart identity cards at the SIDCCs is February 11, 2023. The SIDCCs will cease to accept such applications thereafter, while the collection service of new smart identity cards at SIDCCs will be maintained until March 3, 2023. Members of the public who have missed their specified call-up periods and have not yet applied for a new smart identity card should bring along their identity cards and apply for one in person at any of the SIDCCs as soon as possible.
The Territory-wide Identity Card Replacement Exercise (Replacement Exercise) covers all Hong Kong residents, who should apply for new smart identity cards in person at the SIDCCs during specified periods, whether they are permanent residents or non-permanent residents who are permitted to take up employment, make investment, reside or study in Hong Kong. Nonetheless, eligible Hong Kong residents who cannot have their identity cards replaced during the specified call-up periods due to their absence from Hong Kong need not rush back to Hong Kong for identity card replacement before the end of the Replacement Exercise. They can apply within 30 days upon their return to Hong Kong.
To avoid the gathering of crowds, the ImmD appeals to applicants to make appointments via the ImmD Mobile Application, the Internet (www.gov.hk/newicbooking), or the 24-hour telephone booking hotline 2121 1234. Residents may scan the QR codes in Annex II to download the ImmD Mobile Application or to make an appointment for identity card replacement via the Internet. The ImmD also appeals to applicants to pre-fill the application form when making appointments through the mobile application or the Internet for faster identity card replacement service.
For details of the Replacement Exercise, please visit the website www.smartid.gov.hk or call the ImmD’s enquiry hotline at 2824 6111. read more
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 2022 Legislative Council Election Committee constituency … read more
The Lands Department announced today (November 25) that demand notes for Government rent in excess of $100 per annum for the half year ending December 25 in respect of properties subject to the Government Leases Ordinance (Cap. 40) and certain other properties have been issued.
Payers can settle Government rent through various electronic means including autopay, bank automated teller machines, e-Cheque/e-Cashier’s Order, the Faster Payment System, payment by phone service (PPS), and bill payment services provided by banks and PPS on the Internet. Payment may also be made in person and in cash at designated convenience stores. For details, please visit the Treasury’s website at www.try.gov.hk.
Payment may be made by sending a crossed cheque to PO Box No. 28000, Gloucester Road Post Office, Hong Kong, or in person to any post office. Please ensure sufficient mailing time and postage to make the delivery in order. Underpaid mail will be rejected. For locations of post offices and their opening hours, please call Hongkong Post’s enquiry hotline at 2921 2222 or visit its website at www.hongkongpost.hk.
Government rent payers who have not received their demand notes should enquire at the Government Rent and Premium Unit of the Lands Department at 1/F, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong, or call 2231 3033.
Purchasers of properties are strongly advised to instruct their solicitors to ensure that Government rent has been paid to date at the time of purchase. Enquiries on outstanding accounts can be made at 2231 3033 or email to landsd@landsd.gov.hk. An enquiry fee is payable for each property if a written confirmation of accounts position is needed. read more