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     Hong Kong Customs on March 11 and 13 mounted special operations in Sheung Shui and Yuen Long to combat the sale of counterfeit goods activities and seized about 9 000 items of suspected counterfeit perfumes, cosmetic and skin care products, with a total estimated market value of about $2 milliion. Five persons were arrested during the operations.

     Customs earlier conducted inspections in various districts and detected the sale of counterfeit cosmetic products at some shops in Sheung Shui and Yuen Long. After comprehensive investigations and with the assistance of the trademark owners, Customs officers took enforcement action on the aforementioned dates and raided five retail shops in the above-mentioned districts. A batch of suspected counterfeit goods, including perfumes, cosmetic products and skin care products, was seized.

     During the operation, one man and four women, aged between 27 and 47, were arrested. They comprised one person-in-charge and four staff members of the retail shops.

     An investigation is ongoing and the likelihood of further arrests is not ruled out. Moreover, samples of the suspected counterfeit goods involved in the case were sent to the Government Laboratory for safety testing, and a preliminary result revealed the samples did not contain heavy metals above the allowed limit.

     Customs will continue to step up inspections and enforcement to vigorously combat the sale of different kinds of counterfeit goods.

     Customs reminds consumers to procure goods at reputable shops and to check with the trademark owners or their authorised agents if the authenticity of a product is in doubt. Traders should also be cautious and prudent in merchandising since selling counterfeit goods is a serious crime and offenders are liable to criminal sanctions.

     Under the Trade Descriptions Ordinance, any person who sells or possesses for sale any goods with a forged trademark commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $500,000 and imprisonment for five years.

     Members of the public may report any suspected counterfeiting activities to Customs’ 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).

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     The Government published a notice in the Gazette today (March 21) on the modifications to the road works for the public housing developments at San Hing Road and Hong Po Road in Tuen Mun. The works have been authorised by … read more

     To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Dongjiang Water Supply to Hong Kong, the Development Bureau and the Water Supplies Department will organise a large-scale art exhibition, “Dancing Water Drops Exhibition”, at Tamar Park and the Central and Western District Promenade (Central Section) from April 1 to June 13. Advance online booking opens today (March 21). The exhibition aims to signify the vitality that Dongjiang water injects into Hong Kong and to demonstrate an atmosphere of social inclusion. One of the main attractions at the exhibition features a 28.8-metre-tall giant water drop-shaped sculpture, which is by far the world’s largest water drop installation.
      
     The exhibition features a set of large-scale “Dancing Water Drops” installations created by internationally acclaimed artist Simon Ma, using water drops as a core concept to symbolise inclusion and vitality. The installation has previously been displayed in Venice, Rome, Shanghai, Hangzhou and Dubai, garnering widespread cultural resonance. The installation comprises two giant water drop sculptures at heights of 28.8m and 18.8m respectively, as well as hundreds of small never-fall water drop sculptures, representing unity and inclusion. The small water drops represent children’s participation from different regions, fostering cultural diversity and inclusion.

     Details of the exhibition:
 

Exhibition period:	April 1 to June 13
Exhibition location:	Tamar Park and the Central and Western District Promenade (Central Section)
Exhibition time:	Monday to Friday: 1pm to 7.50pm Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: 1pm to 10.50pm

     Advance online booking through the event webpage is required. Each person is allowed to book no more than one session (lasting 20 minutes) at a maximum of five quotas each day. Visitors who have successfully made a booking should arrive at the venue within their chosen time slot and present the confirmation message to on-site staff for admission. They must follow the visiting route recommended by on-site staff. The entrance to the exhibition is located at Tamar Park, near the East Wing of the Central Government Offices. Members of the public are advised to use the footbridge outside the Admiralty Centre to access the venue.
     
     If Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 3 is in force, with the likelihood of hoisting Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above, or if the Black Rainstorm Signal or extreme conditions are in force, the “Dancing Water Drops Exhibition” will be temporarily closed, depending on the situation. Relevant bookings will be cancelled automatically. Affected visitors are required to make a new booking for their visit. Relevant information will be released through the event webpage. read more

     â€‹The Chief Executive in Council has authorised the proposed sewerage works for the site formation and infrastructure works for the public housing developments at San Hing Road and Hong Po Road, Tuen Mun. The notice was g… read more

     The Labour Department (LD) will hold the Job Fair for Middle-aged and Elderly Employment at MacPherson Stadium in Mong Kok on March 25 and 26, providing a large number of vacancies from various industries for job seekers, particularly middle-aged and elderly people.
     
     About 60 organisations will participate in the two-day job fair, offering over 3 100 quality job vacancies from various industries, among which more than 2 000 are from catering, retail, property management and real estate industries. Around 30 organisations will set up booths and conduct recruitment on the spot each day. A wide variety of positions will be offered including engineer, repairing skilled worker, chemist, guest service officer, sales supervisor, administration clerk, nurse, driver, security guard, cook, beautician, health worker, inflight service operator and office assistant. Job seekers can visit the LD’s Interactive Employment Service website (www.jobs.gov.hk) for more details of the vacancies.
     
     Around 84 per cent of the vacancies offered at the job fair are full-time jobs. Most vacancies offer monthly salaries ranging from $12,000 to $25,000. About 94 per cent of the vacancies require a Secondary Seven education level or below. Around 65 per cent are open to job seekers without relevant work experience.
     
     Job seekers can submit job applications during the event and may be selected for on-the-spot interviews. They can also make enquiries on the employment services provided by the LD at its counter inside the venue.
     
     The job fair will be held from 11am to 5.30pm at 1/F, MacPherson Stadium, 38 Nelson Street, Mong Kok (near Mong Kok MTR Station Exit E2). Admission is free, with final admission time at 5pm each day. read more