The Hong Kong Police Force held the cyber security challenge cum presentation ceremony for the Cyber Security Competition 2020/21 at Cyberport today (April 10). The Commissioner of Police, Mr Tang Ping-keung; the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited, Mr Peter Yan King-shun; and the Chairman of the Hong Kong Extra-Curricular Activities Masters’ Association, Mr Chan Kwok-chu officiated at the ceremony. A total of 83 winners were presented with 51 awards for their outstanding performance in the competition.
      
     Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Tang said that the number of technology crimes has increased almost five times from 2,000 odd cases in 2011 to nearly 13,000 cases in 2020. The amount of loss reached nearly $3 billion last year, which has caused great concern. The recent pandemic has also brought new crime threats. In the face of the ever-changing situation of cyber crimes, the Police would spare no effort in combating crimes and raising public awareness of cyber security in all aspects, he added.
      
     Mr Tang noted that the theme of the competition this year is “Cyber Security Starts From You”. In addition to primary and secondary groups, an open group was added with an aim to further promote cyber security awareness to the general public. Participants were encouraged to share the knowledge they’ve gained in the competition and remind their families and friends to stay alert to cyber security threats.
      
     The Cyber Security Competition 2020/21, organised by the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau of the Force with the support of the Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited and the Hong Kong Extra-Curricular Activities Masters’ Association, has attracted over 12,000 participants. The competition included cyber security quiz, interactive games and presentation. For more details, please visit: www.hkcybersecuritycompetition.net

          

     Correctional officers at Stanley Prison stopped a fight among three persons in custody today (April 10).

     At 10.38am, three male persons in custody aged between 42 and 58 engaged in a fight inside the toilet of a workshop. Officers at the scene immediately stopped the fight and called for reinforcement.

     One of the persons in custody sustained injuries to his head and was referred to a public hospital for further treatment after examination and treatment by the institution Medical Officer. Another person in custody sustained injuries to his head and hand. He did not need to be sent out after receiving medical treatment. The remaining person in custody did not sustain any injury.

     The case has been reported to the Police for investigation.

     Three persons in custody were sentenced to imprisonment for the offence of trafficking in a dangerous drug and murder respectively.

     The Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Caspar Tsui, today (April 10) met with representatives of clansman organisations to brief them on the amended Annex I to the Basic Law on Method for the Selection of the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and Annex II to the Basic Law on Method for the Formation of the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and its Voting Procedures as approved by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, and answer questions they raised.
      
     Six briefing sessions were conducted, with representatives of more than 20 clansman organisations attending. Mr Tsui introduced the background, basic principles and major contents of the improvements to the electoral system of the HKSAR. He said the reconstituted Election Committee is broadly representative, and its composition best demonstrates the balanced and orderly political participation of society, serving the overall interests of Hong Kong and signifying an important move to advance Hong Kong's democratic electoral system. He stressed that improving the electoral system is conducive to the progress of the "one country, two systems" principle and can ensure the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong. He hoped the attendees will support the amendments and co-operate with the Government in their relevant work.
      
     Mr Tsui hosted 20 briefing sessions in total over the past two weeks to explain the necessity and urgency of improving the electoral system to around 280 representatives from Heung Yee Kuk, the religious sector, the sports sector, the culture sector, district organisations, associations based in Hong Kong, Kowloon and the New Territories, and clansman organisations. The attendees in general supported improving the electoral system of Hong Kong, thereby faithfully implementing the principle of "patriots administering Hong Kong".

            

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     As at 9am today (April 10), seven COVID-19 confirmed patients were discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. So far, a total of 11 193 patients with confirmed or probable infection have been discharged.
 
     At present, there are 645 negative pressure rooms in public hospitals with 1 197 negative pressure beds activated. A total of 133 confirmed patients are currently hospitalised in 21 public hospitals and the North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre, among which seven patients are in critical condition, three are in serious condition and the remaining 123 patients are in stable condition.
 
     The Hospital Authority will maintain close contact with the Centre for Health Protection to monitor the latest developments and to inform the public and healthcare workers on the latest information in a timely manner.
 
     Details of the above-mentioned patients are as follows:
 

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     Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (April 10) that Tin Shui Wai Swimming Pool in Yuen Long District has been temporarily closed for cleaning and superchlorination following the discovery of a small amount of faeces in the pool.

     It will be reopened at 7.30pm today.

     The department appeals to swimmers to be considerate and to keep the swimming pools clean. They are advised not to swim after a full meal and should use the toilet facilities if necessary before swimming.