Police today (April 9) appealed to the public for information on a woman who went missing in Wong Tai Sin. Yan Hau-man, aged 51, went missing after she left her residence on Choi Hung Road … read more
The Secretary for the Environment, Mr Wong Kam-sing, today (April 9) met with representatives of district organisations from Southern District and Wan Chai District 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.
The Permanent Secretary for the Environment/Director of Environmental Protection, Ms Maisie Cheng; the Under Secretary for the Environment, Mr Tse Chin-wan; and the Under Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Jack Chan, also attended the briefing sessions.
Mr Wong elaborated on the background and objectives of the improvements to the HKSAR’s electoral system at the briefing sessions. He said that improving the electoral system and implementing “patriots administering Hong Kong” can restore order from chaos and return Hong Kong to the right track, ensuring the robust and successful implementation of “one country, two systems”.
Mr Wong noted that, with the electoral system improved, the HKSAR Government and the society can focus on improving people’s livelihood, promoting economic development and strengthening environmental protection, with a view to providing a better living environment for the people. He encouraged the local representatives to gain a better understanding of the matter and support the legislative work, as well as brief people in the community on the improvements to the electoral system.
The participants from the district organisations welcomed and supported the improvements to the HKSAR’s electoral system given their necessity and urgency. They also expressed their hope for safeguarding Hong Kong’s long-term prosperity and stability. read more
A sick 77-year-old male person in custody at Siu Lam Psychiatric Centre died in a public hospital today (April 9).
The person in custody, suspected to have stomach cancer, required continuous medical care and follow-up at the institution hospital and a public hospital. On March 29, he was sent to a public hospital for treatment due to physical discomfort. During hospitalisation, his condition deteriorated and he was certified dead at 0.51am today.
The case has been reported to the Police. A death inquest will be held by the Coroner’s Court.
The person in custody was convicted for the offence of wounding under a hospital order for psychiatric treatment in 1966. read more
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) today (April 9) announced that the department tested 51 water samples collected from cooling towers in 40 buildings in its routine inspections in March this year. No… read more
The Government Property Agency is inviting tenders for a three-year licence for the installation and operation of automatic vending machines in the two areas outside the Passenger Terminal Building, Shenzhen Bay Port Hong Kong Port Area.
The tender notice was uploaded today (April 9) to the Agency’s website: www.gpa.gov.hk. Tender documents are available for collection at the Government Property Agency, 9/F, South Tower, West Kowloon Government Offices, 11 Hoi Ting Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon, during the period from 9am to 6pm from Mondays to Fridays, except public holidays. The documents can also be downloaded from the Agency’s website.
Interested tenderers who wish to attend a site inspection should make a prior appointment with the Government Property Agency by calling 3842 6783 on or before April 14 this year.
Tenderers must submit their tenders by placing them in the Government Logistics Department Tender Box situated on the Ground Floor, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong, before noon on April 29 this year. Late tenders will not be accepted. read more