The Government announced today (March 26) the appointment of the membership of the Board of Trustees and the Council of the Lord Wilson Heritage Trust for the term from April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2023.
 
     The membership list of the Board of Trustees is as follows:
  
Chairman:
Dr Daniel Chan Ching-yan
 
Members:
Ms Au Yeung Wai-yin
Professor Selina Chan Ching
Mr Stephen Chan Chit-kwai
Ms Jenny Chan Heung-lin
Mr Karson Choi Ka-tsan
Ms Rosetta Fong Sut-sam
Ms Angelina Agnes Kwan
Mr Ellis Lau Ying-tung
Professor Mak King-sang
Mr Jaime Sze Wine-him
Secretary for Home Affairs or his representative (Ex-officio)
 
     The membership list of the Council is as follows:
       
Chairperson:
Professor Ho Pui-yin
 
Members:
Ms Au Yeung Wai-yin
Professor Stephanie Chung Po-yin
Mr Lai Chin-hong
Mr Li Sai-wing
Professor Mak King-sang
Professor Joshua Mok Ka-ho
Director of Architectural Services or his representative
Secretary for Education or his representative
Deputy Secretary for Home Affairs or his representative (Ex-officio) 

     The Government declared by notice in the Gazette today (March 26) the existence of a vacant elected seat in the Sai Kung District Council Wan Hang Constituency.

     Following the resignation of elected member Mr Fan Gary Kwok-wai, the office has become vacant since March 16, 2021, pursuant to section 26(b) of the District Councils Ordinance (Cap. 547).

     The Government today (March 26) announced the re-appointment of the Chairman, Mr Jack So Chak-kwong, and three serving members, as well as the appointment of two new members, of the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) with effect from June 1, 2021.
      
     Mr So is re-appointed as the AAHK Chairman for two years to May 31, 2023. The three serving members to be re-appointed are Mr Frankie Yick Chi-ming, Dr Allan Zeman and Mr Adrian Wong Koon-man. Mr Yick and Dr Zeman are re-appointed for one year to May 31, 2022. Mr Wong is re-appointed for three years to May 31, 2024. The two new members are Ms Sabrina Chao Sih-ming and Mr Edwin Tong Ka-hung. Ms Chao and Mr Tong are appointed for three years to May 31, 2024.
      
     Mr Steven Ho Chun-yin and Mr Billy Wong Wing-ho will be leaving the AAHK on June 1, 2021. The Secretary for Transport and Housing, Mr Frank Chan Fan, expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the two members for their valuable advice on various issues concerning the services and expansion of the Hong Kong International Airport and their contributions to the work of the AAHK during their tenure.
      
     Under the Airport Authority Ordinance, the Chairman and members of the AAHK are appointed by the Chief Executive. The appointments were published in the Government Gazette today.
      
     The following is the full membership of the AAHK with effect from June 1, 2021:
 
Chairman:
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Mr Jack So Chak-kwong
 
Members:
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Mr Rock Chen Chung-nin
Ms Sabrina Chao Sih-ming
Ms Irene Chow Man-ling
Mr Stuart Thomson Gulliver
Ms Nisa Bernice Leung Wing-yu
Dr Lo Wai-kwok
Mr Edwin Tong Ka-hung
Mr Adrian Wong Koon-man
Dr William Wong Ming-fung, SC
Mr Thomas Jefferson Wu
Mr Frankie Yick Chi-ming
Dr Allan Zeman
Secretary for Transport and Housing
Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury
Director-General of Civil Aviation
Chief Executive Officer, Airport Authority (ex officio)

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     During the winter surge, the Hospital Authority is closely monitoring the service demand of Accident and Emergency Departments and the occupancy rates in public hospitals. Key service statistics are being issued daily for public information. Details are in the appended table.

     The Government today (March 26) announced that the Chief Executive has appointed the new-term Hong Kong Film Development Council (HKFDC) for two-years from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2023.

     Membership of the new-term HKFDC is as follows:
 
Dr Wilfred Wong Ying-wai (Chairperson)
Ms Mabel Cheung Yuen-ting (Vice-chairperson) #
Mr Angus Chan Lo-chiu #
Ms Sylvia Chang Ai-chia
Mr Kwok Kar-ming #
Mr Gordon Lam Ka-tung
Mr Stephen Lam Ping-kwan
Ms Debbie Lam Suk-yin #
Mr Lau Ho-leung #
Mr Ken Lau Kin-lok #
Mr Anthony Lee Ying-lok
Mr Mathew Tang Hon-keung
Mr Ivan Wong Chi-fai
Mr Wong Chun
Mr Terence Wong Pui-tat #
Ms Bonnie Wong Tak-wei
Mr Victor Wong Wang-tat #
Ms Cora Yim Ka-nim
Permanent Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development (Communications and Creative Industries (Vice-chairperson) (ex-officio member)
Executive Director of Hong Kong Trade Development Council or her representative (ex-officio member)

# New appointee

     The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Edward Yau, welcomed the appointments, "The HKFDC has been instrumental in promoting the development of Hong Kong's film industry. With members' rich experiences, outstanding achievements and representativeness in various fields of the industry, I am confident that the new-term HKFDC will continue to provide expert advice and make continuous efforts to further promote the long-term development of the industry," he said.

     Mr Yau welcomed the new Vice-chairperson, Ms Mabel Cheung Yuen-ting, and five new appointees from various fields of the film industry as well as the two young members appointed through the Member Self-recommendation Scheme for Youth (Phase III) launched by the Government. He also expressed gratitude to the outgoing Vice-chairperson, Mr Felix Chong Man-keung, and outgoing members, Ms Amy Chin Siu-wai, Mr Percy Fung Tze-cheong, Ms Belinda Tang Siu-wai, Mr Patrick Tong Hing-chi and Mr Adam Wong Sau-ping, for their valuable contributions to the HKFDC.

     The profiles of the new appointees are as follows:
 
Ms Mabel Cheung Yuen-ting

     Ms Mabel Cheung is a renowned local film director, producer and screenwriter with numerous award-winning films including "Echoes of the Rainbow", "Painted Faces" and "An Autumn's Tale". She is the incumbent Chairperson of the Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild as well as the Vice-Chairperson of the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society.

Mr Angus Chan Lo-chiu

     Mr Angus Chan is the director and founder of Entertaining Power Company Limited, a local entertainment business company, which has developed many film and TV contents via production, distribution, copyright licensing and promotion both regionally and internationally.

Mr Kwok Kar-ming

     Mr Kwok Kar-ming is appointed through the Member Self-recommendation Scheme for Youth (Phase III). He is an analyst at the Moody's Investors Service, Inc., and holds qualifications as Chartered Financial Analyst and Certificated Public Accountant.

Ms Debbie Lam Suk-yin

     Ms Debbie Lam is the President of the Executive Committee of the Hong Kong Movie Production Executives Association and Assistant Vice-president (Drama Production) of ViuTV.

Mr Lau Ho-leung

     Mr Lau Ho-leung is a noted screenplay writer and a budding film director who has produced many film productions, including "Painted Skin", "Kung Fu Jungle" and "Two Thumbs Up". He is the Chairman of the Hong Kong Screenwriters' Guild.
 
Mr Ken Lau Kin-lok
 
     Mr Ken Lau is appointed through the Member Self-recommendation Scheme for Youth (Phase III). He comes from legal profession, and is currently the Strategic Relation Manager of the International Intellectual Property Commercialization Council.

Mr Terence Wong Pui-tat

     Mr Terence Wong is the Head of Department of Digital Media of the Hong Kong Design Institute. His fields of expertise include film and TV production, 3D computer animation, digital visual effects production, interactive media and transmedia.

Mr Victor Wong Wang-tat

     Mr Victor Wong is the founder of the vfxNova digital productions Limited. He is also a renowned visual effects supervisor who has created visual effects for many award-winning films including "Initial D", "CJ7" and "The Bravest".

     The HKFDC was set up in 2007 to advise the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development on policies and measures relating to development of the film industry, including nurturing talent, enhancing local film production, expanding markets and building audience.