The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced today (August 2) that in light of possible mass gathering activities in Tseung Kwan O and Central and Western District, the Hong Kong Velodrome, Hong Kong Velodrome Park Skatepark and Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground in Sai Kung District will be closed at 2pm while Kennedy Town Swimming Pool, Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park Swimming Pool, Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park Sports Centre, Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park Soccer Pitch, Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park Basketball Courts and Sheung Wan Sports Centre in Central and Western District will be closed at 3pm on Sunday (August 4).
 
     Sports For All Day 2019 will be held this Sunday, with free recreation and sports programmes at designated sports centres in the 18 districts and opening of leisure facilities for public use free of charge. The LCSD will closely monitor the situation in the vicinity of its venues and take appropriate contingency measures to ensure the safety of venue users and members of the public. This may include the announcement of early closure of possible affected venues at short notice. The LCSD appeals to members of the public who plan to go to those venues with mass gathering activities nearby to take note of the latest announcements (www.lcsd.gov.hk/clpss/en/webApp/News.do) or contact the venue concerned.

     Police today (August 2) appealed to the public for information on a girl who went missing in Ma On Shan.

     Lee Yuk-yee, aged 14, went missing after she left her residence in Heng On Estate on July 29 morning. Her family made a report to Police on the same day.

     She is about 1.58 metres tall, 50 kilograms in weight and of thin build. She has a pointed face with yellow complexion and long black hair. She was last seen wearing a black short-sleeved dress and a pair of white sports shoes.

     Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the missing girl or may have seen her is urged to contact the Regional Missing Person Unit of New Territories South on 3661 1174 or 9143 9685 or email to rmpu-nts-2@police.gov.hk, or contact any police station.

  

     The Transport Department (TD) today (August 2) reminds the public that special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in Tseung Kwan O on Sunday (August 4) to facilitate a public order event.
 
     The special traffic and transport arrangements will mainly include:
 
(I) Road closures

     From 12 noon on August 4, the Police may temporarily close the roads in the vicinity of MTR Po Lam Station, Hang Hau Station and Tseung Kwan O Station subject to the actual conditions. Drivers should follow the instructions on traffic diversion as given by the Police.
 
(II) Public transport arrangements
     
     To cope with the traffic diversion arrangements, three bus routes and two green minibus (GMB) routes will be temporarily suspended. The routings of 19 bus routes and 19 GMB routes will be temporarily diverted within Tseung Kwan O district. Some of the en-route bus stops and GMB stands will be suspended from 1.30pm, while the actual implementation time will depend on the development of the public event. The franchised bus companies and GMB operators will display notices to advise passengers of the temporary arrangements.
 
(III) Cycling tracks closure

     From noon on August 4, the cycling tracks at the following locations will be temporarily closed until the crowd is dispersed:
 

1. northern kerbside of Po Fung Road;
2. the subway near Ming Tat House, Ying Ming Court;
3. the western kerbside of the section of Po Lam Road North east of Po Fung Road;
4. the subway near Yan Kuk House, Yan Ming Court;
5. the subway near King Yung House, King Lam Estate;
6. the eastern and western kerbsides of the section of Po Shun Road north of the subway near King Yung House, King Lam Estate;
7. the northern kerbside of Po Ning Road;
8. the subway near Tak Hong House, Hau Tak Estate;
9. near the Assembly of God Leung Sing Tak Primary School;
10.  the subway near the Assembly of God Leung Sing Tak Primary School; and
11. the northern kerbside of the section of Wan Po Road outside the Hong Kong Velodrome Park

 
     Actual implementation of and adjustments to traffic control and traffic diversions will be made by the Police at the time depending on conditions in the areas. The Police will provide instruction to road users at concerned locations. The stability of public transport services may be affected during the public procession. Public transport passengers are advised to pay attention to the arrangements of route diversions and suspension or relocation of stops. Early planning of journeys and use of alternative travelling routes are advised to avoid unexpected delays. Be alert to the latest traffic news through the media.

     For enquiries on the special traffic and transport arrangements, members of the public can call 1823 or browse the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk) for more details.

     â€‹Referring to rumours about the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) issuing internal instructions asking the staff not to take any action against "lennon walls" as they involved politics, the Department today (August 2) clarified that such claims are unfounded.  

     The Department has been monitoring the display of bills in various districts. Should there be serious environmental hygiene problem, the Department will handle the situation. No political consideration is involved whatsoever.

     Hong Kong Customs yesterday (August 1) conducted an operation to combat the sale of infringing karaoke players and seized 20 sets of karaoke players loaded with suspected infringing songs with an estimated market value of about $130,000.

     Customs earlier received information from copyright owners alleging that there were shops in Sham Shui Po selling karaoke players at a high price which were susepcted to be loaded with suspected infringing songs without the authorisation of copyright owners. They also highlighted high resolution, quality sound and huge memory size when promoting the players.

     After an in-depth investigation with the assistance of copyright owners, Customs officers took enforcement action yesterday and raided three retail shops and one storage facility in Sham Shui Po. A total of 20 sets of karaoke players loaded with 10 000 to 50 000 suspected infringing songs were seized. The selling prices of these karaoke players ranged from $3,800 to $19,000.

     During the operation, one male shop owner and two male salespersons aged between 39 and 57 were arrested. Investigation is ongoing.

     Under the Copyright Ordinance, the maximum penalty for any person who sells or possesses an infringing copy of a copyright work with a view to selling it is a fine of $50,000 per infringing copy and imprisonment for four years upon conviction.

     Members of the public may report any suspected infringing activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 2545 6182 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk).