The Private Columbaria Affairs Office (PCAO) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) cracked down on a suspected illegal private columbarium in Yau Ma Tei this afternoon (May 23). The… read more
​A new exhibition entitled “Becoming Jane – Inspiring a Shared Planet” will be held at the Hong Kong Science Museum from tomorrow (May 24). The exhibition highlights some of the amazing stories and experiences of the renowned British biologist Dr Jane Goodall, who spent many years observing chimpanzees in the jungles of Africa, and aims to encourage Hong Kong youths to take constructive action to protect wildlife and the environment as well as live a sustainable lifestyle.
The opening ceremony of the exhibition was held today (May 23). The Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Ms Michelle Li, said that Dr Goodall is one of the world’s most respected conservationists and scientists, and her pioneering study of wild chimpanzees in Tanzania over some 60 years revolutionised our understanding of the relationships between chimpanzees and humans.
She added that Dr Goodall set up the Jane Goodall Institute with the aim of drawing global attention to the protection of chimpanzees. In supporting the mission of the Jane Goodall Institute, the Hong Kong Science Museum will strive to further promote science and technology to the young generation and inspire them to further apply knowledge to help conserve the planet.
For the exhibition, the exhibition hall has been transformed to resemble an African jungle to reflect the habitat of chimpanzees. Visitors will be able to improve their knowledge of chimpanzees, including their unique kinship with humans, the emotions shown by their facial expressions, their ability to make and use tools, and their self-medication methods using forest resources. A projection of Dr Goodall at work in a jungle tent will also be shown, as she shares her stories from the African forests.
The exhibition will present the first holistic projection of Dr Goodall making her early scientific discoveries, and will also showcase her dedicated contributions to environmental conservation and youth empowerment through various interactive devices.
Other officiating guests today included the Chairman of the Jane Goodall Institute Hong Kong, Mr Ericson Chan; the Executive Director of the Jane Goodall Institute Tanzania, Mr Freddy Kimaro; the Executive Manager of Charities (Grant Making – Sports and Environment) of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Ms Donna Tang; the Assistant Director (Conservation) of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, Mr Simon Chan; the Founder and Director of Globe Creative, Ms Karen Chang; and the Acting Museum Director of the Hong Kong Science Museum, Mr Robert Leung.
The “Becoming Jane – Inspiring a Shared Planet” exhibition is jointly presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the Jane Goodall Institute (Hong Kong), jointly organised by the Hong Kong Science Museum and the Jane Goodall Institute (Hong Kong), and solely sponsored by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.
The exhibition will run until October 2. For details, please visit the Science Museum’s website at hk.science.museum/ms/jane_goodall2019 or call 2732 3232 for enquiries.
Dr Goodall is a noted humanitarian and environmentalist who has spent many years observing the behaviour of chimpanzees in their native habitat. In the past few decades, Dr Goodall has been increasingly concerned about the damage to the environment caused by human activities, and has increasingly devoted her time to campaigning and acting as an advocate for environmental charities and concerns.
The Hong Kong Science Museum is located at 2 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East.
The Secretary for the Environment, Mr Wong Kam-sing, continued his visit to Singapore today (May 23) and visited a number of renewable energy and waste treatment facilities.
Mr Wong first paid a visit to the Floating Solar Systems at Tengeh Reservoir. The system covers one hectare and was launched in 2016. He then departed for the School of Design and Environment of the National University of Singapore, where he toured the first new-build Net-Zero Energy Building in Singapore, which was unveiled early this year.
In the afternoon, Mr Wong visited Semakau Landfill and was briefed by staff on Singapore’s solid waste management policies and the operation of the landfill. Located about 8km south of Singapore, Semakau Landfill is the only landfill in the city-state and it handles all of its incineration ash in addition to around 200 000 tonnes of solid waste annually. Mr Wong also called at Marina Barrage to tour its Green Roof as well as the Sustainable Singapore Gallery.
In the evening, Mr Wong will meet with young Hong Kong people studying and working in Singapore, and have dinner with them to chat and learn more about their daily life. He will continue his visit tomorrow (May 24).
The Secretary for Food and Health, Professor Sophia Chan, today (May 23) visited Sham Shui Po to inspect the rodent prevention and control work. Following is the transcript of remarks made by Professor Chan at a media session: &nbs… read more
Hong Kong Customs seized about 3 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds with an estimated market value of about $570,000 at Hong Kong International Airport on May 20.
Customs officers inspected an air mail parcel arriving in Hong Kong from the United States on May 20 and seized the batch of suspected cannabis buds inside the parcel.
After follow-up investigation, Customs officers yesterday (May 22) arrested a 19-year-old man in Chai Wan suspected to be in connection with the case.
Investigation is ongoing and the arrested man has been released on bail pending further investigation.
Customs will maintain close contact with Hongkong Post and the logistics industries to step up action against drug trafficking through postal parcels or express courier channels.
Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.
Customs also reminds that cannabis and tetrahydro-cannabinol (THC) are classified as dangerous drugs under the Ordinance. Importation of products (including food and drinks) containing cannabis or THC into Hong Kong is prohibited unless the relevant provisions in the Ordinance are complied with. In order to avoid breaching the law inadvertently, special attention should be paid to the packaging labels of food and drinks.
Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs’ 24-hour hotline 2545 6182 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk).
