The Lands Department announced today (April 10) that in respect of the tender for the site Lot No. 5382 in Demarcation District No. 116 at Tai Kei Leng, Yuen Long, New Territories, which was awarded on March 13 to the successful tenderer, Gold Fusion Limited (parent company: Lai Sun Development Company Limited), on a 50-year land grant at a premium of $209,800,000, the tender amounts submitted by the unsuccessful tenderers in descending order are published on an anonymous basis as follows:

(1) $122,200,000
(2) $108,000,000
(3) $23,608,035

     The information disclosed in this press release is for information only.

     The Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene has ordered a restaurant in Tsuen Wan to suspend business for 14 days as the operator repeatedly breached the Food Business Regulation (FBR) by extending the business area illegally.
    
      The restaurant, Sam Pei Kitchen, located on the ground floor at 26 Sam Pei Square, Tsuen Wan, was ordered to suspend business from today (April 10) to April 23.
    
      "In August last year and January this year, two convictions for the above-mentioned breach were recorded against the restaurant. A total fine of $7,000 was levied by the court and 30 demerit points were registered against the licensee under the department's demerit points system. The contraventions resulted in the 14-day licence suspension," a spokesman for the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) said.
    
      The licensee of the restaurant had a record of two convictions for the same offence in June and October 2017. A total fine of $3,500 was levied and 30 demerit points were registered. The breaches led to licence suspension for seven days in December 2017.
    
      The spokesman reminded licensees of food premises to comply with the FBR, or their licences could be suspended or cancelled.
    
      Licensed food premises are required to exhibit a sign, at a conspicuous place near the main entrance, indicating that the premises has been licensed. A list of licensed food premises is available on the FEHD's website (www.fehd.gov.hk/english/licensing/index.html).

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority: 
 
     The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced today (April 10) that the Monetary Authority has granted a banking licence under the Banking Ordinance to Welab Digital Limited (WDL) for it to operate in the form of a virtual bank.  The granting of the banking licence takes effect today.
 
     This is the fourth virtual banking licence granted by the HKMA.  The introduction of virtual banks in Hong Kong is a key pillar supporting Hong Kong’s entry into the Smart Banking Era. It is a major milestone in reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as a premier international financial centre.  Virtual banks will not only help drive FinTech and innovation, but also bring about brand new customer experiences and further promote financial inclusion in Hong Kong.
 
     According to its business plan, WDL intends to launch its services within six to nine months.
 
     The HKMA is making good progress in the processing of the remaining four shortlisted virtual bank applications. 
 

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced today (April 10) that the 1 800 free admission tickets for the 7th Hong Kong Games (HKG) opening ceremony have all been distributed.
 
     The opening ceremony will be held at the Hong Kong Coliseum at 3.30pm on April 28 (Sunday). The ceremony will feature athletes from 18 districts marching into the venue, the lighting of the cauldron, a grand dance show, sports demonstrations and performances by pop singers. Members of the public without admission tickets can enjoy watching the highlights of the ceremony on TVB Jade between 10.30pm and 11.30pm on the same day.
 
     Members of the public with admission tickets are advised to attend the show as scheduled. Those who are unable to turn up on the day due to unforeseen circumstances may pass the tickets to relatives and friends so as to avoid wastage.
 
     Ticket holders are reminded to allow ample time for travelling to the venue in order to prevent a last-minute rush before admission.
 
     The 7th HKG is organised by the Sports Commission and co-ordinated by the Community Sports Committee with the 18 District Councils; the LCSD; the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China; and relevant National Sports Associations as co-organisers. The Hong Kong Jockey Club is recognised as the principal contributor.
 
     Details of the 7th HKG are available at the dedicated website (www.hongkonggames.hk).

      Following is the transcript of remarks made by the Secretary for Food and Health, Professor Sophia Chan, after inspecting the new facility for keeping abortuses, the Garden of Forever Love, at the Wo Hop Shek Columbarium Phase V today (April 10):

Reporter: Why do you take years to set up this public burial ground since the discussions over the burial of miscarried babies first came about? My second question is: does the Government have any plan to step up the prevention of measles, particularly we have more cases involving people working in the airport. 

Secretary for Food and Health: First of all, we open this facility today. This is the first facility operated by the Government through the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) for burying abortuses of less than 24 weeks. As you can see, the environment is very quiet and we have different facilities for these parents to memorialise their babies or abortuses. We will start receiving applications tomorrow. We have plans to further increase the number of this type of facility in other columbaria – some new columbaria or new facilities within the existing columbaria.

     As far as measles is concerned, the Government's strategy is first to protect our children, that is to ensure there are enough vaccines for our children in Hong Kong under the Childhood Immunisation Programme. Secondly, as the airport is having some outbreaks, people working in the airport are also the target. The Centre for Health Protection has already laid out the criteria of vaccination for airport staff. So far, it is running quite smoothly. The third target group is people who are working with patients, for example, the Hospital Authority's healthcare professionals, in particular, those who are working in high-risk areas. We will monitor the situation and look into whether the existing strategy would need to be changed or further strengthened. Of course, personal hygiene and personal protection are most important for every individual. So we appeal to the public that they should wear a mask if in doubt. They should maintain hand hygiene, wash hands, not go to crowded places and to ensure good air circulation. Finally, they should seek medical advice when they are not feeling well or when they have signs of fever, sneezing or coughing. These are our existing strategies and we will continue to monitor the situation.

(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.)