The Government spokesman said today (February 13) that the Government has reviewed the current regime for the co-operation between Hong Kong and other places on juridical assistance in criminal matters and is considering to amend the Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Ordinance (Cap 525) and the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance (Cap 503). For details, please visit the Security Bureau's website at www.sb.gov.hk/eng/special/views.htm.

     Members of the public can give views on or before March 4, 2019, by the following means:

By mail: Security Bureau (A Division)
            10/F, East Wing, Central Government Offices
            2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong
 
By fax: 2524 3762
 
By email: views@sb.gov.hk

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

     Result of tenders of the People's Bank of China RMB Bills held on February 13, 2019:
 

Press Release
 
Result of the tenders of the People's Bank of China RMB Bills held on February 13, 2019
 

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     Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department said today (February 13) that because of an oil spill, the red flag has been hoisted at Golden Beach in Tuen Mun District. The beach has been closed until further notice. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.

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     Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (February 13) that since the water off Silverstrand Beach in Sai Kung District is now suitable for swimming, the red flag has been lowered.

     The red flag was hoisted at the beach earlier on after a red tide was found.

     The Labour Department (LD) will hold a public talk entitled "Strategies for the prevention of occupational diseases" on February 20 (Wednesday) at 3pm. The talk will introduce some common hazards causing occupational diseases and a hierarchy of control measures to enhance employees' and employers' awareness of strategies for the prevention of occupational diseases. The LD's occupational health nurse will give the talk.
      
     The LD will hold another talk entitled "Occupational health series for office workers (I): Health hints on the use of computer" on February 22 (Friday) at 6.30pm. The talk will briefly introduce the Occupational Safety and Health (Display Screen Equipment) Regulation, as well as the occupational health hazards and preventive measures associated with the prolonged use of computers, so as to enhance employees' occupational health awareness. The talk, given by the LD's occupational hygienist and occupational health nurse, will include demonstrations and practice of workplace exercise.
      
     Both talks will be conducted in Cantonese at Activity Room 1, G/F, Hong Kong Central Library, 66 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay. Admission is free. For enquiries or registration, please call 2852 4040.