Attention TV/radio announcers:

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible and repeat it at regular intervals:

     Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (November 29) that Yuen Long Swimming Pool in Yuen Long District has been temporarily closed for cleaning and superchlorination following the discovery of a small amount of faeces in the pool.

     It will be reopened at 8.20pm today.

     The department appeals to swimmers to be considerate and to keep the swimming pools clean. They are advised not to swim after a full meal and should use the toilet facilities if necessary before swimming.

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

     The meeting of the Legislative Council (LegCo) Finance Committee (FC) originally scheduled at 3pm tomorrow (November 30) in Conference Room 1 of the LegCo Complex will start at 3pm or an earlier time between 2.45pm and 3pm.  If the preceding House Committee (HC) meeting ends before 2.45pm, the FC meeting will start at 2.45pm; if the preceding HC meeting ends between 2.45pm and 3pm, the FC meeting will start immediately after the HC meeting.

     The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Thursday, November 29, 2018 is 105.7 (down 0.3 against yesterday's index).

The following is issued on behalf of the Communications Authority:
 
     This press release summarises the decisions of the Communications Authority (CA) following its 80th meeting, held in November 2018:
 
Revisions to the Code of Practice on Verification of the Addresses of Potential Customers for Mobile Telecommunications Services
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     Taking into account views and comments received from the industry and relevant stakeholders, the CA approved the revisions to the Code of Practice on Verification of the Addresses of Potential Customers for Mobile Telecommunications Services (the revised CoP). The revised CoP provides practical guidance to mobile service providers in respect of the verification of the addresses of potential customers when they enter into commercial arrangements with the service providers for use of mobile services and the documents that are considered to be acceptable proof of address from the customers. The revised CoP contains enhancements to cater for the evolving industry practices such as online transactions for mobile service subscriptions.
 
     The revised CoP should be observed and complied with by all providers of mobile telecommunications services, including holders of the unified carrier licence, services-based operator licence, and class licence for offer of telecommunications services under section 8(1)(aa) of the Telecommunications Ordinance (Cap. 106).
 
     The revised CoP is available from the CA's website (www.coms-auth.hk/filemanager/statement/en/upload/479/cop201805e.pdf) and will be brought into effect one month from the date of the issue, i.e. on December 29, 2018.
 
Renewal of other licensable television programme service (other licensable TV) licences
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     The CA approved the applications of Kowloon Panda Hotel Limited, Gala Hotels Limited, Shangri-La Hotel (Kowloon) Limited, Bauhinia Hotels Limited and Sheraton International (Hong Kong) Limited for renewal of their respective other licensable TV licences for the provision of television programme services to hotel rooms in Hong Kong for a period of 12 years. Including the five licensees mentioned above, there are 22 other licensable TV licensees providing services to more than 70 hotels in Hong Kong.

     The outdoor "Concert in the Park 2018" will be held on Sunday (December 2) from 1.30pm to 7pm at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza, featuring performances by 11 music groups. Members of the public are welcome to attend and admission is free.
 
     Filipino DJs Michael Vincent Benares and Jun "Tita Kerry" Paragas will serve as programme hosts. The line-up features Boogie Wonder Band, Boys Bro Band, Da Hiking Boys, Edwin Gutierrez Band, Hard Luck Kings, HKMU Assembly, Jane Engelmann and the Unsung Heroes, LAGABLAB Band, Rockin Chicken, Sound Bytes and THE 852. They will entertain the audience with different types of music including pop, soul, rock, jazz and folk.
 
     "Concert in the Park 2018" is jointly presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) and the Philippine Consulate General in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, with the co-operation of the Hong Kong Musicians Union. It aims to promote cultural exchange between the Filipino community and local citizens.
 
     For enquiries, please call 2591 1340 (LCSD) or 2823 8536 (Philippine Consulate General), or visit the website of the LCSD: www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/eo/territoryevents/concertinthepark/cp2018.html.