The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) announces today (May 12) that, except the concerned lift no. 5 at Paris Court, EMSD together with the concerned lift contractor has completed examinations to the remaining seven passenger lifts and two goods lifts at Sheungshui Town Centre early this morning. The lifts are confirmed safe and their operation has been resumed.  

     As the investigation is still in progress, the lift concerned is under suspension. According to the preliminary investigation, the suspension ropes of the lift are intact and the EMSD will investigate whether the incident is related to the failure of the lift control system and/or mechanical failure of the traction system. The lift concerned also has to be checked by a registered lift engineer to ensure safety before resumption of operation. 

     The EMSD has also requested other registered lift contractors who are currently maintaining the same brand of lifts to complete special inspections within two weeks. The EMSD will carry out sample checks for the special inspections to ensure safety.

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Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (May 12) that due to a suspected red tide sighting, red flag has been hoisted at Silverstrand Beach in Sai Kung District. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach until further notice.

     Police advise motorists that special traffic arrangements will be implemented in Sha Tin to facilitate the race meeting today (May 12).

     The arrangements will come into effect two hours before the start of the first race and will last until the crowds have dispersed after the race meeting.

     Appropriate traffic signs will be put up and police will be on hand to guide motorists.

     The Police also appeal to people going to Sha Tin Racecourse for the race meeting and to Happy Valley Racecourse for cross betting to make maximum use of public transport.

     Parking spaces at the two racecourses are available only to holders of appropriate permits issued by Hong Kong Jockey Club and any vehicles illegally parked will be towed away.

     The Labour Department (LD) will hold a large-scale job fair at Yau Tong Community Hall from May 15 to 17. Vacancies in catering, retail, property management, business services and other industries will be offered. Twenty-three participating organisations will set up booths and conduct on-the-spot recruitment each day.
 
     A total of 69 organisations, offering about 5 600 vacancies, will participate in the three-day fair. The vacancies offered cover a wide variety of positions such as summer part-time sales worker, clerk, cargo services officer, hospital operation assistant, engineer assistant, investigation trainee, receptionist, security guard, driver, storekeeper, waiter/waitress, chef, technician, cashier, packer and more. Job seekers can find more information on the LD's Interactive Employment Service website (www.jobs.gov.hk).
 
     Around 80 per cent of the vacancies are for full-time jobs. Most vacancies offer monthly salaries ranging from $9,000 to $16,000. About 97 per cent of the vacancies require a Secondary Six education level or below. Around 74 per cent are open to job seekers without relevant work experience, and many vacancies are suitable for young people and secondary school graduates.
 
     Job seekers can submit applications on the spot and may be selected for on-site interviews. They can also make enquiries on employment services at the LD's counter at the venue.
 
     The job fair will be held from 11am to 5.30pm at Yau Tong Community Hall, 38 Ko Chiu Road, Yau Tong, Kowloon. Admission is free.

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Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (May 12) that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Shek O Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island.  Beach-goers are advised not to swim at these beaches.