â€‹Correctional officers stopped a remand person in custody committing self-harm in Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre today (August 24).

     At 8.30am, a 66-year-old male remand person in custody was found emotionally unstable and banging his head against the wall inside a hospital ward. Officers at the scene immediately stopped him and called for reinforcement. The person in custody was found conscious. After receiving examination and treatment by institution medical officer, he was referred to a public hospital for further treatment.

     A clinical psychologist of the department will follow up on the case.

     A spokesman for the Correctional Services Department said, "The department uses all possible measures to prevent persons in custody from attempting suicide or self-harm. These measures include administrative arrangements, improvement of institutional facilities, staff training and first aid services."

     The person in custody was remanded for the offence of murder in August 2023.

     Police today (August 24) appealed to the public for information on a woman who went missing in Cheung Sha Wan.

     Chau Pui-yee, aged 52, went missing after she was last seen in a hospital on Princess Margaret Hospital Road on August 21 evening. A staff member of the hospital made a report to Police on the same day.

     She is about 1.6 metres tall, 52 kilograms in weight and of fat build. She has a round face with yellow complexion and short black hair. She was last seen wearing a blue patient jacket, a purple gown top, black and white plaid trousers and red slippers.

      Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the missing woman or may have seen her is urged to contact the Regional Missing Persons Unit of Kowloon West on 3661 8036 or 9020 6542 or email to rmpu-kw@police.gov.hk, or contact any police station.

  

     The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (August 24) congratulated multitalented Hong Kong artiste Andy Lau on garnering the Special Tribute Award at the 48th Toronto International Film Festival.
           
     Mr Yeung said, "Andy Lau has made great contributions to Hong Kong films and music. We sincerely congratulate Lau on earning this well-deserved title. Apart from showcasing Hong Kong's cultural soft power, Lau, who demonstrates a responsible and professional work attitude, is also a role model for young people."
           
     Mr Yeung added that Hong Kong movies and filmmakers have gained recognition among their counterparts worldwide by winning a number of international awards in recent years, and that the Government and the Hong Kong Film Development Council will continue to provide support on various fronts and push for the sustainable development of the industry.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) today (August 24) invited proposals from non-profit-making organisations for the management, operation and maintenance of the Avenue of Stars (AoS) and Salisbury Garden (SG) located at the Tsim Sha Tsui harbourfront. The deadline for submission is 5pm on November 23, 2023 (Thursday).

     The AoS and SG are iconic attractions overlooking the spectacular view of Victoria Harbour. The current commissioning of the management, operation and maintenance of the AoS will end in April 2024. To further enhance the Tsim Sha Tsui harbourfront with a view to provide a synergistic arts, culture, tourism, leisure and sports public space, the LCSD is inviting interested organisations to submit proposals for the management, operation, maintenance and further enhancement of the AoS and SG for a period of 15 years starting April 2024. The scope of services, eligibility and points to note during the submission, along with the assessment process, selection criteria and key engagement terms are set out in the invitation brief. A briefing session will be held for interested parties on September 21, 2023 (Thursday). The invitation brief and details of the briefing session are available on the website www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/aosifp/index.html.

     For enquiries, please call 2734 2080 or email aosifp_enquiry@lcsd.gov.hk.

     The Drainage Services Department (DSD) announced today (August 24) the official opening of the Cha Kwo Ling Promenade on Wai Yip Street, Kwun Tong, and the adjacent Tsui Ping Seaside, connecting the waterfront of Cha Kwo Ling and Kwun Tong.

     To cater for the future development of the Kwun Tong area, the DSD implemented enhancement works for the Kwun Tong Sewage Pumping Station (KTSPS). An underground balancing facility with a storage capacity of 16 000 cubic metres (equivalent to 6.4 Olympic-sized swimming pools) was constructed to enhance the effectiveness of sewage treatment.

     To implement the "single site, multiple use" initiative, the DSD developed the roof floor of the KTSPS into a landscaped deck, which joins with the adjacent waterfront area to form the 1.8-hectare Cha Kwo Ling Promenade. A pavilion, landscaped areas, lawns, children's play facilities, fitness equipment and more are available at the promenade. The waterfront area also serves as an Inclusive Park for Pets where the public can bring their pets. 

     The DSD completed the cross-river walkway of the Tsui Ping Seaside under the Revitalisation of Tsui Ping River project ahead of schedule. Together with the space released by an upgrading of the nearby Kwun Tong Preliminary Treatment Works, it connects an about 1.7-kilometre waterfront area that runs through Kwun Tong and Cha Kwo Ling, enhancing the overall connectivity of the Kwun Tong area and the accessibility of the Kowloon East waterfront. 

     The promenade is adjacent to Kwun Tong Bypass and Kwun Tong Ferry Pier. People can walk directly in about 13 minutes from Exit B1 of the MTR Kwun Tong Station to the promenade. People can also take bus or minibus to Kwun Tong Ferry Pier, and then walk about five minutes through the Kwun Tong Promenade and cross-river footbridge of Tsui Ping Seaside to the promenade.

     The Cha Kwo Ling Promenade is under the management of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD). For enquiries, please contact the Kwun Tong District Leisure Services Office of LCSD at 2343 6123 during office hours.