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

     Luk Wing-sze, aged 28, went missing after she left her working place on Castle Peak Road yesterday (December 23) afternoon. Her family made a report to Police on the same day.

     She is about 1.65 metres tall, 50 kilograms in weight and of medium build. She has a pointed face with yellow complexion and short black hair. She was last seen wearing a grey sweater, a white shirt, black trousers and black sport shoes.
      
     Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the missing woman or may have seen her is urged to contact the Regional Missing Person Unit of New Territories South on 3661 1176 or 9320 5612 or email to rmpu-nts-2@police.gov.hk, or contact any police station.

  

     The Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) announced today (December 24) that the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies for the artificial islands in the Central Waters will commence in accordance with the requirements stipulated in the EIA Study Briefs issued by the Environmental Protection Department (EPD). At the same time, studies on climate change adaptation, carbon neutrality and biodiversity issues will be conducted to put forward concrete proposals.
 
     The EPD issued today the EIA Study Briefs for (i) Reclamation for Kau Yi Chau (KYC) Artificial Islands; (ii) KYC Artificial Islands Development; and (iii) Hong Kong Island – Northeast Lantau Link.
 
     A spokesperson for the CEDD said, "The CEDD will commence the statutory EIA studies in accordance with the requirements stipulated in the EIA Study Briefs, and will ensure compliance with the provisions in the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance (EIAO) and the Technical Memorandum on EIA Process."
 
     During the course of the studies, public discussion could be focused on the environmental impacts brought about by the three projects and the corresponding mitigation measures. The CEDD will collectively consider the cumulative environmental impacts arising from the proposed projects, and seek the EPD's approval on the EIA reports upon completion of the EIA studies.
 
     The spokesperson also said that in view of the Advisory Council on the Environment and public concern, not only will the study team conduct the EIA studies in accordance with the Study Briefs, in-depth studies will also be carried out on climate change adaptation, carbon neutrality and biodiversity issues. Relevant reports will be released after the completion of the studies.
 
     The artificial islands in the Central Waters are envisaged for development into a carbon-neutral community with wider use of renewable energy, energy-efficient designs and technologies, green mobility, more advanced recycling and waste management measures, etc. To combat climate change, the artificial islands will be a resilience pioneer featuring good resilient design and management, emergency preparedness, flexibility and future-proofing design concepts. In addition, the development of the artificial islands will also make reference to the Hong Kong Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan to implement conservation measures and promote biodiversity, including blue-green infrastructures, urban forestry, and eco-shorelines. 

     The Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene has ordered a fresh provision shop (FPS) in Yuen Long to suspend business for seven days as the operator repeatedly breached the Food Business Regulation (FBR) by possessing chilled pork for sale without permission.

     The FPS concerned, located at Shop A8 on the ground floor and the cockloft of Hop Yick Plaza, 10-20 Hop Choi Street, Yuen Long, was ordered to suspend business from today (December 24) to December 30.

     "In December 2020 and this May, two convictions for the above-mentioned breach were recorded against the FPS concerned. A total fine of $2,000 was levied by the court and 15 demerit points were registered against the licensee under the department's demerit points system. The contraventions resulted in the seven-day licence suspension," a spokesman for the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) said.

     The spokesman reminded the 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 have been licensed. A list of licensed food premises is available on the FEHD's website (www.fehd.gov.hk/english/licensing/index.html).

     The Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene has ordered a fresh provision shop in Mong Kok to suspend business for 21 days as the operator repeatedly breached the Food Business Regulation (FBR) by storing and preparing food in open space.

     The shop, located at Shop G31 of 15-19 Cheung Wong Road in Mong Kok, was ordered to suspend business from today (December 24) to January 13, 2022.

     "Four convictions for the above-mentioned breach were recorded against the shop this October. A total fine of $4,000 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 a seven-day and a 14-day licence suspension running consecutively," a spokesman for the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) said.

     The spokesman reminded the 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 have been licensed. A list of licensed food premises is available on the FEHD's website (www.fehd.gov.hk/english/licensing/index.html).

     Mobile Libraries 1, 2, 5, 6 and 8 will suspend services during designated periods in January next year for routine maintenance, a spokesman for the Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (December 24).
 
     Mobile Library 1 will suspend services from January 3 to 15. The affected service points are Whampoa Garden in Hung Hom, Riviera Gardens in Tsuen Wan, Park Island in Ma Wan, Ko Yee Estate in Yau Tong, Kai Ching Estate in Kowloon City, Tsui Chuk Garden in Wong Tai Sin and Shek Lei (I) Estate in Kwai Chung. For enquiries about Mobile Library 1 services, please call 2414 3157.
 
     Mobile Library 6 will suspend services from January 10 to 15. The affected service points are Shau Kei Wan Market in Shau Kei Wan Main Street East; Lei Tung Estate and Ap Lei Chau Estate in Ap Lei Chau; the First Aid Station in Shek O Beach; and Tsui Lam Estate in Tseung Kwan O. For enquiries about Mobile Library 6 services, please call 2505 4690.
 
     Mobile Library 8 will suspend services from January 14 to 20. The affected service points are Choi Ying Estate in Kowloon Bay, Laguna City in Lam Tin, Po Tat Estate in Sau Mau Ping, Tai Hang Tung Estate on Tai Hang Tung Road and Laguna Verde in Hung Hom. For enquiries about Mobile Library 8 services, please call 2926 3055.
 
     Mobile Library 5 will suspend services from January 17 to 22. The affected service points are Chevalier Garden, Pok Hong Estate and Kam Ying Court in Sha Tin; Ming Tak Estate in Tseung Kwan O; and Tai Wo Estate, Nai Chung and On Ho Lane in Tai Po. For enquiries about Mobile Library 5 services, please call 2696 5842.
 
     Mobile Library 2 will suspend services from January 24 to 29. The affected service points are Hau Tak Estate and Po Lam Estate in Tseung Kwan O; Tsui Ping Estate in Kwun Tong; Maple Street in Sham Shui Po; and Mei Lam Estate and Saddle Ridge Garden in Sha Tin. For enquiries about Mobile Library 2 services, please call 2605 1071.
 
     Readers are welcome to use other public libraries during the service suspension periods. They may also renew library materials by telephoning 2698 0002 or 2827 2833, or via www.hkpl.gov.hk.