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     Special traffic arrangements will be implemented in Happy Valley tomorrow (May 15). The arrangements will come into effect one and a half hours before the start of the first race and will last until the crowds have dispersed after the race meeting.

A. Traffic arrangements before the commencement of the first race

1. Road closure

     Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Queen’s Road East and the up-ramp outside the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) will be closed except for vehicles heading for Aberdeen Tunnel.

2. Traffic diversions

– Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Village Road and the up-ramp outside HKJC will be re-routed one way northbound;
– Traffic along eastbound Queen’s Road East heading for Wan Chai and Happy Valley will be diverted to turn left to Morrison Hill Road;
– Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road;
– Traffic along Queen’s Road East cannot turn right to Wong Nai Chung Road except for vehicles heading for Aberdeen Tunnel;
– Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Queen’s Road East will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Morrison Hill Road to turn right at the junction of Wong Nai Chung Road and Queen’s Road East; and
– Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Happy Valley or Racecourse will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, southbound Morrison Hill Road, Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road.

B. Traffic arrangements before the conclusion of race meeting

1. Road closure

     The following roads will be closed from about 35 minutes before the start of the last race:

– The up-ramp on Wong Nai Chung Road outside HKJC leading to Aberdeen Tunnel;
– Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Queen’s Road East and the up-ramp leading to Aberdeen Tunnel;
– Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Village Road and the Public Stands of HKJC;
– Westbound Leighton Road between Wong Nai Chung Road and Canal Road East; and
– Southbound Morrison Hill Road between Leighton Road and Queen’s Road East.

     In addition, southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between the up-ramp leading to Aberdeen Tunnel and the Public Stands of HKJC will be closed from about 10 minutes before the start of the last race.

2. Traffic diversions

     The following traffic diversions will be implemented from about 35 minutes before the start of the last race:

– Eastbound Queen’s Road East at its junction with Morrison Hill Road will be reduced to one-lane traffic heading for northbound Canal Road flyover;
– Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Wan Chai will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, U-turn slip road beneath Canal Road flyover, Canal Road West and Hennessy Road;
– Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, eastbound Leighton Road and Wong Nai Chung Road;
– Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road will be diverted to turn left to eastbound Leighton Road;
– Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via eastbound Leighton Road and Wong Nai Chung Road; and
– Traffic along westbound Leighton Road will be diverted to Wong Nai Chung Road.

C. Learner drivers prohibition

     Learner drivers will be prohibited to turn left from Caroline Hill Road to Leighton Road between one and a half hours before the start of the first race and one hour after the last race. In addition, learner drivers will be prohibited from accessing the following roads within the above period of time:

– Shan Kwong Road between Yik Yam Street and Wong Nai Chung Road;
– Village Road between its upper and lower junctions with Shan Kwong Road;
– Percival Street between Hennessy Road and Leighton Road;
– Canal Road East; and
– The service road leading from Gloucester Road to Canal Road flyover.

D. Suspension of parking spaces

     Parking spaces on southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Sports Road and Blue Pool Road will be suspended from 11am to 7pm during day racing, from 4.30pm to 11.59pm during evening racing, and from 5pm to 11.59pm during night racing.

     Any vehicles found illegally parked within the precincts of the above affected areas will be towed away without prior notice.

     Actual implementation of road closure and traffic diversion will be made by the Police at the time depending on traffic conditions in the areas. Motorists should exercise tolerance and patience, and follow the instructions of Police on site. read more

     A man who went missing in Kwai Chung has been located.            Wong Yau-shing, aged 87, went missing after he left his residence in Lai King Estate on May 12 morning. … read more

Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:

     The fire danger situation today (May 14) is red and fire risk is extreme. The countryside is extremely vulnerable to fire. If you are planning to spend the day in the countryside, please take pre-cooked food for a picnic and take all measures to prevent hill fires. The penalty for lighting fires illegally in the countryside is $25,000 and a year’s imprisonment. read more

     Regarding an announcement made by the British police on charging three men for violating the UK National Security Act, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) issued the following statement:

     The Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom (UK) has issued a statement and made serious representations to the UK side on the matter. The HKSAR Government has demanded the UK Government to provide full details of relevant information of the alleged matter concerned, and the latter’s response is awaited.

     The duties of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London are to maintain close liaison with interlocutors in the local government, business, think tanks and various sectors, with a view to enriching bilateral ties in different areas such as trade, investment, arts and culture, enhancing local people and enterprises’ knowledge of Hong Kong’s unique strengths, and promoting the economic and trade interests of Hong Kong.

     The HKSAR Government has seriously demanded the UK side to fairly handle the matter, effectively protect the legitimate rights and interests of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office’s Office Manager who was alleged to be involved, and ensure that the normal work of the Economic and Trade Office is not affected. read more

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
 
     The Legislative Council (LegCo) delegation led by the President of the LegCo, Mr Andrew Leung, continued its duty visit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today (May 13).
 
     The delegation visited the Parliament of Malaysia in the morning and paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malaysia, YB Tan Sri Dato’ (Dr.) Johari Bin Abdul. They also met with some Members of Parliament to understand the parliamentary system and the current situation in Malaysia. The delegation took the opportunity to introduce the latest developments in different fields in Hong Kong and share information about the work of the Seventh LegCo. Both sides also exchanged views on parliamentary affairs, economic and trade collaboration, and promoting social cohesion, etc. After the courtesy call, the delegation was given a tour around the Parliament Building.
 
     The delegation also met with representatives of the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority of Malaysia, discussing issues such as Halal certification and the import of Malaysian food into Hong Kong.
 
     In the afternoon, the delegation paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry of Malaysia, Mr Liew Chin Tong. Malaysia is Hong Kong’s ninth-largest trading partner and the third-largest among member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The delegation expressed gratitude to Malaysia for supporting Hong Kong’s accession to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and hoped for a closer collaboration between Hong Kong and Malaysia in trade and investment.
 
     At the dinner hosted by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Malaysia, Mr Ouyang Yujing, to receive the delegation, both parties discussed how Hong Kong could leverage its advantages, such as having strong support of the motherland and being closely connected to the world, to strengthen co-operation with Malaysia.
 
     The delegation will continue its duty visit in Kuala Lumpur tomorrow (May 14) and meet with chambers of commerce in Malaysia, as well as visiting the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation. The delegation will depart for Jakarta, Indonesia in the evening.