The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (December 3) that due to a fire broke out at the building, Wong Nai Chung Sports Centre in Wan Chai District has been temporarily closed until further … read more
Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Tai Po yesterday (December 2) in which a 34-year-old man died. At about 8.40pm last night, an electric scooter driven by the 34-year-old… read more
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (December 2) investigating a case of suspected food poisoning, and hence reminded the public to beware of vegetables containing calcium oxalate raphide.
The case involved two female patients, aged 67 and 38, who developed a burning sensation of mouth, abdominal pain and diarrhoea shortly after consuming Chinese flat cabbage at home on November 27 evening. The patients did not seek medical attention and are now in a stable condition.
Initial investigations revealed that the Chinese flat cabbage the patients had consumed was purchased at a shop in Tuen Mun on the same day. The CHP’s investigation is ongoing.
Plants containing calcium oxalate raphide (a needle-shaped crystal of the chemical) can injure the skin and mucous membranes and cause irritation, such as numbness and burning sensation of the tongue, mouth and lips, and swelling of the tongue and lips. Consumption of vegetables accidentally mixed with calcium oxalate raphide-containing plants may also cause food poisoning.
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Seventy-three companies were honoured today (December 2) at the 2019 Hong Kong Awards for Industries (HKAI) presentation ceremony held at the Hong Kong Science Park.
The Grand Award winners were the Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (innovation and creativity), SAE Magnetics (Hong Kong) Limited (smart productivity), Winner Medical (Hong Kong) Limited (upgrading and transformation), Zunosaki Limited (consumer product design) and Chen Hsong Holdings Limited (equipment and machinery design).
A total of 231 entries were received in the 2019 HKAI. The winners were decided by the final judging panels chaired by Professor Way Kuo.
The HKAI aims to recognise the outstanding achievements of Hong Kong enterprises in pursuit of advanced technology and high value-added activities, and to commend excellence in enhancing competitiveness, service quality, and various aspects of their performance.
The 2019 HKAI covered seven categories, namely the customer service category organised by the Hong Kong Retail Management Association, the innovation and creativity category organised by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, the smart productivity category organised by the Hong Kong Productivity Council, the technological achievement category organised by the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, the upgrading and transformation category organised by the Hong Kong Young Industrialists Council, the consumer product design category organised by the Federation of Hong Kong Industries, and the equipment and machinery design category organised by the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong. The Trade and Industry Department serves as the Secretariat of the Organising Committee of the HKAI.
Hong Kong Customs conducted a special operation codenamed “Propeller” from October 28 to November 30 with a view to stepping up enforcement action against drug trafficking activities between Hong Kong and Macao. A total of seven outbound drug trafficking cases were detected at the Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal and the China Ferry Terminal, seizing about 180 grams of different kinds of suspected dangerous drugs with an estimated market value of about $175,000.
The suspected dangerous drugs seized during the operation, including cocaine, methamphetamine and ketamine, were found concealed inside the underwear or shoes the arrested persons wore, and were packed in small packages ready for distribution.
Seven men including a 17-year-old student were arrested. The other six are aged between 18 and 61.
With the Christmas holidays approaching, the Customs reminded members of the public, in particular youths, that criminals may post recruitment advertisements on unknown websites and social media platforms to lure students and young people into carrying dangerous drugs or various controlled items. Citizens should not take any chances and think that by hiding small quantities of dangerous drugs they can easily evade investigation and would not be caught. They also should not participate in drug trafficking activities for monetary returns.
Trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence and will lead to a criminal record upon conviction. This would exert considerable impact on further education as well as other aspects.
Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.
Customs will continue stringent law enforcement at every boundary control point to combat cross-boundary trafficking activities involving dangerous drugs.
Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs’ 24-hour hotline 2545 6182 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk).
