Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:

     Please broadcast the following special announcement immediately, and repeat it at frequent intervals when the Very Hot Weather Warning is in force:

     The Labour Department reminds employers that as the Very Hot Weather Warning is in force, they should assess the risk of heat stroke to their employees and adopt effective preventive measures such as providing cool drinking water, setting up temporary sunshade and providing mechanical aids to reduce physical exertion of employees. Employees should drink water regularly and be mindful of their physical condition. If early heat stroke symptoms such as headache and thirst appear, they should inform their supervisors and seek medical help immediately.

Attention TV/radio announcers:

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:

     The Hong Kong Observatory has issued the Very Hot Weather Warning.

     To prevent heat stroke, avoid prolonged activities outdoors.

     If engaged in outdoor work or activities, wear a wide-brimmed hat and light-coloured, loose-fitting clothes. Stay in shaded areas as much as possible.

     Drink plenty of water, and avoid beverages containing caffeine or alcohol.

     If you feel sick, consult a doctor right away.

     The male and female champions of the annual Bun Scrambling Competition, which was the grand finale of the 2018 Bun Carnival, were decided in an exciting contest held early this morning (May 23) at the soccer pitch of Pak Tai Temple Playground, Cheung Chau.
 
     The event attracted more than 1 600 spectators to experience the thrilling atmosphere of the competition. They witnessed 12 finalists scrambling up the bun tower to snatch as many buns as they could within a three-minute time limit to vie for the championships.
 
     Apart from the individual race, there was also an invitation relay in which three teams from Shenzhen, Zhuhai and Macao competed against seven local teams from Cheung Chau.
 
     The results are as follows:
 
Individual contest                                       Result
——————–                                       ——-
Men
Champion: Kwok Ka-ming                       1044 marks
First runner-up: Chung Yuk-chuen            885 marks
Second runner-up: Chung Ching-man       732 marks
 
Women
Champion: Wu Wing-yu                           294 marks
 
Winner of "Full Pockets of Lucky Buns": Kwok Ka-ming (Number of buns grabbed: 134)
 
Invitation relay                                          Result
—————–                                          ——-
Championship:
Zhuhai Climbing Association Team               3 minutes and 05 seconds
 
First runner-up:
Shenzhen Mountaineering and                     3 minutes and 25 seconds
Outdoor Sports Association                                      
 
Second runner-up:
Hop Lik Sports Club                                    4 minutes and 04 seconds

Police arrested a 32-year-old man in Mong Kok this morning (May 22) in suspected connection with a murder case in Airport District on May 4, in which a 30-year-old man died. The arrestee is being detained for further enquiries.

Two other men, aged 47 and 83 respectively, were also arrested in Ma On Shan on May 14 in suspected connection with the case. They have been released on bail and are required to report back to Police in mid-June.

Police arrested five men and two women in suspected connection with the case earlier. Police laid a holding charge against four men and one woman jointly with one count of conspiracy to murder. The remaining man and woman have been released on bail and are required to report back to Police in mid-June.

Active investigation by the Regional Crime Unit of New Territories South is underway.

     The Secretary for the Environment, Mr Wong Kam-sing, delivered a speech at the Tokyo Forum for Clean City & Clear Sky today (May 22). His speech, entitled "Compact City‧Sustainable Systems", illustrated the challenges facing Hong Kong in attaining urban liveability and environmental sustainability in a highly compact urban form.

     Speaking at the forum, Mr Wong noted that Hong Kong is a compact city and is dedicated to promoting measures which are conducive to high walkability and low carbon transportation, in order for the city to excel in urban liveability and environmental sustainability. The Government has in recent years launched a series of environmental blueprints to further enhance air quality and improve waste management measures. The Government also encouraged members of the public to save energy, utilise renewable energy, conserve biodiversity and tackle climate change.

     In the afternoon, Mr Wong met with the State Minister of the Environment of Japan, Mr Tadahiko Ito, to exchange views on various environmental issues including urban sustainable development and measures to tackle climate change. Mr Wong will join a reception to be hosted by the Governor of Tokyo, Ms Yuriko Koike, in the evening.

      Mr Wong will continue his visit by joining a discussion session at the Tokyo Forum for Clean City & Clear Sky tomorrow (May 23).