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     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
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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
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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).

      

     The Home Affairs Department has opened 15 temporary night heat shelters for people in need of the service.
      
     The shelters will be open until 8am tomorrow.
      
     For further information, please call the department's enquiry hotline before midnight on 2835 1473.
      
     The 15 temporary night heat shelters are located at:
      
Hong Kong Districts:
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Central and Western –
Sai Ying Pun Community Complex Community Hall
3/F, Sai Ying Pun Community Complex,
2 High Street, Sai Ying Pun
 
Eastern/Wan Chai –
Causeway Bay Community Centre
7 Fook Yum Road, Causeway Bay
 
Kowloon Districts:
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Kowloon City –
Hung Hom Community Hall
1/F, Kowloon City Government Offices
42 Bailey Street, Hung Hom
 
Kwun Tong –
Lam Tin (West) Estate Community Centre
71 Kai Tin Road, Lam Tin
 
Sham Shui Po –
Shek Kip Mei Community Hall
G/F, Block 42, Shek Kip Mei Estate, Sham Shui Po
 
Wong Tai Sin –
Tsz Wan Shan (South) Estate Community Centre
45 Wan Wah Street, Tsz Wan Shan
 
Yau Tsim Mong –
Henry G. Leong Yaumatei Community Centre
60 Public Square Street, Yau Ma Tei
 
New Territories Districts:
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Kwai Tsing –
Kwai Shing Community Hall
Podium, Block 6, Kwai Shing West Estate, Kwai Chung
 
North –
Cheung Wah Community Hall
Cheung Wah Estate, Fanling
 
Sha Tin –
Lung Hang Estate Community Centre
Lung Hang Estate, Sha Tin
 
Tai Po –
Tai Po Community Centre
2 Heung Sze Wui Street, Tai Po
 
Tsuen Wan –
Lei Muk Shue Community Hall
G/F, Hong Shue House, Lei Muk Shue Estate, Tsuen Wan
 
Tuen Mun –
Butterfly Bay Community Centre
Butterfly Estate (near Tip Sum House), Tuen Mun
 
Yuen Long –
Long Ping Community Hall
Long Ping Estate, Yuen Long
 
Yuen Long –
Tin Yiu Community Centre
Tin Yiu Estate, Tin Shui Wai