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     A woman who went missing in Hung Hom has been located.      Chung Yee-lam, aged 55, went missing after she was last seen on To Kwa Wan Road on November 21 afternoon. Staff of a caring home made … read more

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
 
     The Legislative Council Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Development of Smart City visited Tseung Kwan O Hospital (TKOH) today (November 25) to learn about the latest situation of the Hospital Authority (HA) in promoting the development of “Smart Hospital”.
 
     Members first received a briefing by representatives of TKOH on its “Smart Hospital” projects. Members noted that TKOH was one of three public hospitals designated by the HA for the development of a “Smart Hospital”, which aimed to support administrative operations and clinical management of hospitals through the application of technologies such as big data analysis and artificial intelligence, thereby enhancing the quality and efficiency of healthcare services while ensuring patient safety.
 
     Members then visited the specialist out-patient clinic, a ward and an operating theatre of the hospital to understand how the HA’s mobile application “HA Go” provides personalised services to patients, as well as the application of 5G technology in operating theatres, including assisting senior doctors in remotely monitoring the progress of medical surgeries and providing guidance. Members also noted that the electronic vital signs system used in the hospital’s “Smart Ward” was equipped with functions such as alerts on abnormal conditions, which, together with the electronic bed panel in the ward, would enable clinical staff to monitor the medical needs and conditions of the patients in a more effective manner.
 
     Before concluding the visit, Members visited the “Smart Pharmacy” to learn about the paperless mode of operation of the pharmacy and the use of Internet of Things technologies and automated systems to enhance dispensing efficiency and accuracy. Members also exchanged views with representatives of the HA and the hospital regarding the challenges of further automation of services.
 
     Members who participated in the visit were the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Development of Smart City, Ms Elizabeth Quat, Subcommittee members Mr Chan Siu-hung and Ms Carmen Kan.

        

     A spokesman for the Development Bureau (DEVB) said today (November 25) that the two contractors involved in the fatal industrial incidents that happened on November 22, one at a public housing construction site in Tung Chu… read more

     Hong Kong Customs yesterday (November 24) detected a drug trafficking case involving baggage concealment at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 24 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds with an estimated market value of about $5.4 million.
      
     Two male passengers and two female passengers, aged between 21 and 29, arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand, yesterday. During Customs clearance, Customs officers found a total of about 24kg of suspected cannabis buds inside their check-in suitcases. They were subsequently arrested.
      
     An investigation is ongoing.
      
     Customs will continue to step up enforcement against drug trafficking activities through intelligence analysis. The department also reminds members of the public to stay alert and not participate in drug trafficking activities for monetary return. They must not accept hiring or delegation from another party to carry controlled items into and out of Hong Kong. They are also reminded not to carry unknown items for other people.
      
     Customs will continue to apply a risk assessment approach and focus on selecting passengers from high-risk regions for clearance to combat transnational drug trafficking activities.
      
     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.
      
     Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs’ 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).

  

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
 
     The Legislative Council (LegCo) will hold a meeting on Wednesday (November 27) at 11am in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. During the meeting, the Second Reading debate on the Supplementary Appropriation (2023-2024) Bill will resume. If the Bill is supported by Members and receives its Second Reading, it will stand committed to the committee of the whole Council. After the committee of the whole Council has completed consideration of the Bill and its report is adopted by the Council, the Bill will be set down for the Third Reading.
 
     In addition, the Air Pollution Control (Amendment) Bill 2024 will be introduced into the Council for the First Reading and the Second Reading. The Second Reading debate on the Bill will be adjourned.
 
     On Members’ motions, Mr Robert Lee will move a motion on promoting high-quality development to build China into a financial powerhouse. The motion is set out in Appendix 1. Ms Carmen Kan, Dr Tan Yueheng, Mr Edmund Wong, Mr Tang Ka-piu, Mr Chan Chun-ying, Mr Andrew Lam, Mr Adrian Ho and Dr So Cheung-wing will move separate amendments to Mr Lee’s motion.
 
     Mr Luk Chung-hung will also move a motion on protecting platform workers. The motion is set out in Appendix 2. Mr Kwok Wai-keung and Dr Ngan Man-yu will move separate amendments to Mr Luk’s motion.
 
     Members will also ask the Government 22 questions on various policy areas, six of which require oral replies.
 
     The agenda of the above meeting can be obtained via the LegCo Website (www.legco.gov.hk). Members of the public can watch or listen to the meeting via the “Webcast” system on the LegCo Website. To observe the proceedings of the meeting at the LegCo Complex, members of the public may call 3919 3399 during office hours to reserve seats. read more