The Government published in the Gazette today (May 10) the appointments of six new members and reappointments of four serving members to the Council on Human Reproductive Technology.
 
     The newly appointed members are Dr Go Wing-wa, Dr Charas Ong Yeu-theng, Reverend Leung Yuen-yiu, Reverend Ng Sui-lung, Professor Dennis Wong Sing-wing and Mr Jeffrey Lo Cheuk-fei. The reappointed serving members are Dr Leung Kwok-yin, Ms Eva Choi Doi-kwan, Mr Frederick Hui Cheuk-kit and Ms Vanessa Wan Lai-shan.
 
     The appointments of Dr Go Wing-wa, Dr Charas Ong Yeu-theng, Reverend Leung Yuen-yiu, Reverend Ng Sui-lung, Mr Jeffrey Lo Cheuk-fei, Dr Leung Kwok-yin, Ms Eva Choi Doi-kwan, Mr Frederick Hui Cheuk-kit and Ms Vanessa Wan Lai-shan took effect from April 11, 2024, whereas that of Professor Dennis Wong Sing-wing took effect from May 2, 2024. The aforementioned members were all appointed for a three-year tenure.
 
     The Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, welcomed the new members to the Council. He also expressed gratitude to Dr Yu Kai-man, Dr Chow Kam-ming, Dr Philip Beh Swan-lip, Professor Kwan Kai-man and Professor Cheung Yuet-wah for having served in the Council and offered invaluable contributions and unfailing support to the Council during their terms of office.
 
     Established in 2001 under the Human Reproductive Technology Ordinance, the Council on Human Reproductive Technology is tasked to regulate reproductive technology activities including regulating the provision of reproductive technology procedures and embryo research, etc in Hong Kong through a licensing system, and formulate the Code of Practice for the relevant sectors.
 
     Under section 4(2) of the Ordinance, the Council consists of 26 members from a wide range of disciplines, including medical specialists, legal professionals, a social worker, religious personnel or scholars in theology/philosophy/ethics, psychiatrists or psychologists, sociologists, local community leaders and government representatives.
 
     The membership list of the Council with effect from May 2, 2024, is as follows:
 
Chairperson
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Professor Raymond Liang Hin-suen
 
Deputy Chairperson
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Professor Wong Man-sau
 
Members
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Dr Cheung Tak-hong
Ms Eva Choi Doi-kwan
Dr Abril Choy Fung-peng
Dr Go Wing-wa
Mr Frederick Hui Cheuk-kit
Dr May Lam Mei-ling
Dr Leung Kwok-yin
Reverend Leung Yuen-yiu
Mr Jeffrey Lo Cheuk-fei
Mr Ng Chak-hang
Reverend Ng Sui-lung
Ms Ng Wing-wing
Dr Charas Ong Yeu-theng
Ms Shum Hin-han
Ms Vanessa Wan Lai-shan
Professor Kelvin Wang Man-ping
Professor Dennis Wong Sing-wing
Ms Wu Shuk-yin
Mr Christopher Yu Wing-fai
Principal Assistant Secretary, Health Bureau
Assistant Director, Department of Health
Assistant Director, Home Affairs Department
Chief Social Work Officer, Social Welfare Department

     The Labour Department (LD) will hold the Youth Recruitment Day@Youth Employment and Training Programme on May 14 for young people aged 15 to 24 with educational attainment at a sub-degree level or below.  
 
     The recruitment event will be held at MacPherson Stadium. A total of 33 organisations from various industries including transport, airline services, hotels, theme parks, public services, retail, catering and property management will join the recruitment event, providing over 2 000 full-time and part-time on-the-job training vacancies for young job seekers.
 
     The job vacancies cover a wide variety of positions such as operations trainee, aircraft maintenance mechanic trainee, barista, tea bartender, customer service officer, ride and attractions host, technician, assistant clubhouse officer, etc. Most of the full-time vacancies offer monthly salaries from $12,000 to $20,000 and do not require relevant work experience from applicants. Job seekers aged 15 to 24 with education attainment at a sub-degree level or below are welcome to submit applications on the spot. They may be invited for on-site interviews.
 
     The LD will set up booths introducing the Youth Employment and Training Programme (YETP), including its workplace attachment, special employment projects, on-the-job training vacancies of the LD, etc. Eligible applicants can join the YETP on-site. Various service providers will assist them to select and enrol in suitable training courses. They will also provide career consultation and offer advice on resume preparation for job seekers.

     The recruitment event also features career talks on the prospects and characteristics of different industries. Guest speakers Hins Cheung, Phil Lam, Yumi Chung and Dark Wong will join the event and share their stories of pursuing their own career development to encourage young people to pursue their career goals with perseverance and determination. The session will be conducted in Cantonese. Priority admission will be given to the YETP's service targets due to limited seats.
 
     The recruitment event will be held from 11am to 5.30pm at MacPherson Stadium, 38 Nelson Street, Mong Kok (near Mong Kok MTR Station Exit E2). Admission is free. Last admission time is 5pm. For details, please visit the YETP's website at www.yes.labour.gov.hk.

     The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) today (May 10) announced that the department collected nine liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) samples from auto-LPG filling stations and LPG terminals on a random basis in April 2024 for laboratory tests. The results show that the LPG quality of all these samples complied with auto-LPG specifications.
      
     The detailed test results are available on the EMSD's website (www.emsd.gov.hk/en/rl/lpg_sample_analysis_simple). Enquiries can also be made to the EMSD's hotline on 2333 3762.
      
     In addition, the EMSD has been vetting independent third-party test reports submitted by LPG supply companies for each shipment to ensure that the quality of imported LPG complies with the specified requirements.

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     Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (May 10) that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Stanley Main Beach, Shek O Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island; Cheung Chau Tung Wan Beach in Islands District; and Hap Mun Bay Beach and Silverstrand Beach in Sai Kung District. Beachgoers are advised not to swim at these beaches.

    Police will implement special traffic arrangements in Shau Kei Wan from May 14 (Tuesday) to 15 (Wednesday) to facilitate members of the public to celebrate the Tam Kung Festival.

Road closure
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     The following roads will be closed from 6.30am to 6.30pm on May 15:

– Shau Kei Wan Road between Factory Street and Aldrich Street, except for trams;
– Shau Kei Wan Main Street East between Factory Street and Tung Hei Road, except for trams;
– Tam Kung Temple Road;
– A Kung Ngam Village Road between Tung Hei Road and A Kung Ngam Road;
– Westbound Tung Hei Road between its eastern junction with A Kung Ngam Village Road and Mong Lung Street;
– Eastbound Tung Hei Road between Oi Lai Street and its eastern junction with A Kung Ngam Village Road;
– Eastbound Oi Lai Street between Oi Yin Street and Tung Hei Road;
– Wang Wa Street;
– Factory Street between Shau Kei Wan Main Street East and Wang Wa Street;
– Eastbound Factory Street between Mong Lung Street and Shau Kei Wan Main Street East;
– Kam Wa Street between Mong Lung Street and Wang Wa Street;
– Basel Road; and
– Miu Tung Street.

Traffic diversions
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     The following traffic diversions will be implemented:

– Traffic along eastbound Tung Hei Road and Aldrich Bay Road heading for A Kung Ngam or Chai Wan will be diverted via Mong Lung Street, Factory Street, Aldrich Street and Chai Wan Road; and
– Traffic along westbound Island Eastern Corridor and Tung Hei Road heading for Shau Kei Wan will be diverted via A Kung Ngam Village Road.

Suspension of parking spaces
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     The following parking spaces will be suspended from 10pm on May 14 to 6.30pm on May 15:

– Metered parking spaces, motorcycle parking spaces and disabled parking spaces on Tung Hei Road between its eastern junction with A Kung Ngam Village Road and Mong Lung Street;
– Metered parking spaces on Shau Kei Wan Main Street East;
– Metered parking spaces on Wang Wa Street; and
– Metered parking spaces, motorcycle parking spaces and disabled parking spaces on Kam Wa Street.

     Vehicles may not be permitted to enter or leave the car parks within the above closed areas during the road closure period.

     All vehicles parked illegally during the implementation of the above special traffic arrangements will be towed away without prior warning, and may be subject to multiple ticketing.  

     Actual implementation of traffic arrangements will be made depending on traffic and crowd conditions in the areas. Motorists are advised to exercise tolerance and patience and take heed of instructions of the Police on site.