A man who went missing in Sham Shui Po has been located.

     Chan Chi-keung, aged 74, went missing after he was last seen on Lai Chi Kok Road on March 18 morning. The staff of his caring centre made a report to Police the next day (March 19).

     The man was located in Lai Kok Estate last night (March 22). He sustained no injuries and no suspicious circumstances were detected.

     The annual Hong Kong Flower Show extravaganza at Victoria Park will close at 9pm tomorrow (March 24). Members of the public are urged to grasp the final chance to see tens of thousands of blooming flowers in all their splendour.
 
     After the show, flowers that are in good condition and suitable for replanting will be distributed to the public at 10am on March 25 at the park's South Pavilion Plaza (near the Sugar Street entrance). It is estimated that about 3 000 pots will be distributed, subject to conditions of the plants. Each person will be given one pot only on a first-come, first-served basis while stocks last. To help protect the environment, members of the public are encouraged to bring their own bags.
 
     During the flower show period, various recreational fringe activities have been held at the showground. One of the activities, the Jockey Club Student Drawing Competition, held its prize presentation ceremony today (March 23). Winning entries are now on display at the showground.
 
     The competition was conducted in five categories and the champions are as follows:
 
Junior Section in Primary School:
Huang Chak-yan from Sheng Kung Hui Lui Ming Choi Memorial Primary School
Senior Section in Primary School:
Wong Yui-ching from The Salvation Army Ann Wyllie Memorial School
Junior Section in Secondary School:
Hui Nok from Po Leung Kuk Laws Foundation College
Senior Section in Secondary School:
Lam Shuk-mei from Tang Shiu Kin Victoria Government Secondary School
Tertiary Institution Section:
Fan Yan-yuet from The Education University of Hong Kong
 
     Meanwhile, the flower show is hosting an online voting campaign called "My Most Favourite Garden Plot". Voters can choose their favourite from the garden plots of the 18 districts at the flower show, with the chance of winning free air tickets.
 
     The flower show is organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust is supporting the flower show for the 12th consecutive year and has been its major sponsor since 2014. The Club's support for the Hong Kong Flower Show, like all its charity donations, is made possible by its unique integrated business model through which racing and wagering generate employment, tax and charity support for the community.
 
     This year's flower show is one of the events under Art March of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau. The show is running until March 24 from 9am to 9pm daily. For more details and its admission fee arrangements, please visit the event webpage (www.hkflowershow.hk/en/hkfs/2024/index.html) or call 2601 8260 for enquiry.

          

Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations,
 
Please broadcast the following as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:
 
     The Tourism Commission announces that in support of Earth Hour 2024 organised by the World Wildlife Fund, "A Symphony of Lights" will be suspended tonight (March 23). The show will resume as normal tomorrow (March 24).

     A 56-year-old male person in custody who had been found unconscious in Siu Lam Psychiatric Centre died in a public hospital today (March 23).

     The person in custody suffered from hypertension, neurosyphilis and meningitis. He required continuous medical care and follow-up at the institution hospital and public hospitals. At 1.23am today, he was found unconscious in his bed in the institution hospital by a correctional officer. The officer immediately provided first-aid treatment to him and called for reinforcement and ambulance to send him to a public hospital for further rescue. His condition deteriorated and he was certified dead at 2.43am today.

     The case has been reported to the Police. A death inquest will be held by the Coroner's Court.

     The person in custody was sentenced to imprisonment for the offence of trafficking in a dangerous drug in November 2018.

Attention TV/radio announcers:

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:

     Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (March 23) that due to big waves, red flag has been hoisted at Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island. Beachgoers are advised not to swim at the beach.