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S for S inspects security and emergency response capabilities to ensure safe election (with photos)
8.5.2022

The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, this morning (May 8) inspected the security arrangements in the vicinity of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) to ensure the 2022 Chief Executive Election be conducted in a safe and orderly manner. He also met the disciplined services officers on duty nearby and gave them words of encouragement. Mr Tang, accompanied by the Hong Kong Police Force's Regional Commander (Hong Kong Island), Mr Kwok Pak-chung, and Deputy Regional Commander (Hong Kong Island), Mr Lam Hung-chuen, toured outside the HKCEC and the nearby area and learnt about Police's deployment, security and traffic arrangements on the polling day and gave the disciplined services officers on duty words of encouragement. Mr Tang then visited Kong Wan Fire Station adjacent to the HKCEC where he was briefed by the Fire Services Department's Assistant Director (Hong Kong Island), Mr Cheng Sui-on, and the Deputy Chief Fire Officer (Hong Kong Island), Mr Lok Kin-chong, on the readiness of fire and ambulance personnel to ensure prompt arrival at the scene to provide emergency and rescue services for any emergencies. Mr Tang concluded the visit by inspecting the operation of the Emergency Monitoring and Support Centre of the Security Bureau (SB) activated today and was briefed by the personnel on the latest situation of the polling day and relevant contingency plans. Mr Tang said, "The election today is of great significance for Hong Kong as it is the first Chief Executive Election after the electoral system was improved and the principle of 'patriots administering Hong Kong' was implemented. The SB and its disciplined services departments will spare no efforts to safeguard Hong Kong and ensure safe and orderly conduct of election."
S for S leads team to distribute anti-epidemic service bags for fighting virus together (with photos/video)
3.4.2022

The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, today (April 3) led colleagues of the Security Bureau (SB), heads of the disciplined services and auxiliary services departments and their colleagues, representatives of the Independent Police Complaints Council as well as leaders and representatives of youth uniformed groups of various disciplined services departments to distribute anti-epidemic service bags to residents in Sham Shui Po, appealing them to fight the virus together. Joining the distribution included the Permanent Secretary for Security, Ms Carol Yip, and the Under Secretary for Security, Mr Sonny Au. The team, divided into nine groups, set off from the Sham Shui Po Police Station this morning. In the company of the District Officer (Sham Shui Po), Mr Paul Wong, the team distributed anti-epidemic service bags to residents in Sham Shui Po area door to door. Mr Tang encouraged them to make good use of the items and to enhance personal protection in a bid to win the anti-epidemic battle. Mr Tang thanked all participants for sparing no effort in participating in anti-epidemic work, which fully demonstrated the spirit of fighting the epidemic in one heart. He also presented the SB Anti-epidemic Task Force vests and jigsaw puzzles featuring large-scale community isolation facilities constructed with Mainland support to leaders of the youth uniformed groups as a token of thanks for their support in today's activity. The Government started distributing anti-epidemic service bags in 18 districts in Hong Kong yesterday (April 2) and the distribution is expected to be completed in seven days. Several distribution points are set up in each district by the Government for people who cannot receive anti-epidemic service bags to pick up onsite to fill the service gap.
Mainland Chinese medicine expert group of Central Authorities exchanges views with Department of Health and Chinese Medicine Council of Hong Kong and visits community isolation facility (with photos/video)
30.3.2022

The expert group led by the Leader of the Mainland Chinese medicine expert group of the Central Authorities, Mr Tong Xiaolin, continued its visit in Hong Kong today (March 30). In the morning, the expert group visited the Department of Health (DH). They met and exchanged views with the Director of Health, Dr Ronald Lam, relevant DH colleagues, and other public health experts to get a better grasp of the latest epidemic development and situation in Hong Kong, as well as the arrangements of close contacts under the StayHomeSafe Scheme. Dr Lam expressed gratitude to the Central Authorities for again sending expert group to support Hong Kong. He pointed out that the experts brought about professional expertise in fighting against the epidemic through Chinese medicine and provided appropriate guidance on the role of Chinese medicine in the anti-epidemic work in Hong Kong. Following the meeting with the representatives of DH, the expert group met with the Chairman of the Chinese Medicine Council of Hong Kong (the Council), Mrs Jeanie Hu Leung Tze-Wai; the Chairman of the Chinese Medicine Practitioners Board, Dr Wong Yu-yeuk, and other chairmen of the relevant committees. Dr Lam also joined the meeting. Views regarding the current regulation and development of Chinese medicine in Hong Kong were exchanged, with in depth discussion on measures in fighting against the epidemic with Chinese medicine. The expert group also shared the anti-epidemic experiences in the Mainland. In the afternoon, the expert group proceeded to the community isolation facility in Hung Shui Kiu, Yuen Long. The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, and representatives of the Social Welfare Department and the Hospital Authority (HA) were also present. The facility is divided into two parts, with one area used as a general-purpose isolation facility and the other serving as a holding centre for the elderly, with the former managed by the Security Bureau's Anti-epidemic Task Force. Mr Tang briefed the expert group on the work of facility management, including adopting a small-district and humanised management approach and making special arrangements for ethnic minority persons under isolation such as the special meal arrangements during Ramadan. In addition, every person under isolation will be provided with anti-epidemic supplies including anti-epidemic proprietary Chinese medicines, and the HA also specially set up a free "Chinese medicine advice service" hotline, with registered Chinese medicine practitioners answering questions from persons under isolation relating to the use of Chinese medicine, which give full play to the important role of Chinese medicine in the treatment of COVID-19. Led by Mr Tong, the exert group arrived in Hong Kong on March 29 to conduct visits.
Transcript of remarks by S for S at Tsing Yi community isolation facility (with photos/video)
6.3.2022

âFollowing is the transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, at a media session at the Tsing Yi community isolation facility this afternoon (March 6): Reporter: About the hotline you just talked about for COVID patient to contact authorities directly, how long do you think it will take for authorities to arrange the patients into the isolation facilities? And also secondly, there are complaints that it is not very hygienic here, is there any improvement the authorities can do? Secretary for Security: First of all, we will try to arrange admittance into these isolation facilities as soon as possible. Basically, it all depends on the availability of the rooms and the situation of the individuals. For example, we are going to launch the hotline later this evening and we expect the first batch of people being sent here tomorrow morning. You talked about the hygiene situation here, of course we have heard about some of the complaints. We are going to enhance the cleaning, and to make sure that all the hygienic things should be ready, like hand wash. All the things should be ready. Thank you. (Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.)
S for S completes home quarantine
2.3.2022

A spokesman for the Security Bureau said today (March 2) that the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, had completed his home quarantine as a close contact and returned to office for work today. The spokesman said that Mr Tang had undergone home quarantine in accordance with the "StayHomeSafe" Scheme since February 23. With reference to the Government's latest guidelines on home quarantine for close contacts, persons who have received at least two doses of COVID-19 vaccine may conduct rapid antigen tests (RAT) on Day 6 and Day 7 of their home quarantine period. If they obtain negative test results during RATs on these two successive days, they may leave community isolation facilities or home premises earlier on Day 7 for their daily activities. Mr Tang conducted his RAT yesterday and today and both results are negative. He has therefore completed his home quarantine and returned to office for work today.
Family members of S for S test positive for COVID-19
23.2.2022

A spokesman for the Security Bureau (SB) today (February 23) said that the wife of the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, and their domestic helper tested positive for COVID-19. Mr Tang this morning tested negative after a COVID-19 rapid antigen test, and his subsequent deep throat saliva specimen submitted for test also showed negative result. Mrs Tang underwent COVID-19 rapid antigen test around noon today and tested preliminarily positive. Mr Tang, his wife and their family members subsequently submitted deep throat saliva specimen for test. The results of Mrs Tang and their domestic helper were positive. In accordance with the guidelines of the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH), they are now at home pending admission to hospitals or isolation facilities. Mr Tang and other family members were identified as close contacts after the assessment conducted by the CHP of the DH. Mr Tang and other family members will undergo home quarantine for 14 days and medical surveillance in accordance with the "StayHomeSafe" Scheme, including to conduct tests on specified days within the period. Mr Tang will work from home during the quarantine period. The SB will conduct thorough cleansing and disinfection at the relevant officers, and arrange for relevant staff members to undergo testing. The SB will continue to implement disease prevention measures vigorously, and has reminded all staff members to pay attention to personal hygiene and stay vigilant at all times. They should seek medical advice if they feel unwell.
First community isolation facility hotel to commence operation tomorrow (with photos)
17.2.2022

To combat the fifth wave of the epidemic, the Government has implemented the Community Isolation Facility (CIF) Hotel Scheme. The first CIF hotel will commence operation tomorrow (February 18), providing accommodation to isolate people who test positive for COVID-19 but have no or mild symptoms. The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, inspected Dorsett Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong this afternoon (February 17) to ensure the first CIF hotel is ready. With a view to supporting the anti-epidemic work, the Security Bureau (SB) has set up an anti-epidemic task force responsible for the preparation and management of the CIFs and hotels, and assisting the admission arrangement of confirmed patients to hospitals or CIFs. Former Director of Fire Services, Mr Li Kin-yat, has been appointed as the officer-in-charge of the task force. Mr Tang said that the SB has recruited some 1 000 retirees of various disciplinary forces to participate in relevant work. They will be deployed to various CIFs or hotels to assist the operation and management of the facilities. All personnel will receive relevant training and be equipped with sufficient protective gears. Mr Tang also expressed his gratitude to the hotels participating in the scheme for supporting the anti-epidemic work, hoping that the Government and the hotel sector, with concerted efforts, can join hands in riding out the fifth wave of the epidemic. The Government has already secured about 4 400 hotel rooms earlier. Amongst the hotels, four hotels, namely Dorsett Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, iclub Ma Tau Wai Hotel, iclub Fortress Hill Hotel and Regal Oriental Hotel, will turn into CIFs by this week. The Government will maintain close liaison and co-operation with the participating hotels to ensure the transfer of people thereto, their isolation in the designated hotel rooms and subsequent discharge in an orderly manner.
S for S distributes COVID-19 rapid test kits to fight virus (with photos)
4.2.2022

In the light of the positive COVID-19 virus test results from some sewage samples collected in Yuen Long Site 4A last week, the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, distributed rapid test kits to members of the public at On Tat Square in Yuen Long today (February 4) in the company of the District Officer (Yuen Long), Mr Gordon Wu, and local community members. Mr Tang urged residents and those working in Yuen Long District to undergo testing promptly for early identification of infected persons to help cut the silent transmission chains of COVID-19 and fight the virus together. Mr Tang also expressed his gratitude to all colleagues and local community members in the district for their concerted efforts in the battle against the epidemic. A total of 1 000 rapid test kits were distributed in the event today to members of the public for voluntary testing. In the face of the risks posed by the highly transmissible variants amid the fifth wave of the epidemic and the positive sewage testing results in some districts, the Government is preparing rapid test kits and distributing them to the residents and those working in the district who have been exposed to infection risks to undergo testing on a voluntary basis to achieve early identification, early isolation and early treatment. For more information on the use of the rapid test kits, members of the public may refer to the following link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_mhPvgSjUY . If a positive test result is shown on the test kit, medical attention should be sought at the Accident and Emergency Departments promptly to receive appropriate diagnosis and treatment at the earliest possible time. Members of the public who test positive should stay home as far as possible to avoid spreading the virus in the community. The Government stresses that rapid test kit testing is not a substitute for the compulsory testing requirement. Individuals who are in doubt about their own health condition, have visited places with epidemic outbreaks, have had contact with persons who tested positive or have other cause for concern should undergo testing promptly at testing centres.
Commencement notices for legislation related to updated regulatory system of dangerous goods gazetted
21.1.2022

The Government published in the Gazette today (January 21) the Dangerous Goods (Amendment) Ordinance 2002 (Commencement) Notice, the Dangerous Goods (Application and Exemption) Regulation 2012 (Commencement) Notice, the Dangerous Goods (Shipping) Regulation 2012 (Commencement) Notice, the Dangerous Goods (Control) Regulation (Commencement) Notice, the Dangerous Goods (Application and Exemption) Regulation 2012 (Amendment) Regulation 2021 (Commencement) Notice and the Dangerous Goods (Miscellaneous Amendments) Ordinance 2021 (Commencement) Notice (referred to collectively as the Commencement Notices). To update the regulatory system for dangerous goods (DGs) with a view to aligning it with international standards, the Government has reviewed the Dangerous Goods Ordinance (Cap. 295) and its subsidiary legislation and has been making legislative amendments in phases. A total of six pieces of legislation have been enacted successively, namely the Dangerous Goods (Amendment) Ordinance 2002, the Dangerous Goods (Application and Exemption) Regulation 2012, the Dangerous Goods (Shipping) Regulation 2012, the Dangerous Goods (Control) Regulation, the Dangerous Goods (Application and Exemption) Regulation 2012 (Amendment) Regulation 2021 and the Dangerous Goods (Miscellaneous Amendments) Ordinance 2021 (referred to collectively as the relevant legislation). The Secretary for Security has appointed March 31, 2022, as the day on which the relevant legislation comes into operation. Meanwhile, the Director of Fire Services published in the Gazette today the Code of Practice for Control of Dangerous Goods on Land for providing practical guidance to the trade. The Fire Services Department will also introduce the details of the updated regulatory system for DGs through different channels, including a thematic website, Announcements in the Public Interest, leaflets and District Fire Safety Committees, etc., and maintain close liaison with the relevant trades. A spokesperson for the Security Bureau said, "The amended Dangerous Goods Ordinance and its subsidiary legislation align the regulatory system for DGs with international standards, and at the same time enhance the safety of the manufacture, conveyance, storage and use of DGs, while facilitating the operation of the trade and the daily use of DGs by the public. The updated regulatory system will take effect on March 31. To ensure a smooth transition from the existing regulatory system for DGs to the updated regime, a grace period of 24 months will be given for the trades and the public to adapt to the new legislation." The Commencement Notices will be tabled at the Legislative Council for negative vetting on January 26.
Civil Aid Service Cadet Corps holds 55th Anniversary Parade (with photos)
19.11.2023

The Civil Aid Service (CAS) Cadet Corps held its 55th Anniversary Parade at the CAS Headquarters today (November 19). The parade was reviewed by the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung. Over 100 cadets from different regions participated in the parade. Before and after the parade, the Guard of Honour and the Bicycle Demonstration Team of the CAS Cadet Corps performed a flag-raising ceremony and a bicycle show respectively for the guests and parents who came to support the cadets, showcasing their talents and skills. Speaking at the parade, Mr Tang said he hopes that the CAS Cadet Corps will effect positive changes to keep up with the times and never stop looking for ways to innovate. He also said that cadets have to be familiar with the country, stay true to their original aspirations, and strive for excellence while serving the community and contributing to the nation. Celebrating its 55th anniversary, the CAS Cadet Corps has been encouraging young people over the years to participate in activities and training that are beneficial to the development of the mind and body, so they can acquire multifaceted skills while building their confidence and sense of responsibility. Since 2017, it has worked with dozens of schools in Hong Kong to provide over 4 800 students with discipline and team training through the School Partnership Scheme. This year, it has spared no effort in promoting national education and national security education as always. Apart from fully adopting the Chinese-style foot drill and flag raising, it also organised over 30 relevant events for more than 3 000 cadets to deepen their understanding about the country and its latest developments, thereby fostering their sense of national identity. The events include Mainland exchanges and study programmes, visits to the Ngong Shuen Chau Barracks, coastal clean-ups by kayaking, and promotional activities on ecological security. Recruitment of CAS cadets is open for application throughout the year. Recruitment details and application forms are available on the CAS website ( www.cas.gov.hk ).
Task force for collaboration on planning and development of Hong Kong-Shenzhen control points meeting held in Hong Kong (with photos)
16.11.2023

âThe Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, co-chaired a meeting of the task force for collaboration on planning and development of Hong Kong-Shenzhen control points with Vice Mayor of the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government Mr Wang Shourui at the Central Government Offices today (November 16) to continue to take forward the relevant work in various boundary control points (BCPs) between the two sides. Mr Tang welcomed the arrival of the leaders of the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government, as well as members of the Office of Port of Entry and Exit of the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government and other relevant units, noting that they had done a lot of work to prepare for the meeting. At the meeting, the teams of the two sides discussed the functional positioning of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen land-based BCPs and the planning of transportation connection. They also reported the progress of various issues including the redevelopment projects at the Huanggang BCP and the Sha Tau Kok BCP, as well as the transfer of the existing function of fresh food clearance at the Man Kam To BCP. In concluding the meeting, Mr Tang said that both sides agreed to implement the planning of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) development blueprint to promote the flows of people and goods in the GBA and take forward a series of measures to enhance the handling capability and clearance facilitation of the BCPs, giving full play to the leading role and knock-on effect of Hong Kong and Shenzhen as core engines for the development of the GBA. Officials of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government attending the meeting also included representatives from the Transport and Logistics Bureau, the Environment and Ecology Bureau, the Northern Metropolis Co-ordination Office, the Immigration Department, the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department, the Planning Department, the Architectural Services Department, the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department and the Transport Department.
Transcript of remarks by S for S at media session after LegCo Panel on Security policy briefing-and-meeting
13.11.2023

Following is the transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, at a media session after the Legislative Council Panel on Security policy briefing-and-meeting today (November 13): Reporter: Can you comment on the recent arrest of a man related to the 1991 watch shop burglary that caused the death of the shop owner? Where was he during the last 30 years? And are there any updates on the other two suspects? Secretary for Security: The case is now still under active investigation by the Police. I am sure that at appropriate time there will be an announcement by the Police releasing the details of the case. (Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.)