Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens related to China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued by China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited relating to fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens, which have been reported to the HKMA. A hyperlink to the press release is available on theHKMA website.
The HKMA wishes to remind the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks which direct them to the banks' websites to carry out transactions. They will not ask customers for sensitive personal information, such as login passwords or one-time password, by phone, email or SMS (including via embedded hyperlinks).
Anyone who has provided his or her personal information, or who has conducted any financial transactions, through or in response to the websites or login screens concerned, should contact the bank using the contact information provided in the press release, and report the matter to the Police by contacting the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012.
Appointments to Quality Education Fund Steering Committee announced
The Government today (January 15) announced the reappointment of Mr Dieter Yih Lai-tak as the Chairman of the Quality Education Fund Steering Committee (QEFSC) and four incumbent members, as well as the appointment of one new member, to the committee. The tenure of their appointments is two years with effect from January 16, 2026.
The four incumbent members reappointed are Dr Susan Fan Yun-sun, Ms Lee Yi-ying, Dr James Li Tsz-shu and Ms Wong Yuk-hing. The newly appointed member is Ms Lam Wing-sze.
The Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, said, "Under Mr Yih's outstanding leadership over the past two years, the Quality Education Fund (QEF) continued to support a wide range of worthwhile projects for promoting quality school education development in Hong Kong. I am confident that under Mr Yih's leadership, and with members' professional support, the QEF will continue to achieve outstanding results in the promotion of quality education in Hong Kong."
Dr Choi also expressed her gratitude to the outgoing member, Dr Shek Wai-keung, for his valuable contribution to and support for the QEFSC in the past years.
The QEF was established in 1998 with $5 billion in capital from the Government to fund innovative projects that help promote quality education in Hong Kong. The QEFSC advises on the policies and operation of the QEF and makes recommendations to the QEF Trustee on the funding applications.
Since its establishment, the QEF has supported over 14 600 projects, with total funding amounting to about $7.2 billion.
The membership list of the QEFSC with effect from January 16, 2026, is as follows:
Chairman
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Mr Dieter Yih Lai-tak
Appointed members
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Ms Rita Chan Yin-nei
Dr Susan Fan Yun-sun
Dr Daphne Ho Kin-yi
Ms Eva Charisa Hsu
Ms Lam Wing-sze #
Ms Lee Yi-ying
Dr Promail Leung Kin-yi
Mr David Leung Yiu-fai
Dr James Li Tsz-shu
Mr Benjamin Ng Yau-keung
Dr Winnie Tang Shuk-ming
Mr Richard Tsang Lap-ki
Mr Simon Wong Hin-wing
Mr Wong Kam-po
Mr Addy Wong Wai-hung
Ms Wong Yuk-hing
Ex-officio member
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Deputy Secretary for Education (5)
# New appointee
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