LegCo Security Panel Tours New Immigration Department Headquarters, Explores Enhanced Services and Technology Integration.

Legislative Council Panel on Security visits Immigration Headquarters

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

The Legislative Council (LegCo) Panel on Security visited the headquarters of the Immigration Department (ImmD) in Tseung Kwan O today (December 2) to gain a deeper understanding on the new headquarters’ facilities and operation after its commissioning in June this year.

Accompanied by the Director of Immigration, Mr Benson Kwok, Members visited various facilities in the new headquarters, such as the Indoor Firing Range and the Auditorium. Members also observed operations of various units and the services provided, including Registration of Persons - Tseung Kwan O Office that provides self-service personal documentation services, Tseung Kwan O Marriage Registry and the Enterprise System Management Centre.

During the visit, Members received a briefing by ImmD Officers on the design of the Marriage Hall at Tseung Kwan O Marriage Registry, as well as photo-taking spots for newlyweds and guests such as the heart-shaped garden and the veil sculpture created using 3D metal printing technology in the outdoor area. Moreover, Members noted that ImmD leveraged technology to streamline workflow and enhance its capacity to process applications for Hong Kong Identity Card and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Passport.

Members also exchanged views with ImmD Officers on further leveraging technology to enhance the work efficiency of the department and provide more convenient services to citizens. They also expressed the hope that with the commissioning of the new headquarters, its excellent facilities and infrastructure will enable ImmD to provide even better public services.

Members who participated in the visit were the chairman of the Panel on Security, Mr Chan Hak-kan, panel members Mr Ma Fung-kwok, Mr Lam San-keung, and Mr Benson Luk; as well as non-panel members Dr Junius Ho and Mr Chan Chun-ying.

Legislative Council Panel on Security visits Immigration Headquarters Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Legislative Council Panel on Security visits Immigration Headquarters Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Legislative Council Panel on Security visits Immigration Headquarters Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Health Bureau responds to commencement of recruitment of Chief Executive by Hospital Authority

In respect of the Hospital Authority (HA) initiating the process to recruit a Chief Executive to succeed Dr Tony Ko, who has indicated that he will not seek continued employment after the term of his contract ends in July this year, the Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, expressed today (January 23) his high recognition of and gratitude to Dr Ko for his contributions to the public healthcare system.

Professor Lo said, "I deeply appreciate the contributions made by Dr Tony Ko to the development of the public healthcare system over the past six years in his capacity as the Chief Executive of the HA. During this period, the HA faced numerous major challenges, especially the COVID-19 epidemic, which put tremendous and unprecedented pressure on the public healthcare system. Dr Ko did his utmost to lead the HA in its response to the challenges brought about by every wave of the epidemic, guiding staff of the HA to serve the community in concerted efforts. His work is highly commendable.

"Dr Ko has also stepped up efforts to enhance the management and efficiency of the public healthcare system, raising the quality, safety and effectiveness of the HA's services, and has supported multiple government policies and explored more collaboration opportunities in healthcare with the Mainland and the rest of the world while improving services so that Hong Kong can give better play to its unique role and contribute to the healthcare development of the country. Dr Ko has made great contributions to the public healthcare system. I wish him every success in his future endeavours after leaving the post of Chief Executive of the HA."