National Games official franchised products for Hong Kong competition region now on sale
The National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong) (NGCO) announced today (July 12) that the official franchised products for the Hong Kong competition region of the 15th National Games (NG), the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (NSOG) are now available for sale.
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National Games official franchised products for Hong Kong competition region now on sale Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
National Games official franchised products for Hong Kong competition region now on sale Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
National Games official franchised products for Hong Kong competition region now on sale Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
National Games official franchised products for Hong Kong competition region now on sale Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The official franchised products launch ceremony was held today at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza in Tsim Sha Tsui. A pop-up store was set up at the venue to showcase the official franchised products for sale.
The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, said at the ceremony that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has been striving to promote public participation in the National Games and encouraging both citizens and visitors to experience the charm and enthusiasm of the mega sports events. The Hong Kong competition region, with support of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the Hong Kong Brand Development Council, has selected a number of outstanding enterprises to design and produce a series of official franchised products for the 15th NG, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG. These products with Hong Kong characteristics feature designs incorporating elements such as Victoria Harbour scenery, city landmarks and local cuisine, showcasing the unique charm of Hong Kong competition region.
Other guests attending the launch ceremony included the Permanent Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Ms Vivian Sum; the Head of the NGCO, Mr Yeung Tak-keung, and the Deputy Director-General of the Department of Market Development of the Guangdong Provincial Executive Committee for the 15th NG, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG, Mr Liu Xiaochen.
Starting from next Monday (July 14), members of the public can purchase the official franchised products for Hong Kong and Guangdong competition regions at the first batch of official retail outlets locating at Atrium, Level G, Kai Tak Mall 3, Kai Tak Sports Park; G6, GFM Floor, Hong Kong West Kowloon Station; and first Floor, Immigration Tower, Wan Chai. More official retail stores will be opened in various locations across Hong Kong.
In addition, to mark the 100-day countdown to the 15th NG, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG, the Hong Kong competition region has launched an activity namely "100-Day to the National Games All Together for 1 Million KM Challenge". Members of the public can participate in various sports activities such as walking, running, and cycling, and upload their accumulating sports kilometre records to a designated webpage in achieving the target distance together from today until July 26. Please visit www.2025nationalgames.gov.hk/en/ng/activity/100dayonline.html; for more details.
For more information on the 15th NG, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG in Hong Kong, please visit the thematic website (www.2025nationalgames.gov.hk/en/index.html), as well the Facebook page (www.facebook.com/2025nationalgames.hk) and Instagram page (www.instagram.com/2025nationalgames.hk).
National Games official franchised products for Hong Kong competition region now on sale Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
National Games official franchised products for Hong Kong competition region now on sale Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
National Games official franchised products for Hong Kong competition region now on sale Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
National Games official franchised products for Hong Kong competition region now on sale Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Seven persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operation
The Immigration Department (ImmD) mounted an anti-illegal worker operation codenamed "Contribute" today (January 15).During the operation, ImmD Task Force officers raided premises under renovation in a newly built public housing estate in Sheung Shui district.A total of six suspected illegal workers and one suspected employer were arrested. Thearrested suspected illegal workers comprise six men, aged 22 to 41. Furthermore, one man, aged 45, suspected of employing the illegal workers, was also arrested. An investigation into the suspected employers is ongoing, and the possibility of further arrests is not ruled out.
Apart from mounting the enforcement operation, ImmD officers and a promotional vehicle have been deployed to distribute "Don't Employ Illegal Workers" leaflets and convey the message in the estate.
An ImmD spokesman said, "Any person who contravenes a condition of stay in force in respect of him or her shall be guilty of an offence. Also, visitors are not allowed to take employment in Hong Kong, whether paid or unpaid, without the permission of the Director of Immigration. Offenders are liable to prosecution and upon conviction face a maximum fine of $50,000 and up to two years' imprisonment. Aiders and abettors are also liable to prosecution and penalties."
The spokesman stressed that it is a serious offence to employ people who are not lawfully employable. Under the Immigration Ordinance, the maximum penalty for an employer employing a person who is not lawfully employable, i.e. an illegal immigrant, a person who is the subject of a removal order or a deportation order, an overstayer or a person who was refused permission to land, has been significantly increased from a fine of $350,000 and three years' imprisonment to a fine of $500,000 and 10 years' imprisonment to reflect the gravity of such offences. The director, manager, secretary, partner, etc, of the company concerned may also bear criminal liability. The High Court has laid down sentencing guidelines that the employer of an illegal worker should be given an immediate custodial sentence.
According to the court sentencing, employers must take all practicable steps to determine whether a person is lawfully employable prior to employment. Apart from inspecting a prospective employee's identity card, the employer has the explicit duty to make enquiries regarding the person and ensure that the answers would not cast any reasonable doubt concerning the lawful employability of the person. The court will not accept failure to do so as a defence in proceedings. It is also an offence if an employer fails to inspect the job seeker's valid travel document if the job seeker does not have a Hong Kong permanent identity card. Offenders are liable upon conviction to a maximum fine of $150,000 and to imprisonment for one year. In that connection, the spokesman would like to remind all employers not to defy the law by employing illegal workers. The ImmD will continue to take resolute enforcement action to combat such offences.
Under the existing mechanism, the ImmD will, as a standard procedure, conduct an initial screening of vulnerable persons, including illegal workers, illegal immigrants, sex workers and foreign domestic helpers, who are arrested during any operation with a view to ascertaining whether they are trafficking in persons (TIP) and/or forced labour victims. When any TIP and/or forced labour indicator is revealed in the initial screening, the ImmD officers will conduct a full debriefing and identification by using a standardised checklist to ascertain the presence of TIP and/or forced labour elements. Identified TIP and/or forced labour victims will be provided with various forms of support and assistance, including urgent intervention, medical services, counselling, shelter or temporary accommodation and other supporting services. The ImmD calls on TIP and/or forced labour victims to report crimes to the relevant departments immediately.
For reporting illegal employment activities, please call the dedicated hotline 3861 5000, by fax at 2824 1166, email to anti_crime@immd.gov.hk, or submit "Online Reporting of Immigration Offences" form at www.immd.gov.hk.
Seven persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operation Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Seven persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operation Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
