LegCo Meeting: Proposed Penalty Increases and Talent Development Motions on Agenda

LegCo to debate proposed resolutions on increasing the fixed penalty levels for offences that have a direct impact on road safety and contribute to traffic congestion

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

The Legislative Council (LegCo) will hold a meeting on Wednesday (July 30) at 11am in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. During the meeting, the Secretary for Transport and Logistics will move two proposed resolutions under the Fixed Penalty (Traffic Contraventions) Ordinance and the Fixed Penalty (Criminal Proceedings) Ordinance respectively, seeking to increase the fixed penalty levels for a number of offences that have a direct impact on road safety and contribute to traffic congestion. The proposed resolutions are set out in Appendices 1 and 2.

Meanwhile, the Secretary for Health will move a proposed resolution under the Radiation Ordinance. The proposed resolution is set out in Appendix 3.

On Members' motions, Dr Ngan Man-yu will move a motion on improving GBA talent standards and promoting talent flow in the region. The motion is set out in Appendix 4. Mr Dennis Leung will move an amendment to Dr Ngan Man-yu's motion.

Ms Yung Hoi-yan will move a motion on actively exploring Hong Kong's new economic growth points. The motion is set out in Appendix 5. Mr Michael Tien, Dr Hoey Simon Lee and Ms Maggie Chan will move separate amendments to Ms Yung Hoi-yan's motion.

Dr Starry Lee will move a proposed resolution under section 34(4) of the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance to extend the period for amending subsidiary legislation. The proposed resolution is set out in Appendix 6.

Members will also ask the Government 22 questions on various policy areas, six of which require oral replies.

The agenda of the above meeting can be obtained via the LegCo Website (www.legco.gov.hk). Members of the public can watch or listen to the meeting via the "Webcast" system on the LegCo Website. To observe the proceedings of the meeting at the LegCo Complex, members of the public may call 3919 3399 during office hours to reserve seats.

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Scam alert related to banks

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 the press releases issued by the banks listed below relating to fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, phishing emails or other scams, which have been reported to the HKMA. Hyperlinks to the press releases are available on theHKMA website.

Bank

Type of scam

The Bank of East Asia, Limited

Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens

Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited

Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen

Chong Hing Bank Limited

Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen

Chiyu Banking Corporation Limited

Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited

Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen

DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited

Fraudulent 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 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 scams concerned, should contact the relevant bank with the information provided in the corresponding press release, and report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012.

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