Hong Kong Film Gala Opens in Kuala Lumpur, Showcasing Diverse Cinema to Malaysian Audiences

HKETO Jakarta promotes Hong Kong cinema in Kuala Lumpur

With the support of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta (HKETO Jakarta), the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) and the Film Development Fund, the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation - Kuala Lumpur opened today (September 20), bringing a curated selection of Hong Kong cinema to Malaysian audiences.

The Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation - Kuala Lumpur, organised by the Asian Film Awards Academy, presents six Hong Kong films in different genres of drama, documentary and action, showcasing the creativity and diversity of Hong Kong's film culture.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Director-General of HKETO Jakarta, Miss Libera Cheng, said that under the National 14th Five-Year Plan, Hong Kong is fulfilling its role as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange, leveraging film to strengthen people-to-people connections between Hong Kong, ASEAN, and the world.

Miss Cheng said, "The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government is committed to the development of the film industry and continues to support the sector in areas such as subsidising production, nurturing talent and expanding markets. Over the past three years, films funded by the CCIDA through the Film Development Fund have accounted for nearly 30 per cent of Hong Kong films box office receipts. The Chief Executive has also just announced in his 2025 Policy Address that the CCIDA will enhance publicity, exchanges and business matching overseas and in the Mainland to support Hong Kong's film development."

A number of stellar Hong Kong film talents have travelled to Kuala Lumpur to attend the gala, including actor Aaron Kwok and director James Hung from the opening film "My First of May", director Robin Lee from "Four Trails", actor Locker Lam and action choreographer MJ Chan from "Fight for Tomorrow", and actor/action choreographer Ken Law from "Good Game". They will also participate in seminars and post-screening sharing sessions to meet and interact with industry players and film enthusiasts.

As part of the film event, an exhibition titled "Weaving Dreams: Artistry in Film" is being held at Aurum Theatre, The Exchange TRX in Kuala Lumpur until October 2, with free admission. The exhibition offers audiences an additional window into the artistry behind the featured works.

More details of the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation are available at www.afa-academy.com.

HKETO Jakarta promotes Hong Kong cinema in Kuala Lumpur Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKETO Jakarta promotes Hong Kong cinema in Kuala Lumpur Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKETO Jakarta promotes Hong Kong cinema in Kuala Lumpur Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

EPD highly concerned over industrial accident at yard waste recycling centre

The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) is highly concerned over an industrial accident that occurred yesterday (January 16) at the yard waste recycling centre, Y·PARK in Tuen Mun, and extends its sympathies to the injured worker and his family members.

At around 2pm yesterday, a worker sustained injury when his left palm was severed while attempting to clear stuck debris at an operating wood chipping machine. He remained conscious and was sent to Tuen Mun Hospital for treatment. The EPD immediately deployed staff to the hospital after the incident to understand the condition of the injured and provide his family members with appropriate assistance.

The EPD notified the Labour Department and the Police in the first instance. Staff from the Labour Department conducted on-site inspection and issued a suspension notice to the contractor, requiring suspension of operation of the concerned machinery until all improvement measures have been implemented. The EPD requested the contractor to fully co-operate with the Labour Department in its investigation, and demanded an incident report from the contractor within three days.

The safety of its facilities remains the top priority of the EPD, with close monitoring of contractors' operation in place. On the contractor's front, daily regular on-site inspections on occupational safety conditions and safety training for employees and its subcontractors are part of their requirements.

The Environmental Protection Department (EPD), Photo source: HKSAR Government Press Releases