Appointment of Chairman of MTR Corporation Limited announced
The Government announced today (October 14) that, in accordance with the Articles of Association of the MTR Corporation Limited (MTRCL) and as the majority shareholder, the Financial Secretary Incorporated has appointed Dr Jacob Kam Chak-pui to succeed Dr Rex Auyeung Pak-kuen as the next Chairman of the board of directors of the Corporation with effect from January 1, 2026. The appointment is for three years until December 31, 2028. Dr Kam had been appointed, with effect from January 1, 2026, as a non-executive director of the Corporation by the MTRCL earlier today.
The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, thanked Dr Auyeung for his significant contributions since taking up the chairmanship of the MTRCL in July 2019. Under the leadership of Dr Auyeung, the MTRCL completed the full commissioning of the Tuen Ma Line as well as the East Rail Line Cross-harbour Extension projects, further enhancing the connectivity of the railway network. The MTRCL also proactively advanced a series of strategic railway projects, including the Tung Chung Line Extension, the Oyster Bay Station, the Kwu Tung Station, the Tuen Mun South Extension, the Hung Shui Kiu Station, and the Northern Link which commenced works recently, contributing to Hong Kong's overall social and economic development.
Ms Chan said that the MTRCL, carrying over 5 million passengers daily, is the backbone of Hong Kong's public transport system. She expected the new Chairman to draw on his extensive years of experience in railway operations to lead the MTRCL in applying innovative technologies to continuously enhance the safety, efficiency and reliability of Hong Kong's railways, and uphold the MTRCL's mission of "Keep Cities Moving", such that railway infrastructure can be leveraged to add momentum to Hong Kong's development and cross-boundary integration with the Mainland.
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Dog Adoption Carnival 2026 to be held this weekend
The "Let's Go! The Pet Owners' Journey" Dog Adoption Carnival 2026, organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD), will be held at the Cyberport Arcade between 11am and 6pm this weekend (January 17 and 18). Admission is free. Members of the public are welcome to join the event with their dogs.
The Adoption Carnival aims to encourage members of the public who intend to keep pets, to adopt abandoned or unclaimed animals, as well as promote responsible pet ownership. The co-organisers of the Carnival include Cheung Chau Animal Care, HK Saving Cat and Dog Association, Lifelong Animal Protection Charity, Paws United Charity, Society for Abandoned Animals, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Team for Animals in Lantau South.
Members of the public can interact with dogs that are up for adoption at the Adoption Carnival. Dog keepers can apply for or renew licenses on site. The Carnival also features veterinary consultation services, a dog playground, a virtual reality gaming experience, game booths, an interactive educational exhibition, pet-themed handicraft workshops, as well as sharing sessions by representatives of animal welfare organisations (AWOs) and guest speakers. Participants are welcome to take part with their dogs. However, dogs entering the venue should be licensed (except for those to be licensed on-site), vaccinated against rabies, and microchipped. All dogs should also be kept under proper control.
The AFCD has been committed to encouraging members of the public who wish to keep pets to adopt abandoned or unclaimed animals through the AFCD's partnering AWOs. Upon receiving animals, the AFCD will transfer animals assessed by veterinarians as being in good health and suitable for adoption to partnering AWOs for adoption by members of the public. The AFCD provides free desexing operations for cats, dogs and rabbits adopted through partnering AWOs.
For details of the event, please visit the thematic website of the "Let's Go! The Pet Owners' Journey" Dog Adoption Carnival 2026 (www.petswithlove.com.hk).
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