Hong Kong Pavilion Showcases Comics at Comic Fiesta 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Promoting Cultural Exchange and Collaboration

Kuala Lumpur ETO promotes original Hong Kong comics in Malaysia

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur ETO) is today (December 20) supporting Hong Kong comic enterprises participating in the Hong Kong Pavilion at Comic Fiesta 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to promote original Hong Kong comics to the local public and facilitate exchanges and collaboration between the Hong Kong comic industry and its international counterparts.

The Hong Kong Pavilion, organised by the Hong Kong Comics and Animation Federation and funded by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, showcases the latest comic works published by 16 Hong Kong comic artists selected in the 4th HK Comics Support Programme under the CreateSmart Initiative. A live drawing demonstration will also be conducted at the Pavilion to engage with members of the public.

Speaking at the opening ceremony for the Hong Kong Pavilion, Deputy Director of the Kuala Lumpur ETO Mr Leonard Lam said that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government has been continuously nurturing local comic artists and supporting the growth of Hong Kong comic enterprises through the CreateSmart Initiative funding, with a view to consolidating Hong Kong's position as a hub for creative industries in Asia.

Mr Lam added that, since its launch in 2021, the Programme has successfully published 63 original Hong Kong comic works and secured around 40 licensing agreements for foreign-language editions, effectively helping Hong Kong comic enterprises expand into overseas markets. With the establishment of the Kuala Lumpur ETO, the HKSAR Government will continue to foster economic and trade exchanges and cultural co-operation between Hong Kong and Malaysia, further strengthening ties between Hong Kong and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations region.

Also attending the opening ceremony were the Director-General of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta, Miss Libera Cheng, the Director of Malaysia of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Ms Hoh Jee Eng, as well as industry leaders from Hong Kong and Malaysia.

Comic Fiesta is one of the largest comic exhibitions in Malaysia. The two-day exhibition will conclude tomorrow (December 21).

Kuala Lumpur ETO promotes original Hong Kong comics in Malaysia Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Kuala Lumpur ETO promotes original Hong Kong comics in Malaysia Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Kuala Lumpur ETO promotes original Hong Kong comics in Malaysia Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Kuala Lumpur ETO promotes original Hong Kong comics in Malaysia Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs detects suspected case of illegal importing of animal

Hong Kong Customs today (April 2) detected a suspected case of illegal importing of animal at the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point. A suspected illegally imported dog with an estimated market value of about $20,000 was seized.

Customs officers today intercepted an incoming 64-year-old female passenger at the Arrival Hall of the Control Point. Upon examination, a dog was seized from her rucksack, and she was subsequently arrested.

The case has been handed over to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department for follow-up investigation.

Customs reminds the public that importing animals into Hong Kong without a valid permit is an offence.

Under the Rabies Regulation, any person found guilty of illegally importing animals, carcasses or animal products is liable to a maximum fine of $50,000 and imprisonment for one year.

Hong Kong Customs detects suspected case of illegal importing of animal Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases