HKMC Launches Retirement Planning Campaign with Micro-Film Premiere and New Retire 3 Products

HKMC organises premiere and sharing session of "100 Things I Want to Do after Retirement"

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited (HKMC) organised the premiere of "100 Things I Want to Do after Retirement" and a sharing session on retirement planning today (January 21) to promote the use of the "HKMC Retire 3", namely the Reverse Mortgage Programme (RMP), the Policy Reverse Mortgage Programme (PRMP) and the HKMC Annuity Plan (Note), to generate lifelong payouts in support of achieving personal retirement goals.

Around 30 partners of the HKMC (see Annex), including banks, companies in the insurance industry, public bodies and social enterprises, attended the premiere of the micro-film "100 Things I Want to Do after Retirement" starring Mr Kenny Wong and Ms Louise Lee, and participated in a lighting ceremony wishing the best for the public's retirement lives. In addition, a retirement planning sharing session, which was open to the public, was conducted to introduce the "HKMC Retire 3" and AMIGOS By HKMC loyalty programme.

The Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the HKMC, Mr Colin Pou,said, "One of the HKMC's missions is to promote the development of the retirement planning market. Since the launch of the three products under the 'HKMC Retire 3' from 2011 onwards, we have helped over 45 000 customers enhance the quality of their retirement lives. I hope this micro-film can resonate with the public and inspire them to plan ahead for their retirement. The HKMC will continue to step up the promotion of the 'HKMC Retire 3' and strengthen financial education for the elderly, so as to support the Government's initiative to address the ageing society and promote silver economy."

The micro-film "100 Things I Want to Do after Retirement" is now available on the HKMC's YouTube Channel (www.youtube.com/@HKMC_Channel) for public viewing. Concurrently, the HKMC is rolling out a year-round promotion and education campaign, with advertisements to be launched successively across diverse channels, including television, radio, online media and outdoor media.

For any enquiries on the product features or application methods of the "HKMC Retire 3", please call the hotline at 2536 0833.

Note: The RMP and the PRMP are operated by HKMC Insurance Limited, and the HKMC Annuity Plan is underwritten by HKMC Annuity Limited. HKMC Insurance Limited and HKMC Annuity Limited are wholly-owned subsidiaries of the HKMC.

HKMC organises premiere and sharing session of "100 Things I Want to Do after Retirement" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKMC organises premiere and sharing session of "100 Things I Want to Do after Retirement" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKMC organises premiere and sharing session of "100 Things I Want to Do after Retirement" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs detects two dangerous drugs cases and seizes suspected drugs worth about $3.4 million

Hong Kong Customs detected two dangerous drugs cases in Hong Kong International Airport and Yau Ma Tei respectively on April 1 and yesterday (April 2), and seized a total of about 3.1 kilograms of suspected ketamine, about 1.7 kilograms of suspected cocaine and about 1.7 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine with a total estimated market value of about $3.4 million. Two persons suspected to be connected with the cases were arrested.

In the first case, a 43-year-old male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand on April 1. During customs clearance, Customs officers found about 3.1 kilograms of suspected ketamine concealed inside food packaging in his baggage. The man was subsequently arrested.

In the second case, during an anti-narcotics operation conducted in Yau Ma Tei on April 2, Customs officers intercepted a 41-year-old man and later escorted him to a hotel room nearby for a search and seized about 1.7 kilograms of suspected cocaine, about 1.7 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine, a drug inhaling apparatus and a batch of drug packaging paraphernalia. The man was subsequently arrested.

The arrested persons have been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug respectively and will appear at the Kwun Tong Magistrates' Courts tomorrow (April 4).

Customs will continue to step up enforcement against drug trafficking activities through intelligence analysis. The department also reminds members of the public to stay alert and not to participate in drug trafficking activities for monetary return. They must not accept hiring or delegation from another party to carry controlled items into and out of Hong Kong. They are also reminded not to carry unknown items for other people, nor to release their personal data or home address to others for receiving parcels or goods.

Customs will continue to apply a risk assessment approach and focus on selecting passengers from high-risk regions for clearance to combat transnational drug trafficking activities.

Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.

Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).

Hong Kong Customs detects two dangerous drugs cases and seizes suspected drugs worth about $3.4 million Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs detects two dangerous drugs cases and seizes suspected drugs worth about $3.4 million Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs detects two dangerous drugs cases and seizes suspected drugs worth about $3.4 million Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases