Transport Department Collaborates with ICAC in Car Testing Centre Corruption Investigation, Revokes Eligibility of Staff.

2026-03-24 19:20 Last Updated At：19:28

TD fully co-operates with ICAC in investigation into suspected deception case involving designated car testing centre

The Transport Department (TD) today (March 24) said that it has been fully co-operating with the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in an investigation into a suspected deception case involving staff of a designated car testing centre. The eligibility of the testing centre concerned to provide vehicle examination services has been revoked in June 2024, while the eligibility of the persons concerned of the testing centre to serve as the responsible person and approved car testers has also been revoked.

A spokesman for the TD said that it has rendered full assistance during the investigation and has immediately implemented a series of measures to stamp out malpractices. The TD has strengthened strict monitoring of the operations of testing centres. All vehicle examiners are required to undergo the TD's regular training and comply with the Government's vehicle examination requirements. The TD will proactively take forward the ICAC's corruption prevention advice and enhance staff training to heighten their awareness of integrity and conduct.

In addition, the TD stressed that it attaches great importance to staff integrity and conduct. Any violation of laws or regulations will be handled seriously in accordance with the law and referred to law enforcement agencies for follow-up investigations.

Joyful Fruit & Veg Month Celebrates 20 Years of Promoting Healthy Eating in Schools

DH marks 20th anniversary of promoting Joyful Fruit & Veg in schools and launches Joyful Fruit & Veg Month in April to further strengthen promotion and education

The Department of Health (DH) today (March 24) held the launching ceremony and award presentation ceremony for Joyful Fruit & Veg Month to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the event and commend the active participation of various schools and organisations in creating a supportive environment that encourages students to have an adequate daily intake of fruit and vegetables.

Officiating at the ceremony, the Director of Health, Dr Ronald Lam, said, "Strong scientific evidence shows that consuming an adequate amount of fruit and vegetables helps reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer. A healthy, balanced diet also helps reduce being overweight and obesity, and improves the health of the public. However, the DH's Student Health Service Annual Health Report for 2024/25 School Yearshows that 89.4 per cent of students (82.5 per cent of primary school students and 96.8 per cent of secondary school students) reported an inadequate intake of fruit and vegetables per day (i.e. an average of fewer than four servings for primary school students and fewer than five servings for secondary school students) in the 2024/25 school year, indicating a need for improvement. In view of this, in the 2025/26 school year, the DH has upgraded its fruit and vegetablespromotion event to Joyful Fruit & Veg Month. So far, more than 1 700 schools have participated, benefiting nearly 600 000 students, a record high. The theme of this year is 'The Fruit and Veg Duo, Your Health-Boosting Combo', reminding students and parents that fruit and vegetables are the best partners for good health. The theme also echoes the DH's Action Plan on Weight Management, launched in early March, which spans the entire life cycle, and promotes the adoption of healthy diets and lifestyles from an early age to prevent obesity and various chronic diseases."

Since the 2006/07 school year, the DH has held the annual Joyful Fruit Day to encourage students to eat enough fruit every day. In the 2012/13 school year, the event was upgraded, and April was designated as Joyful Fruit Month each year. This year marked the 20th anniversary of the event. A total of 286 schools have participated in the event for 20 consecutive years. To recognise these schools for their long-term commitment to and support of the event, commendations and awards were presented to them.

Building on past success, starting from April 1, the DH will organise various publicity activities in collaboration with schools and community stakeholders. A variety of resources and teaching materials will also be provided to schools to encourage them to organise systematic promotional activities throughout the school year, with a view to enhancing students' awareness of having sufficient fruit and vegetables and a healthy diet, and encouraging them to put this into practice.

The DH expresses its sincere gratitude to schools, parents and all sectors of the community for their continuous support for the "EatSmart@school.hk" Campaign and Joyful Fruit & Veg Month, which have contributed to the balanced physical and mental development of students and to the overall public health of Hong Kong. To tie in with this year's Joyful Fruit & Veg Month, the DH earlier organised the A Sufficient Intake of Fruit and Vegetables Colouring Competition 2026, inviting participation from kindergarten, child care centre and primary school students. The competition received over 1 600 entries from more than 240 schools. Through colours and creativity, participating students expressed their love for fruit and vegetables and their support for a healthy diet.

Other officiating guests at the ceremony included the Controller of the Centre for Health Protection of the DH, Dr Edwin Tsui; the Principal Assistant Secretary (Education Infrastructure) of the Education Bureau, Ms Katharine Choi; the Head of the Health Promotion Branch of the DH, Dr Kellie So; the Project Director of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, Ms Lee Shuk-ling; member of the Committee on Home-School Co-operation Ms Rebecca Ng; and the Head of Business and Communications of Hong Kong Education City, Ms Michelle Lee.

Members of the public who wish to obtain more information about Joyful Fruit & Veg Month and the list of commended schools may visit the Joyful Fruit & Veg Month thematic website of the DH.

Transport Department Collaborates with ICAC in Car Testing Centre Corruption Investigation, Revokes Eligibility of Staff.

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