Government reappoints Chairman and members of Public Service Commission
The Government announced today (April 17) that the Chief Executive has reappointed Ms Maisie Cheng Mei-sze as the Chairman of the Public Service Commission, as well as Ms Agnes Chan Sui-kuen and Mrs Ann Kung Yeung Yun-chi as members, from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2028. The Chief Executive has also reappointed Mr Ivan Chu Kwok-leung and Mr Stephen Yiu Kin-wah as members of the Commission from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028.
Welcoming the reappointments, the Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, said, "Ms Cheng possesses outstanding leadership and a wealth of administrative and management experience. Over the past three years, she has been leading the Commission to perform its role very effectively, providing impartial and valuable advice to the Government on matters of appointments, promotions and discipline in the civil service. I am very pleased that she will continue to serve as the Chairman of the Commission.
"I also thank the four reappointed members for their valuable contributions over the years and trust that they will continue to offer fair and objective advice to the Government with a view to safeguarding the impartiality and integrity of the appointment, promotion and disciplinary systems in the civil service."
The Commission is an independent statutory body. Its major role is to advise the Government on appointments, promotions and disciplinary matters in the civil service. The other serving members include Professor Francis Lui Ting-ming, Mr Victor Lam Wai-kiu, Mr Adrian Wong Koon-man and Mr Samuel Chan Ka-yan.
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FEHD cracks down on illegal slaughtering activities in Yuen Long District
The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) has long been committed to combating the illegal slaughtering of food animals and the sale of prohibited food. The FEHD conducted a blitz operation with the Police yesterday (April 16) and successfully cracked down on illegal goat slaughtering activities and the sale of prohibited food in a goat farm in Kam Tin, Yuen Long District. A man was arrested.
During the operation, FEHD officers seized and immediately destroyed approximately 7.4 kilograms of suspected illegally slaughtered goat meat and offal at the location. Meanwhile, a set of slaughtering tools was seized.
A 67-year-old Chinese man was arrested on suspicion of operating an unlicensed slaughterhouse, illegally slaughtering food animals and selling prohibited food. The man has been charged with the relevant offences.
A spokesman for the FEHD said, "Under the Slaughterhouses Regulation (Cap. 132BU), any person operating an unlicensed slaughterhouse, illegally slaughtering food animals or selling prohibited food commits an offence and is liable upon conviction to a maximum fine of $50,000 and six months' imprisonment. The FEHD will actively handle complaints received and proactively investigate suspected violations from time to time. If any abnormal circumstances are found, the FEHD will immediately conduct investigations and take surprise inspections and enforcement actions. If there is sufficient evidence, prosecution will be instituted."
The spokesman emphasised the FEHD's deep concern and strong commitment to combating the illegal slaughtering of food animals and the sale of prohibited food through stringent enforcement actions against violations.
The spokesman reminded the public that uninspected meat may carry risks such as viruses and parasites, posing a serious threat to health. Members of the public are urged not to purchase meat of unknown origin. Anyone who discovers suspected illegal slaughtering activities or has doubts about the origin of meat being sold by retailers can report it by calling 1823.
FEHD cracks down on illegal slaughtering activities in Yuen Long District Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
FEHD cracks down on illegal slaughtering activities in Yuen Long District Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
