"Drug-free Camp" pop-up anti-drug game booth to be held in various districts in May
A "Drug-free Camp" pop-up anti-drug game booth will continue to be held at various locations across Hong Kong in May. Through simple and engaging games, the initiative aims to promote anti-drug knowledge and the importance of developing healthy lifestyle habits among the public, particularly children and their parents.
The pop-up anti-drug game booth is one of the anti-drug public-education initiatives launched by the Narcotics Division (ND) of the Security Bureau. The booth features three games where participants can take on the role of Guardians of Life. They will learn to distinguish between healthy and harmful items, identify and refuse dangerous drugs, and discover ways to maintain a balanced, healthy lifestyle. Upon completing the challenges, participants will "level up" to become Anti-drug Pioneers and receive souvenirs. Photo props will also be available at the venue. Parents are welcome to accompany their children to the game booth.
The game booth will be open to public for free at the following dates and locations.
Date
Time
Venue
May 10 (Sunday)
Noon to 4pm
Tamar Park, Admiralty
May 23 (Saturday)
11am to 7pm
Zone A Atrium, H.A.N.D.S, Tuen Mun
May 24 (Sunday)
Noon to 4pm
Central Plaza, Tsuen Wan Park
May 30 (Saturday)
11am to 7pm
Lee Tung Avenue, Wan Chai (near Johnston Road entrance)
The pop-up anti-drug game booth will move to other locations within this year. For the latest news regarding the "Drug-free Camp", members of the public can visit the ND's official accounts (narcotics.divisionhk) on Facebook and Instagram.
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Coin Collection Programme
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) today (May 7) announced a new service schedule of the two Coin Carts under the Coin Collection Programme, for the period of June 1, 2026 up to August 16, 2026. The schedule and other details of the Programme are shown on the HKMA webpage (coincollection.hkma.gov.hk).
Since the launch of the Programme in October 2014 up to April 30, 2026, the two Coin Carts had carried out 1 489 000 transactions, collecting 1 129 million coins with a total face value of HK$1,828 million during the period. The collected coins are re-circulated to meet demand.
The Coin Carts provide service at locations that are convenient to the public without affecting the normal flow of traffic and pedestrians. Locations that have suitable power supply facilities, such as the Leisure and Cultural Services Department mobile library service locations, are preferred so as to reduce the need for using the Coin Carts' own stand-by generators. This makes the Programme more environmentally friendly. In selecting the service locations, the HKMA has taken into consideration comments and suggestions given by District Councils and members of public, and has consulted the Transport Department and the Hong Kong Police Force as necessary.
The two Coin Carts collect coins from members of public in the 18 districts of Hong Kong on a rotating basis. Under normal circumstances each Coin Cart will stay at a location for a week, subject to availability of the parking space and the maintenance schedule of the Cart. Service hours are from 10am to 7pm Each vehicle is equipped with two coin counting machines and operational staff will be present to provide assistance. An electrical wheelchair lift is available for use. Users can choose to exchange coins for banknotes or adding value to their stored value facilities, such as Octopus Cards or e-wallets (including AlipayHK, Octopus Wallet, Tap&Go and WeChat Pay). There is also a Community Chest donation box inside each vehicle. The coin collection service is free of charge.
The HKMA will review the Programme from time to time, and will regularly update the service schedule to give advance notice to the public.
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