Traffic Changes Announced for Tam Kung Festival in Hong Kong on May 24

Special traffic and transport arrangements for Tam Kung Festival on Hong Kong Island

The Transport Department (TD) today (May 19) reminded members of the public that, to facilitate the celebration of Tam Kung Festival to be held on Hong Kong Island on May 24, the following special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in Eastern District and Wan Chai District.

Road closures

Road closures and traffic diversions will be implemented on roads in the vicinity of Shau Kei Wan Road, Shau Kei Wan Main Street East and Tam Kung Temple Road in Eastern District from 6.30am to 6.30pm that day; and in the vicinity of Tai Hang in Wan Chai District from 8am to 1pm that day. Vehicular access to and from car parks within the affected areas may not be allowed during the period of road closures.

Public transport services arrangements

(i) In connection with the road closure arrangements in the vicinity of Shau Kei Wan Road, Shau Kei Wan Main Street East and Tam Kung Temple Road, Citybus route No. 82X (Siu Sai Wan bound) will be temporarily diverted via Chai Wan Road, and the bus stops at Aldrich Bay Road, Tung Hei Road and outside Chai Wan Park will be temporarily suspended;

(ii) The public light bus stand, public light bus parking space and motorcycle parking spaces at Kam Wah Street between Shau Kei Wan Main Street East and Mong Lung Street will be temporarily suspended from 8am on May 23 to 6.30pm the next day;

(iii) All on-street parking spaces within closed road sections in Shau Kei Wan (including metered parking, motorcycle parking and parking spaces designated for people with disabilities) will be temporarily suspended from 1pm on May 23 to 6.30pm the next day; and

(iv) All on-street parking spaces within closed road sections in Tai Hang (including metered parking, motorcycle parking and parking spaces designated for people with disabilities) will be temporarily suspended from 4pm on May 23 to 4pm the next day in phases.

For details of the special traffic and public transport arrangements, members of the public may visit the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk) or its mobile application "HKeMobility". Passengers may also refer to the passenger notices displayed by the relevant public transport operators.

The TD and the Police will closely monitor the traffic situation and implement appropriate measures when necessary. The public should pay attention to the latest traffic news through radio, television or "HKeMobility".

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Department of Justice releases "Prosecutions Hong Kong 2025"

The Prosecutions Division of the Department of Justice (DoJ) today (May 19) released "Prosecutions Hong Kong 2025", which reviews its work in 2025.

This annual report, themed "Walk in Justice, Now and Forever More", provides an in-depth review of how the Prosecutions Division remained steadfast in upholding the rule of law and discharging its duty as a minister of justice amid an increasingly complex criminal landscape.

Core value - prosecutorial independence as the cornerstone of the rule of law

In the Director's Overview, the Director of Public Prosecutions, Ms Maggie Yang, emphasised that prosecutorial independence enshrined in Article 63 of the Basic Law is the cornerstone of the criminal justice system in Hong Kong. Public prosecutors "walk in justice" by ensuring that justice is delivered to victims of crime, defendants, and the community as a whole in a fair, impartial, and even-handed manner at every stage of the criminal justice process.

International co-operation - a global showcase of Hong Kong's rule of law

In 2025, Hong Kong organised the 15th China-ASEAN Prosecutors-General Conference, hosted by the Supreme People's Procuratorate of the People's Republic of China. The Conference brought together around 80 prosecutors to discuss challenges in combating money laundering and corruption in the technological age. It not only marked a milestone in regional criminal justice co-operation, but also showcased Hong Kong's unwavering commitment to and unique position in upholding the rule of law under the "one country, two systems" principle.

Professional effectiveness - statistics and key cases

Over the past year, the Prosecutions Division demonstrated its outstanding professional efficiency while handling a substantial workload. The annual report presents various prosecutorial statistics and, through an overview of the duties of and notable cases handled by each subdivision, demonstrates their dedication to maintaining the effective operation of the criminal justice system.

"Prosecutions Hong Kong 2025" is now available on the DoJ website (www.doj.gov.hk/en/publications/yrreviewpd2025.html). Members of the public can also scan the QR code on the physical "Justice Link" information card to access the full electronic version.

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