CE John Lee Tries Smart Exercise Bike at Un Chau Estate, Urges Public to Stay Active

Chief Executive Mr. John Lee visited Un Chau Estate in Sham Shui Po on Wednesday afternoon (August 26) to meet with residents and hear their views on the forthcoming Policy Address and the first five‑year plan. 

Chief Executive Mr. John Lee visited Un Chau Estate in Sham Shui Po on Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Bastille Post

Photo by Bastille Post

During his visit, Mr. Lee spoke with elderly residents about their daily lives and community facilities. He noted that Sham Shui Po offers great convenience, with easy access to grocery shopping, dining and transport. He acknowledged that many elderly residents have lived in the area for years and share strong neighbourhood bonds, and mentioned that the district‘s health centre provides comprehensive primary healthcare services. He also encouraged residents to stay active and exercise regularly.

Chief Executive Mr. John Lee visited Un Chau Estate in Sham Shui Po on Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Bastille Post

During his visit, Mr. Lee spoke with elderly residents about their daily lives and community facilities. Photo by Bastille Post

Some residents approached Mr. Lee for photos, expressing their support. Others commented that he was very approachable and friendly. Mr. Tam, a resident, said Mr. Lee cared about the daily lives and facilities of the estate, describing him as “very nice and approachable, not pretentious." He noted that Un Chau Estate is very convenient in terms of environment, housing and transport, and that there was nothing particularly in need of improvement.

Some residents approached Mr. Lee for photos, expressing their support. Photo by Bastille Post

Mr. Tam, Photo by Bastille Post

A community event was being held at the estate, featuring smart exercise bikes. After chatting with participants, Mr. Lee tried one of the bikes himself. He mentioned that he usually likes to exercise but has limited time, and noted that the authorities are promoting the popularisation and diversification of sports in Hong Kong.

Mr. John Lee chatted with participants using the smart exercise bikes. Photo by Bastille Post

Mr. John Lee chatted with participants using the smart exercise bikes. Photo by Bastille Post

Participant Mr. Kong said the Chief Executive was very approachable and discussed everyday matters with him. He said the smart exercise bike “not only makes the body healthier but is also more environmentally friendly,” and hoped that more such activities would be held so that all Hong Kong citizens could participate.

Mr. John Lee tried one of the bikes himself. Photo by Bastille Post

Mr. John Lee tried one of the bikes himself. Photo by Bastille Post

Another participant, Miss Mai, said Mr. Lee asked her about the difficulty of operating the smart exercise bike. She added that she had never expected the Chief Executive to try the exercise bike with her, as she usually only saw him on television and thought he always had a serious image of handling official business. “I never thought he was so approachable and nice, and that we could chat like friends,” she said.

Miss Mai, Photo by Bastille Post

Mr. John Lee chatted with Miss Mai. Photo by Bastille Post

Hong Kong Customs detects two incoming passenger drug trafficking cases at airport

Hong Kong Customs yesterday (August 25) detected two drug trafficking cases involving passengers at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 38 kilograms of suspected ketamine, with a total estimated market value of about 15 million. Three persons were arrested.

In the first case, a 51-year-old local woman and a 26-year-old local man, arrived in Hong Kong from Rome, Italy yesterday. During customs clearance, Customs officers found a batch of suspected ketamine weighing about 36 kg inside their check-in suitcases. The two persons were subsequently arrested.

In the second case, a 40-year-old Mainland male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia yesterday. During customs clearance, Customs officers found about 2 kg of suspected ketamine inside the false compartment of his checked-in suitcase. He was subsequently arrested.

The two arrested persons in the first case have been jointly charged with one count of trafficking in dangerous drug, while the arrested man in the second case has been charged with one count of trafficking in dangerous drug. Both cases will be brought up at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts tomorrow (August 27).

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.

Customs will also 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 incoming passenger drug trafficking cases at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs detects two incoming passenger drug trafficking cases at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs detects two incoming passenger drug trafficking cases at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases