Singapore and Hong Kong Renew MoU to Enhance Energy Cooperation and Sustainability Efforts.

EMSD and Energy Market Authority of Singapore sign renewed Memorandum of Understanding to continue and strengthen co-operation in energy-related matters

The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) and the Energy Market Authority (EMA) of Singapore signed the renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today (October 12) to continue and strengthen co-operation between Hong Kong and Singapore in energy-related matters.

The renewal marks the continuation of the first MoU signed by both sides in 2020 to enhance their collaborative relationship in energy-related matters. Under the renewed MoU, both sides will deepen co-operation in three key areas: electricity and gas systems and markets; renewable energy, energy efficiency and conservation, district cooling, AI, digital grids and low carbon technologies; and promotion of collaboration in multilateral forums such as at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Energy Working Group.

The Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services, Mr Poon Kwok-ying, said the renewed MoU will extend their successful partnership, further deepening collaboration and sharing best practices in energy-related areas.

"Building on the fruitful results since the establishment of our partnership in 2020, the renewed MoU allows both sides to work hand-in-hand towards the shared vision of a green and low-carbon future," Mr Poon said.

The Chief Executive of the EMA, Mr Puah Kok-keong, added, "EMA is pleased to renew our MoU with the EMSD and build on the strong co-operation between our agencies. Our exchanges have provided valuable opportunities to learn from each other's experience in areas such as electricity and gas systems, innovation and low-carbon technologies. As our energy systems evolve, we look forward to deepening our exchanges in emerging areas such as AI and digital grids and strengthening our co-operation through platforms such as Singapore International Energy Week."

EMSD and Energy Market Authority of Singapore sign renewed Memorandum of Understanding to continue and strengthen co-operation in energy-related matters Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

EMSD and Energy Market Authority of Singapore sign renewed Memorandum of Understanding to continue and strengthen co-operation in energy-related matters Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CFS finds excessive Bacillus cereus in sample of preserved bean curd

The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (October 12) announced that a sample of bottled preserved bean curd was found to contain an excessive amount of Bacillus cereus.

Details of the batch of the product are as follows:

Product name: — (No product name in English)

Net weight: 340.5 grams

Sales period of the affected batch: September 24 to October 9, 2026

Place of origin: China

A spokesman for the CFS said, "The CFS collected the above-mentioned sample from a retailer in Shum Shui Po for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed that the sample contained Bacillus cereus at a level of 140 000 per gram. According to the Microbiological Guidelines for Food, if ready-to-eat food contains Bacillus cereus at a level of more than 100 000 per gram, it is considered unsatisfactory. Members of the public should stop consume the affected batch of product."

The spokesman said that the CFS has informed the retailer concerned of the issue, and instructed it to stop sale, remove from shelves and recall the affected batch of the product.

A preliminary investigation by the CFS has found that the affected batch of the product comprises only 48 bottles, 26 of which were sold at the retailer between September 24 and October 9. The retailer has voluntarily surrendered the remaining products from the same batch to the CFS for disposal. Members of the public may call its hotline at 4621 7383 for enquiries regarding the recall of the batch of the product concerned.

"Bacillus cereus is commonly found in the environment. Unhygienic conditions in food processing and storage may give rise to its growth. Consuming food contaminated with excessive Bacillus cereus or its heat-stable toxins may cause gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting and diarrhoea," the spokesman said.

The CFS will continue to follow up the incident and take appropriate action. The investigation is ongoing.

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