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殘疾人士院舍涉性侵個案5年20宗 社署指書面勸喻及勸告各5宗

社署回覆明報查詢，2021至2026年殘疾人士院舍涉及性侵犯個案共20宗，其中津助院舍佔17宗。社署發出書面勸喻及書面勸告各有5宗，其餘10宗因確定院舍沒有違規及已妥善跟進，毋須發出書面改善要求。過去10年社署每年巡查逾300間殘疾人士院舍。

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機電署巡查臺日電梯負責樓宇 多186幢未裝升降機門框組件

機電工程署公布，截至今日下午2時，再多186幢私人樓宇由臺日電梯完成更換的升降機沒有安裝門框組件，累計增至338幢，佔整體巡查數量約九成。署方指相關安裝工程會在機電署監督下進行，費用由承辦商承擔，完成後會抽檢。兩個租置屋邨及5幢私人樓宇的門框組件安裝工程已展開。

Union Urges Inclusion of Waiting and Order-Grabbing Time in Platform Workers' Injury Protection

The government plans to set up an injury compensation mechanism for platform workers such as food delivery riders and couriers, and will put forward legislative proposals within this year, but the preliminary legislative framework does not propose to mandatorily cover waiting and order-grabbing time. A union believes the framework offers less protection than existing insurance on food delivery platforms, and suggests including waiting and order-grabbing time in the scope of legal protection, as well as calling for a statutory minimum for food delivery workers' injury sick leave pay and regulation of platforms to provide accident-related information.

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機電署：再多74幢由臺日安裝升降機的樓宇未裝門框組件

機電工程署公布，再多74幢私人樓宇由臺日安裝的升降機沒有安裝門框組件，令總數增至152幢。署方指仍有約180幢由臺日負責的樓宇有待巡查，相信不符要求的數字還會上升，並要求全港註冊承辦商審視過去10年的同類工程。

Tang Ping-Keung Says Police in Talks With Private Malls to Connect CCTV to Surveillance Network

Secretary for Security Tang Ping-Keung says police are in talks with private malls to connect their CCTV systems to the police's smart surveillance network, and the talks have entered their final stage, but he did not name which malls are involved. He says public safety will be affected in some places without CCTV.

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鄧炳強：商場閉路電視接駁「銳眼」進入商討最後階段

保安局長鄧炳強在無線節目《講清講楚》表示，警方「銳眼」計劃正與私人商場探討接駁閉路電視鏡頭，很多已談至最後階段。他指政府影像備份期通常為30天，會配合商場本身技術與政策商討；至於是否24小時實時接駁，須視乎情况，若某些地方屬「黑點」便可能有實時接駁需要。

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鄧炳強：警方「銳眼」系統接駁私人商場商討進入最後階段

保安局局長鄧炳強表示，警方「銳眼」系統已接駁機場、鐵路及公共屋邨等閉路電視，私人商場的接駁商討已進入最後階段，包括人流多的商場。他稱如有需要會接駁取資料，是否24小時接駁要視乎情況，若屬「黑點」或需實時接駁。商場按私隱條例及守則會有攝錄提示，是否表明已駁入警方系統仍在商討。

Tang Ping-Keung: Mainland Fire Engines Can Connect to Hong Kong Fire Hydrants for Water; Three Places Share Consensus on Peripheral Water Spraying at Major Fires

Secretary for Security Tang Ping-Keung says Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao are implementing a joint Greater Bay Area emergency rescue mechanism, with action accelerated after the Wang Fuk Court fire, and mainland fire engines can now connect to Hong Kong street fire hydrants for water through adapters. The three places have a consensus that at major fires they will assist with peripheral water spraying to fight fires; he stresses that cross-border personnel have different communication systems, firefighting methods and cultural backgrounds, and safety must be ensured before they can enter a fire scene to fight fires.

Electrical and Mechanical Services Department Inspects All Lifts Installed by Tairi, Expects More Missing Door Frame Components

The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department says that because lifts replaced by Tairi Elevator (Hong Kong) Company Limited were completed without door frame components installed, the department will finish inspecting all lifts installed by Tairi across Hong Kong within a few days starting Friday. The department has required other registered lift contractors to carry out the same checks and submit reports, with the work to be completed by mid-November, and has mobilised the lift association to help speed up installation of door frame components. The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department has set up a dedicated page showing inspection and installation progress.

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機電署要求註冊承辦商審視10年來升降機層站門抗火效能

機電工程署向全港註冊升降機承辦商及註冊升降機工程師發出特別通告，要求審視2017年10月17日至今年10月16日期間涉及更換或增設升降機層站門的所有升降機，並於今年11月15日或之前交回「升降機層站門抗火效能證明聲明書」。通告源於巡查發現臺日電梯（香港）有限公司承辦的多個屋苑及大廈升降機工程存在嚴重缺失，多部升降機沒有安裝耐火門框組件。

Tang Ping-Keung Hopes Public Will Use Social Apps to Report Cases, Making On-Site Assessment More Precise

The Policy Address proposes enhancing the 999 emergency help service. Secretary for Security Tang Ping-Keung said the new function upgrades the current voice-based 999 help service to real-time video calls, hoping the public will in future report cases using commonly available social apps such as WhatsApp and WeChat. He stressed the measure is not replacing the 999 phone line, but adding sound, image and visual information to the emergency help process. He believes it will not affect the 999 answering speed, but instead give operators more on-site information, making on-site assessment, resource deployment and overall response more precise and faster.

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房屋局稱簡約公屋13個項目將全部落成 即日起全部接受申請

房屋局表示，隨着觀塘順利邨道及黃大仙竹園道兩個校舍改建項目約210個單位於明年第一季落成，13個簡約公屋項目將全部落成，即日起全部開放接受申請。截至上月底已收到超過44900份申請，全數約3萬個單位將於明年3月底前落成。合資格人士今日起陸續收到申請表，下月6日或之前交回可獲優先處理。

Private Healthcare Providers Back New Fee Transparency Rules as Private Hospitals May Implement Them by August Next Year

Hong Kong private hospitals and clinics have expressed support for the government's proposed fee transparency measures, including publishing annual fee statistics, despite possible increases in operating costs. The healthcare sector said on Friday the measures are "feasible" and "reasonable", with private hospitals possibly implementing them from August next year, according to a document submitted by the Health Bureau.

Transport Bureau Says Bus Fare Increases Handled Prudently, Considering Public Acceptance and Bus Operations

Yip Hoi-ying, Deputy Secretary for Transport and Logistics, told the Legislative Council Panel on Transport that the fare increase applications from 4 bus companies would be handled prudently and rigorously, taking into account factors including public acceptance and the companies' sustainable operations, and that recommendations would be formed after consulting the Transport Advisory Committee and submitted to the Chief Executive and the Executive Council for consideration. Citybus proposed a fare increase of 17.7 per cent, the highest among them, and multiple lawmakers were dissatisfied that the increase exceeded inflation and employee pay rises.

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房委會建議富亨邨法團暫緩批出臺日電梯更換升降機工程合約

房委會15日表示高度關注臺日電梯（香港）有限公司涉嫌在觀塘翠屏北邨及沙田博康邨更換升降機工程存在嚴重缺失，即時建議富亨邨法團暫緩批出該公司工程合約。目前只有兩個屋邨由有關公司承辦更換升降機工程，富亨邨合約尚未批出。

EMSD Says Tai Ri Elevators Had Serious Deficiencies in Replacing Lifts at Two Estates, Referred to Police over Suspected Fraud and False Statements

The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department says Tai Ri Elevators failed to install fire-resistant door frame components in a total of 48 lifts at Tsui Ping North Estate in Kwun Tong and Po Hong Estate in Sha Tin, and that the works had serious deficiencies. The department will refer the case to the police to follow up on suspected fraud and the provision of false statements. The department says the lifts can still operate safely, and has instructed Tai Ri to bear all costs and complete the rectification within one month, during which the lifts must be suspended from operation.

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中央援港應急醫院本月20日起暫停服務進行設施優化工程 預計明年首季完成

醫管局公布，河套區中央援港應急醫院本月20日起進行設施優化工程，期間暫停服務，預計明年首季完成後恢復。工程包括更換天花隔熱物料、加固地面、空調保養及加設備用水箱。已預約放射診斷的病人返回所屬醫院聯網跟進，睡眠測試則按緊急程度安排。

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競委會討論電動車公共充電服務市場 指未見合謀跡象

競委會今日（15日）公開討論本港電動車公共充電服務市場，指市場高度分散、未見合謀跡象。公共充電樁由2020年6月的3125支增至今年6月的17364支，整體赫芬達爾指數為873，快充市場為884。競委會未來兩三個月會續作分析，包括營辦商「垂直整合」情況。

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競委會調查指電動車公共充電服務市場高度分散 沒有合謀跡象

競委會今（15日）討論本港電動車公共充電服務市場，調查顯示市場高度分散，沒有合謀跡象。公共充電樁由2020年6月的3125支增至今年6月的17364支，全體供應商赫芬達爾指數為873，易充站市佔16%最高。競委會將在未來兩三個月分析進入障礙、價格競爭與垂直整合情況。

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教育局公布《幼稚園概覽》 全港幼稚園數目連續5年減少

教育局公布《幼稚園概覽》，列出全港約930間幼稚園的資料，包括各校去年9月的學生人數，供家長選校參考。《概覽》顯示學校數量連續5年減少。明報另按4個學童人口跌幅較大區域，統計134間參加「幼稚園教育計劃」的幼稚園，當中荃灣區86.2%、黃大仙區73.7%的幼稚園幼兒班收生按年下跌。

Consumer Council to Add Service Centre at Tseung Kwan O Government Offices, Expected to Begin Operations in the Second Half of Next Year

In response to increased usage of its "online complaint handling platform", the Consumer Council will establish a diversified new service centre at the Tseung Kwan O Government Offices, expected to begin operations in the second half of next year. Director General Shum Chiu-fai said the centre was selected for its proximity to the community and an MTR station, making it convenient for elderly consumers and those in need to seek help in person. In addition to handling everyday complaints, the centre will also incorporate functions such as consumer education.

EDB Releases Online Version of Kindergarten Overview for 2026/27 School Year, Listing Information on 930 Kindergartens

The Education Bureau has released the online version of the Kindergarten and Kindergarten cum Child Care Centre Overview for the 2026/27 school year, listing information on approved tuition fees, student-teacher ratios, application fees and admission arrangements for about 930 kindergartens across Hong Kong, along with sections on "Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students" and "Support for Students with Special Educational Needs". Kindergartens participating in the scheme must disclose their approved tuition fees after deduction of subsidies and the proportion of major expenditure, and display their quality review results. Website: www.chsc.hk/kindergarten

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四間專營巴士申請加價8.1%至17.7% 運輸局稱審批會考慮市民負擔能力

九巴、城巴、龍運巴士和新大嶼山巴士今年4月向政府申請加價，城巴(市區及新界)申請17.7%、九巴16%、嶼巴9.8%、龍運8.1%。運輸及物流局指審批會考慮營辦商財務狀況和市民負擔能力，強調會做好把關。文件指各公司今年首3個月稅後盈利按年跌兩、三成，嶼巴今個財年首3個月估計跌約129%。

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消防處物聯網火警偵測系統擴展至7層或以上樓宇 料覆蓋6000幢 工程費用減達六成

消防處宣布今月起將物聯網火警偵測系統先導計劃擴展至7層或以上目標樓宇，預計覆蓋6,000幢受規管樓宇。工程時間由1至2年縮短至2至4星期，費用由130萬元至260萬元降至50萬元至220萬元。處方已向3,600幢目標樓宇發信並收到逾300份意向書，另推出折衷式花灑系統，料覆蓋約900幢大廈。

Middle Kowloon Bypass Opens in Full on December 6 With Flat $8 Toll From Same Day

The Middle Kowloon Bypass will open in full on December 6, with a flat toll of $8 charged to all vehicles from the same day. The Transport and Logistics Bureau said in a Legislative Council paper that the charging point is located at the eastern entrance and exit of the Yau Ma Tei section tunnel, and that the E-Toll system is being tested, with completion expected in November. The paper said that the two-way weekday traffic volume of the Yau Ma Tei section tunnel has risen to 75,000 vehicle trips, and that if the bypass remains free of charge after opening in full, its utilisation during peak hours would approach saturation.

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地政總署：違預售條件可撤或暫停同意書 萬芊花語海續用卓越天工承建

地政總署回覆明報，會按實際情況檢視發展商有否遵從預售樓花同意書的條件，並考慮暫停或撤銷有關同意書。屋宇署稱多次突擊巡查相關地盤，至今未發現明顯不符批准圖則的情況。明報日前報道長實旗下啟德跑道區花語海1至3期及元朗錦田萬芊，仍用承建同系安達臣道首置盤的「卓越天工」作承建商。

Four Bus Companies Apply for Fare Increases of 8.1% to 17.7%, Citybus Seeks Highest Rise

KMB, Long Win Bus, Citybus and New Lantao Bus have applied for fare increases ranging from 8.1% to 17.7%, with Citybus proposing the highest rise. A Transport and Logistics Bureau paper submitted to LegCo said that high fuel prices and rising operating and labour costs were factors; Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said the government would balance the companies' financial position with members of the public's affordability; some legislators suggested making better use of depot and public transport interchange space to generate revenue.

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消防處物聯網火警系統擴展 7層或以上大廈可申請

消防處宣布本月內將物聯網火警偵測系統計劃擴展至7層或以上大廈，預計約6000幢綜合用途及住用建築物適用。計劃至今接獲逾300幢樓宇意向書，並按樓層數目訂定不同替代方案，例如每層設置兩支5公斤乾粉滅火筒。

Lands Department: Pre-Sale Conditions Breaches May Lead to Suspension or Revocation of Sales Letters; Buildings Department Says Inspections Found No Apparent Violations

The Lands Department replied to Ming Pao that it would consider, in light of actual circumstances, whether developers had complied with the conditions of pre-sale consents, and would suspend or revoke the relevant consents if necessary; the Buildings Department said it had conducted multiple surprise inspections of the relevant sites and had so far found no apparent non-compliance with approved plans. Ming Pao reported that Cheung Kong's Floraville and Manchin Towers projects still use Excellence Land as the contractor.

'Boats from Guangdong Heading South' Applications Accepted from Today, Cross-Border Procedures Available as Early as 30 Days Before Arrival

'Boats from Guangdong Heading South' will make its maiden voyage on Friday. The Marine Department announced that applications are accepted from today, and yacht owners or captains of Guangdong-registered boats can complete cross-border procedures as early as 30 days before arrival. Hong Kong and mainland online declarations must be completed no later than 30 hours before arrival and 4 hours before leaving mainland waters respectively. The Marine Department has built a real-time yacht monitoring system, along with an electronic business system providing one-stop services for crew and visitors.

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消防處將智能火警系統計劃擴至另6,000幢舊樓

消防處將允許業主安裝智能火警系統取代傳統消防安全設備的計劃，擴至另外6,000幢舊樓。不過處方承認，計劃五個月前已為3,600幢樓推出，至今未有完成安裝，目前有300幢樓表示有興趣。

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消防處物聯網火警偵測系統先導計劃逾300樓宇申請 本月擴展至7層以上大廈

消防處今年年初推出「物聯網火警偵測系統」先導計劃，在全港10幢6層或以下舊樓安裝系統實時監測火警，至今逾300幢樓宇申請。處方指反應理想，計劃於本月把計劃擴展至7層以上的大廈，涵蓋6000幢綜合用途及住用建築物。

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食安中心在鮮肉榨菜包樣本檢出過量蠟樣芽孢桿菌

食安中心公布在觀塘一食物製造廠抽取的鮮肉榨菜包樣本檢出每克二十五萬個蠟樣芽孢桿菌，超出即食食品每克十萬個的不滿意水平。涉事食物製造廠已按指示停售和棄置相關食品，調查仍然繼續，違規一經定罪最高可判罰款五萬元及監禁六個月。

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消防處物聯網火警偵測系統逾300幢樓宇申請 本月擴展至7層或以上舊樓

消防處「物聯網火警偵測系統」先導計劃至今逾300幢樓宇申請，將於本月擴展至7層或以上的舊樓。計劃今年初在全港10幢6層或以下舊樓安裝系統實時監測火警，合資格樓宇可選傳統或物聯網消防裝置，擴展後涵蓋6000幢綜合用途及住用建築物。

Government Announces Central Kowloon Bypass to Open in Full on December 6, With $8 Toll From Same Day

The Government announced that the Central Kowloon Bypass will open in full on December 6, changing from its current free arrangement to a toll of $8 from the same day. The 4.7-kilometre Yau Ma Tei section opened last December, connecting the Yau Ma Tei Interchange in West Kowloon with the Kai Tak Development Area in East Kowloon and the Kowloon Bay road network, while the approximately 3.4-kilometre Kowloon Bay section (including tunnels) is in its final testing stage and will open on that day.

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政府公布中九龍繞道12月6日全線通車 同日收費8元

政府公布中九龍繞道將於今年12月6日全線通車，同日開始向所有車輛收費8元，《生效日期公告》本月16日刊憲並下星期三提交立法會先訂立後審議。繞道與將軍澳—藍田隧道連接成六號幹線，預計繁忙時段往來將軍澳與油麻地的行車時間由約65分鐘減至約12分鐘。

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香港今年近三分之一無人看管犬隻被捕獲後人道毀滅

立法會文件顯示，截至今年五月，香港當局捕獲的無人看管犬隻中約三分之一被人道毀滅，較2021年的18%大幅上升。環境及生態局向議員提交的書面答覆又指，過去五年被主人領回或轉交動物福利團體重新安置的比例同樣下跌。

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的士記分制兩年來首公布數字 3名司機被取消駕駛資格3個月

運輸及物流局局長Mable Chan公布，3名的士司機因在記分制下累積15分或以上，被取消駕駛的士資格3個月，這是當局首次公布相關數字。自2024年9月制度生效至10月2日，共有229名的士司機被記分，當中125宗涉及拒絕載客。

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歐家榮稱俄羅斯鼠疫對本港威脅風險低 機場加強防控措施

衞生防護中心傳染病處主任歐家榮14日表示，俄羅斯鼠疫對香港公共衛生的威脅風險暫屬低，因死者死因未確定且俄羅斯未公布，會繼續與世衛保持聯繫密切監察。中心已在機場加強對俄羅斯抵港航班旅客的健康監測，呼籲過去14日內曾到訪有關州份的旅客抵港時主動申報，出現肺炎病徵者會轉介公立醫院檢測。

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陳美寶要求港鐵一個月內提交藍田站兩宗事故報告

運輸及物流局局長陳美寶表示政府高度關注港鐵觀塘線藍田站昨晚和今早接連發生的兩宗事故，已要求港鐵妥善處理後深入調查設備維修保養程序，並於一個月內提交事件報告。昨晚約5時半路軌旁起火，列車服務約6時半恢復，期間安排約50輛免費接駁巴士往來觀塘至油塘站；今早8時45分月台設備冒煙，約10時恢復正常，期間約70輛接駁巴士。她又提議港鐵考慮多用科技，例如監察部件溫度以便及早預視問題。