Employers/contractors and employees must note electrical safety when working in rainstorms

The Labour Department reminds employers and contractors that they should, as far as possible, avoid assigning employees to carry out electrical work or handle electrical operating devices in areas affected by rainstorms, and should refer to the Code of Practice in Adverse Weather and "Extreme Situations". Even at locations not affected by rainstorms, safety measures must still be taken owing to the humid air, including isolating the power supply, switching off and locking the power supply and testing the circuit to confirm it is de-energised, and providing personal protective equipment such as insulating gloves and insulating mats; if live-line work is required, a comprehensive risk assessment must be carried out by a competent person before construction begins.

Government plans trial import of foreign domestic carers in second half of next year

Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun expects that a trial scheme to import foreign domestic carers will only begin in the second half of next year, with several hundred people brought in initially. The government will commission local organisations to help ensure that training courses and assessments meet Hong Kong's requirements, with a minimum of 150 training hours.

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六旬女子疑受騙投資加密貨幣損失2150萬元 警方跟進

一名60歲女子懷疑墮入投資騙案損失2150萬元，警方昨日接獲報案。騙徒自稱投資專家，誘騙她在虛擬網站投資加密貨幣，並以證明帳戶沒被用作洗黑錢為由要求提交保證金，她4月至9月先後轉帳至指定戶口。案件由秀茂坪警區刑事調查隊跟進，暫未有人被捕。

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馬會向港隊亞運獎牌得主發放共3750萬元獎金 讚展現拼搏精神

馬會透過「賽馬會優秀運動員獎勵計劃」，向超過110名名古屋亞運獎牌得主發放共3750萬元獎金。中國香港代表團在本屆亞運取得11金19銀24銅，共54面獎牌。馬會行政總裁應家柏指發金額較上屆杭州亞運會多500萬元，並讚揚獎牌健兒展現「我做得到」的拼搏精神。

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環保署宣布新界東北堆填區擴建部分今日全面啓用

新界東北堆填區擴建部分今日全面啓用，接替原有新界東北堆填區成為本港主要廢物終端處理設施之一，原有堆填區將於本年稍後停止運作並進行修復。擴建部分設計堆填容量約為1900萬立方米，土地平整及防滲漏墊層等關鍵工程已於今年中完工，並開展有限度接收廢物的營運測試。

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環保署宣布新界東北堆填區擴建部分今日全面啟用

環保署宣布新界東北堆填區擴建部分於十月四日全面啟用，接替原有新界東北堆填區，成為本港主要廢物終端處理設施之一。擴建部分設計堆填容量約1 900萬立方米，土地平整及防滲漏墊層等關鍵工程已於今年中完工，並開展有限度接收廢物的營運測試。原有堆填區將於本年稍後停止運作並進行修復。

Pilot scheme for foreign home carers planned for second half of next year

The Policy Address proposed a pilot scheme to import foreign home carers with higher elderly-care skills. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun said the first batch was expected to be piloted only in the second half of next year, with a minimum of 150 hours of training. Domestic helpers will not be accepted for local job transfers, and must return to their place of origin at their own expense to receive training and pass a regulated assessment, while the first batch will have only several hundred places.

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滑浪風帆代表隊回港 曾停學一年黃梓豪及張子悅稱現須先專注學業

香港滑浪風帆代表隊在名古屋亞運奪2金1銀後回港。水翼帆板iQFoil金牌得主黃梓豪及張子悅均曾停學一年備戰，兩人表示現須先專注學業，黃梓豪明年要考文憑試DSE。銀牌得主馬君正稱相信是最後一屆亞運。

Over 2,000 people await organ transplants daily; Libby Lam urges public to promote organ donation culture

Under Secretary for Health and Welfare Libby Lam has urged the public to practise the '3S of organ donation' — register their wish, inform their family, and spread the message to relatives and friends — to foster a culture of organ donation. The Centralised Organ Donation Register currently has over 420,000 citizens registered, yet more than 2,000 patients are still waiting for suitable organs every day. She made the appeal at the launch ceremony of the Hong Kong Transplant and Dialysis Sports Games.

Central Harbourfront Event Space opens in phases, outdoor recreation area open until the 16th of this month

The Central Harbourfront Event Space opened to the public in phases from yesterday, with the outdoor recreation area being the first to partially open until the 16th of this month, from 9am to 11pm daily. The venue will subsequently be temporarily closed to facilitate the organisation of large-scale events and construction works; tenant Chung Kai Ltd is optimising the facilities in phases, with the second phase expected to be completed by mid-2027, and in accordance with the lease, no fewer than 100 days will be reserved each year for free public opening.

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啟德醫院明起分階段啟用 家庭醫學綜合中心率先投入運作

啟德醫院明日起分階段啟用，家庭醫學綜合中心率先投入運作，初期每日提供約350個診症名額。伊利沙伯醫院外科、神經外科和臨床腫瘤科部分舊症於本月26日轉至啟德醫院，專科門診一站式預約平均15分鐘完成，較以往縮短5成。

AFCD steps up management and refuse collection at three campsites, hygiene and order good

The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department has stepped up management and refuse collection at three campsites at Ham Tin Wan, Long Ke Wan and Tai Wan, deploying extra staff for patrols day and night, promoting camping etiquette and taking firm enforcement action against violations. The three campsites had about 240 tents last night, with staff stepping up patrols at night, in the early hours and in the morning, and no violations were found. Campers brought their own plastic bags to take away rubbish when leaving, and the campsites' hygiene and order were good.

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勞工及福利局局長孫玉菡會見傳媒 說明外籍家居照顧員試行與安老安排

勞工及福利局局長孫玉菡十月四日會見傳媒，表示外籍家居照顧員將於下年下半年試行第一批，初期只有幾百名。申請不接受本地轉職，外傭須回原居地自費完成最少150小時培訓並通過政府監管的考核。他並分享樂悠咭「兩蚊兩折」數據，指運行前後四個月對比下每程資助減少約百分之八。

Red flag hoisted at Tai Po Lung Mei Beach

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (October 4) that due to inclement weather, a red flag has been hoisted at Tai Po Lung Mei Beach in the Tai Po District, and members of the public are advised not to swim there. The red flag indicates that swimming there is dangerous, and swimmers should take note.

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孫玉菡稱兩蚊兩折實施後政府每程資助減少8%

勞工及福利局局長孫玉菡表示，乘車優惠4月起改為「兩蚊兩折」後，對比前後各4個月數據，政府每程資助減少8%，乘搭十元以上車程的數目亦減少8%。他又談到以「公建民營」營運長者護理中心，以及在屯門、沙田試行的線上遠程照顧服務。

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孫玉菡：外籍家居照顧員新措施擬明年下半年試行

勞工及福利局局長孫玉菡表示，輸入具備專項護老技能的外籍家居照顧員措施擬明年下半年試行，初期引入數百名，須在原居地接受超過150小時培訓。最低工資較現時外傭高一至兩成，培訓課程參照院舍保健員，由政府委任的專業認可機構設計及認證。

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酒牌局周二舉行會議

酒牌局星期二（十月六日）舉行會議，討論灣仔Carnegies及中環Stauntons Bar & Kitchen的酒牌申請，包括一宗修訂及續期申請和一宗續期申請，並會考慮撤銷觀塘Luna Sea的酒牌。會議上午九時四十五分在灣仔皇后大道東258號一樓102號會議室舉行，歡迎市民旁聽。

MPFA to launch one-stop MPF account information enquiry service from 5 October

The eMPF Platform will launch a new one-stop "MPF Account Information Enquiry Service" from 5 October, allowing members, authorised persons and estate representatives to apply once to view trustee, scheme name, account number and balance. MPFA Chairman Ayesha Lau said in a blog post that the existing "Personal Account Electronic Enquiry" does not cover account numbers and balances, requiring members to contact different trustees one by one, while the new service can save considerable time without having to approach trustees individually.

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屋宇署調查赤柱One Stanley獨立屋鋼筋質量事件

屋宇署就赤柱One Stanley一間獨立屋鋼筋質量的舉報展開調查，6月至9月多次檢驗後發現地面低層一條橫樑保護層未按圖則配置鋼絲網、部分樓板鋼筋配置與圖則不符。署方指整體樓宇結構沒有明顯危險，已去信認可人士、註冊結構工程師、註冊承建商和發展商要求面見協助調查。

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外傭最低工資10月3日起增至5220元 孫玉菡稱加幅合理

由10月3日起簽訂的所有外傭合約，「規定最低工資」上調2.35%，由每月5100元增至5220元。勞工及福利局局長孫玉菡表示，本港今年經濟表現好過去年，認為加幅合理。

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屋宇署指赤柱One Stanley獨立屋鋼筋配置不符圖則

屋宇署公布赤柱One Stanley一間獨立屋地面低層橫樑保護層未按圖則配置鋼絲網，部分樓板鋼筋配置亦與圖則不符。署方指情況未構成明顯危險但施工質量須關注，已去信認可人士、註冊結構工程師、註冊承建商及發展商協助調查。署方今年1月接獲業主舉報，正分析6月至9月多次測試所得數據。

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9歲女童染乙型流感併發敗血性休克及嚴重肺炎 情況危殆

一名有長期病患的9歲女童感染乙型流感，併發敗血性休克及嚴重肺炎，在伊利沙伯醫院兒童深切治療部留醫，情況危殆，其呼吸道樣本對乙型流感病毒呈陽性。衞生防護中心指本港自6月底進入流感季節，整體流感活躍程度維持高水平，6月底至今累計21宗兒童嚴重個案，包括兩宗危殆及一宗死亡，並預料未來數周流感活躍程度仍處高水平。

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衞生防護中心錄得九歲女童乙型流感嚴重個案，情況危殆

衞生防護中心十月三日錄得一宗九歲女童乙型流感嚴重個案，女童在伊利沙伯醫院兒童深切治療部留醫，情況危殆。由六月底至今累計錄得21宗兒童嚴重個案，當中16宗已康復、兩宗穩定、兩宗危殆及一宗死亡。女童尚未接種二○二六／二七年度季節性流感疫苗。

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警方：今年1至8月近3萬宗騙案 8月假冒客服案上升現新詐騙手法

警方今年1至8月錄得近3萬宗騙案，較去年同期增加4.5%，損失金額超過52億元，其中8月假冒客服案件明顯上升。新手法誘使受害人下載惡意程式，再將信用卡貼近手機背面，令騙徒可以盜用信用卡簽帳。警方提醒市民不要向陌生人提供個人資料，只透過官方渠道下載應用程式。

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警方拘6人涉25宗爆竊案 雙程證夫婦疑操控非法入境者犯案

警方搗破一個爆竊集團，拘捕5男1女共6人，涉多區25宗爆竊案，涉案損失總值超過369萬港元。案由一對持雙程證夫婦擔任主腦，招募車手接載非法入境內地男子到目標區域，年齡介乎31至45歲。其中23宗針對僻靜村屋或獨立屋，香港仔住宅單位損失約60萬元為最大單一損失，警方已起回總值超過60萬元贓物。

Correctional Services Department holds inauguration ceremony of the Advisory Board of the 'Correctional Pioneer Leader' and cadet promotion ceremony

The Correctional Services Department held the inauguration ceremony of the Advisory Board of the 'Correctional Pioneer Leader' and the cadet promotion ceremony on 3 October, appointing 8 new Advisory Board members from different sectors, and held a promotion ceremony for 79 cadets. Commissioner Wong Kwok-hing officiated at the ceremony, with over 100 leader cadets and their family members taking part. Among the promoted cadets, 3 were promoted to senior leaders, 11 to intermediate leaders and 65 to advanced leaders.

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羅淑佩稱港隊亞運取得好成績 多年體育資源投入已見收成

羅淑佩稱港隊今屆亞運在多個項目取得好成績，多年體育投入已見收成，其中網球、武術等項目成績有突破。她指十一國慶當日有30萬5千5百名旅客訪港，當中27萬7千人來自內地，較2018年多1萬7千人。她非常有信心達到全年5380萬旅客訪港目標。

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何永賢：近7成分間單位已申請登記 其中42個完成認證

房屋局局長何永賢表示，全港約11萬個分間單位已收到7萬3千個登記申請，接近7成，其中42個完成認證。她又指簡約公屋至今有528戶獲批分配公屋，並預期未來約4成房屋供應來自北部都會區。

Chris Sun says minimum wage for domestic workers raised 2.35% to $5,220, describing it as a balanced approach

The statutory minimum wage for domestic workers in Hong Kong will be raised 2.35% to $5,220, applicable to all domestic worker contracts signed from today. Chris Sun said the level is reviewed each year according to economic performance, employers' income and inflation, with the average annual increase over the past many years ranging from 2% to 2.5%. He also mentioned that Hong Kong's first five-year plan proposes studying the development of a 'social welfare data sharing platform' to integrate data from different departments to accurately identify people at high risk, with participation in the measure being voluntary.

Red flag hoisted at Lung Mei Beach in Tai Po

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (October 3) that a red flag has been hoisted at Lung Mei Beach in Tai Po due to inclement weather, indicating that swimming there is dangerous. Members of the public are advised not to swim there.

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宏福苑特設銷售計劃 何永賢稱90.6%業主已簽署買賣協議

宏福苑至今有90.6%業主完成簽署《買賣協議》，房屋局局長何永賢表示特設銷售計劃已邀請百多戶業主選樓，平均每日約30多戶。提供單位約7成在400萬元以下，業主可選收現金或補差價。她提醒須於10月15日或之前完成簽署，否則視為拒絕接受方案。

Labour Department reminds employers and employees to take heatstroke prevention measures while Work Heat Stress Warning is in force

In response to the Work Heat Stress Warning now being in force, the Labour Department reminds employers and employees to take heatstroke prevention measures when working in hot weather or high-temperature environments. Employees working outdoors or in non-air-conditioned indoor environments face higher heat stress levels. Employers must assess risks with reference to the Guide on Prevention of Heat Stress at Work and, so far as reasonably practicable, arrange appropriate rest periods every hour according to the different warning levels. Employees should follow instructions to take rest breaks on time, and if they experience symptoms of heat illness such as headache, dizziness or nausea, they should immediately move to a shaded area to rest and drink water.

LCSD reminds public to keep the area clean while enjoying National Day fireworks display

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department reminds the public that the National Day fireworks display will be held tonight (October 1). Members of the public should keep the area clean and care for public property while watching, and take away the items they have brought with them when leaving, and must not leave behind any litter. The Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza, the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront and the harbourfront area on the northern side of Hong Kong Island will be crowded, and those heading there should take extra care and stay alert to safety.

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民政事務總署開放19間臨時避暑中心

民政事務總署十月一日繼續開放19間社區會堂和社區中心作臨時避暑中心，酷熱天氣警告生效期間全日開放。晚上十時三十分至翌晨八時，中心供應被鋪及睡覺地方予有需要人士，並有人員當值。今年已加強通風降溫設備、飲水機、個人化降溫用品及女士專用區等安排，查詢熱線2572 8427。

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香港海關機場偵破三宗入境旅客販毒案 拘捕兩男三女

香港海關在機場偵破三宗入境旅客販毒案，共檢獲約四十六公斤懷疑大麻花及一批含懷疑第一部毒藥的產品，市值約九百二十萬元，拘捕兩男三女。案件發生在九月二十九日及九月三十日，首宗案三名菲律賓籍旅客從曼谷抵港，行李內藏約三十五公斤大麻花。另兩宗為內地旅客經越南胡志明市抵港，分別檢出約六公斤及五公斤，案件仍在調查。

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行政長官李家超出席國慶七十七周年煙花大匯演致辭（附圖／短片）

行政長官李家超十月一日出席國慶七十七周年煙花大匯演並致辭，指特區政府已制定《香港第一個五年規劃》，對接國家「十五五」規劃。今年煙花匯演共八幕，超過三萬枚煙花在維港上空點燃，由即將邁向135周年的永明金融贊助。

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政府公布香港吸煙與健康委員會任命

政府今日（十月二日）宣布再度委任湯修齊為香港吸煙與健康委員會主席、梁永鏗教授為副主席，同時再度委任六名現任委員及委任七名新成員，所有任期均為兩年，由今年十月一日起生效。香港吸煙與健康委員會於一九八七年成立，屬法定團體，負責就吸煙與健康向政府提供意見、教育公眾及進行相關研究。

Financial Secretary Delivers Speech at Launch Ceremony of "BOC Caring for the Community" Celebrating National Day and Launching Healthy Ageing Services

Financial Secretary Paul Chan delivered a speech at the launch ceremony of "BOC Caring for the Community" Healthy Ageing Services on 2 October, thanking Bank of China (Hong Kong), the HKFTU, Yan Chai Hospital and the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Hong Kong for jointly organising the event. The scheme will provide free traditional Chinese medicine consultations and oral care, and enhance the elderly's financial management and fraud prevention awareness through lectures and home visits. Since the launch of the "Chronic Disease Co-Care Scheme" in November 2023, more than 260,000 citizens have participated, about 60 per cent have completed screening, and it was regularised in March this year.

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環保署公布泳灘等級

環保署公布三十九個憲報公布泳灘及一個非憲報泳灘的最新等級，二十個評為良好（一級）、二十個為一般（二級）。下長沙泳灘由二級升為一級，黄金泳灘由一級轉為二級。環保署提醒市民避免在風暴或大雨後三天內前往泳灘游泳。

Food Safety Centre tests 327 samples of imported Japanese aquatic products, none found exceeding radiation limits

The Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene has issued a Food Safety Order banning imports to Hong Kong of aquatic products, sea salt and seaweed originating from 10 prefectures including Tokyo and Fukushima. From noon on 30 September to noon on 2 October, the Food Safety Centre tested 327 samples of imported Japanese aquatic products, seaweed and sea salt, none of which were found to exceed radiation limits; the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department tested 100 samples of local fishery products over the same period, all of which were satisfactory.