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海關星期四在屯門突擊搜查5個工廈單位，搗破懷疑冒牌硬碟加工工場及儲存倉庫，檢獲約6800件懷疑冒牌硬碟，估計市值約5千萬元，並拘捕5男1女，年齡31至59歲。海關另檢獲約2萬件懷疑待加工的二手硬碟，相信被捕人士買入二手硬碟後移除原有標貼、格式化並貼上各大品牌標貼封裝出售。案件仍在調查中，不排除有更多人被捕。
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香港海關昨日在屯門突擊搜查五個工廈單位，檢獲約六千八百件懷疑冒牌硬碟，估計市值約五千萬元，並拘捕五男一女，年齡介乎三十一至五十九歲。海關另檢獲約二萬件懷疑有待加工的二手硬碟，相信被捕人士以除膠劑移除原有標貼、格式化後貼上各大品牌標貼再封裝出售。案件仍在調查中，不排除有更多人被捕。
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食安中心公布，兩個批次的「莊記牌純綠豆水晶粉皮」樣本被檢出不符合《食物內防腐劑規例》，分別含百萬分之69和61的脫氫醋酸鈉。中心已指示涉事商戶將受影響批次停售、下架及回收，業界如持有應立即停止使用或出售，市民可致電經銷商熱線3706 5528查詢。
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機電工程署巡查全港由臺日電梯（香港）有限公司安裝的升降機，截至下午2時共巡查39幢樓宇，經抽檢發現這些樓宇均有升降機沒有安裝門框組件。署方指所有樓宇均為私人樓宇，不會公開涉及屋苑及大樓名單，會聯絡物業管理公司跟進。署方亦已巡查其他註冊承辦商的25幢樓宇，全部均有安裝門框組件。
Why read this: 機電署公布巡查進度，指39幢私人樓宇的升降機均未安裝門框組件，並交代不會公開名單及後續跟進安排。
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食物安全中心公布，莊記牌純綠豆水晶粉皮兩個批次樣本分別檢出百萬分之六十九及六十一的脫氫醋酸鈉，不符合《食物內防腐劑規例》，中心已指示商戶停售、下架及回收受影響批次。涉事產品為五百克裝、來源地中國，總經銷商為莊記食品貿易公司，市民可致電3706 5528查詢回收事宜。
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三名內地旅客因進口未完稅香煙及另類吸煙產品，今日（十月十六日）在西九龍裁判法院被判監禁六至九個月。海關昨日在香港國際機場截查三人，共檢獲十四萬六千六百支未完稅香煙及六千支另類吸煙產品，估計市值約六十八萬元，應課稅值約四十八萬元。海關對判刑表示歡迎，指監禁判刑具相當阻嚇作用。
The Legislative Council Panel on Transport discusses fare increase applications from 4 bus companies, with multiple lawmakers criticising the increases as too high. The Transport and Logistics Bureau says it will consider residents' overall affordability when approving them and will absolutely not accept the increases wholesale.
Why read this: The Legislative Council Panel on Transport discusses fare increase applications from 4 bus companies, with the Transport and Logistics Bureau stating that it will consider residents' affordability when approving them and will not accept the increases wholesale.
Radio Television Hong Kong broadcasts a replay of News World from 16 October 2026, covering local current affairs, Greater China news and international developments. The programme keeps abreast of the latest hot topics and was published that day at HKT 19:47.
A total of 48 lifts at Tsui Ping North Estate in Kwun Tong and Pok Hong Estate in Sha Tin were found to have only fire-resistant doors installed, without door frame components, with serious deficiencies in the works. Some Pok Hong Estate residents said they were not worried about lift safety problems, while other residents hoped the authorities would disclose more information.
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警方拘捕一名26歲本地男子，涉嫌「猥褻侵犯」及「傷人」。一名28歲女子報案指本月2日在港鐵尖沙咀站內被該男子潑灑不明液體，她嘗試阻止對方離開時手指受傷；警方調查相信他亦曾於1月在尖沙咀站內及一個商場向另外兩名女子潑灑不明液體，翻查閉路電視後昨天在觀塘區將他拘捕。被捕人正被扣留調查，將被暫控三項「猥褻侵犯」罪及一項「傷人」罪，案件明日在西九龍裁判法院提堂。
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赤柱One Stanley一間獨立屋鋼筋配置不符圖則，屋宇署視察及測試後發現地面層橫樑保護層未按批准圖則配置鋼絲網，部分樓板鋼筋配置亦與圖則不符。署方要求發展商建灝地產就涉事洋房、另外8座洋房及第9座公用地方安排詳細調查，並於函件日期起計1個月內提交結果及相關資料。
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屯門富泰邨一名女童早前被途人發現手持兩大袋罐裝啤酒，其父母涉嫌虐兒被捕。社署回覆查詢表示，已安排女童及兩名弟妹入住兒童院舍，接受過渡性住宿照顧服務，社工正與醫護、學校及相關院舍合作，並將召開多專業個案會議制訂福利計劃。
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一名居於深水埗區、有長期病患的74歲女子確診感染類鼻疽，上周四離世，死因仍在調查。衞生防護中心指患者本月4日起發燒及咳嗽帶痰，上周三因氣促到明愛醫院急症室求醫，臨床樣本對類鼻疽伯克氏菌呈陽性。截至昨日，本港今年錄得9宗類鼻疽個案，中心呼籲市民保持個人及環境衞生。
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警方拘捕臺日電梯（香港）有限公司一名董事及兩名註冊工程師，涉嫌在觀塘翠屏北邨和沙田博康邨的升降機更換工程中虛報完工，觸犯欺詐罪。三人年齡介乎63至82歲，正被扣留調查，警方到柴灣工業城第一期辦公室檢走多箱證物。機電工程署早前指兩邨共48部升降機只裝耐火門、無裝門框組件，已轉介警方跟進。
Why read this: 警方就觀塘翠屏北邨及沙田博康邨升降機更換工程缺失拘捕三人，讀者可核對涉案屋苑與被捕者身份。
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香港海關今日在香港國際機場偵破兩宗入境旅客販毒案件，共檢獲約八點八公斤懷疑大麻花及二百二十支未完稅香煙，估計市值共約一百八十三萬元。首宗案件拘捕一名四十三歲內地女旅客，第二宗案件拘捕一名四十一歲內地男旅客，兩人分別被控販運危險藥物等罪，明日於西九龍裁判法院提堂。
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衞生防護中心公布過去一星期（十月九日至十月十五日）錄得一宗新增類鼻疽個案，涉及一名居於深水埗區的74歲長期病患女子，她於十月八日離世，死因仍在調查中。中心初步調查顯示個案屬散發個案，沒有資料顯示與本港早前其他確診個案有流行病學關連。截至昨日，本港今年錄得九宗類鼻疽個案，中心提醒長者及長期病患者在颱風或暴雨後應避免接觸土壤或泥水。
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衞生防護中心公布，本港本月9日至昨日新增一宗外地傳入登革熱個案，病人潛伏期內到過柬埔寨，今年累計錄得34宗。過去一星期另錄得兩宗外地傳入基孔肯雅熱個案，兩名男患者潛伏期內均曾到內地，其中17歲患者已康復出院，64歲病人情況穩定。本港今年累計7宗基孔肯雅熱確診，包括6宗輸入及1宗本地感染。
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一名29歲中國籍女子因非法進口約52公斤受管制乾魚翅，今日在區域法院被判監禁10個月。她今年3月22日從巴西經埃塞俄比亞抵達香港國際機場時被海關截獲，漁護署以非法進口瀕危物種檢控，法庭以15個月為量刑起點，認罪扣減三分之一。
The Transport Department announces that, to tie in with the three-day holiday around Chung Yeung Festival starting tomorrow, special traffic and public transport arrangements will be implemented at Huanggang Port. The department says passenger and vehicle flows at various land boundary control points have increased significantly from today until next Monday, and it expects next Monday afternoon to evening to be the return peak, with franchised buses during peak periods able to be increased to a frequency of every 2 to 3 minutes. The MTR will strengthen East Rail Line train services between Admiralty and Lo Wu or Lok Ma Chau stations, while the Hong Kong section of the high-speed rail will add short-haul services between West Kowloon Station and Futian and Shenzhen North stations.
Why read this: The Transport Department announces special traffic arrangements at Huanggang Port for the Chung Yeung Festival holiday and identifies next Monday afternoon to evening as the return peak, so the public can check schedules and travel times accordingly.
During the Chung Yeung Festival, the Fire Services Department strengthened patrols and response deployment, targeting 12 locations with relatively higher wildfire risk, all located in the New Territories West and New Territories North areas. The Civil Aid Service joined with the Fire Services Department to form 12 patrol teams to strengthen on-site patrols. The Fire Services Department also deployed a remote aerial detection system, a real-time artificial intelligence image analysis platform and newly introduced large drones equipped with a water bomb dropping system. The drones can carry an 80-litre water-carrying device, providing aerial auxiliary support for remote or steep locations.
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海關昨日採取特別行動，打擊懷疑冒牌硬碟加工工場及儲存倉庫，檢獲約6800件懷疑冒牌硬碟，估計市值共約5000萬元，並拘捕6人。海關稍後舉行記者會，交代行動詳情。
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「粵艇南下」舉行首航儀式，首批5艘內地遊艇中午12時起靠岸，停泊在大嶼山遊艇會。來自深圳的船東盛先生乘46呎雙體船載同四、五人來港自由行，計劃留港兩至三日，到中環和尖沙咀購物。同行船長周先生稱出發前在內地接受約兩天香港水域規則及停泊設施培訓，網上預辦及審批手續效率高。
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觀塘翠屏北邨和沙田博康邨合共48部由臺日電梯（香港）有限公司負責、已報稱完成更換工程的升降機，被發現只安裝耐火門而無安裝門框組件。博康邨涉及39部，記者到過其中3幢大廈，升降機早上如常運作亦無圍封，有居民稱不太擔心，亦有居民期望當局披露更多資訊。翠屏北邨涉及9部升降機，早上有升降機被圍封並貼出暫停使用標示。
Why read this: 報道走訪博康邨三幢大廈，記錄升降機如常運作及居民對工程缺失的不同反應，並提到翠屏北邨有升降機被圍封。
Mabel Chan says 'southbound Guangdong yachts' drive high-end visitor spending, and proposes making Hong Kong a superyacht hub.
The Legislative Council Panel on Transport discusses fare increase applications from 4 bus companies, with increases ranging from 8.1 per cent to 17.7 per cent. Multiple lawmakers criticise the increases as too high and unaffordable for the public. Some lawmakers are concerned that a Citybus route from Tuen Mun to Admiralty will rise by $9 per journey, and propose a fare adjustment mechanism linked to performance and an annual fare review. Deputy Secretary for Transport and Logistics Frank Yip Hoi-ying says data will be reviewed scientifically, taking into account the public's affordability.
Why read this: The Legislative Council discusses fare increase applications from four bus companies, with exchanges between lawmakers and the authorities over the size of the increases and the problem of cancelled trips, giving readers the key points of contention while approval is still under way.
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廉署今早落案起訴科技服務供應商及空殼公司負責人共5人串謀詐騙，案件下午在東區裁判法院提訊。控罪指涉案供應商於2019年10月至2025年1月，與4名同案被告訛稱數間公司符合資格申請「科技券」資助，涉及資助額逾160萬元。廉署調查發現涉案數間供應商涉及約470宗懷疑有問題申請，資助額逾1億元，並成功阻截批出及發放近九成資助，即9400萬元。
Why read this: 廉署起訴5人涉以空殼公司詐騙科技券資助，涉案資助逾160萬元，並披露約470宗可疑申請、涉款逾1億元。
Michael Wong says the yacht economy has become a world trend, and he believes Hong Kong has the capability and strength to take a share of it. He made the remarks on 16 October 2026.
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「粵艇南下」今日舉行首航儀式，首批5艘內地遊艇中午12時起相繼靠岸，停泊在大嶼山遊艇會。5艘遊艇分別來自深圳、珠海及南沙，船身長約13米至約38米，海事處及支持機構派船隻在場迎接，海事處副處長史強與船長及船員握手。
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衞生防護中心錄得一宗外地輸入猴痘確診個案，36歲男患者本月10日出現發燒及喉嚨痛，13日獲安排到瑪嘉烈醫院隔離治療，情況穩定，潛伏期內曾在外地有高風險性接觸。中心表示，本月首15天確診數字較9月同期大幅下跌超過六成，本月首兩周接種猴痘疫苗劑數亦較上月同期增加逾六成。
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department found during inspections that Tate Japan Elevator (Hong Kong) Company Limited had serious deficiencies in the replacement works for 48 lifts at Tsui Ping (North) Estate in Kwun Tong and Pok Hong Estate in Sha Tin, with fire-resistant door frame components not installed, while completion was reported. The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department considered that the incident might involve criminal acts of fraud and providing false statements, and has referred it to the police for follow-up. It is understood that the case has been taken over by the Police New Territories South Regional Major Crimes Unit for investigation.
Why read this: Electrical and Mechanical Services Department inspections uncovered that fire-resistant door frames were not installed in 48 lift replacement works but completion was reported; the case has been referred to the police major crimes unit, letting readers understand the estates and contractors involved.
Tait Yat Elevator (Hong Kong) Company Limited was accused of failing to install fire-resistant door frame components on 48 lifts at Tsui Ping (North) Estate in Kwun Tong and Pok Hong Estate in Sha Tin while reporting the work as completed. After surprise inspections, the EMSD considered that the incident might involve criminal acts of fraud and providing false statements, and will refer the case to police. Polytechnic University visiting professor Ho Wing Yip said the components are used to connect the wall and fire-resistant door to prevent fire and smoke from entering the lift and shaft through gaps during a fire, and he considered that it might not be ruled out that it was a supervision problem, with the true cause pending investigation.
Why read this: The EMSD referred the case to police after surprise inspections, affecting 48 lifts across two estates, so readers can check whether their own estate is on the list.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today that due to rough seas, red flags have been hoisted at Stanley Main Beach, Shek O Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District on Hong Kong Island, as well as Silverstrand Beach and Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District, indicating that swimming there is dangerous and members of the public are advised not to swim there.
Cha Yat-chiu, chairman of the board of the San Tin Technopole Company, said the government's heavy investment in innovation and technology and industrial development in recent years is the "right approach". He believes that to attract advanced manufacturing partners to Hong Kong, land prices, tax incentives and CEPA are all important factors, among which CEPA has not been updated for many years and he believes there is room for optimisation. He suggested that the life and health sector set up in the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park in the Loop, while microelectronics, robotics and green manufacturing could be considered for development in San Tin.
The Department of Health says the activity level of hand, foot and mouth disease in Hong Kong has risen significantly recently. University of Hong Kong medical faculty paediatrics professor Yip Pak-keung says outbreaks have been more obvious since the start of this month, especially in child care centres, kindergartens and primary schools, which he believes is related to pupils gathering after the start of the school year. He says alcohol cannot effectively kill enterovirus 71, and recommends washing hands with liquid soap and water, while schools should also watch hygiene and whether pupils have symptoms.
Radio Television Hong Kong revisits the Newspaper Summary for 16 October 2026, gathering the main news from local newspapers daily to keep abreast of social developments.
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「粵艇南下」今日下午舉行首航儀式，署理財政司司長黃偉綸、運輸及物流局局長陳美寶等官員出席，迎接首批由廣東省抵港的遊艇。當局簡化粵艇來港手續，並授權內地機構提供培訓及考試，已有300名船長取得本港水域航行資格。海事處劃定5個指定錨泊區、提供115個泊位，並設監察系統實時掌握停泊情況。
The Housing Authority said serious defects occurred during lift replacement works at Pok Hong Estate in Sha Tin in 2025 and at Tsui Ping North Estate in Kwun Tong in 2026 respectively, and that it will pursue the liability of Tai Yat Elevator (Hong Kong) Limited. The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department said preliminary evidence indicates that the company is suspected of serious negligence or misconduct, and that criminal acts involving fraud and making false statements cannot be ruled out; the incident has been referred to the police. The Housing Authority also advised the owners' incorporation of Fu Heng Estate, which is preparing to replace its lifts, to hold off on approving the contract.
Why read this: Identifies the two rental estates involved, the contractor's name and year, and the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department's referral to the police, allowing readers to check whether their own estate is affected.
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一名13歲男童肝功能嚴重衰竭，急須接受肝臟移植，醫管局呼籲市民支持器官捐贈、考慮捐出離世親人的器官。男童在瑪麗醫院留醫，情況嚴重，現位列O+血型肝臟移植輪候名冊首位，局方已準備通過特區政府向內地尋求協助，協調將器官跨境捐贈到香港作配對移植。
Why read this: 醫管局說男童位列O+血型肝臟移植輪候名冊首位，並已準備經特區政府向內地尋求器官協助，讀者可據此了解配對與跨境安排的進展。
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department conducted a surprise inspection of lift works by Hitachi Elevator (Hong Kong) Limited at Tsui Ping (North) Estate in Kwun Tong and Pok Hong Estate in Sha Tin, finding that the company had installed only fire-resistant doors without the related door frame components, yet reported the works as completed, involving 48 lifts. The EMSD ordered rectification to be completed within one month, with costs borne by Hitachi, and launched enforcement under the Lifts and Escalators Ordinance, saying fraud and false statements were not ruled out and that the case would be referred to the Police for follow-up.
Why read this: An EMSD surprise inspection uncovered a total of 48 lifts in two estates missing fire-resistant door frame components, and set out the rectification deadline and the arrangements for referral to police.
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觀塘繞道晚上近10時發生交通意外，一架往油塘方向行駛的私家車與巴士相撞，私家車司機一度被困，意外中3人受輕傷，包括巴士上一名70多歲女乘客。運輸署表示，往油塘方向近香港郵政大樓一度全線封閉，往大老山隧道方向附近部份行車線仍然封閉，駕駛人士只可使用餘下行車線，現時交通繁忙。