Lamma Island outline zoning plan referred back to Town Board for amendment

The Secretary for Development has referred the Lamma Island outline zoning plan back to the Town Planning Board for amendment, mainly to reflect the development scheme of the former Lamma Island quarry, as announced by the Town Board on 2 October. The outline zoning plan incorporating the amendments will be made available for public inspection in accordance with the Town Planning Ordinance. The outline zoning plan was last approved by the Chief Executive in Council in January 2015.

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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.

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統計處公布二零二六年八月零售業銷貨額按年升5.6%

政府統計處公布二零二六年八月零售業總銷貨價值臨時估計為321億元，按年上升5.6%，為連續第十六個月擴張。網上銷售價值為28億元、佔總銷貨價值8.7%，按年升9.9%。分類中電器及耐用消費品升29.1%，汽車及汽車零件跌22.0%。

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政府上調外傭規定最低工資至每月5,220元

政府宣布外傭「規定最低工資」上調百分之二點三五，由每月5,100元增至5,220元，膳食津貼維持每月不少於1,236元。新水平適用於十月三日起簽訂的合約，十月二日或之前按舊工資簽訂的合約可於十月三十日或之前送抵入境處。

Financial Secretary announces reappointment of HKIC chief executive

Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced that the board of HKIC has reappointed Carmen Chan as chief executive for a three-year term, effective 9 October this year. As at the date of the announcement, HKIC has invested in more than 200 projects, of which 11 companies have listed in Hong Kong, while over 30 others have submitted or plan to submit listing applications in Hong Kong. For every HK$1 invested by HKIC, more than HK$8 of international long-term market capital has been mobilised to co-invest.

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渠務署呼籲市民發現街道水浸致電24小時熱線報告

渠務署呼籲市民發現街道水浸時盡快致電24小時渠務熱線向該署報告，電話為二三○○一一一○。公布同時要求電台及電視台當值宣布員盡快播出有關信息，並隔適當時間重播多次。

Centre suspends import of poultry meat and eggs from Rockwood, Manitoba, Canada

The Centre for Food Safety of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced that, in response to an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in the Rural Municipality of Rockwood, Manitoba, Canada, it has immediately instructed the trade to suspend the import of poultry meat and poultry products (including eggs) from the area. According to Census and Statistics Department figures, Hong Kong imported no poultry meat or eggs from Canada in the first six months of this year. The Centre has contacted the Canadian authorities and will continue to monitor notifications from the World Organisation for Animal Health.

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文體旅局局長羅淑佩在立法會簡報會介紹五年規劃及施政報告旅遊措施

文化體育及旅遊局局長羅淑佩在立法會簡報會介紹《香港第一個五年規劃》及2026年《施政報告》的旅遊措施。當局估計十一黃金周約有129萬內地旅客訪港，日均旅客人次較去年增加約百分之五。旅發局會整合200多項盛事票尾優惠，並在今年底引入AI個人化旅遊建議。

Centre for Health Protection announces latest dengue fever and chikungunya fever situation

The Centre for Health Protection announced on 2 October that Hong Kong had recorded 32 dengue fever cases this year, comprising 30 imported cases and two local infections, with no new cases from 25 September to 1 October. During the same period, one imported chikungunya fever case was added, involving a 62-year-old woman who had visited Guangdong Province, bringing this year's total to 4. The Centre reminded the public that the rainy season is not yet over and urged residents to take mosquito prevention measures.

Labour Department reminds employers to pay attention to electrical safety when working during rainstorms

The Labour Department reminds employers and contractors that, during rainstorm warning periods, they should avoid assigning employees to carry out electrical work or handle electrical installations as far as possible, and should refer to the Code of Practice in Adverse Weather and "Extreme Situations". Even when carrying out electrical work in places not affected by rainstorms, they must still isolate the power supply, test circuits to confirm they are de-energised, and provide personal protective equipment such as insulating gloves and insulating mats. Safety guidelines and leaflets are available free of charge at the Labour Department's district offices or can be downloaded from its website.

Government and MTR reach settlement arrangements for High Speed Rail Hong Kong section and Shatin to Central Link works

The Government reached settlement arrangements with MTR Corporation on 2 October regarding the High Speed Rail Hong Kong section and the Shatin to Central Link works. MTR must pay HK$2.25 billion for delays during the construction phase of the High Speed Rail Hong Kong section, while both parties agreed not to pursue claims against each other over the Shatin to Central Link, for which MTR had already borne about HK$2.8 billion in additional expenditure. The Transport and Logistics Bureau said enhanced works governance mechanisms had been applied to new railway projects.

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衞生防護中心調查北角安老院五名院友產碳青霉烯酶腸道桿菌帶菌個案群組

衞生防護中心十月二日調查北角一間安老院五名院友的產碳青霉烯酶腸道桿菌帶菌群組，五人為三男兩女、年齡77至92歲，均無病徵且情況穩定。巡查發現院舍未有妥善執行傳染病預防措施，中心會在院舍繼續篩查並進行醫學監察。

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一名入境旅客進口未完稅香煙及另類吸飲產品罪成判囚

一名四十五歲內地男旅客因進口未完稅香煙及另類吸飲產品，十月二日在西九龍裁判法院被判監禁六個月及罰款一千五百元。海關九月三十日在香港國際機場截查該名由東京抵港旅客，檢獲七千零八支未完稅香煙及四萬支另類吸飲產品，市值約二十三萬五千元。海關提醒違例最高可判罰款二百萬元及監禁七年。

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政務司司長出席「向國旗敬禮」港澳青少年升旗隊代表訪京團學習成果分享會致辭（附圖／短片）

政務司司長陳國基十月二日出席「向國旗敬禮」港澳青少年升旗隊代表訪京團學習成果分享會並致辭。訪京團在北京人民大會堂獲中共中央政治局常委、國務院副總理丁薛祥和中央港澳辦、國務院港澳辦主任夏寶龍接見。《香港第一個五年規劃》和二○二六年《施政報告》均將推廣愛國主義教育列為重點工作。

Government holds sharing session on learning outcomes of "Saluting the National Flag" visit to Beijing to promote activity results to youth and the community

The Education Bureau today (October 2) held a sharing session on the learning outcomes of the "Saluting the National Flag" visit to Beijing at Kowloon Technical School, where about 250 student representatives from tertiary institutions, secondary schools and primary schools shared what they saw and heard during the five-day trip to Beijing. Chief Secretary for Administration Eric Chan officiated at the event and noted that the delegation was received by Ding Xuexiang, Standing Committee member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice-Premier of the State Council, at the Great Hall of the People. The visit to Beijing was held in Beijing from September 18 to 22, with about 1,200 flag-raising team representatives, teachers, students and youth group representatives from Hong Kong and Macau taking part.

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一名入境旅客管有未完稅香煙罪成判囚

一名五十五歲內地女旅客在落馬洲支線管制站被海關檢獲二千三百八十一支未完稅香煙，市值約一萬一千元，今日在粉嶺裁判法院被判監禁四星期及罰款一千五百元。海關指刑罰具阻嚇作用，提醒市民管有私煙一經定罪最高可被判罰款二百萬元及監禁七年。

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行政長官李家超出席國慶文藝晚會致辭

行政長官李家超十月二日出席香港同胞慶祝中華人民共和國成立七十七周年國慶文藝晚會並致辭。他指特區政府九月制定了《香港第一個五年規劃》，對接國家「十五五」規劃，主動融入和服務國家發展大局。香港會發揮背祖國、聯通世界的優勢，擔當「超級聯繫人」和「超級增值人」角色。

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警方呼籲提供西區致命交通意外資料

警方呼籲市民提供昨日（十月一日）晚上約十時三十一分在西區域多利道與摩星嶺徑交界致命交通意外的資料，一名六十三歲電單車男司機頭部嚴重受傷，於今日上午九時四十六分被證實死亡。五十歲私家車男司機為休班輔警，涉嫌危險駕駛引致他人死亡被捕，已獲准保釋候查。

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陳美寶樂見11 SKIES交還機管局 期望盡快重新定位

運輸及物流局局長陳美寶表示，樂見新世界發展與機管局提前終止合約、明年4月將機場航天城11 SKIES項目交還機管局營運，期望機管局盡快訂出清晰路向及時間表重新定位，將項目升級為高端旅遊兼體驗活動。項目需配合2027年底機場二號大樓開通及2028年第二期亞博落成，連接機場城市的航天走廊無人駕駛小巴預計最快年底至明年年初投入運作。

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天文台上午9時10分取消黃色暴雨警告信號

天文台上午9時10分取消黃色暴雨警告信號。受高空擾動相關的驟雨及雷暴影響，本港今早多處錄得超過30毫米雨量，其中西貢及大嶼山雨量超過70毫米。

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孫玉菡公布畢業生就業啟航計劃 兩年內與商會多造一萬個職位

勞工及福利局局長孫玉菡公布「畢業生就業啟航計劃」，將與商會在未來兩年額外創造一萬個職位，補貼受聘青年三分之一薪金，上限每月6000元，資助期最長半年。他指難以評估計劃對青年失業率的影響；勞工處將推出「青年就業通」網上服務窗口及AI「就業配對通」，以減低市場錯配。

蔡若蓮：考慮地價優惠吸引海外大學落戶北都

教育局局長蔡若蓮在立法會一個委員會上表示，當局會考慮地價優惠、非本地生錄取名額等措施，吸引更多海外大學落戶北都大學城。她指出大學城以自資模式發展、基建投入很大，對海外大學是挑戰，短期內較多會以合辦課程、聯合實驗室等項目方式參與發展。

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丘應樺：出海專班成立至今約340間企業來港註冊

商務及經濟發展局局長丘應樺表示，「內地企業出海專班」成立至今有約340間企業來港註冊。創新科技及工業局局長孫東表示，《五年規劃》提出本地創新活動總開支佔本地生產總值3%，是參照國際標準制定指標。

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海關打擊瑜伽中心不良營商手法 拘捕一名公司董事

海關今日採取特別執法行動打擊瑜伽中心不良營商手法，拘捕一名公司董事，他涉嫌違反《商品說明條例》中「不當接受付款」的罪行。消委會表示，截至下午5時共接獲286宗相關投訴，涉款超過390萬。提供瑜伽課堂的岩盤浴瑜伽Hotstone Yoga懷疑全線結業。

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羅淑佩稱中秋綵燈匯及大坑舞火龍成效非常好 將來辦盛事會作參考

羅淑佩在立法會經濟發展事務委員會表示，今年中秋大坑舞火龍及國際中秋綵燈匯成效非常好，將來辦盛事會參考綵燈匯，要有獨特性。活動自上月17日至國慶日的15日錄得約62萬人次，平均每日約4萬2千人次，綵燈展覽將延至下周三。

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海關拘捕瑜伽中心61歲董事 涉結業前不當地接受付款

岩盤浴瑜伽Hotstone Yoga全線結業，海關拘捕一名61歲公司董事，涉嫌違反《商品說明條例》「不當地接受付款」罪行。截至今日下午5時海關接獲381宗舉報，涉款407萬元，每宗金額由1千元至4萬6千元不等。

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飛鵝山遊繩事故一死一傷 兩人同為休班救護總隊目

飛鵝山道一帶下午發生攀山事故，兩名男子遊繩期間懷疑有人墮崖，送院後一死一傷，兩人同為休班救護總隊目。消防處下午2時許接報，聯同政府飛行服務隊在鵝肚棧道附近尋獲傷者，昏迷男子送東區醫院後證實不治，消防處已安排福利組接觸死者家屬。

National Day drone show held at night at Hung Hom New Harbourfront

The National Day drone show was held at night at Hung Hom New Harbourfront, with drones forming heart shapes, high-speed rail and other patterns and words over the sea, attracting many citizens and tourists to watch. Of the two performances originally scheduled for tonight, the first was cancelled due to weather, while the second proceeded smoothly.

Lau Shuk-pui congratulates Hong Kong team on 2 golds, 2 silvers and 2 bronzes in sailing, squash, tennis and cycling at Nagoya Asian Games

The Hong Kong team added 2 golds, 2 silvers and 2 bronzes in a single day at the Nagoya Asian Games, and Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Lau Shuk-pui offered congratulations. In sailing, Kiu Ho-him, Poon Ling-hong, Kong Tsz-kei and Wong Hei-wai won two gold medals together, marking the first gold for the Hong Kong, China team in sailing, with the whole team winning 2 golds, 2 silvers and 1 bronze this Games. The Hong Kong, China team has won a cumulative 7 golds, 17 silvers and 22 bronzes, totalling 46 medals.}}</q>

Chris Tang writes to The New York Times condemning allegations against national security legislation

Secretary for Security Chris Tang wrote to The New York Times, expressing strong opposition and condemnation of a report involving the Hong Kong National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, saying the allegations distorted facts. He criticised double standards, and said the law enforcement operations in the report were entirely lawful and unrelated to press freedom. The original text mentioned that the report involved the police's recent arrest of members including online media outlet 'Pommes Frites'.

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西區致命車禍63歲電單車司機不治 50歲休班輔警涉危駕被捕

港島西區昨晚約10時半，私家車在域多利道與摩星嶺徑交界與電單車相撞，63歲電單車司機頭部嚴重受傷，送瑪麗醫院後今早證實死亡。50歲休班輔警涉嫌危險駕駛引致他人死亡被捕，獲准保釋，港島總區交通部特別調查隊跟進調查。

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雷暴警告生效 金紫荊廣場升旗儀式取消

雷暴警告現正生效，原定十月三日上午八時於灣仔金紫荊廣場舉行的升旗儀式取消。若屆時雷暴警告已取消且天氣許可，儀式有機會恢復而不作另行通知。

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國際足協東盟挑戰盃決賽傍晚啟德上演 中國香港對柬埔寨力爭主場捧盃

首屆國際足協東盟挑戰盃決賽傍晚6時在啟德主場館上演，由中國香港對柬埔寨。港隊分組賽以4:0勝老撾、2:0勝汶萊兩戰晉級，柬埔寨則以一勝一和出線；六月友誼賽柬埔寨曾2:0擊敗港隊，中場胡晉銘盼在主場捧盃。

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香港青年協會今日舉行全港賣旗日

社會福利署表示，香港青年協會獲發公開籌款許可證，在今日上午七時至下午十二時三十分進行全港賣旗活動。賣旗日許可證已上載至社署網頁，市民可致電社署熱線2343 2255查詢。社署提醒，如對賣旗活動有所懷疑，請不要捐助並立即通知警方。

Observatory: Heaviest rain in Sai Kung and Lantau, severe flooding possible

The Yellow Rainstorm Warning Signal is in force, and the Observatory has issued a heavy rain advisory for specific areas, indicating exceptionally heavy rain in Sai Kung District and Lantau Island in the Islands District, with severe flooding possible. The above areas have recorded or expect rainfall exceeding 70 millimetres per hour, and affected residents should take appropriate preventive measures. Details: https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/ch/component/k2/1872501-20261003.htm

Employers/contractors and employees must note electrical safety when working during 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 rainstorm weather, and should refer to the Code of Practice in Adverse Weather and "Extreme Situations" and the Guide to Work Safety in Adverse Weather. Even when carrying out construction work in areas not affected by rainstorms, they must isolate power sources, lock off and test circuits, and provide personal protective equipment such as insulating gloves and insulating mats to avoid electric shock accidents. Safety publications can be obtained free of charge from the Labour Department's district offices or downloaded from the website.

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渠務署籲請市民報告水浸

渠務署呼籲市民發現街道水浸時，盡快致電二十四小時渠務熱線向該署報告，電話為二三○○一一一○。新聞公籲要求電台及電視台當值宣布員盡快播出有關信息，並隔適當時間重播多次。

Observatory: Whether red rainstorm warning is needed depends on development of thunderstorm areas

The yellow rainstorm warning signal is in force. The Observatory issued a special weather advisory stating that an area of intense thunderstorms associated with an upper-air disturbance is affecting Hong Kong. The Observatory said whether a red rainstorm warning signal is needed depends on the development of that thunderstorm area, reminding the public to remain highly vigilant and stay tuned to the latest weather information.

Observatory issues Amber Rainstorm Warning Signal at 4am

The Observatory issued the Amber Rainstorm Warning Signal at 4am, and the signal is currently in force. The material only gives the time the warning was issued, without providing rainfall figures, affected areas or the expected duration.