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勞工及福利局局長孫玉菡表示，社署認為屯門懷疑受虐女童三姊弟不適宜立即回家，會在有定案前安排緊急臨時住宿。三人最快一、兩日內出院，社署最快約一個多星期後召開多專業個案會議，視乎評估或向法庭申請照顧或保護令，當局正檢視其領取綜援狀況。
Why read this: 說明社署在個案會議有定案前為三姊弟安排緊急臨時住宿，並交代會議最快約一個多星期後召開，可據此追蹤事件處理進度。
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發展局局長甯漢豪十月九日在立法會致辭，公布未來五年更換或修復350公里高齡水管，比目前翻一番。計劃包括構建智慧水網和加設跨海管道，目標今年底向立法會匯報部署、明年向財委會申請撥款。樓宇安全方面將年底提交《建築物條例》修訂建議，市建局檢討明年內提出建議。
Why read this: 致辭列出未來五年更換或修復350公里高齡水管的部署，並交代法例修訂、預審名單及市建局檢討的時間表。
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民政及青年事務局局長麥美娟在立法會就有關《香港第一個五年規劃》及《施政報告》致謝議案合併辯論致辭，介紹地區治理及愛國主義教育工作。地區治理領導委員會將在二○二六至二七年度跟進至少八項新地區議題。民政總署目標今年內向立法會提交修訂《建築物管理條例》建議，並於二○二七年度推出大廈管理糾紛三層機制。
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一名被拍到搬運重型啤酒袋的10歲女童將與兩名兄弟姊妹獲安排暫時照顧，福利評估認為三人回家並不合適，其父母已因涉嫌虐兒被捕。勞工及福利局局長 Chris Sun Yuk-han 說三人仍在醫院接受健康檢查，預計當日或周六出院。
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工聯會立法會議員鄧家彪建議政府成立公營機構「大廈維修管理局」，由公營機構委派工程顧問入場驗樓、勘查、招標及監工，避免不法集團干擾。發展局表示正擬備更嚴謹的顧問及承建商名單。去年大埔宏福苑發生五級火後，《施政報告》提出研究可行方案，協助市民處理大型維修涉及的專業問題。
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行政長官會同行政會議已作出《稅款豁免（宏福苑）令》並於十月九日刊憲，寬免大埔宏福苑業主、居民及火災中身亡人士的稅款。豁免涵蓋二○二四／二五課稅年度應繳稅款餘額及二○二五／二六課稅年度的稅款，《豁免令》將於十月十四日提交立法會省覽。
Why read this: 豁免令點明涵蓋薪俸稅、物業稅、利得稅和個人入息課稅，並列出兩年課稅年度的範圍，讀者可核對自己是否受惠。
Multiple government departments mobilised about 150 people near Lion Rock Country Park for a cross-departmental wildfire and hill rescue exercise, simulating 25 hikers encountering a wildfire. The Fire Services Department deployed about 90 fire and ambulance personnel, deploying large drones to drop water bombs and using artificial intelligence to analyse wildfires, in preparation for operational deployment during the Chung Yeung Festival, while also urging the public not to leave embers when sweeping graves or hiking.
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平機會舉行「通用設計嘉許計劃2026/27」嘉許典禮，向561個處所頒發共668個獎項，表揚在採納通用設計方面有傑出表現的公司和機構。參與機構數目由上屆的104間增至138間。主席林美秀冀望更多持分者加入共融行列，讓通用設計成為社會的核心價值。
The Department of Health is holding a "Mind Recharge Station" at Ma On Shan Metro City Plaza for three consecutive days starting today, promoting mental health through free interactive experiences, games and workshops, with activities running daily from 12 noon to 8 pm. The "iAM Smart" 18111 mental health support hotline provides 24-hour service and, as at 30 September this year, had offered immediate support to nearly 352,900 calls and 6,250 WhatsApp messages. The "Let's Talk Shall We Talk" special website has recorded more than 4.4 million page views.
Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun said the suspected abused girl and her younger brother and sister, three children from Fu Tai Estate in Tuen Mun, would be discharged as early as today or tomorrow, and would stay in a temporary institution after discharge rather than returning home. The multi-disciplinary case conference was expected to convene in about more than a week, after which a decision would be made on whether to apply to the court for a care or protection order; the Social Welfare Department is meanwhile reviewing their receipt of Comprehensive Social Security Assistance, with serious violations referred to the police.
Why read this: The Secretary said the three siblings would be discharged as early as today or tomorrow, would enter an institution first after discharge, and that the multi-disciplinary case conference was expected to take about more than a week to convene.
A 31-year-old hospital patient service assistant was charged with one count of threatening to destroy or damage property. The case began at Eastern Magistrates' Court, where he was alleged to have sent messages including "I'm going to bomb the MTR on New Year's Day" and "Admiralty Station" in a "League of Legends" chat room. The defendant said in his own defence that he had been insulted and provoked by other players, and that the three sentences were merely venting his emotions and nonsense. Magistrate Chu Man-hon adjourned the case to October 30 for verdict.
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2027年維園年宵競投9日結束，400個攤位全部租出，總收入逾865.1萬。食環署表示，競投吸引約1320人次進場，租出攤位包括170個普通型乾貨、46個大型乾貨、180個濕貨及4個快餐攤位。
The Judiciary on 9 October urged the public to beware of fake emails sent from the email account [email protected], falsely claiming to be issued by the Chief Court Clerk of the District Court and attaching false writs. The emails and writs were not issued by the Judiciary, and the case has been reported to the police. The authorities reminded the public not to open them or follow the instructions.
Why read this: The Judiciary named the email address involved and said it had reported the case to the police, so that members of the public can check authenticity and stay alert when they receive a self-styled court email with a writ attached.
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一名三十七歲內地男旅客被海關檢獲四萬九千二百一十五支未完稅香煙及六千支另類吸煙產品，今日（十月九日）在西九龍裁判法院被判監禁十一個月及罰款二千元。該旅客昨日（十月八日）從日本東京飛抵本港時遭截查，貨物估計市值約二十三萬九千四百元、應課稅值約十六萬二千七百元。
The Hong Kong Housing Society discovered a scam website impersonating the Housing Society, posing as the artificial intelligence receptionist of "Housing Society, Po On Road, Fanling" to lure users into conversing with fake AI customer service staff. The Housing Society clarified that the website has absolutely no connection with the Housing Society or any of its businesses and services, and has referred the incident to the police for investigation.
Kai Tak Sports Park announced today (the 9th) that the new outdoor performance and event venue 'Sovereign Theatre' has officially opened, located within the sports park's waterfront area. The theatre features an open design and is an open-air circular theatre, allowing the public to enjoy performances and take part in outdoor activities. The sports park believes the venue can become the park's newest 'check-in' hotspot and a waterfront landmark.
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本港新增一宗基孔肯雅熱感染及一宗登革熱感染個案，兩宗個案都是外地傳入。新增的基孔肯雅熱個案患者是一名73歲男子，於潛伏期內曾到過內地，已安排入院治療並康復出院，其一名家居接觸者已完成醫學監察且沒有出現病徵。新增登革熱個案的病人則於潛伏期內到過越南。
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房屋局局長何永賢十月九日在立法會表示，《香港第一個五年規劃》要求二○三○年內基本解決住宅內劣質劏房問題。二○二六／二七至二○三○／三一年度公營房屋建屋量連同簡約公屋約196 000個單位，較上任時的五年期增加超過八成，公屋綜合輪候時間目標二○二六／二七年度降至4.5年。
Why read this: 這篇演辭列出公營房屋建屋量、簡約公屋進度和輪候時間等具體數字，讀者可據此核對《香港第一個五年規劃》的房屋供應目標。
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上訴庭三名法官周五頒下判詞，駁回律政司上訴，維持林卓廷及兩名被告在2019年屯門公園衝突相關控罪的無罪裁決。原審法官2023年1月已裁定各被告大部分罪名不成立。林卓廷另在「香港47人」案被判囚六年九個月，現正服刑。
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勞福局長孫玉菡表示，富泰邨10歲女童提兩袋啤酒案的3名兒童仍留醫接受健康檢查，社署評估後認為3人不適宜回家，將安排臨時住宿。3人因年齡問題未必可一同居住，料最快今日或明日出院。其繼父與生母前日涉虐兒被捕，昨准保釋候查。
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一名63歲商人被控向競委會提供屯門某工廈維修工程的虛假或具誤導性資料，今日在東區裁判法院提堂，獲准以8000元現金保釋。裁判官王證瑜將案件押後至12月4日，待辯方索取文件及尋求法律意見。
The Dental Council ruled in May that dental surgeon Lau Yuk-cheung be permanently struck off, removing his name permanently from the Register of General Dental Practitioners. The Council said Lau had failed to maintain his practice premises in a condition suitable for dental practice, and had also failed to ensure that proper measures were taken to control cross-infection. It made the ruling after considering the seriousness of the case.
Speaking during the Legislative Council's consolidated debate on Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and the Policy Address, Chris Sun said he would strive to protect priority employment for local workers. Imported labour will be brought in in an orderly and moderate manner, subject to the premise of protecting local workers, with dynamic adjustments; this year, legislative proposals on statutory work injury protection for food delivery and takeaway platform workers will be submitted. In elder care, community vouchers and residential care vouchers will be increased, along with subsidised residential care places.
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勞工及福利局局長孫玉菡在立法會就《五年規劃》及《施政報告》致謝議案合併辯論第五節致辭，表示政府會按《五年規劃》做好社福及勞工工作，懇請議員支持相關議案。政府將建構社福數據分享平台以大數據主動識別需要，並增建三所資助獨立幼兒中心、推行為期三年的青老導師計劃。勞工方面，今年會向立法會提交立法建議，為食物及貨物外送平台工作者提供法定工傷補償。
Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak delivered a speech in the Legislative Council on 9 October at the joint debate on the motion of thanks for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and the Policy Address, introducing work on youth development and people's livelihood. The total quota for the Youth Startup Internship Programme has been increased from 200 to 300, while more than 290 measures under the Youth Development Blueprint have been implemented.
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勞工及福利局局長孫玉菡在「建造業安全卓越大獎2026」分享會表示，勞工處會從巡查執法、宣傳推廣、教育培訓及科技應用多管齊下提升職安健績效。勞工處7月底已公布《竹棚架工作安全守則》及《金屬棚架安全守則》修訂版，全港地盤亦全面禁煙，違例者罰款3000元。
Chris Sun said the three siblings in the Tuen Mun suspected child abuse case should not return home immediately, and the Social Welfare Department will arrange temporary accommodation for them. Follow-up placement of the case will be handled by the Social Welfare Department.
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食環署公布2026年10月第一批白紋伊蚊誘蚊器指數，涵蓋17個監察地區，藍田及秀茂坪第一階段誘蚊器指數9.4%為各區最高，中環及金鐘與灣仔同為0.0%。食環署列出跨部門協作、精準風險評估等防蚊措施，並呼籲市民每星期更換花瓶水、清除容器積水。
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環境及生態局局長謝展寰十月九日在立法會《香港第一個五年規劃》議案及二○二六年《施政報告》致謝議案合併辯論上致辭，介紹環境及生態局未來五個重點方向。《五年規劃》五個約束性指標中四個與環境有關，訂明二○三○年碳強度對比二○二四年必須降低百分之三十二點五。
Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited recently identified two fraudulent websites impersonating its official site, tuikuanfpsnew.sbs and tuikuanfpsnew.cfd. The websites masquerade as an online buyer security service, offering refunds and reporting of unauthorised transactions, in an attempt to lure members of the public into submitting copies of their identity cards, telephone numbers and bank account details. The clearing company clarified that it has absolutely no connection with them, and that its genuine official websites are www.hkicl.com.hk and fps.hkicl.com.hk. Suspicious communications can be verified by calling 2533 1111.
Why read this: The announcement lists two fake URLs, the clearing company's genuine official website and a verification telephone number, allowing members of the public to check item by item whether they are accessing a fraudulent website, while also providing a channel for enquiries if they suspect they have been defrauded.
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衞生署控煙酒辦昨日（十月八日）在銅鑼灣及尖沙咀進行代號「破霧」的行動，向非法吸食水煙、香煙及管有電子煙煙彈的人士共發出五張定額罰款通知書，並會考慮向涉嫌協助及教唆吸煙罪行的酒吧經營者提出檢控。違例在禁煙區吸煙可被處定額罰款3,000元。自二○二四年一月至今，控煙酒辦就室內禁煙區吸食水煙已發出超過300張定額罰款通知書，並向涉事酒吧職員發出約150張傳票。
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房屋局局長何永賢在立法會表示，簡樸房制度推進約半年多，已收到超過74300個分間單位登記申請，反應理想。她指2026/27至2030/31年度5年公營房屋建屋量約19萬6千個單位，較上屆政府5年期增逾八成；公屋輪候時間預期在2030/31年度降至4年以下。
Why read this: 一口氣列出登記數字、建屋量與輪候時間，讀者可核對簡樸房制度半年進度與未來5年房屋供應目標。
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政務司副司長卓永興在立法會談應對高齡化與鼓勵生育。社會高齡化對策報告提出73項措施，預計2046年長者增至274萬；新生嬰兒獎勵金延長至2029年10月24日，第二名或更後子女獎勵金由2萬元提高至3萬元，截至今年9月中已發放約15.71億元。
Deputy Chief Secretary Cheuk Wing-king told the Legislative Council that this year's Policy Address had launched 11 bundled measures to encourage childbirth, with the medium-term goal of curbing the falling birth rate. As of mid-September this year, the Newborn Baby Incentive Scheme had paid incentive payments to 78,530 applicants, totalling about $1.571 billion. The authorities will conduct a review two years after the new round of measures to encourage childbirth is launched.
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) conducted a special joint operation with the police yesterday afternoon along Nam Sang Wai Road in Yuen Long and Luk Keng in Sha Tau Kok, successfully catching one unattended local dog without a microchip, which was sent to the animal management centre for detention and observation. The department will check lost-pet records and will prosecute the owner if there is evidence; if the owner cannot be found, the dog will be transferred to a partner animal welfare organisation for neutering and adoption arrangements once confirmed to be healthy and docile. The department reminded members of the public that if they encounter unattended dogs, they should stay calm, keep their distance, and call 1823 to report.
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) launched a new phase of special operations yesterday (the 8th), prioritising high-risk locations over the next 4 months where dogs have attacked passers-by and stray dogs have gathered. In the afternoon, the department and police captured an unattended mongrel in the Nam Sang Wai Road area of Yuen Long and the Luk Keng area of Sha Tau Kok, and sent it to the Animal Management Centre for detention and observation. The dog had not been microchipped, and the department will check lost dog records, and will prosecute the owner if there is evidence.
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香港特區立法會發言人今日強烈反對並嚴厲譴責美國國務院《2026年美國販運人口報告》對香港失實的指控，堅定支持特區政府聲明。立法會指報告將香港評為第三級別完全毫無根據、蓄意抹黑，並指其片面引用數據、抱持雙重標準。特區政府於二○二五年進行約12 100次初步識別審核（較上一年增加7%），識別15名受害者。
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環保署今日（十月九日）公布三十九個憲報公布泳灘及一個非憲報公布泳灘的最新等級，二十三個評為良好（一級）、十七個為一般（二級）。加多利灣泳灘、橋咀泳灘和觀音灣泳灘等級由二級升為一級。環保署提醒市民，大雨期間及過後泳灘水質或會受影響，應避免在風暴或大雨後三天內前往游泳。
From noon on October 8 to noon on October 9, the Centre for Food Safety tested 272 samples of imported Japanese aquatic products, seaweed and sea salt, and found no radiation levels exceeding safety standards. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department tested 52 local fishery product samples over the same period, all of which were satisfactory, while the Observatory's monitoring of Hong Kong waters also showed no abnormalities. The Commissioner for Food and Environmental Hygiene has issued a Food Safety Order banning the import into Hong Kong of aquatic products from 10 prefectures including Tokyo and Fukushima.
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警方國安處控告一名52歲男子明知發表具煽意文件，指他涉嫌在社交平台多次發布挑動對北京、港府及司法機構仇恨的帖文。男子7月9日在東區被捕，周三在西九龍裁判法院提堂，案件押後至12月15日答辯，控罪最高可判監七年。