Wang Fuk Court independent commission to submit report by end of month; John Lee says comprehensive reforms and accountability will be pursued as soon as possible

After six rounds of hearings, the independent commission of inquiry into the Wang Fuk Court fire will submit its report to the Chief Executive by the end of this month. John Lee said that upon receiving the report, he would push forward comprehensive reforms and pursue accountability as soon as possible within a short period, and would make a detailed announcement then. He said the Development Bureau would submit proposals to amend the Buildings Ordinance within this year to strengthen regulation, enforcement and penalties; the government also told Legco that the iAM Smart platform could be explored for handling owners' corporation authorisations, and iAM Smart currently has 4.8 million registered users.

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香港特首 John Lee 就 One Stanley 等建築工程醜聞承諾嚴懲違規者

香港特首 John Lee 表示正調查南區屋苑 One Stanley 一幢 HK$115 million 住宅的建築質素，並承諾嚴懲違規者。屋宇署指涉事單位有樑的混凝土保護層未按批准圖則安裝鋼絲網，部分樓板鋼筋偏離圖則。發展局預計今年內向立法會提交《建築物條例》修訂建議以提高罰則。

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蔡天鳳案高院續審 蔡母張燕花供稱鄺港傑說法可疑、鄺港智聞悉報警即怒斥

蔡天鳳案6日在高院續審，母親張燕花作供，指鄺球得知加多利山單位將出售時揚言殺你全家。她又供稱蔡天鳳在內地的物業及勞斯萊斯登記在鄺球名下，失蹤當日鄺港傑說法前後不一，鄺港智聞悉她報警後以粗口怒斥。

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民政總署牌照處於國慶假期前在四區加強打擊無牌酒店及賓館

牌照處九月二十四日至三十日在中西區、灣仔區、東區及油尖旺區突擊巡查71個處所，五個涉嫌無牌經營酒店或賓館。無牌經營一經定罪最高監禁三年及罰款500,000元；截至十月一日牌照處已申請五宗封閉令，三宗獲法院批准。牌照處自二○二六年三月起亦巡查13間網吧，跟進懷疑無牌經營賓館的個案。

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涉於巴士上用飛機杯搖晃下體 六旬男子擬否認有違公德罪

一名六旬男子涉在巴士上用飛機杯搖晃下體，被控一項作出有違公德的行為，今（6日）在沙田裁判法院答辯時擬不認罪。案件排期於11月24日至27日舉行中文審訊，被告獲准保釋外出。

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立法會新餐廳開張 李慧琼與眾議員試食軟雪糕

立法會新餐廳開張，主席李慧琼、行管會餐廳招標評審委員會主席陳凱欣及一眾議員出席剪綵，試食新推出的軟雪糕。餐廳星期一至五上午8時至下午6時營業，菜單包括三文治、燒味飯及西多士，定價30多元起。李慧琼指稍後將推出送餐等為議員及用家而設的增值服務。

Abbie Choi dismemberment case | Cheung Yen-fa breaks down in tears in court watching final footage of Choi, weeping that her daughter was kind but trusted the wrong person

The prosecution continued to call Abbie Choi's mother Cheung Yen-fa to testify in the High Court, where she recounted a dispute with Kwong Kau when selling the Kadoorie Hill flat in 2022. She testified that Kwong had said "kill her" and "kill your whole family", and she wailed in court while watching CCTV footage of Choi visiting the flat to view the property on the day she was murdered. Judge Keith Ki-yin Kwai ordered an adjournment to allow her to rest.

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李家超行政會議前會見傳媒 交代《五年規劃》立法會辯論安排並回應多項追問

行政長官李家超十月六日會見傳媒，交代《香港第一個五年規劃》明日起一連三日在立法會合併辯論，由政務司司長率領官員參與討論。他回應APEC財長會、護士招聘及工程質素等追問，指財長會將於十月二十日至二十一日在港舉行，醫管局仍有3 000多個護士職位空缺。

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一九七一年至二零二四年男性和女性的出生時平均預期壽命 (簡體中文)

開放數據平台列出一九七一年至二零二四年男性和女性的出生時平均預期壽命數據集，用戶可選擇開始及結束日期下載歷史數據。數據集建立日期為 2026-09-18，發布日期為 2015-10-01，資料語言為簡體中文。平台由數字政策辦公室開發及支援。

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李家超未回應會否調查公務員失當 稱大埔火災委員會報告提交後追究責任

行政長官李家超稱，政府會在獨立調查委員會最終報告提交後按內容盡快推行全面改革並追究責任，但未回應會否啟動機制調查公務員失當。委員會四個月內舉行30場聽證，報告預計本月提交。宏福苑火災發生於去年11月26日，八座政府樓宇中七座受波及，造成168人死亡。

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蔡天鳳碎屍案｜蔡母張燕花供稱鄺球就賣樓爭執曾揚言殺你全家

控方在高等法院繼續傳召蔡天鳳母親張燕花作供，她供稱2022年9月致電鄺球商討出售加多利山單位時，對方揚言殺你全家，至10月尾才同意簽授權書。庭上並播放蔡天鳳2022年10月的WeChat語音，她斥責鄺球是賊老頭。

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貓義工身體狀況轉差 急為貓舍逾百隻貓尋家

貓義工CoCo身體狀況轉差，急為屯門貓舍及家中超過100隻貓尋找領養家庭。她指4年前因急性心臟病入院，現時身體出現各種痛症，擔心一旦入院貓貓便沒人照顧；近3、4年領養貓的數字大幅下降，不少貓一直沒人問津。有興趣領養者可透過香港動物報Facebook專頁所載聯絡方法與CoCo聯絡。

Hong Kong government prepares reforms and accountability measures ahead of Tai Po fire report

Hong Kong's chief executive said the government had made "a series of preparations" ahead of the final report of the investigation commission into the Tai Po fire, to be released at the end of this month, and would implement reforms and accountability measures as soon as possible. It is understood that a dedicated task force has been set up under the Public Service Commission, led by former under secretary for security Benjamin Mok Kwan-yu and former commissioner for sports George Tsoi Kin-pan.

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蔡天鳳案高院續審 蔡母張燕花指鄺球揚言「殺你全家」

蔡天鳳案在高院續審，母親張燕花作供指鄺球得知加多利山單位將出售即態度惡劣，揚言「你夠膽，我殺咗你全家」。她又指蔡天鳳在內地的資產包括海南省一個物業及一輛勞斯萊斯登記在鄺球名下，曾勸她收回。庭上播放蔡天鳳的語音信息；三名被告各被控一項謀殺罪及一項阻止合法埋葬屍體罪。

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宏福苑大火獨立委員會月底提交報告 李家超：會盡快推行改革及追究責任

宏福苑大火獨立委員會經過六輪聽證會，將於本月底向行政長官提交報告，李家超表示屆時會在短期內盡快推行改革並追究責任。被問到兩名首長級官員會否調任負責行政問責，他稱有報告後再作公布。發展局會在今年內提交建築物條例修訂建議，強化監管及罰則。

Kai Tak Hospital's Chau Po-ling: Signage added at nearby malls to help the public reach the hospital by transport

Chau Po-ling, Cluster Chief Manager of the Kowloon Central Cluster, said Kai Tak Hospital has worked with the mall operators at Kai Tak Station and Kowloon Bay Station to add signage guiding the public to transfer to buses and minibuses to reach the hospital. The hospital has also prepared transport guide cards, bus stop announcements, a telephone hotline and maps on the HA Go app, to help people unfamiliar with the route find their way to the hospital.

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蔡天鳳碎屍案｜蔡母張燕花：鄺球就賣樓爭執曾揚言「殺你全家」

蔡天鳳碎屍案在高等法院續審，蔡母張燕花作供，指2022年9月致電鄺球商討出售加多利山單位時對方語氣很惡，揚言「你夠膽，就殺你全家」。她回應「走法律程序，法庭見」，至10月尾鄺球才同意簽單位授權書。張燕花又稱兩家因賣樓爭拗關係破裂，指鄺家未付出分文。

Social Development and the Choice for Life: As the Wheel of Development Rolls In, Where Should Residents, Animals and Volunteers Go?

Chan Chung-bong, founder of 'Animal Return' and 'Tortoise Path', urged the government to take the lead in implementing a large-scale TNR programme, with a focus on rehoming, and to allocate dedicated funding and land resources to support frontline rescue organisations. Over the past few months, they have carried out rescues in the relevant redevelopment areas, successfully saving more than 100 tortoises, reptiles and other cats and dogs.

John Lee: Buildings Department investigating construction quality case at One Stanley in Stanley

Chief Executive John Lee said the government attaches importance to construction quality of building works, and the Buildings Department is investigating the One Stanley case in Stanley to ascertain whether construction quality and site supervision were in place, and will handle it in accordance with the law. He has asked the Development Bureau to monitor the investigation and enhance legal regulatory requirements and penalties. The Development Bureau will submit amendment proposals to the Buildings Ordinance within the year to strengthen regulation and penalties.

Buildings Department to conduct spot checks on remaining properties at Stanley luxury development; John Lee says regulations will be tightened and penalties increased

The Buildings Department announced that it will carry out sampling inspections on the remaining properties at a luxury development in Stanley, after poor workmanship was uncovered at a house there. The spot checks will also cover other works involving the contractor concerned and related professionals. Chief Executive John Lee said the regulatory regime would be strengthened and penalties increased to achieve a deterrent effect.

Legislative Council restaurant opens with ribbon-cutting by lawmakers; Elizabeth Quat hopes it will put diners first and build a good reputation

The Legislative Council restaurant opened today, with Legislative Council President Elizabeth Quat and a number of lawmakers attending the ribbon-cutting. Elizabeth Quat said the smooth opening of the restaurant was made possible by the co-operation of the House Committee's catering小组 and the Secretariat, and she hoped the restaurant would put diners first and build a good reputation. The restaurant will update its menu from time to time and will later launch value-added services such as food delivery.

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勞工處對浩展太平洋集團實施行政制裁 中止補充勞工優化計劃輸入勞工申請

勞工處宣布對浩展太平洋集團有限公司實施行政制裁，即時中止其「補充勞工優化計劃」輸入勞工申請，並即日起拒絕處理該公司隨後兩年在計劃下提交的申請。調查確定該公司在招聘普通文員及鬆漆工期間未獲同意新增招聘條件，並無合理理由拒絕聘用合資格求職者。

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漁護署稱破邊洲九成預約屬非本地旅客 平均每日約一半人「甩底」

漁護署指破邊洲預約約九成屬非本地旅客，平均每日約一半人「甩底」。漁護署助理署長(郊野公園)陶文慧稱部分旅客到場後因路徑無遮無擋、可能未帶夠水而被勸退。署方表示十一黃金週完結後會盡快檢討、優化措施，例如考慮收費。

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蔡天鳳案第十日審訊 蔡母供稱海南物業及勞斯萊斯亦登記鄺球名下

蔡天鳳案2026年10月6日進行第十日審訊，蔡母張燕花供稱女兒在海南的物業及一輛勞斯萊斯都登記在鄺球名下，案發前曾要求鄺簽委託書賣樓。她引述鄺球曾說若夠膽賣樓要殺全家，並稱鄺先簽海南物業委託書，其後因她提出要上法庭才簽加多利山單位委託書。

Experts urge Architectural Services Department to widen One Stanley inspections and tighten approval of construction documents

Experts urge the Architectural Services Department to inspect the remaining residences at luxury development One Stanley and tighten approval of construction documents, after insufficient reinforcement bars were found in the construction of one of its houses. The Architectural Services Department announced last weekend that it had launched an investigation into construction quality at the development, which is located in Stanley, Southern District, and is one of Hong Kong's most expensive areas.

LCSD announces red flags hoisted at four beaches in Southern District and Sai Kung

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced that, due to high waves, red flags have been hoisted at Stanley Main Beach, Shek O Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in the Southern District of Hong Kong Island, as well as Silverstrand Beach in the Sai Kung District. Members of the public are advised not to swim there. Red flags indicate that swimming there is dangerous, and radio and television duty announcers must broadcast the special report as soon as possible.

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衞生防護中心：10歲男童染甲型流感併發休克 情況嚴重

一名10歲男童感染甲型(H1)流感併發休克，入住威爾斯親王醫院兒童深切治療部，情況嚴重。男童未接種2026/27年度季節性流感疫苗。自6月底流感季起累計22宗兒童重症個案，開學後近350宗學校流感樣疾病爆發影響逾2,000人。

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乾燥東北季候風影響 今明市區最低約23度

乾燥東北季候風為廣東沿岸帶來大致良好天氣，天文台預料今明早上稍涼，市區最低氣溫約23度、新界再低兩三度，日間部分時間有陽光，最高氣溫回升至29至30度。9月平均最低氣溫27.1度，較正常值高1.0度，總雨量94.3毫米，約為正常值321.4毫米的29%。原文刊登於 AM730。

Air Accident Investigation Branch publishes reports on two paragliding accidents, one death and one injury involving loss of control and mishandling

Air Accident Investigation Branch has published investigation reports on two paragliding accidents. The accident on Lantau Peak resulted in the death of a 74-year-old pilot, while the accident at Ngong Ping on Ma On Shan left a 64-year-old pilot seriously injured. The former involved losing control after flying into a cloud, while the latter involved applying excessive left brake to an EN-C class paraglider during landing. The branch has issued safety recommendations to paragliding organisations over both accidents.

Conducting compliance review of 24/7 FITNESS, Privacy Commissioner: ensure members' privacy is protected

The Privacy Commissioner's Office is conducting a compliance review of 24/7 FITNESS to ensure the privacy of its members' personal data is protected. The Office stated that the review aims to confirm that 24/7 FITNESS complies with relevant requirements when handling members' data.

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蔡天鳳案蔡母供稱鄺球拒還加多利山單位 否認曾打算贈送鄺家

蔡天鳳案在高等法院踏入第三日審訊，首名證人蔡母張燕花供稱鄺球不願交出何文田加多利山單位，爭吵時對方說「要打、要殺」，關係開始破裂。單位買樓費用來自譚家，登記鄺球名下是為免繳900萬印花稅，她否認曾打算贈送單位予鄺家。控方宣讀的承認事實指法醫在兩個湯煲內發現蔡的人頭、肉塊及頭髮。

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天文台錄今年入秋以來最低溫23.3度 未來一兩日風勢較大早上稍涼

天文台今早錄得最低氣溫23.3度，是今年入秋以來的最低紀錄。受東北季候風影響，未來一兩日本港風勢較大、早上稍涼，今明兩日最低溫約23度，周四開始逐步回暖，大致天晴及乾燥。

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冷藏蝦肉檢出微量禁用獸藥 食安中心指令停售及下架

食安中心公布一個預先包裝冷藏蝦肉樣本檢出微量禁用獸藥，並指令商戶將受影響批次停售及下架。樣本從北角一間新鮮糧食店抽取，硝基呋喃類代謝物含量為十億分之六點一，涉事產品為隆順環球海產貿易有限公司分銷的二百克去腸白蝦仁。

John Lee: Buildings Department seriously investigating One Stanley rebar discrepancy with plans, reiterates importance of construction quality

Chief Executive John Lee said the Buildings Department is seriously investigating the discrepancy between the number of rebars and the plans at One Stanley in Stanley, and has asked the Development Bureau to monitor the investigation, as well as to enhance legal regulatory requirements and penalties for construction works overall to ensure deterrence. He reiterated that the government attaches importance to the quality of construction works in Hong Kong, and is concerned whether professionals have exercised due supervision and whether contractors have carried out works in violation of regulations, adding that proposals to amend the Buildings Ordinance will be submitted within the year.

John Lee: Whether principal officials will be held accountable over Wang Fuk Court fire, detailed announcement to be made in due course

Responding to whether any principal officials will be reassigned and held accountable over the Wang Fuk Court fire, John Lee said the independent committee must first submit its report, after which comprehensive reforms and accountability measures will be implemented in the short term, with a detailed announcement to be made in due course. He said three working groups were set up immediately after the fire, respectively responsible for investigating and strengthening regulation, coordinating fundraising and support, and arranging emergency accommodation and long-term proper resettlement for victims.

Weekend outings｜Take the kids to experience Hong Kong's traditional handicraft intangible cultural heritage items at the "Safeguarding Crafts, Passing On Heritage" exhibition, free admission

The Intangible Cultural Heritage Office's "Safeguarding Crafts, Passing On Heritage — Intangible Cultural Heritage of Hong Kong" exhibition opens free of charge at the CLP Clock Tower Cultural Centre from 6 October. Covering eight intangible cultural heritage crafts — wedding dress making, flower buttons, bamboo and paper craft, Cantonese opera headdresses, wooden boats, steamers, mahjong tiles and Guangzhou porcelain painting — the exhibition also features multimedia interactive programmes. Opening hours are 10am to 6pm from Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday to Sunday; the centre is closed on Mondays, Thursdays and public holidays.

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李家超：宏福苑火災獨立委員會交報告後將盡快推行改革並追究責任

李家超表示，政府會在大埔宏福苑火災獨立委員會提交報告後，按報告內容在短期內盡快推行全面改革及追究責任，屆時有詳細公布。該委員會預計月底向政府提交報告；被問到是否已安排兩名首長級公務員支援調查行政責任，他回應指政府已作一系列部署。

John Lee: Reforms to be implemented and accountability pursued as soon as possible after Independent Commission on the Hung Fuk Estate fire submits report

Chief Executive John Lee said that after the Independent Commission on the fire at Hung Fuk Estate in Tai Po submits its report, the government will implement comprehensive reforms and pursue accountability as soon as possible within a short period. He said 3 task forces had been set up after the fire, and 7 priority reform measures were announced in the Policy Address. Asked about construction quality at One Stanley in Stanley, he said the Buildings Department is investigating, and the Development Bureau will submit amendment proposals to the Buildings Ordinance this year.

Wan Chai waterfront 'Spooky Halloween' Halloween music carnival: Meovv and Ne-Yo make surprise Hong Kong appearance! Check out tickets, performing guests, Attack on Titan giant installation and Clot trendy maze

The 'Spooky Halloween' Halloween music carnival will be held at the Wan Chai waterfront from 30 October to 1 November. K-pop girl group Meovv and R&B king Ne-Yo will perform on the main stage, while the venue will feature a nine-metre-tall Attack on Titan giant installation and a Clot trendy maze. Full-access tickets start at $880 per day, exclusively on KKTIX, while carnival area adult tickets are $170.

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【Emily】安達臣領達廣場試業 麥當勞、譚仔率先開張

安達臣領達廣場今日上午7點起試業，麥當勞、百份百餐廳、譚仔雲南米線及惠康率先營業。立法會新界東南議員方國珊視察後預告，下周二（13號）商場正式開業，預計約八成店舖會陸續開放。達臣道發展區過去被指民生配套不足。