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港鐵藍田站機房電線過熱冒煙 觀塘線列車一度不停站

港鐵藍田站24小時內發生兩宗事故，今早（14日）電力設備房有電線過熱冒煙，滅火裝置啟動，觀塘線列車一度不停藍田站，港鐵其後啟動疏散程序。港鐵副總監（車務工程維修）李劍雄表示，相關設備今年2月曾檢測並無異樣，將調查過熱原因及昨日與今日事故是否關連，並加派工程人員駐守藍田站。

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海關「時盾」行動偵破16宗跨境轉運冒牌手表案 檢獲市值約760萬元物品

海關過去兩星期展開代號「時盾」執法行動，打擊跨境轉運冒牌手表活動，共偵破16宗案件，檢獲約7000件懷疑冒牌物品，包括手表、衣服及手機等，估計市值約760萬元，並拘捕一名男子。

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高等法院判院舍前助理男社監強姦智障女院友五罪成立囚13年

高等法院法官邱兆祥周三裁定，38歲的被告鍾佩琪在大埔匡智松嶺綜合職業訓練中心廣福宿舍強姦一名23歲智障女院友五次，罪成判囚13年，法官斥責強姦行為極為卑劣。

Alice Mak Says Government Is Fully Planning and Advancing 30th Anniversary Celebrations of Hong Kong's Return, With Announcements to Be Made in Due Course

Alice Mak said in a written reply to a Legislative Council question that the government has established a steering committee chaired by the Chief Secretary for Administration to fully plan and advance celebrations for the 30th anniversary of Hong Kong's return, with announcements to be made in due course. A dedicated task force chaired by the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration has also been set up under the steering committee, and the government has established a project planning office to provide support. Various policy bureaux and departments are preparing a series of activities incorporating elements of national education to strengthen citizens' sense of national identity and belonging.

Star Kid | Vivian Lau's Daughter Liu Shi Shares 19th Birthday Photos, High-Value Family of Three in Frame Turns Heads

Vivian Lau's daughter Liu Shi recently celebrated her 19th birthday, sharing a video on social media of celebrating with her parents. The high-value family of three in the same frame drew widespread praise from netizens as the "most beautiful star kid". Liu Shi has enrolled at UCLA and successfully became a certified Pilates instructor. Under the title "19 years old, I hope future me will be healthy, free and brave", she shared her hopes for the future.

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壹號雲頂5房零議價租7.5萬 業主回報3.8厘

中原表示大圍壹號雲頂第3座中層B室5房以7.5萬元零議價租出，業主回報3.8厘。該單位實用面積1,939方呎、5房雙套間隔，實用呎租約39元，新租客為同區客。

Spatial Data Sharing Platform Updates Tenants Purchase Scheme Estate Unit Transaction Records

The Hong Kong Housing Authority has updated the "Sale of Tenants Purchase Scheme Estate Units Transaction Records" dataset on the Spatial Data Sharing Platform, with a last updated date of 2026-10-14, an update frequency of quarterly, and an application programming interface provided. The dataset is available in FGDB format, and records include transaction date, estate name, unit saleable area and special discount offers.

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4間專營巴士營辦商申請加價 加幅8.1%至17.7%

4間專營巴士營辦商向政府申請加價，加幅8.1%至17.7%，九巴申請16%、城巴17.7%、龍運8.1%、嶼巴9.8%，政府正作考慮。運輸及物流局文件指營辦商3月燃油開支較1月上升約85%至132%。局方表示會審慎檢視申請，如認為加幅過高會調低或拒絕。

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港鐵藍田站連續兩日高峰時段因設備故障暫停服務

港鐵藍田站連續兩日於高峰時段因設備故障暫停服務，周三約上午10時宣布恢復。周二約5時30分因軌旁火警停駛，港鐵懷疑是開關絕緣組件短路，服務至約6時30分恢復；運輸及物流局局長 Mable Chan 要求港鐵一個月內提交報告。

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環境及生態局局長書面答覆立法會防治鼠患提問

環境及生態局局長謝展寰就陳博智議員的立法會八題書面答覆，指過去一年食環署接獲654宗食肆非法棄置廚餘和垃圾投訴。食環署由九月三十日起展開為期兩星期的「天羅行動」，截至十月六日已巡查715間超級市場等並提出25宗檢控；《滅鼠約章》至今有約840個住宅處所及約130個商場簽署。

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匡智會男助理舍監五度強姦智障女學員判囚13年

高等法院今（14日）就一宗強姦案判刑，38歲匡智會男助理舍監涉2024年在殘疾人士院舍五度強姦一名輕度智障女學員，經陪審團裁定5項強姦罪罪成。法官游德康指被告身為專業照顧者在短時間內有預謀犯案、誘導事主，批評其行為可鄙且毫無悔意，判處監禁13年。

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孫玉菡：外傭標準合約毋須設試用期 有刑事紀錄者一般被拒來港

勞工及福利局局長孫玉菡14日回覆質詢，表示政府認為毋需在外傭標準合約額外引入法定試用期條款。他指入境處處理外傭來港申請時，一般會拒絕有不良記錄或違規行為的申請。事件源於一名52歲外傭涉向所照顧的九旬婦多次施襲致其不治，被暫控謀殺，有議員關注相關安排。

Lawmakers Propose Various Commemorative Activities for 30th Anniversary of Handover; Home and Youth Affairs Bureau Says Announcements Will Be Made in Phases

Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak said in the Legislative Council that plans for celebrations marking the 30th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China will be announced in phases, and will not be deferred until next year. Several lawmakers put forward suggestions: Elizabeth Kwan proposed including the proportion of overnight non-mainland visitors among the indicators for 'Handover Celebration Tourism', Tang Ka-piu proposed focusing commemorations on the 'Two Airlines Uprising', and Junius Ho proposed commemorating the martyrs of the New Territories 'Six-Day War'.

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印傭被控謀殺啟德德朗邨九旬婦 還押候訊

一名印尼籍女傭被控謀殺照顧的啟德德朗邨九旬婦人，案件今日在觀塘裁判法院提堂。被告暫毋須答辯，裁判官丘國新應控方申請將案件押後至明年1月6日再訊，並下令還押監房看管。

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港鐵藍田站兩日內兩度發生事故 車站已重開並會深入調查

港鐵觀塘綫藍田站昨日和今早先後發生兩宗事故，列車服務受阻，車站已在早上10時前重開。昨日約下午5時半懷疑路軌旁道岔設備絕緣膠短路起火，約6時半恢復；今早約8時許2號月台機房電線過熱冒煙並需疏散。港鐵稱會邀請獨立專家參與調查，並會向政府相關部門匯報。

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立法會二十題：加強推動職業專才教育

教育局局長蔡若蓮在立法會書面答覆吳永嘉議員提問，交代職業教育和就業支援計劃及職學僱主評核先導計劃的參與人數與安排。支援計劃現涵蓋六個行業範疇，每財政年度提供1,200個學額；先導計劃每學年1,000個名額，僱主可獲每名學員最多36,000元津貼。2026年《施政報告》宣布，註冊學徒每月1,000元額外培訓津貼將延續兩年至二○二八至二九年度。

Secretary for Labour and Welfare Replies to Legislative Council Questions on Domestic Helper Contracts and Dismissal Arrangements

The government replied to the Legislative Council that there was no need to introduce a statutory probationary period in the standard employment contract for domestic helpers, as employers could already summarily dismiss employees without payment in lieu of notice under the Employment Ordinance for wilful disobedience to lawful and reasonable orders, fraud or misconduct. The government has no plans to amend the requirement that employers bear the return travel expenses of domestic helpers, and agency fees are a market matter; the Equal Opportunities Commission already has the Code of Practice on Employment under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance, and the Immigration Department will approve visa applications on a case-by-case basis.

Mable Chan: Government Highly Concerned About Successive MTR Incidents, Demands Prompt Review and Explanation

Mable Chan said the government is highly concerned about successive MTR incidents and has demanded a prompt review and explanation. The original text was only a headline and did not provide specific details of the incidents' timing, location or handling.

Mable Chan Says Reliability of Franchised Bus Services and Public Affordability Are Valued, Fare Increase Applications Will Be Scrutinised

Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said the government values the reliability of franchised bus services and the public's affordability, and will scrutinise fare increase applications from franchised bus operators.

Ivan Fung Wing-hong overcomes hearing impairment to build a teaching career spanning nearly 30 years

Born with a hearing impairment, Ivan Fung Wing-hong struggled to find work in Hong Kong's construction industry after graduation. This early setback eventually led him into education, where his teaching career has spanned young children, postgraduate students and older people. At school, he found language subjects difficult because he could not hear clearly, but performed better in mathematics and art, so he chose to study architecture-related subjects.

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立法會十五題：運輸及物流局局長回應油價波動對公共渡輪服務的影響

運輸及物流局局長陳美寶書面答覆立法會提問，指渡輪每公升平均燃油成本由二○二五年的5.2元升至二○二六年截至8月的7.6元，燃油開支約佔離島航線總營運開支三至四成。政府自二○二六年四月三十日起實施為期兩個月的柴油補貼，每公升補貼港幣三元。二○二六年四月六條主要離島渡輪航線的票價加幅，由營辦商申請的15%至30%削減至多程票8%及單程票12.5%。

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立法會十九題：為百歲長者提供支援

勞福局局長孫玉菡書面回覆立法會指，自二○○二年起當局向年屆百歲的香港居民致送祝壽賀函和賀卡。過去五年發出的賀函和賀卡總數由2021年1,112份增至2025年1,775份。社署已於二○二五年四月起將關愛隊支援長者及照顧者計劃擴展至全港18區；勞福局現階段暫無計劃就超高齡長者開展專門調研。

Lam Tin Station Fire and Smoke Within 24 Hours; Government Orders MTR to Submit Investigation Report Within One Month

Lam Tin Station experienced fires and smoke within 24 hours, and the government has asked MTR to submit an investigation report within one month. MTR announced at 8:56am this morning that equipment on the Lam Tin Station platform was emitting smoke. During the incident, Kwun Tong Line trains did not stop at Lam Tin Station. MTR arranged free shuttle buses running between Kwun Tong and Yau Tong stations.

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恒指中午收市轉升39點 成交不足900億元

恒指中午收市轉升39點報24384點，成交額縮減至約867.4億元。科技指數升1.61%報4203點，美團及小米升近5%至5.5%，是表現最好的恒指及科指成份股。中資金融股受壓，中行、工行、建行及平保跌逾1%，中人壽跌逾2%。

MTR Kwun Tong Line Services Disrupted for About an Hour Due to Smoke From Platform Equipment at Lam Tin Station

MTR said Kwun Tong Line train services were disrupted for about an hour due to smoke from equipment on the platform at Lam Tin Station, during which Lam Tin Station was temporarily closed. MTR arranged free shuttle buses between Kwun Tong Station and Yau Tong Station, and deployed extra staff at Kwun Tong Station to assist passengers. One passenger said their journey was delayed by more than ten minutes, while a Lam Tin resident hoped MTR would investigate the cause of the incident thoroughly.

Policy Forum | Tony Yip Hopes to Improve Difficulty for New Territories Residents in Hailing Taxis

DAB legislator Tony Yip suggested referring to the cross-harbour taxi stand concept, setting up dedicated taxi stands at some public transport interchanges for passengers travelling to urban areas, to improve the difficulty for New Territories residents in finding taxis. He observed that red taxis refuse passengers in areas such as Yiu On Estate and Kam Ying Estate in Ma On Shan, and suggested that the government should first properly handle the regulation of ride-hailing services, before gradually reviewing the number of licences and specific operations of red taxis, green taxis and Lantau taxis.

"Convergence Upgrade Plan": Albert Ho Calls for School Mergers With a Three-Year Transition Period

In an interview on Four Corners of Politics, Albert Ho suggested that the transition period for school mergers under the "Convergence Upgrade Plan" should be set at about three years, consistent with schools' three-year development cycle. He believes that mergers should only be considered suitable if at least four Primary One or Secondary One classes are opened, and urged the Education Bureau to explain as soon as possible arrangements for school fees, student admission mechanisms, use of school premises and resource allocation.

HKEX's Core Climate completes first cross-border pilot trades in green certificates and carbon emission allowances

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing announced that two cross-border pilots facilitated by its Core Climate platform have been completed, and that it has signed a cooperation agreement with Guangzhou Power Exchange Centre to establish a cross-border green certificate trading channel. The first pilot involved 15 enterprises, trading a total of about 100,000 green certificates. The second pilot provided settlement of Shenzhen carbon emission allowances for three overseas institutions, marking the first time that domestic and overseas carbon exchanges have achieved cross-border settlement.

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金融學院2027年度「金融領袖計劃」開始接受申請

金融學院宣布，2027年度「金融領袖計劃」將於明日（10月15日）開始接受報名，並於12月4日或之前截止。計劃自2022年推出以來已培育逾100名未來金融領袖，獲香港金融管理局、保監局、積金局及證監會支持，專為現職行政總裁以下約一至兩個級別的高級金融行政人員而設，以兼讀形式進行。相關申請表格已上載金融學院網站，只備英文版本。

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立法會十一題：提升水路交通服務及配套設施

運輸及物流局局長陳美寶書面回應鄭泳舜議員提問，指正透過新航線、加強宣傳及改善碼頭設施提升維港水路交通。天星小輪約六成乘客為遊客，水上的士營辦商已於尖東星光大道設售票亭，並於2026年2月起在中環9號公眾碼頭設乘客等候區。電動渡輪先導試驗計劃預留HK$3.5億元引入4艘電動渡輪，3艘已展開測試，餘下1艘可望2029年開始試驗。

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蔡天鳳案高院續審 譚方駿稱憑手機定位發現她身在大埔 指李瑞香質疑太早報警

蔡天鳳被殺案14日在高院續審，其伴侶譚方駿作供稱，案發當日與蔡天鳳失去聯絡後，憑手機定位發現她身在大埔，亦發現手機曾重新開機。他指當日下午2時04分最後收到蔡的信息，並稱鄺球妻子李瑞香當場質疑他太快報警，問「人哋可能想要錢啫，你咁快報咗警，人哋點會畀錢你？」

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首宗側掛車保險相連證券在港發行

人保財險在港發行首宗「側掛車」形式的保險相連證券，發行總額1,200萬美元（約9,400萬港元），以比例再保險方式為中國內地海上風電保險業務提供保障。財經事務及庫務局表示此舉鞏固香港作為國際風險管理中心的地位，局長許正宇指保險相連證券配合專屬自保，可為「出海」企業提供多元化的風險管理途徑。

APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting to Be Held in Hong Kong Next Tuesday and Wednesday; Ministry of Finance Proposes 4 Key Agenda Items

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers' Meeting will be held in Hong Kong next Tuesday and Wednesday. The Ministry of Finance has proposed 4 key agenda items: fiscal policies supporting people's livelihood development, financing for digital infrastructure, promoting inclusive financial development in line with local conditions, and promoting exchanges and cooperation among APEC young financial and economic talent. The Ministry of Finance said the meeting will accumulate financial and fiscal outcomes ahead of the APEC Informal Leaders' Meeting to be held in Shenzhen in November, with outcome documents such as a finance ministers' statement expected to be formed.

LegCo Question 10: Disruptive Behaviour by Passengers on Public Transport

Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan written reply to a LegCo question, stating that current legislation such as the Hong Kong Railway Bylaws and the Public Bus Services Ordinance stipulates penalties for improper behaviour by passengers such as playing audio loudly and trampling on seats, and that operators also have Passenger Notices and frontline advisory mechanisms. All MTR heavy rail trains currently equipped with in-carriage televisions have quiet carriages, while the designated quiet carriages on Vibrant Express trains further require passengers to keep their mobile phones on silent and move to either end of the carriage to take phone calls. The Government said it will continue to work with operators to promote travel etiquette.}}'t add quotation marks. Wait - I must not add quotation marks. Let me review:

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立法會：保安局稱無計劃修訂《按摩院條例》發牌門檻

保安局局長鄧炳強在立法會書面答覆中表示，政府目前未有計劃修訂《按摩院條例》的發牌門檻。過去三年警務處針對無牌經營按摩場所的拘捕人數為二○二四年114人、二○二五年65人、二○二六年截至八月底17人。當局會加強跨部門情報蒐集與執法。

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金融學院二○二七年度「金融領袖計劃」開始接受申請

金融學院宣布，二○二七年度「金融領袖計劃」明日（十月十五日）開始接受報名，十二月四日或之前截止。計劃自二○二二年推出以來，在各香港金融監管機構和參與機構支持下，已培育逾100名未來金融領袖的活躍網絡。計劃以兼讀形式進行，對象為現職於行政總裁以下約一至兩個級別的優秀高級金融行政人員。

Legislative Council Question 22: Secretary for Transport and Logistics Replies to Inquiry on MTR Concessionary Stations

Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan written reply to Legislative Council questions, stating that MTR currently has MTR Concessionary Stations at 41 locations across Hong Kong, offering adult Octopus card holders a fare discount of $2 per journey, and MTR currently has no plans to adjust the relevant measures. Shenzhen Metro Line 4 Futian Checkpoint Station has one concessionary station, offering a discount of $3 per journey after tapping the card; MTR will regularly review various offers and deploy promotional resources through models such as MTR Mobile points.

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勞工處對威信物流實施行政制裁 中止處理補充勞工優化計劃申請

勞工處宣布對威信物流有限公司實施行政制裁，即時中止處理該公司已提交的補充勞工優化計劃輸入勞工申請，並拒絕處理其隨後一年在計劃下提交的申請。勞工處經調查確定該公司提交不實的全職本地僱員數目，以及沒有持續符合全職本地僱員與輸入勞工二比一的人手比例要求。

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政府建議向新田科技城公司注資100億元 發展創科用地兼加快土地平整

政府建議開立承擔額，從資本投資基金撥出100億元注資新田科技城公司，其中約60億元用於發展創科用地、約30億元加快土地平整、約10億元支付早期營運開支。創新科技及工業局向立法會提交文件，指新田科技城約210公頃創新科技用地中，未來5年約有140公頃產出，並擬以更多公私營合作模式帶動私人資本投資。

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內地謠傳60歲以上農民停工令 香港商用車司機每3人有1人達65歲以上

內地網上謠傳60歲以上農民不能外出打工，媒體澄清從未有全國性禁令，謠言源於上海、天津等地限制60歲以上男性從事工地高危作業。香港亦無法定退休年齡，商用車司機每3人有1人達65歲以上。港府2026年7月建議把體檢門檻由70歲提早至65歲。