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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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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The Chief Executive in Council has approved the draft Outline Zoning Plan for Hung Shui Kiu and Ha Tsuen, providing statutory land use planning guidance for development and redevelopment of about 707 hectares in the area. The amendments include rezoning part of the land as "Industrial Estate" zone to tie in with the development of Hung Shui Kiu Industrial Estate, changing three sites in Area 4B to private residential use, and changing the height restriction of the redevelopment site for Po On Hospital Yeung Chun Pui Nursing Home from three storeys to 50 metres above Principal Datum. The approved plan, numbered S/HSK/4, is now available for public inspection at the Secretariat of the Town Planning Board and other locations, and an electronic version can be viewed at www.tpb.gov.hk.
Why read this: The draft plan involves five specific zoning amendments within an area of about 707 hectares, including an industrial park, private residential and a nursing home redevelopment, allowing readers to cross-check the planning use of their own or areas of concern.
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The government has signed a market agreement with 45 insurance companies to extend the coverage of compulsory motor insurance and employees' compensation insurance to the Hong Kong Port Area of Huanggang Port, in line with the official opening of Huanggang Port on the 12th of this month, with an effective date of 31 July this year. Policyholders are not required to pay any additional fees, and the arrangement is similar to the approach adopted when the Hong Kong Port Area of Shenzhen Bay Port commenced operation in 2007.
Why read this: The article explains that 45 insurance companies have signed the agreement and the effective date, and compares it with the approach adopted at Shenzhen Bay Port in 2007, making it convenient for readers to verify the coverage of their policies.
The rebuilt Huanggang Port Control Point will officially open at 6:30 am next Monday. The Transport Department said the control point will continue to adopt restricted area management, and no private car drop-off and pick-up area will be set up on the Hong Kong port area, with only public transport services such as franchised buses, public light buses, cross-border buses and taxis arranged. The Transport Department clarified that the control point interchange has drop-off areas for New Territories and urban taxis, and passengers taking booked taxis from urban areas can still be dropped off. The department will closely monitor and dynamically optimise public transport arrangements as needed.
Why read this: The article explains that the new Huanggang Port Control Point will not have a private car drop-off and pick-up area, and clarifies taxi drop-off arrangements, allowing readers to check the transport options available when crossing the border.
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The government proposes building a new crematorium at Wo Hop Shek Cemetery, expected to open in 2032, with preliminary estimated construction costs of about 20億3340萬元. The new crematorium will feature 10 brand-new cremators and 6 ceremonial halls, shortening the average duration of each cremation session from about 90 minutes to about 75 minutes, and providing about 21600 additional time slots per year. Currently, the 6 crematoria under the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department have a total of 34 cremators, and their utilisation rate is approaching saturation.
Why read this: The document lists construction costs, the number of cremators and the increase in time slots, which can be compared against the current saturation of 34 cremators to assess the actual incremental capacity brought by the new crematorium.
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The Security Bureau and the Port Office of the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government jointly announced that Huanggang Port will officially commence operations at 6:30 am next Monday, providing 24-hour customs clearance services for passengers and passenger vehicles. The new joint inspection building has passed acceptance, and both Hong Kong and Shenzhen have completed system testing, trial operations and emergency drills, confirming that the conditions for opening are met. At the same time, passenger inspection services between the temporary passenger inspection building at Shenzhen's Huanggang Port and Hong Kong's Lok Ma Chau Control Point will be suspended.
Why read this: The announcement specifies the opening time and 24-hour customs clearance arrangements, and reminds that passenger inspection services between the original temporary passenger building and Lok Ma Chau will be suspended simultaneously, allowing cross-boundary passengers to adjust their travel plans accordingly.
The Government has gazetted a notice designating the Hong Kong port area of Huanggang Port a restricted area from 4am to 10pm on Sunday, with no persons other than those permitted to participate in the opening ceremony allowed entry. The Gazette states that persons entering during the relevant hours must be staff members, guests or participants related to the opening ceremony.
Why read this: The Gazette specifies the restricted hours and the identities of those permitted to enter, allowing readers to plan their Sunday travel accordingly.
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The Security Bureau and the Port Office of the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government jointly announced that Huanggang Port is due to officially commence operations on 2026 October 12 at 6:30 a.m., providing 24-hour clearance services for travellers and passenger vehicles. The Hong Kong port boundary area and the relevant extension areas have been in use since midnight on 2026 July 31 and are subject to jurisdiction in accordance with the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; at the same time, clearance services at the temporary passenger inspection building of Shenzhen's Huanggang Port and at Lok Ma Chau Control Station are suspended.
Why read this: The announcement sets out the date and time of the official opening, the 24-hour clearance arrangements and the passenger inspection services concurrently suspended, allowing travellers to check their travel plans accordingly.
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