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The Housing Bureau today dismissed as entirely unfounded online claims that the company established by the Government to acquire ownership of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po is a shell company on the verge of bankruptcy. It said the allegations may have been made with intent to confuse the public by individuals with ulterior motives. The bureau stressed that the Wang Fuk Court Property Rights Acquisition…
The Education Bureau today clarified an incident involving erroneous SMS notifications sent to local parents regarding Primary One Admission (POA) and expressed its deepest apologies for any inconvenience caused. The bureau noted that according to preliminary investigations, the results of the Central Allocation for POA, originally scheduled to be announced starting tomorrow, were mistakenly sent…
The Department of Justice said today that allegations involving the newly appointed Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and another officer are entirely fabricated, and called the spreading of false allegations a despicable act. The remarks came in a statement issued in response to media enquiries relating to a social media post. It said it had taken note that serious allegations involving the…
The Environment & Ecology Bureau today said that to ensure the proper implementation of the diesel subsidy, the Government has been enforcing the “pay later” arrangement for reimbursing the price difference to oil companies in order to ensure the proper use of public funds. The Government has, since April 30, been implementing the Diesel Subsidy Scheme, which runs for a period of two months, with…
The ban on the possession of alternative smoking products (ASPs) in public places came into effect today. In a press statement, the Department of Health rejected claims that the new measure will discourage tourists from visiting Hong Kong, and stressed that such claims completely overlook the fact that the importation and sale of e-cigarettes and heat sticks have already been banned for four…
The Health Bureau today clarified that the Government never requested the CUHK Medical Centre (CUHKMC) to repay its government loan ahead of schedule. The bureau noted that the proposal for early repayment was initiated jointly by the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and the CUHKMC. In a press statement, the bureau said the CUHKMC formally notified the Government in writing on April 22 of…
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government said today it strongly condemns untruthful remarks, slanders and smears contained in the United Kingdom’s “six-monthly report on Hong Kong: July to December 2025”. In a press statement , the Hong Kong SAR Government said it rejects the UK’s attempt to interfere in the city’s governance by making misleading remarks about Hong Kong matters.…
The Transport Department today urged members of the public not to be misled by messages on social media claiming that Hong Kong residents can apply directly for permanent "Guangdong-Hong Kong Regular Quotas" for their vehicles. The messages are being referred to law enforcement agencies for follow-up. The department clarified that applicants must first meet the application requirements stipulated…
The Government today refuted unfounded media reports regarding the housing and rental arrangements for owners of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, reaffirming that support will continue until their long-term housing is finalised. In a statement responding to reports that some residents would be required to vacate transitional housing within 30 days of receiving acquisition payments or new flat keys, the…
The Labour & Welfare Bureau today clarified that information circulating online alleging that the Government would distribute half-price food vouchers to the elderly is completely false. Noting that such fake information is circulating online, the bureau said it has reported the matter to the relevant social media platform and reserves the right to pursue legal action. The bureau also urged senior…
