E-version of my Interim Work Report (2022-23)
I sincerely present my Interim Work Report 2022-2023 which covers issues on the development of the Northern Metropolis, dovetailing with national development strategies, supporting the construction and engineering industry, protecting industry interests, developing a diversified economy, improving people’s livelihoods, building a green and livable city, enhancing transportation infrastructure, and expediting smart city development. I call on the engineering and construction sector to unite and continue to leverage professional expertise to meet the nation’s needs, and to build Hong Kong, our home, into a better place. Please use the following link to view my e-report. https://www.4dream.com.hk/ebook/lwk/
Announced a report on the Establishment of a Greater Bay Area Free Trade Zone
Together with some other LegCo members, I announced a study report on the Establishment of a Greater Bay Area Free Trade Zone on 23 May. The study report outlines the overall objectives of establishing the Greater Bay Area Free Trade Zone and provides practical policy recommendations in areas such as policy priorities, geographic scope, and leadership mechanisms. We hope to expand the scope of the Guangdong Free Trade Pilot Zone to Hong Kong and Macao, so as to achieve the free and convenient flow of market factors, and to promote alignment between Guangdong and Hong Kong-Macao in areas such as rules, regulations, management and standards.
LegCo Panel on Environmental Affairs visited food waste treatment facilities
Together with other LegCo members of the Panel on Environmental Affairs, I visited two food waste treatment facilities on 20 May to gain a better understanding of the Government’s latest initiatives in recycling food waste. Members first observed the operation of “Food TranSmarter”, a food waste pre-treatment system, at Tai Po Hui Market. We then visited the recently-opened Organic Resources Recovery Centre Phase 2 (O·PARK2) in Sha Ling of the North District, is the largest food waste treatment facility in Hong Kong that can process up to 300 tonnes of food waste per day. With the commissioning of O·PARK2, Hong Kong’s total food waste recycling capacity has been increased to 600 tonnes per day.
Visited Microelectronics Centre at Yuen Long InnoPark
Together with some LegCo members, I visited the Microelectronics Centre (MEC) at Yuen Long InnoPark on 10 May to learn about the latest development of microelectronics innovations in Hong Kong. MEC at Yuen Long InnoPark is expected to commence operation this year. Collaborating with Hong Kong Microelectronics Research and Development Institute to be established by the Government, MEC will provide enterprises with infrastructure to focus on research and pilot production of semiconductor products. Members then visited the Full Fabrication Units in MEC and viewed the Central Utility Block to learn about the shared ancillary facilities provided for the semiconductor enterprises, to bring their innovative microelectronics products to market while minimising the costs and environmental impact.
Raised a question regarding electronic service systems of the Government and public organisations
In light of recent failures in government electronic service systems, I asked the Government at the LegCo meeting on 8 May, whether it would improve practice guidelines and enhance monitoring of different electronic service system projects of the Government and public organisations; whether it would consider commissioning the system contractors concerned to launch, in collaboration with large-scale electronic service providers in GBA; and whether it would enhance communication and collaboration with Mainland and Macao authorities to meet the higher demands of cross-boundary interconnectivity for the 2025 National Games, and develop plans to address potential system failures. For my question and the Government’s reply, please view the following link: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202405/08/P2024050800331.htm?fontSize=3
Raised a written question regarding potential fire safety hazards of old buildings
On 22 May, I raised a question about old buildings’ potential fire safety hazards. I asked the Government whether it would immediately conduct large-scale fire safety risk assessments on the same type of buildings across the territory and allocate additional resources to step up routine inspections and improve the monitoring system; whether it would submit the Fire Safety (Buildings) (Amendment) Bill expeditiously and increase the penalties for non-compliance with the relevant directions or orders; and whether the authorities will advocate public-private partnership to step up efforts in redeveloping old districts. For my question and the Government’s reply, please view the following link: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202405/22/P2024052200640.htm?fontSize=2