6 Oct 2025集誌社#7395
Light Public Housing | Screws at Siu Lam project suspected of being cut short; three contractor projects implicated in structural installation issues; Buildings Department says unrelated to component quality
屯門小欖「樂安排」簡約公屋 9 月中，爆出連接核心牆的撐板，有螺絲疑被擅自剪短醜聞。建築署今（6日）公布，發現涉事承建商安保－俊告聯營在小欖、屯門欣寶路及柴灣常安街三個「簡約公屋」項目，有更多「現場安裝的結構裝置問題」。署方已成立專隊調查，強調事件與組裝合作組件質素無關，而是涉及現場工序問題，又指將按合約條款追究涉事方責任。
房屋局長何永賢今出席立法會會議時，指問題由署方主動巡查發現，證明制度行之有效，涉事節目皆「可補救」；建築署署長李翹彥則指署方巡查三項目，檢視 4,000 粒螺絲發現其中 6% 被剪短，另有兩成鐵板連接孔被擴大。
In mid-September, screws on brace plates connecting to the core wall at the Lok On Pai Light Public Housing project in Siu Lam, Tuen Mun, were suspected of having been cut short without authorisation. The Buildings Department announced today (6th) that it had found further issues involving structural installations carried out on site at three Light Public Housing projects—the Siu Lam project, Yan Po Road in Tuen Mun, and Sheung On Street in Chai Wan—by the On Po–Chun Gou Joint Venture. The department has formed a dedicated task force to investigate, stressing that the incident was unrelated to the quality of the modular assembly components and instead involved on-site work procedures. It said it would pursue the responsibility of the parties concerned in accordance with the contract terms.
Secretary for Housing Ho Wing-yin said at a Legislative Council meeting today that the problems were discovered through proactive inspections by the department, demonstrating that the system was effective, and that all the issues were “remediable”. Director of Buildings Lee Kiu-yin said the department inspected the three projects and found that six per cent of the 4,000 screws examined had been cut short, while the connection holes in a further 20 per cent of the steel plates had been enlarged.
6 Oct 2025獨媒#7396
Government Inspects Sharp Island for Several Days; Coral Protection Leaflet Printed Only in Traditional Chinese and English
橋咀島於十一國慶假期幾乎淪陷，破壞生態引起關注，政府周六（4日）已派員到島上視察，不過結果是「見唔到特別情況」，沙灘已回復潔淨，並相信遊客行為對珊瑚區不會有大影響。《獨媒》今日登島視察，各部門人員均在現場巡查及派發單張，其中漁護署派發2013年的保護香港珊瑚區守則，不過內容為繁體中文及英文。本網向漁護署查詢會否趕及在黃金周前派發簡體中文單張，署方回覆指正製作多語言（繁簡中文和英文）的宣傳品，會儘快推出。
Sharp Island was nearly overrun during the National Day holiday, prompting concern over ecological damage. The government sent staff to inspect the island on Saturday (the 4th), but said they had “not seen anything unusual”; the beach had been cleaned and it believed visitors’ behaviour would not have a major impact on the coral areas. The Stand News visited the island today and found personnel from various departments conducting inspections and distributing leaflets. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department distributed its 2013 Code of Conduct for the Protection of Hong Kong’s Coral Areas, whose content was in Traditional Chinese and English. Asked whether it would be able to distribute Simplified Chinese leaflets before the Golden Week holiday, the department said it was producing publicity materials in multiple languages—Traditional and Simplified Chinese and English—and would launch them as soon as possible.
3 Oct 2025明報#7387
Enhanced Senior Secondary Chinese History and History Curriculum Frameworks Announced; New Topics Include Founding of Chinese Communist Party, Applicable from 2030 DSE
教育局今（3日）向學校發出通函，公布優化高中中國歷史科及歷史科課程框架。新課程框架擬於2027/28學年在中四級全面推行，並適用於2030年及以後的香港中學文憑試。優化課程以現行課程為基礎，其中中史科更新部分課題內容；歷史科則更新及整合不同課題的內容。評核方面，教育局表示，兩科均會引入更多元性及客觀性的題型。
根據最新課程框架，中史科必修部分繼續分為甲、乙兩部分，其中甲部「中國古代史」劃分為五個歷史時期，內容涵蓋上古至清朝中葉；乙部「中國近現代史」同樣劃分為五個歷史時期，對比現有課程框架，新增的課題包括「中國共產黨的成立」、「中國特色社會主義新時代」。選修部分則由以往6個單元減至3個單元。
歷史科現設引言「現代世界的孕育」、主題甲「二十世紀亞洲的現代化與蛻變」及主題乙「二十世紀世界的衝突與合作」。新框架下設3個單元，包括「現代世界的形成」，課題包括帝國主義國家的殖民擴張及拉丁美洲和亞洲的反抗；單元2「戰爭與和平」涵蓋兩次世界大戰、冷戰等；單元3「中國與世界」則涉及共產黨創建到中華人民共和國成立、中國的發展與成就。歷史科亦重設選修部分，設兩個單元，可二選一。
The Education Bureau issued a circular to schools today (the 3rd), announcing the enhanced curriculum frameworks for senior secondary Chinese History and History. The new frameworks are planned for full implementation in Secondary 4 in the 2027/28 school year and will apply to the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education examinations from 2030 onwards. Based on the existing curricula, the enhanced Chinese History curriculum updates some topic content, while the History curriculum updates and consolidates content from different topics. In terms of assessment, the Education Bureau said both subjects would introduce more diverse and objective question types.
Under the latest curriculum framework, the compulsory part of Chinese History will continue to be divided into Parts A and B. Part A, “Ancient Chinese History”, is divided into five historical periods covering the period from ancient times to the mid-Qing dynasty. Part B, “Modern Chinese History”, is likewise divided into five historical periods. Compared with the existing framework, new topics include “The Founding of the Chinese Communist Party” and “The New Era of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics”. The elective component will be reduced from six units to three.
History currently consists of the introduction “The Making of the Modern World”, Theme A “Modernisation and Transformation in 20th-Century Asia”, and Theme B “Conflict and Cooperation in the 20th-Century World”. Under the new framework, there will be three units. Unit 1, “The Formation of the Modern World”, includes topics such as the colonial expansion of imperialist countries and resistance in Latin America and Asia. Unit 2, “War and Peace”, covers the two world wars and the Cold War, among other topics. Unit 3, “China and the World”, covers the period from the founding of the Communist Party to the establishment of the People’s Republic of China, as well as China’s development and achievements. The History elective component will also be restructured into two units, of which students may choose one.
3 Oct 2025Yahoo#7388
60,000 CCTV cameras to cover Hong Kong; Chris Tang says facial recognition is “inevitable”
警務處去年推出「銳眼」計劃，在全港罪案黑點、人流較多等公眾地方方安裝閉路電視。保安局最新指，「銳眼」計劃將進一步提升，每年增加逾 2 萬支鏡頭，預計於 2028 年共約 6 萬支鏡頭覆蓋全港。保安局局長鄧炳強今（3 日）在立法會回應時表示，目前 AI 識別技術主要應用於人流管制、車牌識別，相關科技「必然會」應用到人的身上，警方正研究涉及的資源、科技和優次等問題，有結果會向外公布。
據保安局提交立法會文件，截至今年 8月31日，警務處已安裝共3985支鏡頭；並已接入共4835支其他政府部門及其他持份者的閉路電視。系統已協助警方偵破 433 宗案件，拘捕 787 人。
The Police launched the “Sharp Eyes” scheme last year to install CCTV cameras in crime hotspots and other public places with large crowds across Hong Kong. The Security Bureau said the scheme would be further expanded, with more than 20,000 cameras added each year and about 60,000 cameras expected to cover Hong Kong by 2028. Responding in the Legislative Council today (the 3rd), Secretary for Security Chris Tang said AI identification technology was currently used mainly for crowd management and vehicle-licence-plate recognition. He said the technology would “inevitably” be applied to people, and that the Police were studying issues including the resources, technology and priorities involved, with the results to be announced publicly. According to a document submitted by the Security Bureau to the Legislative Council, the Police had installed 3,985 cameras as of 31 August this year and had connected 4,835 CCTV cameras operated by other government departments and other stakeholders. The system had assisted the Police in solving 433 cases and arresting 787 people.
3 Oct 2025集誌社#7389
Northern Metropolis exhibition hall | Wan Chai exhibition hall originally costing $600–700 million halted after being proposed in Policy Address; Development Bureau: not an appropriate time to proceed
繼「明日大嶼」計劃暫停後，原估算造價約六至七億元、用作介紹大型建設計劃的灣仔北展覽館項目，亦告煞停。該項目是 2023 年《施政報告》提出，去年在立法會被質疑造價貴不必要、選址不當等，北部都會區 FB 專頁昨晚（2日）發文，指聽取到社會和立法會意見、考慮工作和資源調配優次後，認為「現階段非適合時機」推展項目。
Following the suspension of the Lantau Tomorrow Vision plan, the Wan Chai North Exhibition Hall project, originally estimated to cost about $600–700 million and intended to showcase major infrastructure projects, has also been halted. The project was proposed in the 2023 Policy Address. Last year, it was questioned in the Legislative Council over whether its cost was excessive and unnecessary, and whether its site was inappropriate. The Northern Metropolis Facebook page said in a post last night (2nd) that, having listened to views from the community and the Legislative Council and considered priorities for work and resource allocation, it believed that “the present is not an appropriate time” to proceed with the project.
2 Oct 2025經濟日報#7383
Mainland English translation｜Hong Kong government cites latest instruction from Foreign Ministry Commissioner’s Office in Hong Kong reminding lawmakers that the official English translation of “中國內地” should be “Chinese Mainland”
消息指，立法會秘書處引述政制局提醒全體議員，按外交部駐港公署最新指示，「中國內地」的官方英文譯名應為「Chinese Mainland」，而非「Mainland China」。
「Mainland」、「中國大陸」仍可繼續沿用
至於「Mainland」、「中國大陸」及「中國內地」的表述仍可繼續沿用。
秘書處提醒議員及其辦事處，確保日後發布的文章，統一採用上述官方譯名。不過過往已發布的資料，則無需修改。
據了解，港府各部門今日亦收到相同指示。
The Legislative Council Secretariat, citing a reminder from the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau, told all lawmakers that, according to the latest instruction from the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the official English translation of “中國內地” should be “Chinese Mainland”, rather than “Mainland China”.
The terms “Mainland”, “中國大陸” and “中國內地” may continue to be used.
The Secretariat reminded lawmakers and their offices to ensure that articles issued in future consistently use the above official translation. Previously published material does not need to be amended.
It is understood that all Hong Kong government departments also received the same instruction today.
2 Oct 2025明白喔#7385
Highways Department widens section of Forbes Street footpath in Kennedy Town at a cost of about $450,000
堅尼地城是旅客訪港時其中一個熱門打卡地點，其中科士街與爹核士街交界的石牆樹下行人路，不時有旅客停留拍照。路政署回覆本報稱，為改善科士街的步行環境，今年7月起於該處開始行人路擴展工程，並已於9月22日完工，相信可滿足行人及旅客的需求。
路政署說，工程由運輸署與路政署安排，涉及科士街一段行人路以及橫跨科士街近爹核士街的行人過路處，費用約45萬元。
Kennedy Town is a popular photo-taking spot for visitors to Hong Kong. The footpath beneath the trees by the stone wall at the junction of Forbes Street and Catchick Street often has visitors stopping to take photographs. The Highways Department told the newspaper that, to improve the walking environment on Forbes Street, it began footpath widening works there in July this year. The works were completed on September 22, and are believed to meet the needs of pedestrians and visitors.
The Highways Department said the works were arranged by the Transport Department and the Highways Department. They involved a section of footpath on Forbes Street and a pedestrian crossing across Forbes Street near Catchick Street, at a cost of about $450,000.
2 Oct 2025星島日報#7386
FEHD Deploys Robotic Fleet to Help Clear Rubbish and Sweep Streets; Robot Dogs Enter Shrubbery to Control Mosquitoes, Improving Efficiency and Easing Staff Pressure
【食環署/機械狗/機械人/滅蚊/垃圾/掃街】科技不但可便利生活，更可促進市政效率。食環署便通過三項創新試驗計劃，引入機械狗及機械人協助滅蚊、搬垃圾及掃街等繁重工作。食環署助理署長潘炳揚向《星島》指，通過善用新科技，不但可提升工作效率，更可改善職安健，長遠亦能減輕部門人手壓力，「尤其是機械狗能輕鬆適應崎嶇的地形，在工人難以到達的地方噴灑殺蟲劑或搬垃圾，均是過往無法做到事」。
引入機械狗契機 源自山東省泰山景區經驗
國內近年廣泛推廣採用無人系統及機械人處理民生事務，潘炳揚透露今次引入機械狗的契機，亦正源自山東省泰山景區的經驗，「泰山地形複雜，單靠挑夫搬運貨物及清走垃圾十分費勁，但用機械狗則可揹着垃圾在山道中輕鬆穿梭。這也啟發了我們去想，香港也有很多地方無車路，要靠人力行斜路和樓梯清走垃圾，能否也可用上機械狗？」
來源網址 : 食環署引入機械大軍助清垃圾掃街-機械狗靈活入草叢滅蚊-提升效率紓人手壓力 | 星島頭條
https://www.stheadline.com/society/3504613/
【Food and Environmental Hygiene Department/robot dogs/robots/mosquito control/rubbish/street sweeping】Technology can not only make life more convenient but also improve municipal efficiency. The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) has launched three innovative pilot schemes, introducing robot dogs and robots to assist with arduous tasks including mosquito control, transporting rubbish and street sweeping. FEHD Assistant Director Pun Bing-yeung told Sing Tao that making good use of new technology could not only improve work efficiency but also enhance occupational safety and health, and in the long term ease the department’s staffing pressure. “Robot dogs, in particular, can easily adapt to rugged terrain, spraying insecticide or transporting rubbish in places that are difficult for workers to reach—tasks that could not have been done in the past.”
The opportunity to introduce robot dogs came from experience at Mount Tai scenic area in Shandong Province. In recent years, the mainland has widely promoted the use of unmanned systems and robots to handle matters concerning people’s livelihoods. Pun Bing-yeung said the opportunity to introduce robot dogs this time also came from experience at the Mount Tai scenic area in Shandong Province: “The terrain at Mount Tai is complex, and relying solely on porters to transport goods and clear rubbish is very strenuous. But robot dogs can easily carry rubbish through Hillway. This also prompted us to think: Hong Kong also has many places without vehicle access, where people have to walk up slopes and stairs to clear rubbish. Could robot dogs be used there too?”
1 Oct 2025獨媒#7377
National Day helicopter fails to display regional flag; Security Bureau says technical fault arose before take-off
今日是國慶76周年，特區政府今早一如以往於灣仔金紫荊廣場舉行升旗儀式。不過今年發生一段小插曲，飛行服務隊其中一架直升機未有懸掛區旗，另一架直升機則有懸掛國旗飛越維港上空。保安局回覆《獨媒》查詢，承認飛行列隊中第二架展示區旗的直升機「起飛前臨時出現技術故障」，未能如期參與飛越維港上空。
升旗禮於早上8時舉行，行政長官李家超、全國政協副主席梁振英、前行政長官曾蔭權及林鄭月娥及中聯辦主任周霽均有出席。特區政府紀律部隊及飛行服務隊亦一如往常，安排直升機懸掛國旗及區旗飛越維多利亞港上空，以及消防船在海面射水進行敬禮。
Today marks the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. As usual, the HKSAR Government held a flag-raising ceremony this morning at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai. However, a minor incident occurred this year: one of the Government Flying Service helicopters did not carry the regional flag, while another helicopter flew over Victoria Harbour carrying the national flag. In response to an inquiry from InMediaHK, the Security Bureau acknowledged that the second helicopter in the flight formation, which was to display the regional flag, had suffered a “technical fault shortly before take-off” and was unable to take part in the fly-past over Victoria Harbour as scheduled.
The flag-raising ceremony was held at 8 a.m. Chief Executive John Lee, CPPCC Vice-Chairman Leung Chun-ying, former Chief Executives Donald Tsang and Carrie Lam, and Liaison Office Director Zhou Ji attended. As usual, the disciplined services of the HKSAR Government and the Government Flying Service arranged for helicopters carrying the national and regional flags to fly over Victoria Harbour, while fireboats conducted a water-spraying salute on the harbour.
1 Oct 2025HK01#7380
Nelson Chi Yuen Lam: Draft audit report to be submitted shortly; whether it involves accountability is “inconvenient to disclose”
政府發生飲用水風波，審計署應財經事務及庫務局要求，就今次採購招標過程審查。審計署早前稱對政府採購樽裝飲用水招標過程的調查工作大致完成，已着手撰寫管理建議書。
審計署署長林智遠今日（1日）出席特區政府舉辦的國慶酒會後，被問及報告內容是否涉及有人被問責？他指不便透露，要與不同部門溝通。
Following a drinking water controversy involving the Government, the Audit Commission conducted a review of the procurement tendering process at the request of the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau. The Audit Commission earlier said its investigation into the Government’s tendering process for procuring bottled drinking water was largely complete and that it had begun drafting a management letter.
The Director of Audit, Nelson Chi Yuen Lam, was asked today (1st), after attending a National Day reception hosted by the HKSAR Government, whether the report’s contents involved holding anyone accountable. He said it was inconvenient to disclose and that he needed to communicate with different departments.
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