CAS Hosts Cadet Corps Challenge Day 2024 to Foster National Identity Among Youths

CAS Cadet Corps Challenge Day 2024 held today

The Civil Aid Service (CAS) today (September 8) held the Cadet Corps Challenge Day 2024 at the CAS Headquarters.The parade and award presentation ceremony was officiated by the Chief Pilot (Operations) of the Government Flying Service, Mr Eddie Liu.

The Challenge Day of this year was held in the form of Chinese-style footdrill for competition, with an aim to strengthen a sense of belonging towards the country and a sense of national identity among youngsters. The footdrill competition was participated in by 10 teams comprising over 200 cadets. Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Liu said that by observing the cadets in their proper uniforms, standing neatly and vigorously on the parade ground, it is clear that all cadets have undergone a long period of rigorous training over the past few months. Mr Liu also expressed heartfelt gratitude to all CAS members and cadets for their valuable time and continuous contribution to society.

Apart from the Challenge Day, the CAS Cadet Corps also organised a number of mainland exchange programmes this summer, including the Ningxia Exchange Programme 2024, the Beijing and NanjingSpace Exploration Study Tour, the 10,000 Miles Friendship Trek 2024 and the Zhongshan Foshan Exchange Programme 2024. Through visits to different Mainland cities, youngsters are led to increase their sense of national identity and national pride, while fostering an appreciation for Chinese culture and an awareness of the importance of safeguarding national security.

Looking ahead, the CAS will continue its efforts in encouraging cadets to take part in discipline training and social services as well as assisting the promotion of national security education with a view to nurturing youngsters to become future leaders and responsible citizens.

CAS Cadet Corps Challenge Day 2024 held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CAS Cadet Corps Challenge Day 2024 held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CAS Cadet Corps Challenge Day 2024 held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CAS Cadet Corps Challenge Day 2024 held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CAS Cadet Corps Challenge Day 2024 held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

C&WDO receives report of loss of hirer data by facility management services contractor of Sai Ying Pun Community Complex

The Central and Western District Office (C&WDO) received a report of the loss of hirer data by a facility management services contractor today (September 16).

The C&WDO has engaged a facility management services contractor, Synergis Facility Management Limited (the Contractor), to assist in managing the Sai Ying Pun Community Complex Community Hall (the Community Hall) and handling the booking applications for use of the Community Hall and its facility from September 2022 to August 2025.

The Contractor reported to the C&WDO this morning that a staff member of the Contractor, who is responsible for handling the booking applications for use of the Community Hall and its facility, had lost a portable device (USB) during work on September 14. The device contains the name of organisation, date and time of the event, name and contact number of the contact person for 306 applicants. The data involved does not include any identity card number or other personal identifiers.

Upon receiving the report, the C&WDO promptly requested and accompanied the Contractor to report the incident to the Police and reported the matter to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data this afternoon. The C&WDO is contacting all the affected applicants to offer apologies and explain the incident. Meanwhile, a hotline (2852 3735) has been set up for persons affected to make enquiries. The C&WDO has also immediately suspended the Contractor from handling the booking applications for use of the Community Hall and its facility. The Home Affairs Department (HAD) has also informed the Property Management Services Authority to take appropriate follow-up action as the Contractor has failed to handle personal data properly as a licensed property management company.

The C&WDO sincerely apologises to the persons affected for any inconvenience caused and will follow up seriously to prevent reoccurrence of similar incidents . The C&WDO strongly condemns the Contractor concerned for the incident and has required the Contractor to submit a detailed report and take all necessary measures to prevent further leakage of the data involved. The HAD will not allow the Contractor to bid any other projects of the HAD until it has taken satisfactory measures.

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