Appointments to Rehabilitation Advisory Committee announced
The Government announced today (December 20) the appointment of three new members and the reappointment of four incumbent members to the Rehabilitation Advisory Committee (RAC) for a term of two years with effect from January 1, 2025.
The three new members are Mr Lau Min, Mr Dannuel Leung Po-chung and Dr Woo Chi-wood. Mr Lau is the Chairperson of the Executive Committee of the Direction Association for the Handicapped. Mr Leung is a certified public accountant and a member of the Guardianship Board. Dr Woo is the Chief Executive Officer of the Fu Hong Society.
The four reappointed incumbent members are Mr Raymond Lai Kwan-ho, Ms Lee Po-chun, Ms Perina Li Siu-fan and Ms Yang Elizabeth Ling.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, welcomed the appointments. He said, "The RAC has been playing an important role in advising the Government on the development of Hong Kong's rehabilitation services. As set out in 'The Chief Executive's 2024 Policy Address', the number of representatives of persons with disabilities and their carers in the new term of the RAC in 2025 will be increased to 11 to better gauge their needs. I look forward to members' valuable advice on rehabilitation services, with a view to strengthening support for persons with disabilities and building a caring and inclusive community."
In addition, Mr Sun thanked the outgoing members, Mr Edwin Lam Man-wing, Ms Jennifer Liu Wai-fun and Dr William Lo Tak-lam, for their valuable contributions to the RAC during their tenure.
The RAC was set up in 1977 as the principal advisory body of the Government on matters pertaining to the well-being of persons with disabilities as well as the development and implementation of rehabilitation policies and services. The RAC also assists the Government in promoting and monitoring the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Hong Kong.
The membership list of the RAC from January 1, 2025, is as follows:
Chairman
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Mr Fung Pak-yan
Vice-chairman
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Dr Kevin Lau Kin-wah
Non-official Members
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Mr Arthur Cheung Man-to
Mr Thomas Chu Sai-ming
Miss Jody Kwok Fu-yung
Mr Raymond Lai Kwan-ho
Dr Freddy Lam Man-hin
Mr Lam Yiu-kwok
Mr Lau Min
Ms Lee Po-chun
Mr Dannuel Leung Po-chung
Ms Leung Tsui-han
Ms Reginia Leung Wun-kam
Ms Perina Li Siu-fan
Dr Lui Wai-cheung
Professor Ming Wai-kit
Mr Alvin Miu
Ms Ada Ng Ka-lai
Mr So Wing-tung
Mr Eddie Suen Kwok-tung
Mr Sze Yan-kit
Ms Mandy Tang Hoi-man
Professor Frances Wong Kam-yuet
Dr Ryan Wong Man-yeung
Mr Wong Yu-tung
Dr Woo Chi-wood
Ms Julia Yan Yuming
Ms Yang Elizabeth Ling
Mr Nelson Yip Siu-hong
Mr Emil Yu Chen-on
"Immersive Hong Kong" roving exhibition opens in Dubai
The "Immersive Hong Kong" roving exhibition opened in Dubai,the United Arab Emirates, today (December 20). This is the fifth stop of the exhibition, following its successful staging by the Information Services Department (ISD) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in Jakarta, Indonesia; Bangkok, Thailand; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; and Guangzhou, China between July 2023 and August 2024.
Organised in collaboration with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Dubai (Dubai ETO), the exhibition is part of the ISD's promotional campaign to showcase the city's new attractions, advantages and opportunities. Themed "Hong Kong - Where the World Looks Ahead", it invites visitors from the Middle East to explore the unique potential for tourism, business and investment in Hong Kong.
The Director of Information Services, Mrs Apollonia Liu, said Hong Kong has been actively expanding and deepening its overseas networks, including closer co-operation and engagement with the Middle East.
"The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, and a number of Principal Officials have led delegations to visit the Middle East since last year to strengthen Hong Kong's connections with the region, to tell good stories of Hong Kong, and to explore greater business opportunities.
"Building on the success of the previous runs of the exhibition, we are bringing it to the Middle East for the first time. We hope that the exhibition in Dubai will provide an opportunity for our friends in the region to understand more about our city and its unique potential," she said.
Through interactive art technology, the "Immersive Hong Kong" exhibition enables visitors to delve into different virtual scenes representing the city with a creative twist. The five thematic zones, namely "Financial Bridgehead", "I&T Brain Bank", "Blossoming Creativity", "Diversity and Greenery" and "Buzzing Sports Action", feature multiple interactive art projections, light box installations and naked-eye 3D displays, presenting the multifaceted appeal of Hong Kong. There is a special introduction to the Kai Tai Sports Park, Hong Kong's new state-of-the-art multi-purpose sports venue, which is set to officially open in the first quarter of 2025.
Visitors may also enjoy the city's vibrant and colourful skyline, illustrated by Hong Kong artist Messy Desk (Jane Lee), at a photo corner in the venue. Promotional videos on Hong Kong and digital panels with information and insights shared by companies and prominent individuals from the Middle East about their experiences in Hong Kong are also on display, explaining why the city is one of the most desirable places to visit, live, work and invest.
To encourage more people to visit Hong Kong, an interactive game, "Snap a cool shot @Immersive Hong Kong", is also part of the exhibition. Two winners will receive attractive prizes sponsored by Cathay Pacific. The winner of the Grand Prize will receive two round-trip business class air tickets from Dubai to Hong Kong, while the runner-up will receive two round-trip economy class air tickets on the same itinerary.
To give Middle East audiences a taste of Hong Kong's cultural offerings, a pop music concert by SENZA A Cappella and a street dance performance by Move Beyond will be staged at the exhibition venue from today to December 22.
The exhibition is being held at The Beach, Jumeirah Beach Residence, a buzzing residential, shopping and dining complex in Dubai, until January 5, 2025. Admission is free, and visitors will be offered souvenirs during the event. In addition to Dubai ETO, other supporting organisations of this event include the Belt and Road Office of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau, Hong Kong Talent Engage, Cathay Pacific, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the Hong Kong Tourism Board, and the Kai Tak Sports Park.
More information on the exhibition is available on the dedicated page on the Brand Hong Kong website (www.brandhk.gov.hk/en/campaign/hkpromotion-middle-east) as well as the website of Dubai ETO (www.hketodubai.gov.hk/en/index.html).
"Immersive Hong Kong" roving exhibition opens in Dubai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
"Immersive Hong Kong" roving exhibition opens in Dubai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
"Immersive Hong Kong" roving exhibition opens in Dubai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
"Immersive Hong Kong" roving exhibition opens in Dubai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
"Immersive Hong Kong" roving exhibition opens in Dubai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
"Immersive Hong Kong" roving exhibition opens in Dubai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
"Immersive Hong Kong" roving exhibition opens in Dubai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
"Immersive Hong Kong" roving exhibition opens in Dubai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
"Immersive Hong Kong" roving exhibition opens in Dubai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
"Immersive Hong Kong" roving exhibition opens in Dubai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
"Immersive Hong Kong" roving exhibition opens in Dubai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
"Immersive Hong Kong" roving exhibition opens in Dubai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
