ACAN Chairman and members appointed
The Government announced today (December 27) that the Chief Executive has reappointed Dr Donald Li Kwok-tung as the Chairman of the Action Committee Against Narcotics (ACAN) and appointed Dr Chan Fu, Dr Sylvia Chan May-kuen, Mr Ho Wing-cheong, Dr Sandy Lau Sin-ting, Mr Quincy Lui Kwan-yiu and Dr Ryan Wong Man-yeung as new members. Fourteen members have also been reappointed.
The term for all new members and reappointed members is two years from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026.
A spokesman for the Narcotics Division of the Security Bureau said, "The new members come from different sectors including the social services, education, medical and business sectors. With their wealth of experience and expertise, they will bring new momentum to the work of ACAN. Moreover, we are pleased to reappoint fourteen members who are enthusiastic about anti-drug work. The Narcotics Division of the Security Bureau is looking forward to working together with ACAN in the coming two years, especially on a series of events in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of ACAN with a view to consolidating anti-drug awareness in the community."
Among the new members, Dr Chan Fu is from the medical and education sectors; Dr Sylvia Chan May-kuen is from the school education sector; Mr Ho Wing-cheong and Dr Sandy Lau Sin-ting are senior management officers of non-governmental organisations; and Mr Quincy Lui Kwan-yiu and Dr Ryan Wong Man-yeung are company directors.
The spokesman also extended his gratitude to the eight outgoing members for their contributions to the work of ACAN. They are Dr Lam Ho-yi, Dr Lee Tin-yan, Mr Clifford Leung Siu-on, Ms Li Ka-yan, Professor Ng Chi-fai, Mr Poon Hing-fai, Mr Albert Su Yau-on and Professor Tang Wai-kwong.
ACAN is the Government's advisory body on anti-drug matters. It was established in 1965. The membership list of the new term of ACAN is as follows:
Chairman
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Dr Donald Li Kwok-tung
Members
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Dr Chan Fu
Dr Eugene Chan Kin-keung
Dr Sylvia Chan May-kuen
Professor James Chan Yuk-kit
Ms Vera Ho Ivy Yuen-wei
Mr Ho Wing-cheong
Mr Rex Ip Yik-nam
Mr Lau Chun-hung
Dr Sandy Lau Sin-ting
Ms Anthea Lee Shuk-wai
Ms Agnes Leung Yuk-kuen
Ms Nicole Li Yuen-ting
Ms Helen Lu Hai
Mr Quincy Lui Kwan-yiu
Mr Rex Mok Chung-fai
Mr Wilfred Ng Sau-kei
Dr Rizwan Ullah
Dr Ryan Wong Man-yeung
Mr Benny Wong Wai-yue
Director, Central Narcotics Bureau of Singapore
Secretary for Education or her representative
Commissioner of Police or his representative
Commissioner of Customs and Excise or her representative
Director of Health or his representative
Director of Social Welfare or her representative
Commissioner for Narcotics
Hong Kong Customs holds graduation parade for Customs Youth Leader Corps Winter Training Camp 2024 and "YES Buddy" AI Robot Launching Ceremony
Hong Kong Customs held a graduation parade for the Customs Youth Leader Corps Winter Training Camp 2024 and "YES Buddy" AI Robot Launching Ceremony at the Hong Kong Customs College today (December 27).
During the graduation parade, 60 members of the Customs Youth Leader Corps (CYLC) and 22 in-service Customs personnel who were former CYLC members demonstrated the exceptional discipline and demeanour of the disciplined services through their uniform Chinese-style foot drill. The flag-raising ceremony was conducted by the Foot Drill and Flag Party of the CYLC, the first youth group under the Security Bureau to perform the Chinese-style rifle foot drill, fully reflecting the steadfast commitment of Customs in nurturing patriotism among young people.
The Executive Director of the Executive Committee of Customs YES, Dr Eugene Chan, in his speech said that Customs YES continuously promotes youth development by organising activities such as national education, community services, Customs work experience, career orientation and discipline trainings with an aim to nurture youth leaders with a sense of responsibility, national identity and a global horizon. He also encouraged members to maintain the excellent qualities of the CYLC, namely courage, perseverance and integrity, in the future to contribute to the country and Hong Kong.
During the four-day training camp, participants underwent training on the Chinese-style foot drill, physical fitness and leadership to enhance their team spirit and leadership capabilities. They also visited the Customs Airport Command and the headquarters of the Government Flying Service, and gained a deeper understanding on their work through briefings and a helicopter flight experience.
Following the graduation parade, the Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Ms Louise Ho, Dr Chan and the Director of the Executive Committee of Customs YES, Dr Mark Mak, officiated at the "YES Buddy" AI Robot Launching Ceremony. "YES Buddy" is the first 5G AI publicity robot of Customs. Led by Dr Mak and his team, members from the Innovation & Nurture: Customs YES Robotics Workshop took part in the design of the robot's appearance, functions and programming, embodying the creativity and practice of this innovation and technology learning.
Integrated with artificial intelligence, natural language processing and machine learning technologies, "YES Buddy" can give instant responses to public inquiries about customs work and Customs YES, as well as providing information on membership application matters and activities. Its database also covers knowledge on national security. In the future, "YES Buddy" will serve as a Customs YES ambassador to visit schools and youth gathering places to promote customs work and Customs YES activities, as well as encourage member recruitment and national security education.
Hong Kong Customs will continue to promote Customs YES with a view to fostering the all-round development of young people and nurturing a new generation of youth with an affection for the country and Hong Kong, with global perspectives and positive thinking.
Hong Kong Customs holds graduation parade for Customs Youth Leader Corps Winter Training Camp 2024 and "YES Buddy" AI Robot Launching Ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs holds graduation parade for Customs Youth Leader Corps Winter Training Camp 2024 and "YES Buddy" AI Robot Launching Ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs holds graduation parade for Customs Youth Leader Corps Winter Training Camp 2024 and "YES Buddy" AI Robot Launching Ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs holds graduation parade for Customs Youth Leader Corps Winter Training Camp 2024 and "YES Buddy" AI Robot Launching Ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs holds graduation parade for Customs Youth Leader Corps Winter Training Camp 2024 and "YES Buddy" AI Robot Launching Ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs holds graduation parade for Customs Youth Leader Corps Winter Training Camp 2024 and "YES Buddy" AI Robot Launching Ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs holds graduation parade for Customs Youth Leader Corps Winter Training Camp 2024 and "YES Buddy" AI Robot Launching Ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
