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The Chief Executive has re-appointed four incumbent non-official members and appointed a new member to the Broadcasting Authority (BA), a spokesman for the Information Technology and Broadcasting Bureau said today (Friday).

The four incumbent members are Mr David Fong Man-hung, Mr Felix Fong Wo, Mr Roger Luk Koon-hoo and Mr Michael Tien Puk-sun. The new member is Mr Lincoln Soo Hung-leung.

"With the rich experience and the professional expertise of the Chairman and Members, the BA is well equipped to take on the challenges ahead," the spokesman said.

The above appointments are published in the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Gazette today and will take effect from 1 September 1999.

Following is the full membership list of the Broadcasting Authority:

Chairman:

Mr Norman Leung Nai-pang

Vice-Chairman:

Secretary for Information Technology and Broadcasting

Members:

Mr Clement Tao Kwok-lau

Mrs Joyce Tai Poon Ching-sheung

Mr Benedict Lee Shui-sing

Mr David Fong Man-hung

Mr Felix Fong Wo

Mr Roger Luk Koon-hoo

Mr Michael Tien Puk-sun

Mr Lincoln Soo Hung-leung

Director-General of Telecommunications

Deputy Secretary for Home Affairs

End/Friday, August 20, 1999

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