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The Chairman of the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA), Mr Charles Lee Yeh-kwong, welcomes the Government's appointment of Mr Edward Chan King-sang as a non-executive director of the Authority to replace Mr Robert Tang Ching.

"We are confident that with his experience and expertise, Mr Chan would contribute significantly to the work of the MPFA," Mr Lee said.

On behalf of the MPFA, Mr Lee also expressed gratitude to Mr Tang for his dedicated efforts and invaluable contributions to the Authority and the MPF System during his tenure as a non-executive director.

Ends/Tuesday, May 18,2004

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