SHA expresses sadness at passing of Lydia Shum
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The Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Tsang Tak-sing, said he was saddened to hear of the passing of Ms Lydia Shum today (February 19). He extended his deepest condolences to Ms Shumˇ¦s family.
ˇ§Ms Shum was an outstanding artiste who has made an invaluable contribution to the performing arts industry and brought a lot of happiness to the people of Hong Kong. We all will miss her,ˇ¨ Mr Tsang said.
Ends/Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Issued at HKT 12:18
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