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The Government today (December 19) announced appointments to the Small and Medium Enterprises Committee (SMEC). The appointments are for the period January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2010.
The new SMEC comprises 27 members with Mr Yu Kwok-chun re-appointed as chairman. Other members include businessmen, professionals, bankers, representatives from organisations that provide support to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), Director-General of Trade and Industry and Deputy Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development (Commerce and Industry).
The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mrs Rita Lau, thanked the chairman and members of the SMEC for accepting this important task.
"SMEs are the backbone of Hong Kong's economy. They are facing many challenges under the current global financial turmoil," Mrs Lau said. "Over the years, the SMEC has made important contributions to supporting local SMEs. During this difficult time, I am confident that under the able chairmanship of Mr Yu, the SMEC will continue to provide valuable advice to help the SMEs in Hong Kong weather this crisis."
"I would also like to thank the outgoing members for their valuable advice during their term of office," Mrs Lau added.
The membership of the committee is as follows:
Mr Yu Kwok-chun (chairman)
Dr John Chai Yat-chiu
Mr Nixon Chan Lik-sang
Mr Daniel Cheng Man-chung
Mr Cheung Chee-wah
Miss Lily Chow
Ms Elaine Ho Yee-lin
Mr Benjamin Kwok Chan-yiu
Mr Thomas Kwong Kwok-leung
Mr Lai Kam-tong
Mr David Lam Yim-nam
Ms Elizabeth Law Kwan-mei
Mr Raymond Leung Chi-man
Mr Clarence Leung Wang-ching
Dr Lewis Luk Tei
Mr Gerry Ma Kwai-yung
Mr Lawrence Ma Yung-yi
Ms Candy Tam Lai-chuen
Dr Samson Tam Wai-ho
Mr Tang To
Mr Bernie Ting Wai-cheung
Mr Wong Ting-kwong
Director-General of Trade and Industry
Deputy Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development (Commerce and Industry)
Representative of Hong Kong Productivity Council
Representative of Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Representative of Vocational Training Council
The SMEC advises the Chief Executive on issues affecting the development of SMEs in Hong Kong and suggests measures to support and facilitate their development and growth.
Ends/Friday, December 19, 2008
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