SHA visits Sai Kung District (with photos)

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     The Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Lau Kong-wah, visited Sai Kung District this afternoon (November 3). He visited villages at High Island and public facilities in the district.

     Mr Lau first visited Pak A Village and Sha Kiu at High Island to learn about the current conditions of the villages, the daily lives of local residents and the potential for developing local tourism.

     Mr Lau then went to inspect the former Sai Kung Public School. He was briefed by the District Officer (Sai Kung), Mr David Chiu, and exchanged views with the Chairman of the Sai Kung District Council (SKDC), Mr George Ng, on the facilities, with a view to improving people's livelihoods and promoting the district's development.

     Mr Lau learnt that the former Sai Kung Public School was founded by local residents of Sai Kung in 1946, and the premises have been used by local organisations for non-profit-making and social welfare purposes since the school ceased to operate. The local community wishes for the reconstruction and revitalisation of the school premises, which are currently in poor condition.

     Before concluding his visit, Mr Lau met with SKDC members to exchange views on various district issues and matters of concern.

Ends/Friday, November 3, 2017
Issued at HKT 19:28

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The Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Lau Kong-wah, visits Sai Kung District today (November 3). Picture shows Mr Lau (centre), exchanging views with the District Officer (Sai Kung), Mr David Chiu (left), and the Chairman of the Sai Kung District Council, Mr George Ng (right), with a view to improving people's livelihoods and promoting the district's development.

The Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Lau Kong-wah (centre), visits villages at High Island in Sai Kung today (November 3) to learn about the current conditions of the villages and the daily lives of local residents. Mr Lau is accompanied by the District Officer (Sai Kung), Mr David Chiu (second right), and the Chairman of the Sai Kung District Council, Mr George Ng (first right).

The Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Lau Kong-wah (second right), visits the former Sai Kung Public School in Sai Kung today (November 3) to learn about its history and the potential for revitalisation of the school premises. Mr Lau is accompanied by the District Officer (Sai Kung), Mr David Chiu (third right).

The Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Lau Kong-wah (back row, centre), meets with Sai Kung District Council members today (November 3) to exchange views on various district issues and matters of concern during his visit to Sai Kung District.