DFEH saddened by death of officer
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    The Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene, Mr Eddy Chan Yuk-tak, was deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden death today (September 11) of Chief Health Inspector, Mr Wong Kwong-ming.

     On behalf of the department Mr Chan extended his deepest condolences to Mr Wong's family.

     "The department will give appropriate assistance to the family through this sad and difficult period," he said.

Ends/Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Issued at HKT 19:44

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