Hong Kong – Appointments to Committee on Promotion of Civic Education announced
Appointments to Committee on Promotion of Civic Education announced
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The Government announced today (March 31) the appointment of five new members and the reappointment of 10 incumbent members to the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education (CPCE). The appointments of these 15 members will take effect from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026.
The five newly appointed members are Miss Chan Nga-man, Ms Kimberly Kwok Hew-chee, Ms Lau Hoi-chi, Mr Lee Kang-pan and Ms Esther Sham Ei-hung. The 10 reappointed members are Mr Mac Chan Ho-ting, Mr Jonathan Chan Pok-chi, Ms Chan Wing-man, Mr Allen Che Wai-hang, Mr Andy Kwok Wing-leung, Miss Leung Yan-yan, Mr Robert Andrew Lui Chi-wang, Mr Frederick Poon Siu-chi, Mr Henry Tong Sau-chai and Mr Yiu Chun-kai.
The Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Miss Alice Mak, welcomed the appointments and said that she was pleased to see new members coming from different sectors and professions who would give valuable advice to the work of the CPCE. She also expressed her appreciation to the outgoing members, Mr Karson Choi Ka-tsan, Ms Lusan Hung Lo-shan, Mr Lai Chin-hong, Mrs Christine Lau Ma and Ms Fonnie Leung Fung-yee, for their efforts and contributions to the CPCE during their term of service.
The membership list of the CPCE, with effect from April 1, 2024, is as follows:
Chairman
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Mr Stanley Choi Tak-shing
Members
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Mr Mac Chan Ho-ting
Miss Chan Nga-man
Mr Jonathan Chan Pok-chi
Ms Chan Wing-man
Mr Allen Che Wai-hang
Ms Carol Cheung Nga-lai
Miss Catherina Choy Mei-wa
Mr Stephen Chua Yiu-yeung
Mr Dave Ho
Mr Kinsey Ho Ka-tsun
Ms Kimberly Kwok Hew-chee
Mr Andy Kwok Wing-leung
Ms Lau Hoi-chi
Mr Lee Kang-pan
Miss Christine Leung Wan-chong
Miss Leung Yan-yan
Mr Robert Andrew Lui Chi-wang
Mr Vincent Ma Chi-wai (Steven Ma Chun-wai)
Mr Frederick Poon Siu-chi
Ms Esther Sham Ei-hung
Mr Jan Noel Shih
Mr Henry Tong Sau-chai
Mr James Tong Wai-pong
Miss Shirley Wong Chi-lou
Ms Wong Kit-lin
Dr Yan Wai-kiu
Ms Jennifer Yeung Yin-chi
Mr Yiu Chun-kai
The CPCE was established in 1986 as a non-statutory advisory body to promote civic education outside schools. It advises the Government on the objective and scope of civic education, promotes civic education outside schools through a range of publicity and educational programmes, and sponsors eligible organisations to carry out civic education projects.
Appointments to Community Investment and Inclusion Fund Committee announced
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The Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Miss Alice Mak, welcomed the appointments and hopes members will continue to demonstrate the care for community and cross-sectoral collaboration that the CIIF seeks to promote. She also expressed her appreciation to the outgoing member, Dr Eliza Cheung Yee-lai, for her efforts and contributions to the CIIF during her term of service.
Chairman
Vice-Chairman
Members
* Appointed through the Member Self-recommendation Scheme for Youth.
Appointments to Steering Committee of the Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus Scheme
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The first application solicitation period has ended on November 30, 2023. The results of the first round of applications under the RAISe+ Scheme will be announced in the first quarter of 2024 with details available on the ITF website (www.itf.gov.hk). For enquiries, please contact the Secretariat of the Scheme (Tel: 3655 5678; email: raiseplus@itc.gov.hk).
Appointments to the Process Review Panel for the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority
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Appointments to Process Review Panel for Insurance Authority
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Hong Kong – Appointments to Community Investment and Inclusion Fund Committee announced
The Government announced today (March 31) the reappointments of Ms Karin Ann and Mr Andy Wan Ka-kit as members of the Community Investment and Inclusion Fund (CIIF) Committee. The appointment of Dr Johannes Poon Yin-kwong and Mr Johnny Sze Chun-hong as new members was also announced. The appointment of these four members will take effect from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026.
The membership list of the CIIF Committee, with effect from April 1, 2024, is as follows:
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Mr Kwan Chuk-fai
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Mr Shum Ho-kit
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Ms Karin Ann
Mr Yu Hon-kwan
Mr Lee Kwong-yu
Miss Leung Sze-wan
Miss Amy Chan Lim-chee
Professor Alan Chow Ping-kay
Dr Fan Ning
Ms Amy Fung Dun-mi
Professor Vivian Lou Wei-qun
Miss Yanice Mak Wing-yan*
Mr Francis Ngai Wah-sing
Dr Johannes Poon Yin-kwong
Miss Joanna Wong Kwan-chiu*
Ms Wong May-kwan
Mr Wong Wai-kit
Mr Andy Wan Ka-kit
Mr Lau Hing-wah
Ms Janus Lau Yuen-yee
Ms So Lai-chun
Mr Johnny Sze Chun-hong
The CIIF was established in 2002 to promote social capital development through encouraging mutual support in the neighbourhood, community participation and cross-sectoral partnership. The CIIF Committee is tasked to handle applications for funding under the CIIF and advise the Government on the administration of the CIIF as well as the development of social capital in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong – Appointments to Steering Committee of the Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus Scheme
To further promote the “1 to N” transformation of research and development (R&D) outcomes and industry development, the Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus (RAISe+) Scheme was launched in October last year with the aim to unleash potential of local universities in transformation and commercialisation of R&D outcomes, and facilitate relevant collaboration among the Government, industries, universities, and research sectors. It will fund, on a matching basis, at least 100 research teams in eight universities funded by the University Grants Committee, which have good potential to become successful start-ups.
The Government has set up the Steering Committee of the RAISe+ Scheme under the Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF) to vet eligible applications. The Innovation and Technology Commission today (January 18) announced the appointments to the Committee. The Committee is chaired by Mr Duncan Chiu with members from the research, academic and industry sectors. The appointments are for a term of two years starting from January 1, 2024. The membership of the Committee is as follows:
Chairman:
Mr Duncan Chiu
Non-official Members:
Professor Bian Zhaoxiang
Professor Cai Hongbin
Dr Sunny Chai Ngai-chiu
Professor Chan Chi-hou
Professor Francis Chan Ka-leung
Mr Simon Chan Sai-ming
Dr Hu Zhanghong
Ms Li Qianxin
Professor Li Zexiang
Mr Daryl Ng Win-kong
Mr Sunny Tan
Professor Teng Jin-guang
Mr Patrick Tsang Shun-fuk
Ex-officio Members:
Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry or his/her representative
Commissioner for Innovation and Technology or his/her representativeHong Kong – Appointments to the Process Review Panel for the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority
The Government announced today (October 27) appointments to the Process Review Panel for the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (PRP-MPFA).
The Financial Secretary (FS), in exercise of his authority delegated by the Chief Executive, has reappointed Mr Eugene Fung Ting-sek, SC, as the Chairman of the PRP-MPFA. He also appointed Mr Johnny Ip Chun-yuen and Mr Liu Kin-sing, and reappointed Mr Abraham Chan Lok-shung, SC, Mrs Agnes Koon Woo Kam-oi and Mr Jeff Wong Kwan-kit as members of the PRP-MPFA. The appointments will take effect from November 1, 2023, for a term of two years until October 31, 2025, both dates inclusive.
Welcoming the above appointments, a spokesperson for the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau said, “The PRP-MPFA comprises members from various sectors with professional knowledge and extensive experience. I am confident that the serving and the newly joined members will continue to provide valuable advice to the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA), in order to enhance the effectiveness and transparency in exercising its statutory and regulatory functions.”
The spokesperson also expressed gratitude to the outgoing members of the PRP-MPFA, namely Miss Grace Chan Man-yee and Dr James Lin, for the dedicated services during their tenure.
Following is the membership of the PRP-MPFA with effect from November 1, 2023:
Chairman
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Mr Eugene Fung Ting-sek, SC
Members
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Mr Abraham Chan Lok-shung, SC
Mr Johnny Ip Chun-yuen
Mrs Agnes Koon Woo Kam-oi
Mr Allen Lau Kai-hung
Mr Liu Kin-sing
Mr Jeff Wong Kwan-kit
Ms Grace Yu Ho-wun
Ex-officio Members
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Chairman of the MPFA
Secretary for Justice (or his representative)Hong Kong – Appointments to Process Review Panel for Insurance Authority
The Government announced today (October 27) that the Financial Secretary, under the authority delegated by the Chief Executive, has reappointed Mr Eugene Fung Ting-sek, SC, as the Chairman of the Process Review Panel for the Insurance Authority (PRP), and also appointed five new members and six incumbent members for a term of two years from November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2025.
The newly appointed members are Mr Mike Lee Siu-chuen, Mr Martin Tam Chi-wai, Professor Raymond Wong Man-kong, Ms Alice Yip Ka-ming and Ms Fion Yip Yan-ting, while Miss Grace Chan Man-yee, Mr Paul Cheung Lap, Mr Wilson Chow Wai-shun, Mrs Agnes Koon Woo Kam-oi, Dr James C Lin and Mr Jeff Wong Kwan-kit have been reappointed as members of the PRP.
“The Chairman and members of the PRP have contributed valuable advice on the internal procedures and operational guidelines of the Insurance Authority (IA) in various areas of the IA’s regulatory functions. We are grateful to the PRP for efforts devoted in conducting reviews, and confident that the PRP will continue operating effectively to help ensure that the IA exercises its regulatory powers in a fair and consistent manner,” a spokesman for the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau said.
“We would like to express our gratitude to the outgoing member, Mr Patrick Law Fu-yuen, for his support and contributions during his service in the PRP.”
The PRP is an independent panel established with the approval of the Chief Executive on November 1, 2019, to review and advise the IA on the adequacy of the IA’s internal procedures and operational guidelines governing the actions taken and operational decisions made by the IA and its staff in the performance of the IA’s regulatory functions.
The membership of the PRP with effect from November 1, 2023, is as follows:
Chairman
Mr Eugene Fung Ting-sek, SC
Members
Miss Grace Chan Man-yee
Mr Paul Cheung Lap
Mr Wilson Chow Wai-shun
Mrs Agnes Koon Woo Kam-oi
Mr Mike Lee Siu-chuen
Dr James C Lin
Mr Martin Tam Chi-wai
Mr Jeff Wong Kwan-kit
Professor Raymond Wong Man-kong
Ms Alice Yip Ka-ming
Ms Fion Yip Yan-ting
Ex-officio members
Chairman of the IA
Secretary for Justice (or his representative)Ads
