Mok no longer Cloud director

Cloud Valley Networks (HK) Ltd announced on Wednesday it has terminated on March 31, 2012 its contract with Charles Mok, a candidate contesting the Information Technology Functional Constituency in the Legislative Council election. Mok, however, still claims he is a director of the company in his election campaign.

In an advertisement placed in Ming Pao, the company said it reserves the right to take legal action against anyone who continues to act in the name of the company and causes damage to the company's reputation and interests.

Survey sees poor recycling habits

A survey reveals fewer than 3 percent of Hong Kong residents recycle old electronic devices. The survey was conducted by the Chinese University of Hong Kong and AIA Group. Adults in Hong Kong own, on average, 3.5 mobile devices. Two-thirds of interviewees planned to purchase new mobile phones in the coming 12 months.

According to the survey, while there is an increase in public awareness about the effects of e-waste, only 3 percent residents recycle their old electronic appliances. Most retain the devices expressing concern about personal data on the equipment, or they have no knowledge about recycling personal storage devices. Dennis Fan Kin-keung, professor of the university, said over 70,000 tons of e-waste are produced each year and the number is growing. He urged the government to take the lead to encourage the recycling of electronic devices, including legislation, more promotions about recycling ports, and more awareness programs for students.

Working women seen at risk

An association representing working women has called on supermarkets and department stores to do more to safeguard the health and safety of female employees. The Hong Kong Women Workers' Association says it questioned 151 saleswomen working in seven supermarkets and department stores between May and July this year.

UBW carried out by tenant: Chan

Secretary for Development Paul Chan Mo-po said on Wednesday, a statement by his wife indicates clearly that illegal reconstruction done on two flats in which she has ownership interests were carried out by tenants, without her approval.

Chan said his wife contacted Harvest Charm Development Limited, the legal owner of the two units, after she learned of the matter. The company, Chan said, has engaged legal counsel to inform the tenant that the lease on the property has expired and will not be renewed. He added that after the company reacquires possession of the units, the illegal additions will be removed, in accordance with the order of the Buildings Department.

Nine charged in corrections fraud

A group of five women and four men have been arrested and charged with defrauding the Correctional Services Department in a scheme in which the accused posed as relatives and friends of prison inmates, and received payment for delivering messages, food and other daily necessities to the inmates. The nine are said to have made hundreds of visits after receiving payments from families and friends of inmates at Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre.

China Daily

(HK Edition 08/23/2012 page1)