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The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (right), meets with the Consul-General of Iran in Hong Kong, Dr Mehdi Fakheri, to exchange views on matters of mutual interest.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, officiated at the 7th Hong Kong Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Awards Presentation Ceremony organised by Hong Kong Productivity Council. Mr Cheung was glad to see an increasing number of employers helping to build a caring society with their commitment of corporate social responsibilities.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, attended the 7th Hong Kong Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Awards Presentation Ceremony and was pictured with guests. From left: Executive Director of Hong Kong Productivity Council, Mrs Agnes Mak; Mr Cheung; Chairman of the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education, Ms Melissa Pang; and General Manager of Institutional Business Department of Bank of China (Hong Kong), Mr Stephen Chan.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, attended the 7th Hong Kong Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Awards Presentation Ceremony. Picture shows Mr Cheung with guests and representatives of awardees.
At its 136th anniversary charity dinner, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, acknowledges The Lok Sin Tong Benevolent Society Kowloon for its continuing cooperation with the government on poverty alleviation, elderly care and support for the disadvantaged.
Mr Cheung (centre) is pictured with the Chairman of The Lok Sin Tong Benevolent Society Kowloon, Mr Kyran Sze (third right), and other officiating guests.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (second left), visited the elderly residents at Caritas Harold HW Lee Care and Attention Home in Sha Tin to express his warm regards.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, visited Sha Tin District and toured Caritas Jockey Club Integrated Day Services Centre for the Elderly, which is actively participating in the second phase of the Pilot Scheme on Community Care Service Voucher for the Elderly launched by the Social Welfare Department. Photo shows Mr Cheung (third left) and District Social Welfare Officer (Sha Tin), Mrs Gloria Lee (second left), exchanging views with some day care service users.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, visited Sha Tin District and viewed the site of the Signature Project Scheme (Sha Tin District) - Revitalisation of Shing Mun River Promenade near Sha Tin Town Centre. Photo shows District Officer (Sha Tin), Miss Amy Chan (left), briefing Mr Cheung (right) on how Shing Mun River Promenade would be revitalised to enhance public enjoyment.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (centre), attended a meeting with members of Sha Tin District Council to exchange views on issues of concern. Also pictured are the Chairman of Sha Tin District Council, Mr Ho Hau-cheung (left), and District Officer (Sha Tin), Miss Amy Chan (right).
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, Mr Péter Szijjártó, at Central Government Offices, Tamar, to announce the establishment of a bilateral Working Holiday Scheme between Hong Kong and Hungary. Photo shows Mr Cheung (right) and Mr Szijjártó at the signing ceremony.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (fourth right), met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, Mr Péter Szijjártó (fourth left), at the Central Government Offices, Tamar, to announce the establishment of a bilateral Working Holiday Scheme between Hong Kong and Hungary. Also attending the ceremony were the Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Miss Annie Tam (second left); the Commissioner for Labour, Mr Carlson Chan (first right); the Assistant Commissioner for Labour (Policy Support), Ms Queenie Wong (first left); the Consul-General of Hungary in Hong Kong, Dr Pál Kertész (third left); the Ministerial Commissioner, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, Mr Gyula Budai (third right), and the Director General, China Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, Ms Márta Tóth-Mészáros (second right).
In addressing the opening ceremony of the Community Investment and Inclusion Fund Forum 2016, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, said that social capital is built through human interaction, mutual trust and mutual help. Mr Cheung pointed out that the Government has all along been committed to supporting the building of social capital. He called on more members of the public to participate in the projects to build more mutual help networks.
The Community Investment and Inclusion Fund (CIIF) held community-based activities in 10 public housing estates to promote and build social capital. The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, took part in "Heart Connection" project at Choi Hung Estate in Wong Tai Sin. Pictures shows Mr Cheung (third right); Chairman of the CIIF Committee, Dr Lam Ching-choi (second right); and CIIF SC.Net member Anderson Junior (fourth right) joining elderly residents to do physical exercise.
The Community Investment and Inclusion Fund (CIIF) held community-based activities in 10 public housing estates to promote and build social capital. The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, took part in "Heart Connection" project at Choi Hung Estate in Wong Tai Sin. Pictures shows Mr Cheung (second left); and Chairman of the CIIF Committee, Dr Lam Ching-choi (first left) visiting an elderly person living at the estate.
The Community Investment and Inclusion Fund (CIIF) held community-based activities in 10 public housing estates to promote and build social capital. Around 1 500 people participated in the activities, including House Captains, volunteers of CIIF-funded projects, residents and corporate volunteers. Picture shows the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (back row, fourth left); Chairman of the CIIF Committee, Dr Lam Ching-choi (back row, fifth left); CIIF SC.Net member Anderson Junior (back row, first left); House Captains and participants of the community-based activities.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (eighth left), attended the annual dinner of the Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies. In addressing the dinner, Mr Cheung thanked the Association for promoting harmonious labour relations and occupational safety and health in the sector as well as providing valuable advice during the formulation of the Property Management Services Ordinance.
Addressing the 10th anniversary celebration of Hong Kong Jockey Club Shenzhen Society for Rehabilitation Yee Hong Heights today, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, thanked the institution for taking part in the Pilot Residential Care Services Scheme in Guangdong since June 2014 to encourage eligible elderly persons with residential care needs to reside in Yee Hong Heights.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, attended the 10th anniversary celebration of Hong Kong Jockey Club Shenzhen Society for Rehabilitation Yee Hong Heights today. Photo shows Mr Cheung (back row, sixth left); the Chairperson of the Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation, Professor Cecilia Chan (front row, centre); and member of the Board of Stewards of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Dr Eric Li (back row, fourth left) with other guests.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (right), today met with the Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector of New Zealand, Mrs Jo Goodhew, to exchange views on the operation of social enterprises and volunteer services in both places.
The Acting Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, speaks at the opening ceremony of the Social Enterprise World Forum 2016 this afternoon.
The Acting Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, attended the opening ceremony of the Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF) 2016 this afternoon. Picture shows Mr Cheung (second row, centre); Chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Social Enterprises, Dr Alice Yuk (second row, first left); Chairman of SEWF C.I.C. Board of Directors, Mr David Le Page (second row, fourth left) with other guests and performing students at the ceremony.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (right), had a dialogue with Professor of Harvard Business School, Professor Michael Porter (centre), at Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum convened by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. They discussed the ways to promote the notion of creating shared value and facilitate cross-sector collaboration among the community, the business sector and the Government.
Mr Cheung (right) discussed with Professor Porter the ways to promote the notion of creating shared value and facilitate cross-sector collaboration to build a more caring, compassionate and cohesive society.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, visited Central and Western/Islands Social Security Field Unit and Tung Chung Social Security Field Unit of the Social Welfare Department this afternoon. Photo shows Mr Cheung (second left) talking to frontline staff of Central and Western/Islands Social Security Field Unit to learn more about their daily work and the latest Comprehensive Social Security Assistance caseload and trend.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, visited Central and Western/Islands Social Security Field Unit and Tung Chung Social Security Field Unit of the Social Welfare Department this afternoon. Photo shows Mr Cheung (first right) talking to frontline staff of Tung Chung Social Security Field Unit to learn more about their daily work and the latest Comprehensive Social Security Assistance caseload and trend.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, visited the Wage Security Division of the Labour Department this afternoon. During the visit, Mr Cheung (second row, fifth left) was briefed by Senior Labour Officer (Wage Security), Miss Candice Cheng (second row, fourth left), on the Division’s functions and operation. He also took the opportunity to talk to frontline staff to know more about their daily work.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, visited the Wage Security Division of the Labour Department this afternoon. During the visit, Mr Cheung (third left) was briefed by Senior Labour Officer (Wage Security), Miss Candice Cheng (second left), on the Division’s functions and operation. He also took the opportunity to talk to frontline staff to know more about their daily work.
Speaking at the Launch Ceremony for PolyU-PekingU-UChicago Collaboration for Advancing Social Work Education and Research, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, said that the international partnership fostered and the intellectual work produced in the fields of social work, social welfare and social policy by this platform would serve to improve the quality of social work education in all three places.
Mr Cheung is pictured with other officiating guests. From left: Vice President (Student and Global Affairs) of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), Professor Angelina Yuen; Professor and Chair of Department of Sociology of Peking University, Professor Jing Zhang; Dean of School of Social Service Administration of the University of Chicago, Professor Neil B. Guterman; Mr Cheung; Chairman of Anna Pao Sohmen Foundation, Mrs Anna P. Sohmen; Founder of Iris Pacific Investment, Ms Sue Peng; President of PolyU, Professor Timothy Tong; and Chair Professor and Head of Department of Applied Social Science of PolyU, Professor Daniel Lai.
In addressing the farewell and welcome ceremony of the 21st Airport Ambassador Programme (AAP), the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, said that AAP was a flagship programme jointly organised by the Youth Employment and Training Programme of the Labour Department, Youth Employment Network of the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, and the Airport Authority Hong Kong. Since 2002, AAP has been providing professional and diversified on-the-job trainings to over 1 000 youths who strive to pursue their careers in aviation, hotel and tourism industries. Mr Cheung was pleased to note that trainees had achieved outstanding performances in various professions after the completion of the on-the-job trainings.
Mr Cheung (front row, ninth right) is pictured with participants of the Airport Ambassador Programme and guests attending the farewell and welcome ceremony.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, met with the Consul-General of Japan in Hong Kong (Ambassador), Mr Kuninori Matsuda, at Central Government Offices, Tamar, to announce that the reciprocal annual quota of the Hong Kong/Japan Working Holiday Scheme will be significantly increased from 250 to 1 500. Photo shows Mr Cheung (right) and Mr Matsuda signing the documents concerning the increase of the reciprocal annual quota of the Scheme.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, met with the Consul-General of Japan in Hong Kong (Ambassador), Mr Kuninori Matsuda, at Central Government Offices, Tamar, to announce that the reciprocal annual quota of the Hong Kong/Japan Working Holiday Scheme will be significantly increased from 250 to 1 500. Photo shows Mr Cheung (right) and Mr Matsuda exchanging the documents concerning the increase of the reciprocal annual quota of the Scheme.
The Award Ceremony of Most Improved Trainees of Youth Employment and Training Programme 2016 cum Concert was held in the Queen Elizabeth Stadium this afternoon. Photo shows the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, addressing the ceremony.
The Award Ceremony of Most Improved Trainees of Youth Employment and Training Programme 2016 cum Concert was held in the Queen Elizabeth Stadium this afternoon. Photo shows the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (fourth left); the Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Miss Annie Tam (fifth left); the Commissioner for Labour, Mr Donald Tong (sixth left); the Deputy Director of Broadcasting (Programmes), Ms Lisa Liu (third left); and other guests officiating at the opening ceremony.
The Award Ceremony of Most Improved Trainees of Youth Employment and Training Programme 2016 cum Concert was held in the Queen Elizabeth Stadium this afternoon. Photo shows the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (centre), and the awardees of the Most Improved Trainees.
In addressing the opening ceremony of the Integrated Community Centre for Mental Wellness - Joyful Wellness Centre of Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, expressed appreciation for the support for the centre by the District Council, local residents and stakeholders.
Mr Cheung (second right) touring the facilities of the Integrated Community Centre for Mental Wellness - Joyful Wellness Centre of Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, attended the certificate presentation ceremony of Pilot Project on Child Care Training for Grandparents organised by the Hong Kong Young Women's Christian Association (HKYWCA). He says the Pilot Project on Child Care Training for Grandparents launched by the Government aims to provide support for working mothers and also promote active ageing of grandparents through life-long learning.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (second row, seventh right), is pictured with the first batch of graduates of the Pilot Project on Child Care Training for Grandparents and their family members during the certificate presentation ceremony organised by the Hong Kong Young Women's Christian Association (HKYWCA).
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (right), meets with the Chairperson of the China Disabled Persons' Federation, Ms Zhang Haidi, in Beijing to exchange views on rehabilitation policy.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (left), meets with the Executive Vice President of the China Enterprise Confederation, Mr Huang Haisong, in Beijing to share with him Hong Kong's latest developments in the work of labour rights protection and fostering harmonious employer-employee relations.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (left), meets with the Deputy Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Mr Zhou Bo, in Beijing to update him on developments and new initiatives in the labour and welfare areas.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (third right), visits the Office of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China in Beijing (Beijing Office) to exchange views with university students from Hong Kong who had taken up internship placement at the office during the summer holiday. Looking on is the Director of the Beijing Office, Ms Gracie Foo (first right).
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (left), meets with the Vice-president of the All-China Women's Federation, Ms Meng Xiaosi, in Beijing to exchange views on women's policies.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (left), meets with the Director-General of the General Office (Department of International Cooperation and Department of Finance) of the State Administration of Work Safety, Mr Ou Guang, in Beijing to brief him on the latest developments of occupational safety in Hong Kong.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (left), meets with the Director-General of the General Office (Department of International Cooperation and Department of Finance) of the State Administration of Work Safety, Mr Ou Guang, in Beijing to brief him on the latest developments of occupational safety in Hong Kong.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (first right), visits Beijing Social Welfare Institution 1 to see elderly care services on the Mainland.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (left), visits Beijing Social Welfare Institution 1 and exchanges views with officers there.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (left), meets with the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, Mr Kong Changsheng, in Beijing to exchange views on the latest labour market situation in Hong Kong and the Mainland.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (third left), meets with the Vice Minister of Civil Affairs, Mr Gu Chaoxi (second right), in Beijing to exchange views on ageing society and other social welfare matters.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (right), is pictured with the Vice Minister of Civil Affairs, Mr Gu Chaoxi (left), in Beijing.
In addressing the 2016 Welfare Agenda and Priorities Setting Exercise, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, delivered a speech entitled "Community Partnership in Challenging Times: Co-building a Caring, Compassionate and Cohesive Society". He highlighted that the government and various stakeholders in the community, including members of the social welfare sector, should join hands to construct a society that embraces the value of caring, compassion, empowerment and cohesiveness.
When exchanging views with hundreds of workers from the social welfare sector, Mr Cheung (left) cited examples to illustrate the fact that the current-term government attached great importance to social welfare in the past four years. He also stressed that elderly care and poverty alleviation topped the government’s agenda. He added that collaboration among different sectors in the society, including members of the social welfare sector and The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) would be much needed. Next to Mr Cheung is the Chief Executive of the HKCSS, Mr Chua Hoi-wai.
The outgoing Consul-General of Canada in Hong Kong and Macao, Mr J. Ian Burchett, bids farewell to the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung. Noting that Canada is Hong Kong’s only Working Holiday Scheme (WHS) partner in the Americas at the moment, Mr Cheung is glad that more than 1 200 Hong Kong youths had visited Canada under the WHS as at end-2015.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, speaks at the opening ceremony of Hong Kong International Airport Career Expo 2016, which was jointly organised by the Airport Authority Hong Kong and the Labour Department.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (left), met the Consul-General (CG) of the Philippines in Hong Kong, Ms Bernardita Leonido Catalla, to exchange views on enhancing protection for Philippines domestic helpers in Hong Kong. The CG welcomed the promulgation of the draft Code of Practice for Employment Agencies by the Labour Department and believed it would promote professionalism and quality services in the industry.
The Acting Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, met a high-level delegation of Special Olympics International. Photo shows Mr Cheung (front row, centre) with the Chairman of Special Olympics International, Dr Timothy Shriver (front row, fourth left); the Special Olympics Global Ambassador, Mr Yao Ming (back row); Special Olympics East Asia (SOEA) Senior Advisory Council Board Member Ms Melodee Hanes (front row, third left); the SOEA Senior Advisory Council Secretary General, Mr Robert Shi (front row, fourth right); the Chairperson of Special Olympics Hong Kong (SOHK), Mrs Laura Ling (front row, second left); the Vice-chairman of SOHK, Mr Yeung Tak-wah (front row, second right); the Director of the Chief Executive's Office, Mr Edward Yau (front row, third right); the Commissioner for Sports, Mr Yeung Tak-keung (front row, first left); and the Acting Administrative Assistant to the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Nicholas Chan (front row, first right).
The Acting Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (fourth right), exchanges views with a delegation led by the Chairman of Special Olympics International, Dr Timothy Shriver (third right).
In addressing Hong Kong Annual Conference 2016 organised by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, highlighted the Government's commitment in making Hong Kong an age-friendly community through a multi-pronged approach. He also called for concerted efforts to unlock the immense potential of a growing and relatively untapped silver hair market.
The Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, Mr Zhang Dejiang (third right), visits the rehabilitation room of the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Tseung Kwan O Aged Care Complex in Tseung Kwan O this morning. Joining him are the Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung (second right), and the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (first right).
The Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, Mr Zhang Dejiang (centre), is briefed by a physiotherapist on the use of an exoskeleton hand robotic training device in rehabilitation training activities at the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Tseung Kwan O Aged Care Complex in Tseung Kwan O this morning. Joining him are the Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung (left), and the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (right).
The Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, Mr Zhang Dejiang (third left), chats with elderly people participating in a chess games activity during his visit to the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Tseung Kwan O Aged Care Complex in Tseung Kwan O this morning. Joining him are the Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung (second left); the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (second right); and the Director of the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council, Dr Jane Lee (first right).
The Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, Mr Zhang Dejiang (second left), chats with some elderly people participating in a tea art activity during his visit to the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Tseung Kwan O Aged Care Complex in Tseung Kwan O this morning. Joining him is the Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung (third left).
Accompanied by the Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung (third left), the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, Mr Zhang Dejiang (fourth left), presents an elderly treadmill and a massage chair as gifts during his visit to the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Tseung Kwan O Aged Care Complex in Tseung Kwan O this morning. Joining him are the Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Mr Wang Guangya (second left); the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (first left); and the Director of the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council, Dr Jane Lee (first right).
In addressing "Family Joy on Dragon Boat Festival" organised by The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce (CGCC) We care We share Campaign, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, said that CGCC demonstrates the spirit of serving the society and caring for the underprivileged, which is in line with the government's policy vision of building a caring and inclusive society.
Mr Cheung (fifth left) is pictured with the Chairman of CGCC, Dr Charles Yeung (centre); the Vice-chairman of CGCC, Dr Wong Kwok-keung (fourth right); the Life Honorary Chairman of CGCC, Mr Ho Sai-chu (third left); the Vice President of The Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions, Mr Chan Yau-hoi (fifth right); the Vice Chairman of Child Development Initiative Alliance, Ms Judith Yu (fourth left); the Managing Director of Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Ms Monica Lee-Müller (third right); and other guests.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, is pictured with the Singapore Delegation and representatives of Consulate-General of Singapore. From left: Vice-Consul of Singapore (Political), Mr Howard Fu; Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Miss Annie Tam; Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth of Singapore, Ms Sim Ann; Mr Cheung; Minister for Culture, Community and Youth of Singapore, Ms Grace Fu; and Consul-General of Singapore, Mr Jacky Foo.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, speaks at "My Happy Family" Mother's Day Colouring and Drawing Competition Award Presentation Ceremony. The competition is jointly organised by the Labour and Welfare Bureau and the Social Welfare Department together with the Women's Commission and 16 non-governmental organisations to commend parents' selfless dedication and promote family harmony.
Mr Cheung (second row, eighth left); the Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Miss Annie Tam (second row, ninth left); the Director of Social Welfare, Ms Carol Yip (second row, seventh left); the Commissioner for Rehabilitation, Mr David Leung (second row, sixth left); the Co-convenor of Working Group on Public Education of Women's Commission, Ms Catherine Wong (second row, tenth left); and the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, Mr Chua Hoi Wai (second row, third left), picture with the children awardees and representatives of the 16 non-governmental organisations providing pre-school rehabilitation services at the ceremony.
A kid introduces his drawing to Mr Cheung (first left).
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, attends the annual forum of Family Value Foundation of Hong Kong to share his views on the challenges in preserving the legacy of family values. He also encourages more employers to adopt family-friendly employment practices under concerted efforts by the community to promote harmonious families.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (left), accompanies the Chief Secretary for Administration and Chairperson of the Commission on Poverty, Mrs Carrie Lam (right), to attend a public forum on retirement protection at Wan Tau Tong Neighbourhood Community Centre in Tai Po to gauge the views of the public.
Mr Cheung (left) and Mrs Lam (right) listen to public views at the forum.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (fourth left) meets with the president of The Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies, Mr Andrew Lee (fifth left), and its members.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (second left), attends a talk at SKH St. Simon's Lui Ming Choi Secondary School in Tuen Mun to introduce the consultation documents on retirement protection. He also takes the chance to exchange views with students of Lee Kau Yan Memorial School through live streaming video.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (sixth right, front row), attends the award presentation ceremony of Pilot Project on Multi-skills Workers organised by The Yuen Yuen Institute. He is pleased to know that many trainees have developed their career goals in care services.
Mr Cheung (fifth left, middle row) is pictured with the Chairman of The Yuen Yuen Institute’s Board of Directors, Dr Chan Kwok-chiu (sixth left, middle row); Head of Division of Nursing and Health Studies of The Open University of Hong Kong, Prof Joseph Lee (fourth left, middle row); other officiating guests and the awardees.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (left), accompanies the Chief Secretary for Administration and Chairperson of the Commission on Poverty, Mrs Carrie Lam (right), to attend a public forum on retirement protection at Mong Kok Community Hall to gauge the views of the public.
Mr Cheung (left) and Mrs Lam (right) listen to public views at the forum.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, speaks at the launching ceremony of "Elderly Visit 2016" under Project LOL organised by A.S. Watson Group at Hong Kong Sports Institute in Sha Tin this morning. The event is one of the highlighted programmes of the Government's "Appreciate Hong Kong" Campaign. Some 1,300 volunteers taking part in the event will visit elderly across various districts in groups to send their warmhearted cares and cheers to them.
Mr Cheung (front row, sixth right) and other officiating guests, as well as representatives of the elderly (front row, fourth and fifth left) and volunteers at the launching ceremony. Other officiating guests include Chief Operating Officer of A.S. Watson Group, Ms Malina Ngai (front row, fifth right); Service Director (Elderly Service and YWCA Movement) of Hong Kong Young Women's Christian Association, Mr Silas Poon (front row, second left); and Group Managing Director of A.S. Watson Group, Mr Dominic Lai (front row, third left).
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (first left), visited the Working Family Allowance Office (WFAO) of the Working Family and Student Financial Assistance Agency in Kwun Tong this morning. Mr Cheung thanked the WFAO's staff for their dedicated work to prepare for the launch of the Low-income Working Family Allowance (LIFA) Scheme next month and their all-out effort in conducting a series of community briefings throughout the territory during all weekends in April to help the public understand the application arrangements.
A staff member of the Hotline Enquiry Unit briefs Mr Cheung (first left) on the way public enquiries on the LIFA Scheme are handled. s
Mr Cheung (first right) listens carefully to a staff member of the Operation Team explaining the process of handling LIFA applications.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, attended the 5th Asia-Pacific Pensions Forum co-hosted by the Hong Kong Retirement Schemes Association and the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia. Photo shows Mr Cheung delivering a speech for his presentation on "Both sides of the story: examining some of the current challenges and debates around providing retirement protection in Hong Kong".
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, paid a visit to Wong Tai Sin District and toured a social services complex cum elderly home this afternoon. Picture shows Mr Cheung (second right), accompanied by the Chairman of Sik Sik Yuen, Dr Chan Tung (third right), visiting the pharmacy of Ho Yam Care and Attention Home for the Elderly to learn about its daily operation.
Mr Cheung (centre) observes elderly residents making dumplings at Ho Yam Care and Attention Home for the Elderly.
Mr Cheung (right) visits the optometry centre located at Sik Sik Yuen Social Services Complex and talks to a staff member to learn about the centre's daily operation.
Mr Cheung met the Chairman of the Wong Tai Sin District Council (WTSDC), Mr Li Tak-hong, and some members of the WTSDC to listen to their views on local affairs and various matters. Photo shows Mr Cheung (first row, fourth right); Mr Li (first row, centre); and the District Officer (Wong Tai Sin), Mrs Angel Choi (first row, sixth right), in a group picture with members of the WTSDC.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (fifth left), meets with the Convenor of Path of Democracy, Mr Ronny Tong (fourth left), and its core members.
Led by the Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung (sixth left), the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (fifth right), officiates at the kick-off ceremony of 2016 Appreciate Hong Kong - Serving Hong Kong Campaign with other government officials and guests. (From left) The Chairperson of Yan Oi Tong, Mrs Kimmy Shi; the Secretary for Food and Health, Dr Ko Wing-man; the Chairman of Pok Oi Hospital, Mrs Winnie Tam; the Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Lau Kong-wah; the Chairman of the Po Leung Kuk, Dr Pollyanna Chu; the Chairman of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, Ms Maisy Ho; the Chairman of the Lok Sin Tong Benevolent Society, Kowloon, Mr Clifford Leung; the Secretary for Education, Mr Eddie Ng Hak-kim; the Chairman of Yan Chai Hospital, Ms Vanessa Lam; and the Chief Commissioner of the Hong Kong Girl Guides Association, Mrs Pearl Lee.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (right), visits Mr Sze and his wife to feel the pulse of the grassroots. Mr Cheung and Mr Sze exchanged views on retirement protection at a public forum held last month (February).
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (right), accompanies the Chief Secretary for Administration and Chairperson of the Commission on Poverty, Mrs Carrie Lam (left), to attend a public forum on retirement protection at the Princess Alexandra Community Centre in Tsuen Wan to gauge the views of the public.
Mr Cheung (right) and Mrs Lam (left) listen to public views at the forum.
At the gathering cum appointment ceremony of SC.Net, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, wished the Community Investment and Inclusion Fund to develop from strength to strength and build extensive social capital for a more caring community.
Chairman of the Fund Committee, Dr Lam Ching-choi, delivers a welcoming speech at the appointment ceremony.
Mr Cheung (front row, fifth left) and Dr Lam (front row, fifth right) are pictured with the new SC.Net members and members of the Fund Committee.
Mr Cheung (second row, twelfth left) is pictured with other officiating guests, members of the Fund Committee and the SC.Net as well as the performing project team.
At the flag presentation ceremony for the Hong Kong Delegation to the 9th International Abilympics, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, said the International Abilympics helped promote public recognition of the potential of persons with disabilities in different areas, which would in turn increase their chance of employment and enable them to contribute to society.
Mr Cheung (fourth from left); the Chairman of the Hong Kong Joint Council for People with Disabilities, Mr Benny Cheung (seventh from left); the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, Mr Chua Hoi-wai (second row, second from right); and the Honorary Head Delegate of Hong Kong Delegation to the 9th International Abilympics, Dr York Chow (second row, third from right); pictured with the delegation and guests.
In addressing the award presentation ceremony cum experience sharing session of the 2015-16 Talent-Wise Employment Charter and Inclusive Organisations Recognition Scheme, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, said that the government will continue to adopt a multi-pronged approach in equipping persons with disabilities for employment and promoting an inclusive culture for a more caring society.
Mr Cheung (third left) officiates at the opening ceremony with the Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Miss Annie Tam (second right); the Chairman of the Rehabilitation Advisory Committee (RAC), Mr Anthony Yeung (third right); the Chairperson of the RAC Sub-committee on Employment, Mr Wilfred Wong (first left); the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, Mr Chua Hoi-wai (second left); and the Chairman of the Hong Kong Joint Council for People with Disabilities, Mr Benny Cheung (first right).
Mr Cheung (sixth left), Mr Yeung (first right) and Mr Chua (first left) present the Innovation Award for Inclusive Organisation to the awardees.
Mr Cheung (fourth right, front row) is pictured with other officiating guests and awardees.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (left), accompanies the Chief Secretary for Administration and Chairperson of the Commission on Poverty, Mrs Carrie Lam (right), to attend a public forum on retirement protection at Yau Tong Community Hall to gauge the views of the public.
Mr Cheung (left) and Mrs Lam (right) listen to public views at the forum.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (third right), attends a North District Council meeting to gauge the Members' views regarding the retirement protection consultation document.
Mr Cheung (second left) attends a North District Council meeting to gauge the Members' views regarding the retirement protection consultation document.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (third right), attends a Yuen Long District Council meeting to gauge the Members' views regarding the retirement protection consultation document.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (left), visited the Hong Kong Young Women's Christian Association Cheng Pon Hing Care and Attention Home for the Elderly in Lei Tung Estate, Ap Lei Chau. He is pictured offering mandarins to a 102-year-old elderly resident and wishing her good health in the Year of the Monkey.
Mr Cheung (left) chats with an elderly resident, aged 102, and wishes her good health.
Mr Cheung (third left) is briefed by staff on the services the Home provides for the elderly residents. Mr Cheung is accompanied by the Deputy Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Young Women's Christian Association, Ms Lai Sau-ling (third right); Service Director (Elderly Service and YWCA Movement), Mr Silas Poon (first left); and Assistant District Social Welfare Officer (Central Western, Southern and Islands), Ms Maggie Leung (first right).
Mr Cheung (front row, third left) joins elderly residents in a physical exercise session.
Mr Cheung (second right) joins elderly residents in a physical exercise session.
Mr Cheung (back row, sixth left) is pictured with the Supervisor of the Home, Ms Rosanna Lai (back row, second left), Ms Leung (back row, third left), Mr Poon (back row, third right), Ms Lai Sau-ling (back row, fourth right), four members of the Golden Guides and staff of the Home.
Speaking at the Opening Ceremony of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council's Education & Careers Expo, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, said that the Government will step up its efforts in unleashing the potential of the local workforce in the face of the challenge of an ageing population.
Mr Cheung (second left) visits the Vocational Training Council's booth with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council's Executive Director, Ms Margaret Fong (second right), and Deputy Executive Director Mr Benjamin Chau (first right).
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (right), visited an elderly singleton in To Kwa Wan. He brought the elderly person items for keeping warm to show his care.
Mr Cheung (right) chats with the elderly person to understand his needs and reminds him to keep warm during the cold spell.
Mr Cheung (left) visits the 24-hour Call and Care Centre of the Senior Citizen Home Safety Association and thanks the staff for their dedication and professionalism during the cold weather.
Mr Cheung (first left) chats with the elderly volunteers at the Call and Care Centre and congratulates them for realising the concept of "active ageing" through caring for elderly persons in need.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (left), accompanies the Chief Secretary for Administration and Chairperson of the Commission on Poverty, Mrs Carrie Lam (right), to attend a public forum on retirement protection at Leighton Hill Community Hall in Happy Valley to gauge the views of the public.
Mrs Lam (right) and Mr Cheung (left) listen to public views at the public forum on retirement protection.
The Labour Department's Construction Industry Recruitment Centre was officially opened. Photo shows the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, speaking at the opening ceremony.
Mr Cheung (centre); the Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Miss Annie Tam (second right); the Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Mr Hon Chi-keung (first left); the Chairman of the Construction Industry Council, Mr Lee Shing-see (second left); and the Commissioner for Labour, Mr Donald Tong (first right), officiate at the opening ceremony for the Construction Industry Recruitment Centre.
Mr Cheung (centre) tours the centre after the opening ceremony.
Mr Cheung (second left) and Mr Tong (first right) chat with two ethnic minority Employment Services Ambassadors to learn about their work.
Officiating at the recognition ceremony of 2015 Mental Health Month, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, urges the public to pay close attention to youth mental wellness. Behind him is the Commissioner for Rehabilitation, Mr David Leung.
Mr Cheung (centre); the Chairperson of the Organising Committee of 2015 Mental Health Month, Mr Ching Chi-kong (first right); member of the Sub-committee on Public Education on Rehabilitation of the Rehabilitation Advisory Committee, Ms Chan Sau-kam (second left); Ambassador of 2015 Mental Health Month, Mr Det Dik (first left); and Mr Leung (second right); officiate at the ceremony.
Mr Cheung (second right) presents certificates of merits to winners of the 4-panel comic drawing competition of the 2015 Mental Health Month.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (first right), officiated at the launch ceremony of the 50th Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo "Bringing Love to the Society" campaign organised by The Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong. Mr Cheung pointed out that the occasion was one of the ten highlight events of the Appreciate Hong Kong campaign, and thanked the organiser for working with the HKSAR Government in building a caring society. Second right is the President of The Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong, Dr Eddy Li; first left is Vice President of The Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong, Dr Edward Tsui; second left is the Secretary for Education, Mr Eddie Ng.
Mr Cheung (third left) accompanies a person with disabilities in shopping around the fair.