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June 27, 2004

Governance

Gov't handles public views seriously: CE

Chief Executive Tung Chee Hwa says Hong Kong people can express their views through various channels including public processions, adding that the Government will seriously listen and respond to their ideas.

Speaking after inspecting anti-mosquito work at Yau Mei San Tsuen in Yuen Long today, Mr Tung said improvement has been seen in governance, the economy, employment, and infectious disease prevention since last summer.

Noting there is room for further improvement, Mr Tung said the Government will strive to boost Hong Kong's economic growth, improve relations with Central Authorities and enhance governance.

Creating a peaceful and united society is also the Government's major task, Mr Tung added.

Clean team: Chief Executive Tung Chee Hwa inspects anti-mosquito work at Yau Mei San Tsuen in Yuen Long; Secretary for Home Affairs Dr Patrick Ho visits Kowloon City; the Leisure & Cultural Services Department mounts a clean-up operation at Deep Water Bay Beach.

Mr Tung said the emergence of infectious diseases, such as SARS and avian influenza, should remind people of the importance of environmental hygiene.

Understanding public concern over Degue fever and Japanese encephalitis, Mr Tung said the Government will play a leading role in anti-mosquito campaigns and called for public support in building a healthy society.

5,000 participate in Clean HK Day

Over 5,000 people took part in Clean HK Day. Secretary for Home Affairs Dr Patrick Ho hopes the activities can draw people's attention to the importance of environmental hygiene in the prevention of disease and the need for community participation in maintaining public health.

On the implementation progress of Team Clean's recommendations, he said the Government identified 85 hygiene blackspots in the middle of last year and 90 by year's end.

Over 85% of blackspots in the first batch have been cleared and about 60% in the second batch.