Rehabilitation pact: Commissioner of Correctional Services Pang Sung-yuen (left, seated), and Macau Prison Director Lee Kam Cheong sign the agreement at a ceremony.

Hong Kong and Macau correctional services authorities have signed a memorandum of understanding in Macau today to enhance co-operation and exchange of staff and information.

Hong Kong's Commissioner of Correctional Services Pang Sung-yuen and Macau Prison Director Lee Kam Cheong signed the agreement at a ceremony.

Mr Pang said that in line with the pact's principles, the two jurisdictions would collaborate on projects such as observational visits to each other's institutions, joint research and study, and seminars.