Chief Secretary Carrie Lam visited Hongkong Post's Central Mail Centre today to gain a deeper understanding of the department's work.
Mrs Lam started the visit by receiving a briefing from Postmaster General Jessie Ting on the department's operations and future development. She was told that operating as a trading fund, Hongkong Post has been pursuing various measures to generate revenue and control costs with a view to providing quality and affordable postal and related services.
Mrs Lam then toured the centre's various operations units including the Bulk Mail Acceptance Counter and the Mail Processing Division, to learn more about the how they work.
The Chief Secretary also found out about the workflow for mail sorting and various automated mail processing systems. She noted that Hongkong Post has further enhanced its operational efficiency through utilising information technology and advanced equipment.
During the visit, Mrs Lam chatted with frontline staff and praised them for delivering services in a professional manner. She also commended Hongkong Post for exploring diverse services and its commitment to serving the community through "Linking People & Delivering Business".
