More than 1.1 million residents have signified their support for Hong Kong's democratic progress to be made in 2012 through a public signature campaign.
A forum will be held on February 6 to explore the way forward for enhancing public participation in the planning of transport infrastructure initiatives. A Facebook account, set up especially for the forum, will be activated from 9am to noon for people to post their comments.
The Constitutional & Mainland Affairs Bureau says it supports the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data's plan to form a group to enhance the body's compliance and management work, and strengthen its governance.
Chief Executive Donald Tsang has called for a consensus on constitutional reform, adding that it is the critical moment for discussion and participation to foster political development in Hong Kong.
Handling public complaints is not an easy task because it tests officers' patience and problem-solving skills. The 1823 Call Centre's Job Wong, who has won the Ombudsman's Award, shares his tips on easing complainants' anxiety with news.gov.hk.
Poll position: Chief Secretary Henry Tang speaks at a New Territories East regional forum for the 2012 election methods at the Heritage Museum on January 25.