Secretary for Home Affairs Tsang Tak-sing today congratulated Lau Ip-keung for being elected Heung Yee Kuk Chairman.
He also congratulated Cheung Hok-ming and Lam Wai-keung for being re-elected vice-chairmen.
"I anticipate that under the new leadership, the Heung Yee Kuk will continue to unite the rural communities and further the development of the New Territories."
Mr Tsang thanked outgoing Chairman Lau Wong-fat for his contributions in leading the Heung Yee Kuk and promoting New Territories development.
Elections of the Heung Yee Kuk chairman and vice-chairmen are conducted by the Home Affairs Department pursuant to the Heung Yee Kuk Ordinance. The new four-year term of office starts today.
