Tuesday, January 23, 1973
APPEAL FOR PUBLIC CO-OPERATION AGAINST CRIME
Comments By Director of Social Welfare At Unusual Ceremony
Mr. F.K. Li, Director of Social Welfare, today appealed for
public co-operation in the Government's efforts to prevent crimes of violence.
He was speaking at a ceremony in Lee Gardens attended by Mr. Cheung
Kam-fai and dependents of the late Mr. Ng Shung-por who received special
cash awards as a mark of appreciation for courageous and public-spirited
conduct.
Mr. Li said when their cases were reported in the Press much
sympathy was aroused. Mr. Cheung and the late Mr. Ng were examples of
brave residents who were not afraid to do their share in helping the
authorities fight crime.
"Everyone is proud of them," Mr. Li said, "and today, the Hong
Kong Government wishes to show its gratitude to Mr. Cheung and the family
of Mr. Ng."
He then presented special cash awards of $500 to Mr. Cheung and
$17,000 to the family of the late Mr. Ng.
Mr. Li said the prosperity of Hong Kong depended on the combined
efforts of the Government and the people to prevent crime. The authorities
and voluntary agencies were deeply concerned over the increase in crime,
and steps were being taken to see that peace and order could be made secure for
all.
"It is