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Two closure orders lifted
The Buildings Department has lifted two closure orders in respect of the buildings affected by recent landslips.
Lifted are the orders in respect of the upper floors of the Chai Wan Baptist Church and the three houses at 46 Island Road,
The ground and first floors of the church, however, remain closed for the time being.
End/Saturday, August 19, 1995
Closure of Ma Tau Wai Registration of Persons Office
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For better utilisation of resources, the Immigration Department today (Saturday) announced that the Registration of Persons Ma Tau Wai Office will be closed from August 29. After the closure, its existing workload will be redistributed as follows:
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New entrants from China
Registration of Hong Kong Identity Cards for new entrants from China holding One Way Permits will be dealt with at the Registration of Persons, Kowloon Office, Empire Centre, second floor, 68 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East.
Resident One Way Permit holders
Resident One Way Permit holders who require subsequent registration services (e.g. replacements due to loss, damage or change of residential status etc.) may approach any of the Registration of Persons Offices.
"To avoid queuing for an appointment tag, applicants are encouraged to make use of the Automated Telephone Appointment Booking System operating 24 hours. The telephone number is 2598 0888," the spokesman said.
For enquiry, members of the public may telephone 2824 6111 or use faxline 2877 7711.
End/Saturday, August 19, 1995