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"The funeral was simple but solemn," the Postmaster General, Mr Robert Footman, said.

Many colleagues and representatives of government departments and policy branches attended the funeral and sent wreaths. The whole process went smoothly with the assistance of the Royal Hong Kong Police Force.

Mr Ng was born on March 30, 1964. He joined the Post Office as a postman on September 29, 1982.

"Mr Ng was responsible, hardworking, helpful and courteous. He was very dedicated to his work and had provided quality service to the community during his 14 years' service with the department.

"The department was greatly saddened to lose Mr Ng and is rendering assistance to his family," Mr Footman said.

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Water cut in Yuen Long

Fresh and flushing water supply to some premises in Yuen Long will be suspended from 11 pm on Thursday (January 16) to 6 am the following day for waste detection work on watermains.

The suspension will affect areas to the south of Castle Peak Road (Ping Shan Section) between Shui Pin Tsuen and Long Bin Temporary Housing Area, including Shui Pin Tsuen, Long Bin Temporary Housing Area, Yuen Long Town Park, Town Park Road North and Town Park Road South.

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