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The series of APIs will feature a number of authentic cases where middle-aged employees who have worked in a particular industry for many years have successfully secured a new job in a completely different line of work.

"The Government is now planning the production of a second series of APIs to focus on employment opportunities for younger persons," the spokesman added.

Reiterating that the Government is committed to the promotion of equal employment opportunities for workers irrespective of their age, the spokesman urge members of the public to support the Government's efforts in the coming months to tackle the issue.

"We believe that the most appropriate way to deal with age discrimination in employment is through a programme of public education, publicity and self- regulation," the spokesman said.

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HAD studies setting up Building Management Resource Centre

A study is being conducted by an inter-departmental working group on the setting up of a resource/enquiry centre on building management to provide a set of comprehensive supporting services to owners' corporations (OCs) and building management personnel, the Director of Home Affairs, Mrs Shelley Lau, said today (Monday).

Speaking at a meeting of the Tsuen Wan Rotary Club, Mrs Lau said the working group would later submit the findings of the study and its recommendations to the Secretary for Home Affairs for consideration and implementation.

"The proposed resource centre would provide professional advice and reference materials on various aspects of building management, such as legal counsel, repair and maintenance of buildings, finance and personnel management.

"The Home Affairs Department (HAD) is inviting professional organisations to participate in the project to offer their professional advice to help solve management problems of private buildings. The organisations being invited include the Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies, the Law Society of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors and the Hong Kong Society of Accountants."