Hong Kong leader praises rescuers, Kai Tak Sports Park team in civil servant awards
John Lee Ka-chiu presented the Chief Executive's Award for Exemplary Performance to the groups in a ceremony on Wednesday. It was the first time two teams had received the honour in the same year since the award's establishment in 2023.
'I have changed the government culture to establish a result-oriented government,' the chief executive said at the event.
'I want leadership to take the initiative and allow all civil servant colleagues to fully utilise their strengths.'
The high-level award recognises civil servants for meritorious work.
The Hong Kong search and rescue team that was sent to Mandalay, Myanmar, in March this year comprised members of the Fire Services Department, Security Bureau, Immigration Department and Hospital Authority.
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