The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong would not contest the chairmanship of the Legislative Council's house committee, party chief Tam Yiu-chung said. Leaders of four Beijing loyalist political groups and two pro-establishment lawmakers met for the first time to discuss their collaboration in the new four-year Legco term to start on October 1. After the meeting, Tam said it would be inappropriate for the DAB to vie for the post, as party member Jasper Tsang Yok-sing hoped to be re-elected as Legco president.
The Centre for Health Protection said visitors to Macau should be aware of recent cases of dengue fever. A centre spokesman said Macau health officials notified Hong Kong of two cases that were believed to have been contracted locally as the infected people had not travelled.
Secretary for Security Lai Tung-kwok denied accusations that the appointments of security bureau officials favoured the disciplined services. He said the naming of Lee Ka-chiu as undersecretary of security, and other appointments, adhered to principles that would ensure efficient policymaking and a good mix of administrative and disciplined services staff.