Police appealed for help yesterday in locating a South Korean woman who went missing in Hong Kong this week. Cha Jung-youn, 38, who arrived in the middle of last month to visit her boyfriend, has not been heard from since she left his home in Taikoo Shing on Wednesday. She was last seen wearing a pink jacket, black trousers and a pair of slippers. She is about 1.8 metres tall, with a medium build and long hair. Anyone with details can call the Chai Wan police on 2595 2200.
Environmental chief Wong Kam-sing said the government has not changed its attitude towards the Lung Mei artificial beach project in Tai Po. The Environmental Protection Department sent a letter on Monday to a coalition opposed to the project, asking for more information by the end of the month. "We are asking them to provide us with more information before we move on to the next step," Wong said.
Two Jockey Club members were convicted of conspiracy to defraud after giving false information on forms for applicants seeking racing membership. The verdict on retired businessman Stanley Freedman, 84, and huqin performer To Wing, 63, came after a trial at the District Court. They are due to be sentenced today.