In Brief

Staff punished over data leaks

Appropriate disciplinary action had been taken against government employees who breached security regulations in a series of data leaks earlier this year, chief government spokesman Jeremy Godfrey told Legco's information and broadcasting panel yesterday. He declined to disclose details. The office has revised internal guidelines on staff working at home, while breaches must now be reported to the privacy commissioner.

Driver killed after escaping crash

A 25-year-old truck driver, who had just pulled himself out of his vehicle after crashing on the North Lantau Highway near Siu Ho Wan, was run over and killed by at least two vehicles at 8.40pm, police said. His assistant, 21, was injured in the crash and had to be freed by firemen.

More chickens for winter solstice

The ceiling for the daily import of live chickens will be doubled to 14,000 to meet demand in the lead-up to the winter solstice, which falls on December 21, the government said. But if bird flu broke out, imports would be suspended.

No Irish pork imports since 2005