Hong Kong’s leader has praised civil servants sent to earthquake-stricken Myanmar and a team that led drills before the opening of the city’s largest piece of sports infrastructure for amplifying the government’s commitment to “continuous improvement and fearlessness in facing challenges”.
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.
Without their selfless dedication and professional support, [the team] would not have been able to carry out rescue operations safely
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.
