The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) announced Thursday the following senior appointments:

Ma Lee-tak, Principal Government Engineer, will assume the post of Director of Water Supplies with effect from March 3, 2008.

Peter Lau Ka-keung, Principal Government Engineer, will succeed Wong Chee-keung as Director of Drainage Services with effect from March 10, 2008.

Captain Michael Chan Chi-pui, Chief Pilot, will succeed Captain Brian Butt Yiu-ming as Controller, Government Flying Service, with effect from March 27, 2008.

Speaking on the appointments, Denise Yue, the Secretary for the Civil Service of Hong Kong said, "The appointees are all seasoned civil servants with profound professional experience and proven leadership and management skills. I have every confidence that they will ably lead their respective departments to face the challenges ahead and continue to serve the community with professionalism and dedication in their new capacities."

(Xinhua News Agency February 29, 2008)