Ex-Hong Kong logistics head stripped of award, 3 staff face action in water scandal

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Ambrose Li,Jess MaJanuary 20, 2026 at 05:11 AM

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Hong Kong authorities are taking action against staff in the Government Logistics Department following a scandal involving a HK$166 million bottled water procurement contract last year. Three officers will be held accountable for failing to perform their duties, lacking awareness, and failing to report issues to superiors. A disciplinary hearing will be held for two of the staff members. While former department director Carlson Chan Ka-shun was cleared of direct oversight in the scandal, his nomination for the Silver Bauhinia Star was rescinded. The civil service chief cited widespread shortcomings within the department as a contributing factor to the incident.

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Ingrid Yeung Ho Poi-yan ×280% Government Logistics Department ×290% Carlson Chan Ka-shun ×390% Hong Kong 90%

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water scandal 90% procurement contract 80% government logistics department 70% disciplinary hearing 70% award rescinded 60% civil service 60% accountability 50% oversight 50%

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