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...national security law (nsl), the security bureau (sb) launched the updated nsl online virtual exhibition with enriched content to introduce the safeguarding national security ordinance (snso) which took effect upon gazettal in march this year. Other new additions include the mascot security bear as well as comics and animations with national security as the theme to promote national security education in an interesting and lively way.In addition to the content related to the nsl in the updated exhibition, a new virtual exhibition hall has been added to introduce the features and main offences of the snso. Supplemented with simple and easy-to-understand questions and answers, information in the hall will enable members of the public to understand more fully the legal system and enforcement mechanisms of the hong kong special administrative region in safeguarding national security.The updated exhibition continues to use the hong kong palace museum embellished with chinese cultural elements as its virtual background, with the security bureau's mascot security bear joining to accompany visitors during the tour to enhance their enjoyment. In addition, the virtual exhibition has launched for the first time serialised national security-themed comics and animations, illustrating the importance of safeguarding national security and law-abiding awareness in an easy-to-understand manner. Visitors, especially youth, can also gain more relevant knowledge through mini-games featuring the security bear.There are nine zones in the updated virtual exhibition. Apart from the new content mentioned above, the exhibition covers information on the importance of the nsl, the legal system and enforcement mechanisms, major provisions and effectiveness, the work of various disciplined forces in safeguarding national security, reference materials and the winning entries of the let's join hands in safeguarding national security programme.

...national security law of the people's republic of china was adopted at the 15th session of the standing committee of the 12th national people's congress, and 15 april each year was designated as the national security education day. The national security education day aims at raising public awareness of national security, creating a positive atmosphere of safeguarding national security, enhancing the capacity to fend off national security risks, deepening public understanding of the constitution, the basic law and national security, and fostering a sense of national identity. The activities of national security education day on 15 april 2024 include national security education day flag raising ceremony, open days of disciplined and auxiliary services, national security cup awards presentation ceremony of the disciplined services, opening ceremony of national security education day, seminars, visits to schools by government officials for national security education activities, etc. Meanwhile, community activities in the 18 districts across the territories and different activities organised by relevant bureaux and departments (including civil service bureau, culture, sports and tourism bureau, education bureau, environment and ecology bureau, and home and youth affairs bureau) are being held in support of national security education day. Some of the activities are as follows: “national security education day” opening ceremony cum seminarvenue: grand hall, hong kong convention and exhibition centretime: live stream by rthk 32 from 10:00am on 15 april “national security education day” flag raising ceremonyvenue:  thehong kong police college, wong chuk hangtime: live stream by rthk 32 from 7:40am on 15 april open days of disciplined and auxiliary servicesthe security bureau's eight disciplined services and auxiliary services will hold open days in their training schools, headquarters or divisional premises on 13 april (sat) and 14 april (sun) to deepen the public's understanding of the services as well as their work and achievements in safeguarding national security. Tickets are required except for open days of the civil aid service and auxiliary medical service. Locations of the open day:1. Hong kong police college, wong chuk hang2. Immigration service institute of training and development, castle peak bay, tuen mun3. Hong kong customs college, tuen mun4. Hong kong correctional services academy, stanley5. Fire and ambulance services academy, tseung kwan o6. government flying service kai tak division7. Civil aid service headquarters, yau ma tei8. Auxiliary medical service headquarters, ho man tin activities organised by 18 districts for the “national security education day” central and western parent-child carnival on national security education day c&w district seminar on national security education day eastern eastern district national security sports fun day kowloon city kowloon city district national security education community promotional scheme kick-off ceremony kwun tong kwun tong district national security carnival 2024 southern southern district youth talent show cum slogan design competition prize presentation ceremony for the national security education day sham shui po national security education day 2024 @ sham shui po wan chai national security education day cum seminar on "safeguarding national security by everyone" national security day carnival wong tai sin wong tai sin district national security education day new sports game secure our city begins with “me” - mega mosaic block building event 2024 sharing session for “love in wong tai sin, little national security teachers” yau tsim mong   415 national security education drama performance national security education: concepts and practices national security education day film sharing @ ytm 4.15 national security education day 415 national security education day bus parade 415 national security education day promotional booth islands islands district national security variety show 2024 kwai tsing kwai tsing district national security education carnival north flag raising ceremony security brings prosperity: north district national security education carnival sai kung national security in tko, national security in plk sha tin sha tin district national security education day tai po 2024 tai po district national security education fun day cum tai po district outstanding police awards ceremony & tai po youth network outstanding volunteers recognition ceremony 2024 tai po district national security education day - intergenerational activities recognition ceremony tsuen wan national security education drawing contest tsuen wan district national security education day variety show cum nse drawing contest prize presentation ceremony roving exhibition on national security education tuen mun tuen mun district national security education day 2024 - colouring competition and online quiz competition award presentation ceremony yuen long  “i love our motherland - song of national security” singing contest and award ceremony   members of the public are welcome to visit the national security education day's dedicated website and the activity overview to view the full list of events.

...national security law test:a pass result in the blnst is an entry requirement for all civil service jobs.  the blnst is a 30-minute paper of multiple-choice questions. Eligibility:holders of degree, or a qualification meeting the entry requirement on professional qualifications for civil service degree or professional posts, or university students who will have attained a degree in the academic year of 2023-24 or 2024-25. Application procedure:1. On-line: submit an application before 5:00 p.M. On 5 april 2024 (hong kong time) through the on-line application system on the civil service bureau (csb) webpage at www.Csb.Gov.Hk/eng/cre.Html; or2. By post: send application form (csb 31 (3/2024)) to the civil service examinations unit at room 2511, 25th floor, immigration tower, 7 gloucester road, wan chai, hong kong (date of postmark on or before 5 april 2024).    enquiries:telephone : 2537 6429 / email : [email protected] please visit the csb webpage at www.Csb.Gov.Hk/eng/cre.Html for details.

...national security law test.   please visit the website of civil service bureau and government vacancies enquiry webpage for more details.  

...national security law test.   please visit the website of civil service bureau and government vacancies enquiry webpage for more details.  

...national security law test (blnst) (degree / professional grades). (remarks: applicants will be required to pass the official languages officer written examination) official languages officer written examination (olowe)eligible applicants will be invited to sit for the olowe. The olowe includes papers on practical writing (chinese and english) and translation (chinese to english and vice versa). Applicants who pass the olowe will be selected for interpretation test and interview based on their results in the olowe. Those who are not selected for interpretation test and interview will be notified in writing in eight to ten weeks after the examination. As it takes time to process all applications, an invitation to the olowe does not imply that an applicant's qualifications meet the entry requirements. Tips for taking the olowe* 攻略1︰平日根基要打稳 攻略2︰应试答题勿慌忙 攻略3︰笔试前夕准备清单   tips for taking the interpretation test and interview*   *source: civil service bureau facebook; chinese only   remuneration package1. Starting salary: master pay scale point 14, which is at present hk$32,430 per month2. Annual vacation leave: 18 days per year3. Fringe benefits: medical and dental benefits; housing benefitsfor more details, please visit the website of civil service bureau.

...national security law test: a pass result in the basic law and national security law test (degree / professional grades) remuneration package1. Starting salary: pitched at point 27 of the master pay scale, which is at present hk$60,065 per month2. Annual vacation leave: annual vacation leave of 18 days per year3. Fringe benefits: free medical and dental treatment. On reaching point 34 of the master pay scale, officers will become eligible for housing benefits (a non-accountable cash allowance)4. Retirement benefit: mandatory provident fund on appointment on probationary terms; civil service provident fund on appointment on permanent terms. For more details, please visit the ao recruitment website.And we have invited two young adminstrative officers vincent and kiki to share their reasons of serving at the administrative officer grade, working experience and interview tips. Don't miss the sharing if you are interested in the administrative officer grade!  applicants could watch the video below for better preparation of the interview. (the video is broadcasted in cantonese)

...national security law test (blnst) (degree / professional grades).  remuneration package1. Starting salary: the entry pay for an executive officer ii is master pay scale point 15 which is at present hk$34,060 per month2. Annual vacation leave: annual vacation leave of 18 days per year3. Fringe benefits - medical and dental benefits; housing benefits for more details, please visit the website of civil service bureau. Applicants could watch the video below for better preparation of the interview.(the video is broadcasted in cantonese)  

...national security law test (degree/professional grades) (blnst) tentatively scheduled for october (in hong kong) and december (in cities outside hong kong) this year, and the joint recruitment examination for administrative officer, executive officer ii, assistant labour officer ii, assistant trade officer ii, management services officer ii and transport officer ii (jre) scheduled for december (in hong kong and cities outside hong kong) will be open to persons holding a bachelor's degree, final year undergraduate students (i.E. Graduating in the 2023-24 academic year), and penultimate year undergraduate students graduating in the 2024-25 academic year. The next round of the cre and blnst is tentatively scheduled to be open for application in august (for examinations in hong kong) and september (for examinations outside hong kong) this year, while the jre (for examinations in and outside hong kong) is tentatively scheduled to be open for application in september. For details of the civil service recruitment examination arrangements, please visit the civil service bureau's webpage. It is expected that similar arrangements will be announced by different departments/grades. If you wish to apply for civil service jobs early, remeber to pay attention to the recruitment and examination details concerned!

...national security law test (blnst). So what are the eligibilities for applying the cre and blnst?>>>must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree or will attain one in next academic yearplease note that, however, an associate degree does not count. Applicants who fall into neither of the above two categories should hold a qualification that meets the entry requirements on professional qualifications for civil service degree or professional posts.If you are a registered student of the hong kong institute of certified public accountants (hkicpa) qualification programme, you may apply to sit for the cre and blnst even if you do not possess a degree since the said qualification is accepted for applying for the post of assistant assessor.However, if you are a registered social worker under the social workers registration ordinance but do not possess a degree, you are not eligible for sitting for the cre and blnst since the entry requirements for the post of assistant social work officer include both a professional qualification and a relevant degree.Before applying for the cre and blnst, you are advised to check from the csb website and with the recruiting departments concerned to confirm whether the qualification you are holding is accepted for appointment to the relevant civil service degree / professional post(s). You may also contact the civil service examinations unit by phone at 2537 6429, by e-mail to [email protected], or by post to room 718, 7/f, west wing, central government offices, 2 tim mei avenue, tamar, hong kong for relevant details. Contributing editor: sophie