Action Day 2 (15 July 2007)

The hunger strikers stay behind while the noise of ferries and passengers gradually fade away when midnight approaches. Friends and family drop by throughout the day and Saturday evening and help accosting people to sign the petition.

The hottest day of the year requires the hunger strikers to drink plenty. An ample supply of mineral water, pocari sweat, honey/lemon drinks was available. None of them craved for food.

The night was quiet and hot but a fresh harbour wind blew through cooling us. The beach mats we were sleeping on were uncomfortable and sweaty. Luckily I had brought towels to use as pillow and grounding.

Most of the night I could sleep soundly and early Sunday morning was quiet so a lot of us started to nap again. The atmosphere was brotherly among the hunger strikers and the public had given their support.

At 12.30pm we could finish our hunger strike and we were offered congee, bread and yoghurt.

Action Day 1 (14 July 2007)

The "Protest Ferry Merger Alliance" started its actions at ferry pier no. 6 in Central. Residents and passengers are asked to participate in the signature campaign.
Furthermore, 8 male and 1 female members of the Rural Committees (including Island District Councillor Wong Fuk-kan) and local organisations (including Esta of SLLG) start their hungerstrike and sit-in protest at 4.30pm.
Under a lot of media attention, Hon. Wong Kwok-hing, Hon. Lam Wai-keung, Ms. Chow Chuen-heung, vice-chair of the IDC and a representative of the NTW Heung Yee Kuk announce the start of the South Lantau Residents Hungerstrike and Sit-in Action until Sunday 12.30pm.

Meeting with Transport Department (12 July 2007)

Given the time (6.30pm) there was a considerable number of residents from Mui Wo to Tai O attending the meeting with representatives of the Transport Department, Ms. Cheung and Mr. Wong Wai-ming.

There were critical and angry voices about the TD proposal and the lack of consultation of the residents. Another strong criticism was that a decrease in ferry services would undermine the Lantau Concept Plan and Mui Wo Facelift.

The Representatives of the TD couldn't get any supporters for their proposal.

Action Meeting (8 July 2007)

A first meeting was held at the Mui Wo Recreation Centre and the "Protest Ferry Merger Alliance" was introduced.

Hon. Wong Kwok-hing announces a public meeting with a representative of the Transport Department has been organised for July 12, 2007.

Elected Island District Councillor Wong Fuk-kan announces the Alliance's actions: a signature campaign, a sit-in protest, a hungerstrike and a rally to Central Government HQ.


The public attending was willing to subscribe for further actions.

Transport Department proposes Ferry Merger (4 July 2007)

The Transport Department tables a 24-page document in a Island District Council meeting and proposes a merger of the currently exclusive ferry routes to Peng Chau and Mui Wo.
Members of the Mui Wo Rural Committee and Island District Councillor Wong Fuk-kan immediately oppose the proposal.
The main objections are against the longer duration of the journey and the possible increase of the ferry fare, while the service in fact declines.
The Mui Wo Rural Committee notifies the South Lantau Residents with pamphlets about an action meeting on July 8, 2007.

SLLG new blog

This is the new blog website where you can read about the actions of the SLLG to support the efforts of other groups for the betterment of the South Lantau area.

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Convenor:
Esta (歐凱思)