SHA expresses sadness at passing of Lydia Shum
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    The Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Tsang Tak-sing, said he was saddened to hear of the passing of Ms Lydia Shum today (February 19). He extended his deepest condolences to Ms Shum’s family.

    “Ms Shum was an outstanding artiste who has made an invaluable contribution to the performing arts industry and brought a lot of happiness to the people of Hong Kong. We all will miss her,” Mr Tsang said.

Ends/Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Issued at HKT 12:18

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