Press Statement
2003-8-4
The following is a statement issued by Mr Ambrose Lee Siu-kwong, the outgoing Commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption, following today's announcement of his appointment to the post of Secretary for Security:
"I take great pride in being able to contribute to Hong Kong's anti-corruption effort over the past year. My tenure as Commissioner of the ICAC, though brief, has been extremely rewarding.
"I am heartened to see the ICAC has continued to live up to its reputation for making Hong Kong one of the least corrupt places in the world, through generous community support and effective implementation of our three-pronged approach of investigation, c orruption prevention and community education.
"The ICAC, highly regarded as a world model of success, owes its accomplishment to the men and women at the Commission. I have been most impressed by the commitment, perseverance and team spirit of its staff.
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank my colleagues at the Commission for their unswerving support over the past year. I have no doubt they will continue to discharge their duties professionally and without fear or favour.
"Although I feel regret to have to leave the Commission and its dedicated staff, I am confident that the ICAC will continue to go from strength to strength under the leadership of the incoming Commissioner with his rich administrative and law enforcement experience."
"I take great pride in being able to contribute to Hong Kong's anti-corruption effort over the past year. My tenure as Commissioner of the ICAC, though brief, has been extremely rewarding.
"I am heartened to see the ICAC has continued to live up to its reputation for making Hong Kong one of the least corrupt places in the world, through generous community support and effective implementation of our three-pronged approach of investigation, c orruption prevention and community education.
"The ICAC, highly regarded as a world model of success, owes its accomplishment to the men and women at the Commission. I have been most impressed by the commitment, perseverance and team spirit of its staff.
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank my colleagues at the Commission for their unswerving support over the past year. I have no doubt they will continue to discharge their duties professionally and without fear or favour.
"Although I feel regret to have to leave the Commission and its dedicated staff, I am confident that the ICAC will continue to go from strength to strength under the leadership of the incoming Commissioner with his rich administrative and law enforcement experience."