主持人：Azam Khan and Mike Rowse
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On this programme, we take a closer look at the Education Bureau's recent move to launch a new voluntary listing system for private schools, including international institutions. Under the system, private schools that meet standards in three key areas, including legal compliance, good governance and protection of student and parent rights, can apply to be included on the public register.
主持人：Azam Khan and Mike Rowse
On Tuesday's programme, we looked into the financial performance of Ocean Park, home to the city's beloved six pandas. Recently, its boss said although the total deficit had increased - there was a significant jump in visitors, as well as revenue and in-park spending.
Next, we checked in with a medical expert on the latest chikungunya fever situation, after the city recently reported its first local case in Diamond Hill over the weekend.
After the break, we looked at a recent warning by eye-care professionals on the risk of wearing unregulated contact lenses.
And finally, a parent-led group has called on families to wait until age 14 before giving children smart devices.
9:05am-9:20am: Ocean Park deficit
Speaker:
Paulo Pong, Chairman of Ocean Park
9:20am-9:30am: First local chikungunya cases
Speaker:
Dr Wilson Lam, Chairman of the Hong Kong Society for Infectious Diseases
9:32am-9:40am: Danger of unregulated contact lenses
Speaker:
Queenie Yip, President of the Hong Kong Association of Private Pratice Optometrists
9:40am-10:00am: Delaying smartphone use for children
Speakers:
Robert Broad, Founder of Look Up Hong Kong
Charles Brantly, General Practitioner and Advisor to Look Up Hong Kong
