主持人:Brian Wong and Philip Wong
Backchat is RTHK Radio 3's week-daily current affairs discussion programme, with expert panels and listener participation. It airs every Monday to Friday from 9.05am - 10am (HKT).
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On this programme, we start off by examining a new MPF initiative, which grants employees greater autonomy by allowing them to transfer their accrued employer mandatory contributions to a scheme of their choice.
A dermatologist then tells us about the dangers of getting unauthorised cosmetic injections. It comes after authorities arrested a woman last week and seized a product which purportedly contains human skin from deceased donors.
After the break, we recap a major golf tournament that took place in the city: the Link Hong Kong Open.
And finally, two researchers from Hong Kong Shue Yan University share with us how they plan to help children affected by last year's Tai Po blaze to heal by re-establishing routine and reclaiming a sense of safety.
9:05am-9:20am:MPF Full Portability
Speaker:
Lam Chun-sing, Lawmaker
9:20am-9:30am: "Cadaver skin jab" crackdown
Speaker:
Dr. Kingsley Chan, Specialist in Dermatology
9:32am-9:47am: Link Hong Kong Open 2026
Speaker:
Alex Jenkins, Director of Communications at Hong Kong Golf Club
9:48am-10:00am: Play therapy for children affected by Tai Po fire
Speakers:
Bess Lam, Associate Professor and Associate Head at the Department of Counselling and Psychology, Hong Kong Shue Yan University
Caitlin Chan, Assistant Professor at the Department of Counselling and Psychology, Hong Kong Shue Yan University
主持人:Brian Wong and Philip Wong
On this programme, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare joined us to discuss the revised two-dollar transport subsidy scheme, which will 'beep' into action on April 3.
We then zoomed in on the global food security crisis brought about by the war in the Middle East. There's been a massive disruption to fertilizer supply chains through the Strait of Hormuz, affecting farmers in countries like India and Brazil.
After the break, we told you all about a new Guinness World Record that was set recently. More than 1,200 musicians played the sheng and other wind instruments at Kai Tak Stadium.
Last but not least, Liverpool fans say "he will never walk alone", after Mo Salah announced that it will be his last season with The Reds. We'll hear from a member of the club's local fan support group about Salah's illustrious run with the squad.
9:05am-9:20am: Revised HK$2 fare scheme
Speaker:
Chris Sun, Secretary for Labour and Welfare
9:20am-9:30am: Iran war's impact on food security
Speaker: Daisy Tam, Food security researcher and Associate Professor at Hong Kong Baptist University
9:32am:9:45am: 1200 musicians break world record in Hong Kong
Speaker:
Celina Chin, Executive Director of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra
9:45am-10:00am: Mohamed Salah set to leave Liverpool
Speaker:
Kevin Chow, Committee member of the Official Liverpool Support Club Hong Kong