Tsang Yam Pui
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Tsang Yam-pui, GBS, OBE is the brother of Chief executive
Donald Tsang
. He was the Commissioner of Police
of Hong Kong
from January 2001 to December 2003. Their high positions in the government has referred both of them as the "Two high officials".
region. In 1995 he was director of crime and security department. From 1996 to 1999 he was deputy commissioner of police. In 2001 Tsang became the HK Commissioner of Police
. He retired from this position in 2003.
as part of New World Development
as an executive director. Prior to his brother becoming Chief executive of Hong Kong
, there were criticism in 2005 that Tsang Yam-pui moved from a position of highest trust (police commissioner) to an executive of a real estate firm, where the company's profit depend on the government's regulation.
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
car park into a used car venue. After Tsang Yam-pui became director, and Donald Tsang became chief executive, the demand by New World was approved. Both the Tsangs denied any association to this deal. A NWS spokesman even had to come out to say they were not involved.
from her hair. She had dyed her hair since 1987. But Tsang's police rule of not allowing hair dyed went into effect in 2001. Lim was one of four policewomen who kept their hair dyed. This dispute had to be settled in court.
Chief Executive of Hong Kong
The Chief Executive of Hong Kong is the President of the Executive Council of Hong Kong and head of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The position was created to replace the Governor of Hong Kong, who was the head of the Hong Kong government during British rule...
Donald Tsang
Donald Tsang
Sir Donald Tsang Yam-kuen, GBM, KBE is the current Chief Executive and President of the Executive Council of the Government of Hong Kong....
. He was the Commissioner of Police
Commissioner of Police (Hong Kong)
The commissioner of police heads the Hong Kong Police Force and reports to the secretary for security.-Chiefs of the police force:The commissioner is the current head of the Hong Kong Police.*Chief magistrates**1841 – Captain William Caine...
of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
from January 2001 to December 2003. Their high positions in the government has referred both of them as the "Two high officials".
Police
Tsang had joined the Hong Kong Police in January 1966 as a Probationary Inspector. From 1987 to 1989 he was in charge of the Narcotics bureau. From 1992 to 1994 he was head of the criminal law division, including the commander for Hong Kong islandHong Kong Island
Hong Kong Island is an island in the southern part of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. It has a population of 1,289,500 and its population density is 16,390/km², as of 2008...
region. In 1995 he was director of crime and security department. From 1996 to 1999 he was deputy commissioner of police. In 2001 Tsang became the HK Commissioner of Police
Commissioner of Police (Hong Kong)
The commissioner of police heads the Hong Kong Police Force and reports to the secretary for security.-Chiefs of the police force:The commissioner is the current head of the Hong Kong Police.*Chief magistrates**1841 – Captain William Caine...
. He retired from this position in 2003.
Property director
In May 2004 Tsang joined property firm NWS HoldingsNWS Holdings
NWS Holdings Limited is the conglomerate flagship of New World Development. It was established in 2002 when its predecessor, Pacific Ports Company Limited, acquired New World Services Limited from New World Development and the infrastructure assets from New World Infrastructure Limited.The company...
as part of New World Development
New World Development
New World Development Company Limited , based in Hong Kong, is active in property, infrastructure, services and telecommunications. It was established in 1970 with Dr Ho Sin Hang as Chairman and Chow Chi Yuen as Director and General Manager...
as an executive director. Prior to his brother becoming Chief executive of Hong Kong
Chief Executive of Hong Kong
The Chief Executive of Hong Kong is the President of the Executive Council of Hong Kong and head of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The position was created to replace the Governor of Hong Kong, who was the head of the Hong Kong government during British rule...
, there were criticism in 2005 that Tsang Yam-pui moved from a position of highest trust (police commissioner) to an executive of a real estate firm, where the company's profit depend on the government's regulation.
NWS deal issue
As early as June 2003 New World Development wanted to convert the Wan ChaiWan Chai
Wan Chai is a metropolitan area situated at the western part of the Wan Chai District on the northern shore of Hong Kong Island, in Hong Kong. Its other boundaries are Canal Road to the east, Arsenal Street to the west and Bowen Road to the south. The area north of Gloucester Road is often called...
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre is one of the two major convention and exhibition venues in Hong Kong, along with AsiaWorld-Expo. It is located in Wan Chai North, Hong Kong Island. Built along the Victoria Harbour, it is linked by covered walkways to nearby hotels and commercial...
car park into a used car venue. After Tsang Yam-pui became director, and Donald Tsang became chief executive, the demand by New World was approved. Both the Tsangs denied any association to this deal. A NWS spokesman even had to come out to say they were not involved.
Hair dye court case
While Tsang was a commissioner he had a run in with female senior inspector Sharon Lim who refused to remove hair highlightHair highlighting
Hair highlighting/lowlighting refers to changing a person's hair color, using lightener or haircolor to color strands of the hair in varying sizes. There are four basic types of highlights: foil highlights, hair painting, frosting, and chunking. Highlights can be done in natural or unnatural colors...
from her hair. She had dyed her hair since 1987. But Tsang's police rule of not allowing hair dyed went into effect in 2001. Lim was one of four policewomen who kept their hair dyed. This dispute had to be settled in court.