Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health (“COSH”) organised the Hong Kong Smoke-free Leading Company Awards (“the Awards”) together with the Occupational Safety and Health Council (“OSHC”) and Radio 1 of Radio Television Hong Kong (“RTHK”) in 2023. The Awards aim to encourage all industries to fulfill social responsibility by promoting smoke-free culture and smoking cessation to their employees, customers, the general public and other stakeholders for a smoke-free Hong Kong.

KML Engineering Limited (“KML”) is honoured to receive the Hong Kong Smoke-free Leading Company Awards 2023 Gold Award. This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to creating a smoke-free environment and promoting a healthier lifestyle for our employees.

KML implemented a smoke-free policy as early as 20 years ago. In light of this accomplishment, our Deputy Managing Director Mr. Eric Luk had the privilege of being interviewed by media, where we had the opportunity to share our company's journey towards becoming a smoke-free leading company.

We have implemented various initiatives that encourage a smoke-free culture within our company. One of the highlights is the Smoke-free Run Supporting Day activity. Employees can leave their seats to stretch and watch smoking cessation videos to learn about the scourge of smoking while doing Zero-time Exercise.

Additionally, we have taken proactive steps to create awareness and educate our employees. In the pantry area, we play informative smoke-free videos that highlight the benefits of a smoke-free lifestyle and provide smoking cessation information, such as quit hotlines and assistance organisations.

KML firmly believes that a smoke-free workplace not only benefits the health and well-being of our employees but also contributes to a cleaner and more sustainable environment. We hope to inspire other organisations to join us in creating a healthier and more sustainable future.

For more information, please click the link below for the related news:

1. Awards Booklet of "Hong Kong Smoke-free Leading Company Awards 2023" —— KML Engineering

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3. "Hong Kong Smoke-free Leading Company Awards 2023" Business Community Jointed Efforts to build a Smoke-free Hong Kong

We are pleased to participate in "Earth Hour 2024". This year’s theme is “Give an Hour for Earth”, which encourages everyone to start simply in our daily lives – changing the way we look at food, fitness and wellness, outdoor activities, creativity, entertainment, and sustainability, so we can reconnect with nature and help our planet. Join us and make positive changes for the future! 

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Check out what we have pledged:

https://earthhour.wwf.org.hk/pledge/?key=akp9hewktj04

Discovery Bay has upgraded its ferry service by extending its route to Discovery Bay North and renovating the ferry pier. KML Engineering Limited (“KML”) is honored to participate in this project. We provided our client with bespoke automatic fare collection (“AFC”) system solution, including the design and installation of entry/exit gates, ticket vending machines that support digital payments, and electronic passenger display panels, enhancing the overall travel experience for the residents and visitors of Discovery Bay.

The new gate adopts grey cover, transparent flap and hollow body, this novel and fashionable design is harmonised with the overall style of the terminal lobby, bringing a brand-new look to the ferry piers. In addition, the flexible design and allocation of the new flap gate enable wider aisles, making it more convenient for passengers with luggage, wheelchair and baby pram.

KML has extensive experience and a professional team in AFC system integration projects and is committed to providing customers with one-stop services. Looking ahead, KML will continue to optimise our solutions and products to meet the evolving needs of our customers and the society.

The "Construction Industry Happy Run 2024" held by the Construction Industry Council (“CIC”) was here again, KML Engineering (“KML”) continued to participate in this industry event. There was a total of 8 colleagues participating in the 10km Individual Run and the 3.5km Happy Run. We participated in the Construction Style Relay for the first time, our colleagues wore reflective vests and orange helmets, the eye-catching outlook was full of energy.

The event also had a dining area and multiple game booths. Everyone was very involved and enjoyed gathering with the industry partners, and the atmosphere was lively. KML is happy to continue participating in the industry’s physical sports to promote a healthy lifestyle.
 

KML Engineering Limited (“KML”) has consistently embraced our commitment to social responsibility, with a particular focus on nurturing and supporting the growth of the youth. In December 2023, we participated in the Education Bureau’s “Business-School Partnership Programme” – the 2023-2024 school year work experience programme (the “Programme”). This initiative was designed to offer students a firsthand glimpse into the realms of software development and engineering within the business sector, aiding them in formulating informed career plans.

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In order to craft a bespoke experiencing plan for the participating students, KML’s Chief Engineer and Head of Human Resource Department visited Shun Lee Catholic Secondary School and communicated with the teacher in charge and the four Form 5 participating students to understand their interests and purposes of participating in the Programme. 

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The bespoke work experience programme orchestrated by KML proved both intensive and rewarding. KML assigned four colleagues as mentors to share the professional knowledge required on the job with the students. This mentorship involved sharing insights into various professional aspects, enabling students to actively participate in day-to-day software development, attend pivotal engineering meetings, gain insights into product embedding processes, and contribute to quality control and testing efforts. KML has been focusing on the research and development of Automatic Fare Collection System for years. The students felt that behind the seemingly simple action of tapping a card to pay, it turns out that it has gone through countless tests and error predictions to ensure accurate operation. They were sincerely impressed by the meticulousness of the staff.

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Beyond the professional realm, our colleagues fostered a mentorship that transcended the workplace, organising lunch gatherings that facilitated open discussions. These sessions were instrumental in helping students discover their personal interests, gain an understanding of diverse job roles within the engineering sector, and explore potential career paths. Students conveyed that this experience not only deepened their comprehension of corporate operations and employer expectations but also instilled the right work attitudes and values, preparing them effectively for their future endeavors and allowing them to savor the satisfaction of successful work.

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KML is honoured to be part of the Programme, collaborating with students and gaining valuable insights into the career aspirations of the younger generation. This experience will inform adjustments to our company's employee training strategies. Looking ahead, KML remains committed to making positive contributions to the community in various aspect.
 

KML Engineering Limited (“KML”) extends our heartfelt congratulations to our esteemed business partner, MTR, on achieving a milestone in the Automatic Fare Collection System, adding contactless bank card payment for MTR rides. It's a win for the society at large, presenting increased accessibility and convenience for passengers and travellers.

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KML is very proud of being one of the contributors to this new milestone. This achievement stands as a testament to the collective expertise and unwavering dedication of KML collaborative teams. KML takes immense pride in highlighting the instrumental role played by our adept professionals who demonstrated unparalleled proficiency in steering this transformative project toward success. Their relentless efforts, innovative approaches, and steadfast commitment have truly been the cornerstone of this milestone accomplishment.

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Moreover, we extend our deepest gratitude not only to our colleagues but also to the dedicated teams at MTR who worked tirelessly day and night, investing their time and expertise into making this vision a reality. It is through this joint effort and collaboration that we've achieved a milestone that contributes significantly to advancing society's payment systems, ultimately enriching the passenger experience with enhanced payment options.

As we celebrate this remarkable accomplishment, we aim to capture the attention of the global market, inviting potential business partners, customers, and vendors worldwide to explore the innovative opportunities that this milestone represents. Our doors are open for collaborations that drive progress, innovation, and a shared vision of excellence. Together we will shape the further of our industry!

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About KML

We have expertise in innovating and excels in providing comprehensive payment solutions, specialising in cutting-edge Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) and Point of Sale (POS) systems, tailored to meet the diverse needs of modern businesses. Join us in exploring innovative opportunities as we aim to shape the future of our industry through collaboration and excellence.

Connect with us at: (852) 2686 7777

The Occupational Safety and Health Council held the Prize Presentation Ceremony for the “22nd Occupational Safety & Health (“OSH”) Award” at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 15 November 2023. The award aims to improve the OSH performance of various sectors by recognising organisations with outstanding achievements in the field of OSH.

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KML Engineering Limited (“KML”) is pleased to receive the Outstanding Award for "Safety Performance Award", Merit Award for the "OSH Report Award" and Certificate of Attainment for "Best Program for Work Safety & Health in Hot Weather Award" (Construction Industry).

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OSH plays a pivotal role in facilitating a better working environment. KML will continue to work hard to enhance the OSH culture in the company. 
 

KML Engineering Limited (“KML”) actively maintains close ties with the community, and we have always participated in and supported community activities in a variety of ways.

The Discovery Bay Dragon Boat Gala 2023 was held on 29 October at Tai Pak Beach. KML sponsored a Lamma Island dragon boat team to participate in the competition, and also specially prepared paddles for the team to take on the challenge. After a series of intense competitions, the team defeated their opponents and won the third place with their outstanding teamwork and determination.

Dragon boat activities not only promote Chinese culture and train team spirit, but also promote community integration. KML will continue to devote resources to connect communities and instil positive spirit into society.

KML Engineering Limited (“KML”) has been awarded the “SportsHour Company” by InspiringHK Sports Foundation under the SportsHour Company Scheme (“Scheme”) for two consecutive terms. The Scheme encourages Hong Kong companies and organisations to promote employees and family members’ participation in one hour of physical activities daily, fostering a healthy lifestyle as part of the company culture thus improving business efficiency.

KML has been dedicated to creating a vibrant working environment throughout the years. We have introduced standing desks, allowing employees to switch freely between traditional workstations and standing work modes, take breaks, stretch and avoid prolonged sitting. Additionally, we provide employee with resistance training bands, and encourage them to do simple exercises at the office during breaks or after work. We also subsidise and encourage employees and their loved ones to actively participate in diverse physical activities beyond the workplace, such as the industry's major physical event - Construction Industry Happy Run and shoreline clean-ups, thus promoting work-life balance.

KML hopes to continue promoting healthy and energetic working environment in the future, encourage employees to do more exercise, and thus establish a healthy living culture.

KML Engineering Limited (“KML”) participated in “Heart Caring Campaign” jointly launched by the Occupational Safety and Health Council and the Labour Department and signed the Heart Caring Charter in December 2022 and upgraded to the“Heart Caring Company Plus” logo in August 2023.

To raise awareness among employees about maintaining cardiovascular health, health tips and events will be posted on “KML Newsletter” that is published regularly to remind our employees the importance of having healthy habits. The mental and physical health of employees are important aspects of maintaining cardiovascular health, we have implemented several measures to care for the mental and physical health of employees, such as holding a standup-style screening on exercise and smoking cessation, giving gifts that help promote physical activities, and sponsoring employees to participate in physical activities.

In addition, we have purchased health check equipment, provided our employees with blood pressure monitors, body composition scale and measuring tapes in the workplace to facilitate their self-monitoring of health regularly.

KML places great importance on the mental and physical health of employees, our efforts in actively promoting “Heart Caring” have been recognised and therefore won the Heart Caring Organization Award - Outstanding Organization. KML will continue to raise the awareness of the risks of cerebro-cardiovascular diseases to employees and encourage them to establish a healthy lifestyle.

KML Engineering Limited (“KML”) has received a Silver Award from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (“PCPD”) at the “Privacy-Friendly Award 2023” (“Award”). The theme of the Award is “Embrace Privacy Management Programme to Gain Trust and Benefits”, it aims to recognise the commitment and efforts of enterprises, public and private organisations as well as government departments in protecting personal data privacy.

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KML attaches great importance to the personal data privacy management programme, we have developed internal policies on personal data handling and provided training and education for employees on personal data privacy protection so as to protect the interests of customers and employees. The company also has a data protection officer who reviews relevant policies regularly. In addition, the company has also formulated IT Security Policy and awareness training programs educating employees to pay attention to data privacy when using computer systems and to collaborate on reducing its cybersecurity risks.

KML welcomes the PCPD’s recognition, and will maintain its commitment to protecting the personal data privacy and rights of its stakeholders.
 

The World Health Organization designates 31st May of each year as the World No Tobacco Day (WNTD). Theme of WNTD 2023 is “We need food, not tobacco”, and the aim is to raise public awareness of the impact of tobacco cultivation on food crisis. Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health (“COSH") took this opportunity to hold Smoke-free Publicity Progamme and a Smoke-free Sportswear Day, and encourage the members of the public to dress sporty, in particular, smokers were recommended to quit smoking through exercises.

KML Engineering Limited (“KML”) actively supported the Programme and disseminated smoke-free messages by holding a standup-style screening on exercise and smoking cessation. Employees can leave their seats for stretching and watch smoking cessation videos to learn about the scourge of smoking while doing Zero-time Exercise.

We are proud to have stood out among more than 100 participating organizations, receiving “The Most Active Participation Award” of Smoke-free Sportswear Day from COSH. We will continue to encourage everyone to maintain smoke-free and healthy habits, and encourage smokers around us to take the first step to quit smoking so as to co-create a smoke-free Hong Kong!

Hong Kong’s precious marine environment is under constant assault from litter, creating substantial threats to the marine ecosystem and to humans. KML Engineering Limited (“KML”) has always advocated sustainable development, hoping to bring a positive spirit to society and the environment gradually through actions.

This May, we encouraged employees to participate in shoreline cleaning activities to treasure and protect the ocean. Our employees and their relatives and friends went to Shek O Beach earlier to clean up all kinds of beach garbage, including beverage bottles, disposable cutlery, straws, styrofoam pellets and fishnet debris, working together to restore cleanliness to the beach. In recognition of the participants’ contributions to marine conservation, the company rewarded them after the activity.

Through this immersive activity and the participants’ sharing, we all gained a profound understanding of the detrimental effects of marine debris on the health of both marine life and human, further reinforcing our determination to implement waste reduction at source.  KML will continue to actively encourage and support employees to participate in various environmental protection activities to protect the environment with tangible actions.

KML Engineering Limited (“KML”) cares for the mental health of its employees, and committing to the promotion of a mental health-friendly workplace environment. We are pleased to receive the Joyful@Healthy Workplace Best Practices Award – Outstanding Award and Workplace Mental Health Award - Mental Health Friendly Supreme Organisation Award Merit Award from the Occupational Safety and Health Council (OSHC), the Labour Department and the Department of Health, in recognition of our outstanding performance in creating, promoting and advocating for a joyful and healthy working environment, with respect to healthy eating, physical activity and mental well-being. 

KML Engineering Limited (“KML”) has passed the assessment of SGS Hong Kong Limited, which proves that the software quality management system of the company complies with the requirements of ISO/IEC 90003:2018. This also concretely implies our dedication to software quality in IT and engineering system solutions as well as our commitment to meeting the needs of our customers. 

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Leveraging this achievement, we deeply believe we can drive business development and growth by grasping more opportunities. Going forward, we will continue to excel and embrace the customer-centric spirit to achieve our long-term development goals.
 

We are pleased to announce that KML Technology Group Limited has been awarded the ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Certificates by the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency, and its subsidiaries KML Engineering Limited and KML Technology Limited have met the relevant certification requirement. We deeply believe that these certifications demonstrate our efforts and achievements in effectively managing occupational safety and health risks and providing our employees with a safe and healthy working environment. In the future, the Group will continue to optimise the occupational safety and health-related systems and measures, providing our employees with a safe, healthy and happy workplace environment and fulfilling our responsibilities to our customers, business partners and society.

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The ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Certificates awarded are as follows:
 

The 21th Hong Kong Occupational Safety and Health (“OSH”) Award (“HK OSH Award”) Forum and Award Presentation Ceremony was successfully held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 6 February 2023, the HK OSH Award aims to recognise organisations with outstanding achievements in the field of OSH.

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With global warming, Hong Kong's summer temperature has a clear long-term upward trend. The number of hot nights and extremely hot weather days in 2021 reached 61 and 54 days respectively, both were the most on record. Working in such a hot environment, employees will face a higher risk of heat stroke inevitably. This year the OSH Award added the "Best Program for Work Safety & Health in Hot Weather" to recognise organisations that have outstanding performance in formulating heat stroke prevention programs and implementing effective measures to protect employees' safety and health at work in hot environments. KML Engineering Limited (“KML”) is honored to receive the Certificate of Attainment of the Scheme (Construction Industry).

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In addition, KML won the Merit Award of the "OSH Annual Report Award" and the Excellence Award of the "Safety Performance Award". The company would like to thank the colleagues for their joint efforts. KML will continue to actively promote OSH culture to prevent accidents.

KML Engineering Limited (“KML”) has always been committed to providing high-quality automatic fare collection (“AFC”) system solutions to customers. We have extensive experience in design, supply and production. Taiwan Taoyuan Airport Metro A22 Laojie River Station is ready to put into trial, KML is honoured to gain confidence from our customer and being invited to co-work with the AFC system, providing Token Issuing Machine, Card Vending and Add Value Machine, and Automatic Gate for A22 Laojie River Station. During the construction period, despite there were continuous outbreaks of COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns of many cities which had aggravated the challenges of cross-border projects, KML still exerted its teamwork spirit and kept closely in touch with manufacturers and customers. Through remote monitoring and testing to ensure the good quality of the products, the project was delivered on time, which has fulfilled the wish of the Taiwan authorities, i.e. being able to open the station to traffic as soon as possible.

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KML has advanced skills in research and development (R&D) of the mobile payment systems regime. With the achievement in our R&D work, we provide tailor-made innovative payment solutions for customers. As early as 2019, we began to upgrade the AFC system from stations A1 to A21 of the Taiwan Taoyuan Airport Metro. The automatic gates at A22 Laojie River Station, similar to other stations on the Taoyuan Airport Metro Line, support mobile payment methods. Therefore, travellers can use mobile apps, credit cards, QR codes, Alipay, and iPASS Card to complete transactions. KML attaches great importance to the development of innovative payment method adaptation in transportation. We hope KML's products and technologies can get promoted to more places and bring more convenience to travellers around the world.

The car park located on Tai O Road near Tai O Bus Terminus has recently completed the installation of electric vehicle (“EV”) charging infrastructure, becoming the first public EV charging station in Tai O. This EV charging station not only benefits the residents in Tai O, but visitors to Tai O can also use it for free. On the day of charging station was put into operation, the residents were eager to use it immediately, which showed that the EV charging facilities were very popular among the public!

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KML Engineering Limited (“KML”) was pleased to undertake this project, providing professional services in the design, installation, testing and project management for the EV charging station. This is a brand-new, design flexible and socially inclusive medium EV charging station, comprising charging piles equipped with 2 or 3 chargers according to the needs, and a designated charging point for the disabled person. The ingenious layout design not only saves space but also supports simultaneous charging for multiple electric vehicles. In the consideration that EV charging station is in proximity to the coastal area and in an open-air suburban environment, KML also deliberately incorporated these considerations into the design of the charging pile to enhance the water-resistance and anti-collision capabilities of the charging facilities. 

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The number of first registrations of electric private cars in Hong Kong has been growing rapidly in the past few years, and the supply of EV charging parking spaces cannot keep pace with the demand. KML welcomed the EV-charging at Home Subsidy Scheme (“EHSS”) which launched by the government and subsidised the installation of EV charging-enabling infrastructure (EVCEI) in the car parks of the private residential buildings, and has already actively participated in the tendering works of EHSS consultancy services. Looking ahead, KML will continue to connect with more organisations for the provision of good quality EV charging infrastructure installation solutions and professional consultancy services, further promoting green driving for vehicular carbon emission reduction and making Hong Kong a greener and more sustainable city.

KML Engineering (“KML”) participated in the "Construction Industry Happy Run 2023" held by Construction Industry Council (“CIC”) again on January 8. There were a total of 10 colleagues and their family members and friends participated in 10km or 3.5km happy run on that day. After running, CIC also provided food stalls, features fun-filled game booths, 3D photo booths and yoga exercises etc., everyone can play to the fullest. Our KML participants spent a happy Sunday with their families and friends!

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KML treasures every member of our staff. The company will arrange diversified activities from time to time, and invite family members of employees to participate, so as to promote the physical and mental health of employees and provide a working environment that promotes work-life balance.

The "2022 Qianhai Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao-Taiwan Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition" (“Qianhai Entrepreneurship Competition”) Hong Kong Division Finals (Enterprise Growth Group) was held on 28 September. The Qianhai Entrepreneurship Competition was jointly organised by the Authority of Qianhai, Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of Shenzhen Municipality, Taiwan Affairs Office of Shenzhen Municipality, Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (“HKSAR”), Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao Special Administrative Region (“MSAR”), Economic and Technological Development Bureau of MSAR, Shenzhen Industry, Education and Research (IER) Base, Shenzhen Media Group and other units. 2022 marks the 25th Anniversary of the establishment of the HKSAR, this competition aims to discover young talents’ creativity and innovation ability, cultivate youngers ' innovative attitudes, develop their leadership potentials and entrepreneurial spirits, and fulfil their entrepreneurial dreams in the Greater Bay Area.

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Mr. Luk Kwai Lung (“Mr. Luk”), Deputy Managing Director of KML Engineering (“KML”) was honoured to be invited to serve as the judge of 2022 Qianhai Entrepreneurship Competition Hong Kong Division (Enterprise Growth Group), scoring nearly 40 shortlisted projects on the competition online system to select the top 20, as well as gold, silver and bronze awards. Mr. Luk's participation reflects KML's support and affirmation of youth innovation and entrepreneurship. After the competition, Mr. Luk encouraged young people to try boldly, innovate bravely, be fearlessness to failure, and work hard to fulfil their dreams and benefit the world. KML will continue to support and assist in promoting the development of youth innovation and entrepreneurship.

We are pleased to participate in "Earth Hour 2022", themed "Habits Protect Habitats"! The Group will keep on promoting and leading all staff to transform our daily habits to protect irreplaceable wetlands for future generations.

Check out what we have pledged:

https://earthhour.wwf.org.hk/pledge/pledge/cd413f156bc43f8fa261f464a2275abbb

KML Engineering is committed to promoting occupational safety and health and ensuring the safety of employees in the workplace. We ensure site safety, implement safe construction procedures to enhance safety performance and prevent accidents, and provide and ensure that all of our and subcontractors’ employees wear appropriate personal protective equipment. We are delighted to stand out among nearly 500 participating units in this year's "Hong Kong Occupational Safety and Health Award" organised by the Occupational Safety and Health Council to win the Excellence Award of the "Safety Performance Award - Construction Industries". We will continue to actively improve the occupational safety and health level in the workplace.