In brief
The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited, known as Towngas, says it will support Hong Kong’s eighth Legislative Council General Election, scheduled for 7 December. The company plans flexible work arrangements for employees who are on duty that day, with the aim of encouraging staff to vote. Towngas says it considers the election important to Hong Kong’s long-term development and agrees with the Chief Executive’s comments about its relevance to the city’s economic progress and residents’ livelihoods. The company also says it hopes to work with members of the new Legislative Council term on Hong Kong’s development and public well-being. Towngas describes itself as having been based in Hong Kong for 163 years and identifies public service as its mission.
Key takeaways
- Towngas says it will offer flexible work arrangements to help employees on duty vote on 7 December.
- The company describes the election as significant to Hong Kong’s long-term development.
- Towngas says it looks forward to working with the incoming Legislative Council members.
October 24, 2025 -- The eighth Legislative Council General Election will be held on 7 December. The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) will fully support the election and actively encourage all colleagues to vote by offering flexible work arrangements. Towngas wishes the preparatory process well and the election every success.
The Chief Executive mentioned at today’s election kick-off ceremony that this election is a major event in Hong Kong’s advancement from stability to prosperity, and is also a significant matter concerning the accelerated economic development and improvement of people’s livelihoods in Hong Kong, affecting every resident of the city. Towngas agrees with this view and firmly believes that this election holds great significance for Hong Kong’s long-term development.
Towngas has been rooted in Hong Kong for 163 years, calling Hong Kong home and regarding service to the public as its mission. Following the improvement of the electoral system, the composition of the Legislative Council has become more comprehensive, enabling business sector views to be effectively reflected through the professional expertise of Legislative Council members, thereby enhancing the business environment. The Company will make flexible work arrangements for staff members who need to be on duty that day in order to encourage and mobilise all employees to exercise their civic rights on 7 December by voting under the theme “Join the Election Together, We Create the Future”.
Towngas looks forward to working closely with the new term of dedicated and passionate Legislative Council members to build a green home together and contribute to Hong Kong’s development and the well-being of its people.
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The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited
Ms May Tam
Assistant Corporate Affairs Manager
Tel: 2963 3475 / 9192 0062
Email: [email protected]
Mr Julius Chow
Senior Corporate Affairs Officer
Tel: 2963 3471 / 6969 1360
Email: [email protected]
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Questions around this news
How is Towngas supporting the Legislative Council General Election?
Towngas says it will encourage employees to vote by offering flexible work arrangements. Staff members who need to be on duty on election day may receive such arrangements, with the aim of helping employees exercise their civic rights. The company also expressed support for the election and for its preparatory process.
Why does Towngas say the election matters to Hong Kong?
Towngas says it believes the election is important to Hong Kong’s long-term development. The company also agrees with the Chief Executive’s view that the election relates to the city’s economic development and residents’ livelihoods. It says a more comprehensive Legislative Council can help reflect business-sector views through members’ professional expertise and support the business environment.
When is the eighth Legislative Council General Election, and what arrangements will Towngas make for employees?
The release says the election will be held on 7 December. Towngas plans to provide flexible work arrangements for employees who are required to work that day, encouraging them to vote. The release does not describe specific scheduling options or explain how employees can request an arrangement.
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