Prof Daniel Shek has been reappointed Chairman of the Action Committee Against Narcotics, while seven new committee members and one new ex-officio member have been appointed.

The appointments are for a two-year term from January.

The new members are Cheung Yuet-wah, Robert Chow, Hui Yung-chung, Lisa Lau, Irons Sze, Tik Chi-yuen, and Tse Man-li.

Commissioner for Narcotics Erika Hui said the new members come from different backgrounds, including the business, academic, education and social services sectors, the media and the medical profession.

"With their wealth of experience and expertise, we are confident they will bring new momentum to the work of the committee."

Mrs Hui thanked the seven outgoing members – Ben Cheung, Samson Tam, Hui Pak-kwan, Shirley Loo, Miro Ng, Amy Blanche Tang, and Yeung Yiu-chung – for their contributions.

The Commissioner of Customs & Excise is the new ex-officio member.

Click here for the full membership list.