The Chief Executive, Mr Donald Tsang, has expressed profound sadness at Mr Hui's passing away, and conveyed his deepest condolences to Mr Hui's family.

"Mr Hui was held in high regard by both his colleagues and members of the public. He was at the helm of the Police Force during Hong Kong's transition into a Special Administrative Region of China. His leadership had provided stability and enhanced professionalism in the Police Force during that critical period. Mr Hui also pioneered a service-oriented culture in the department, which has helped earn wide community respect and support for our Police Force," Mr Tsang said.

Commissioner Tang King-shing has also been deeply saddened by Mr Hui's passing away.

"Mr Hui was an outstanding leader and will be fondly remembered for the manner he professionally steered the Police Force through the 1997 transition of sovereignty and his warm personality. I and my colleagues within the Hong Kong Police Force convey our deepest sympathy to his family," Mr Tang said.

Mr Hui joined the Force as a recruit Inspector in 1963 at the age of 19. He was promoted to Superintendent in 1972, Chief Superintendent in 1982, Assistant Commissioner in 1984, Senior Assistant Commissioner in 1989, Deputy Commissioner in 1993 and Commissioner in 1994. He had served the Force for 38 years before retiring at the beginning of January 2001.

Mr Hui had received many commendations during his service. He was awarded the Gold Bauhinia Star in 2001.