Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong hospital facilities need intensive care, more safety checks, boost technology use, expert report set to advise
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Committee reviewing repeat incidents of falling objects earlier this year set to submit recommendations to Hospital Authority on Thursday, Post learns. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3221451/hong-kong-hospital-facilities-need-intensive-care-more-safety-checks-boost-technology-use-expert?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘Uncle Roger’ comedian banned from Chinese social media after joking about Xi and surveillance
Hong Kong Free Press A UK-based Malaysian comedian, best known for his “Uncle Roger” character, has been banned from at least three Chinese social media platforms after he published a stand-up video with jokes about surveillance and China’s leader Xi Jinping last week. Nigel Ng as internet personality “Uncle Roger.” Photo: YouTube screenshot. Nigel Ng’s…
Read MoreHong Kong’s environment minister vows review of profit scheme for CLP Power, HK Electric after major blackouts
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan says city will consider lowering permitted rate of return. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3221446/hong-kongs-environment-minister-vows-review-profit-scheme-clp-power-hk-electric-after-major?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong tourism chief says ‘have faith in Disneyland’, brushes aside calls to stop funding loss-making park
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yeung also tells lawmakers resort has had positive impact on local economy, youth development. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3221436/hong-kong-tourism-chief-says-have-faith-disneyland-brushes-aside-calls-stop-funding-loss-making-park?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChristie’s snaps up former CEO of rival Sotheby’s as auction house prepares to move to bigger space in Hong Kong
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Kevin Ching, the CEO of Sotheby’s in Asia until 2021, is joining his former competitor as Asia chairman as Christie’s prepares to move its Asia headquarters in Hong Kong to a bigger space in…
Read MoreHong Kong organ donation register hit by wave of withdrawal applications, with health authorities warning ‘a small number of people’ could be trying to jeopardise scheme
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. More than half of all attempted withdrawals invalid as applicants had not even registered or repeatedly made requests to leave scheme, the Health Bureau says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3221432/hong-kong-organ-donation-register-hit-wave-withdrawal-applications-health-authorities-warning-small?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreStepson hunted by Hong Kong police after electric saw and knife attack leaves 54-year-old woman dead
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Man, aged in his 40s, flees city after woman attacked near her village house in Man Yuen Tsuen on Saturday night. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3221427/stepson-hunted-hong-kong-police-after-electric-saw-and-knife-attack-leaves-54-year-old-woman-dead?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘What are they afraid of?’: Hong Kong security chief questions public concern over passing of city’s own security law
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong will balance the protection of national security with upholding human rights when legislating the city’s own security law, the justice chief has said. Secretary for Justice Paul Lam. File photo: GovHK. Speaking on an RTHK programme on Sunday, Secretary for Justice Paul Lam said: “People who are anxious [about…
Read MoreBun-believable: Hong Kong festival on Cheung Chau to downsize bamboo towers by two-thirds amid post-Covid labour woes
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong Cheung Chau Bun Festival Committee says bamboo towers will be 30 feet shorter this year. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3221417/bun-believable-hong-kong-festival-cheung-chau-downsize-bamboo-towers-two-thirds-amid-post-covid?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBogus version of Hong Kong police’s ‘Scameter’ app sends phishing messages asking for personal details, prompts urgent warning
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Fraudulent alerts titled ‘urgent notice’ claim HK$50 million has been recovered from email fraud case. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3221385/bogus-version-hong-kong-polices-scameter-app-sends-phishing-messages-asking-personal-details-prompts?utm_source=rss_feed
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