Localities – Page 1335 – Prologue Journal

3 fatal Hong Kong industrial accidents in 1 day show urgent need for stricter supervision and tougher penalties, unions and lawmakers say

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Codes of practice for occupational safety in construction industry must be better enforced and courts challenged when employers at fault given light penalties, they say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3231723/3-fatal-hong-kong-industrial-accidents-1-day-show-urgent-need-stricter-supervision-and-tougher?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong angler arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after fight with another sport fisherman ends in drowning

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Two men fought over their fishing spots at waterfront near Tin Chiu Street in North Point at about 3pm. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3231721/hong-kong-angler-arrested-suspicion-murder-after-fight-another-sport-fisherman-ends-drowning?utm_source=rss_feed

Survey showing Hong Kong lower-income elderly suffering depression and anxiety crisis sparks calls for more support

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Half of city’s lower-income elderly in survey have moderate to severe depression or anxiety. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3231719/survey-showing-hong-kong-lower-income-elderly-suffering-depression-and-anxiety-crisis-sparks-calls?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong leader John Lee promises to consider public suggestions on ways to boost birth rate

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lee tells consultation session on his second policy address he will look at suggestions to boost birth rate; tourism and talent acquisition also priorities. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3231707/hong-kong-leader-john-lee-promises-consider-public-suggestions-ways-boost-birth-rate?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong property: discounts bring relief to ailing sector as thousands queue once more for flats at CK Asset’s Coast Line I in Yau Tong

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Almost 4,000 homebuyers rushed to snap up flats at CK Asset Holdings’ Coast Line I in Yau Tong on Sunday, just a week after all units in the other phase of the project, Coast…

Hong Kong health minister raises concerns over public hospital doctors going private after specialising

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau says ‘worrying’ trend of doctors, many in their 30s, quitting public hospitals for private sector after obtaining specialist qualifications. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3231693/hong-kong-health-minister-raises-concerns-over-public-hospital-doctors-going-private-after?utm_source=rss_feed

Population growth not enough for John Lee to declare ‘happy Hong Kong’ job done

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While population growth is encouraging, officials must remember that retaining the talent they have attracted requires addressing many long-running issues. Unaffordable housing, long working hours, poor support for families, falling birth rates and more…

Hong Kong’s rising mpox cases are a ‘delayed outbreak’, with more infections likely to follow surge in mainland China, experts warn

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Experts suggest letting patients isolate at home, but authorities say it is best to keep them in hospital. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3231656/hong-kongs-rising-mpox-cases-are-delayed-outbreak-more-infections-likely-follow-surge-mainland-china?utm_source=rss_feed

How nightly marine light pollution harms sea life, the environment and Hongkongers

Hong Kong Free Press By Steven Chan and Thomas Chan, The Green Earth Marine light pollution caused by bright fishing lights is a growing concern in Hong Kong. It adversely affects the environment, disrupts coastal residents, harms marine life, and poses risks to navigation. Clear rules and regulations are essential to mitigate this issue and…

Shifting Narratives: How the official attitude to Hong Kong’s District Councils changed

Hong Kong Free Press Part of HKFP’s Shifting Narratives series. The upcoming District Council election will mark the final step in a drastic, Beijing-decreed overhaul of Hong Kong’s electoral system, with democrats largely excluded and “patriots” at the fore. Chief Executive Carrie Lam casting her vote in the District Council election on November 24, 2019.…