University professor SLAMMED over cheating
A former Chinese University medical professor was reprimanded by the Medical Council yesterday after being convicted last year of cheating the university out of more than $860,000 in rental subsidies. The council hearing chaired by Felice Lieh Mak will gazette its decision on Edith Lau Ming-chu, a former senior lecturer at the community and family medicine department and a long-time researcher in osteoporosis who resigned from the university last year. Dr Lau was found to have twice misled the university by claiming in her rent allowance applications that neither she nor any family members owned the property in question. She received a suspended sentence in the District Court.
Community's Battle against SARS remembered
To commemorate the community's battle against Sars, the Science Museum and the Museum of Medical Sciences is presenting 'Sars 100 Days - Overcome in Unity'. It is on display in the foyer of the Science Museum until November 30. For more information call 27323232.
Father and son arrested over debt scuffle
A man, 69, and his youngest son, 43, who came from the mainland on Wednesday, were arrested for trying to steal a briefcase from his eldest son, 47, in San Po Kong at 1.30pm. The alleged robbery took place as the two suspects demanded the victim pay them back money and then the three men scuffled. The victim, who holds a Hong Kong identity card, was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for a check-up. The two men were in detention last night.
