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SCMP Reporter

Bank charges fair in helping recoup costs

I am writing in response to the recent article  'Bank of China the first to levy charges on current accounts' (SCMP, October 6).

The Bank of China (HK) will impose charges on current accounts  next month. The charges will be  imposed on  accounts with an average monthly balance below $5,000.

I think it is a good idea that will help  the bank to save  on resources.

Some people hold a few accounts with a few thousand dollars in each. The bank uses its resources to send statements or information to one person with several  accounts.

However,  the bank should consider the needs of low-income families. They may be using the accounts to auto-pay bills such as school fees. I think they should be exempt  from paying charges.

Li Yik-ka

Tsuen Wan Public Ho  Chuen Yin Memorial College

Accident at school exaggerated by media

On September 28, an accident  occurred at our school. At about 7.30am, a laboratory technician discovered  that a cabinet which stored diluted formaldehyde had fallen over.

Luckily, there were no teachers and students inside the lab at the time. Our school called the fire brigade and   about 280 students - including myself - who were in class on the school's fourth floor  were evacuated to the hall.

The firemen finished cleaning up the lab by 10.30am, and all students returned to their classrooms for lessons. However, some news reports claimed that a teacher caused the incident and a student fell sick.

The mass media in Hong Kong sometimes mislead readers and  exaggerate or distort the truth.

I believe it is their way of trying to make the news sound more interesting in order to boost newspaper sales or programme audiences.

Jessica Yeung Munsang College  (Hong Kong Island)

Moon could be key to energy shortages

I am writing in response to the article headlined 'Shooting for the moon and beyond,' (SCMP, October 7).

China  should have a space station by 2020, as it  wants to send a man to the moon.

There is an abundant source of Helium-3 on the moon, a safe and cheap energy resource for nuclear fusion by scientists.

This can help to solve China's long-term energy shortage.

China needs a lot of money to build the space station on the moon. Some people may feel that it would be a of waste money to spend it on space projects. However, in the long run,  many advantages could be gained from it.

Li Cheuk-him

Tsuen Wan Public  Ho Chuen Yiu Memorial College

Lab will help combat outbreaks of disease

I am writing in response to the recent article 'HKU opens national laboratories' (SCMP, October 5).

A mainland-authorised laboratory has opened at the University of Hong Kong.

It  will improve cross-border co-operation on infectious disease outbreaks.

This is of great benefit to us, as the laboratory will be linked to others in Beijing, Shanghai, Wuhan   and Guangzhou.

If an outbreak occurs on the mainland, we can find out about it quickly. Also, collaboration between the mainland and Hong Kong will lead to the discovery of new medicines.

Lee Pui-chung

Tsuen Wan Public Ho Chuen Yiu Memorial College

Minimise impact on Wedding Card Street

Lee Tung Street in Wan Chai is famous for its custom-made wedding invitations.

However, the printing shops will soon disappear, as the Urban Renewal Authority will launch a redevelopment project in the area.

The workers in the print shops will lose their jobs, adding to the ranks of Hong Kong's unemployed.

Also, the cultural and historical landmarks in the street will disappear, along with the unique character of the street.

I  believe the government should conduct a social impact reassessment study of the project so that disruption to the site can be minimised.

Furthermore, the government should seek public opinion on the matter.

Chow Tsz-man, Chu Lai-lin  and Lau Sau-ping

King Ling College

Methods to reduce burden of heavy bags

I have read recent articles about students who have to carry heavy school bags, particularly primary school students.

In my school, there are lockers for each student. It can be locked  to prevent theft. Although they are small, a number of books will fit into a locker.

The best way for students to diminish the burdensome weight of their bags is to pack them daily. That's what I do.

Yau Kin-lung

LST Ku Chiu Man  Secondary School



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