Police seek runaway pregnant hospital patient
Police are looking for a pregnant mainland woman after she ran away from United Christian Hospital on Tuesday. Chen Xiujuan, 33, a two-way permit holder, went to the hospital at 3am on Tuesday, about to give birth. But staff found her leaving the hospital without authority at 9am. Anyone with information should contact Sau Mau Ping police station on 2797 4250.
parents charged with student grant fraud
A couple who had savings of more than HK$270,000 were yesterday accused of taking government financial assistance for their university student daughter. The prosecution alleged Law Siu-ling, a cleaner, and her husband, Koo Kit-shing, fraudulently claimed nearly HK$100,000 in grants, loans and allowances in April 2004. They were released on bail and the case has been adjourned to January 31.
riders to strike over jockey club allowance
About 100 work riders will strike against the Jockey Club, but no date has yet been decided. The Horse Racing (Local) Association said the riders were upset by the latest rise in their race day allowance, from HK$202 to HK$350 for races at Sha Tin and HK$550 at Happy Valley. They also denounced the club for bypassing the union by informing them in letters. The club found the union's claims 'unacceptable' and may take action.
