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Edith Lin
Senior Reporter, Hong Kong
Edith joined the South China Morning Post as a reporter in 2022 and covers Hong Kong's housing, land and development. Prior to joining the SCMP, she was a reporter at Radio Television Hong Kong.
Edith joined the South China Morning Post as a reporter in 2022 and covers Hong Kong's housing, land and development. Prior to joining the SCMP, she was a reporter at Radio Television Hong Kong.
Areas of Expertise:
Hong Kong housing, development, heritage
Languages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Basic Housing Units Ordinance takes effect on Sunday, with landlords required to make renovations to ensure properties meet new standards.
As some rush to revamp subdivided flats before the new law takes effect, others hesitate, wary of exact requirements, hidden costs and uncertain returns.
‘I am disappointed that giving out money or consumption vouchers has fallen off the radar,’ resident says.
Authorities will offer sweeteners of about HK$22 billion to residents and businesses, up from HK$7.8 billion.
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Worker, 57, who was setting up scaffolding at Maxim’s Food Production Centre in Tai Po, rushed to hospital but later certified dead.
Police investigating suspected burglary at Chinese restaurant in Sha Tin, with owner speculating that damaged fire safety door was point of entry.
Appellate court also upholds acquittal of barrister Lawrence Lau in the subversion case.
Deputy finance chief Michael Wong urges Wang Fuk Court flat owners to ‘make a wise decision’ or face lower compensation under possible legislation.
Basic Housing Units policy will require subdivided units to meet new minimum standards, but current residents fear they could be priced out.
Government sources say resettlement plan to be announced as early as Saturday.
Labour groups warn of rising unemployment as stricter scaffold net rules stall projects and leave hundreds of workers unpaid for months.
Immigration Department earlier forecast number of trips by residents and visitors alike would reach 11.38 million between February 14 and 23.
Housing Bureau attributes third consecutive quarterly increase to high demand for flats in urban areas.
‘The incident is very rare. We attach great importance to it and will conduct an in-depth investigation,’ rail operator says.
Exco backs Minimum Wage Commission’s suggested 2.38 per cent increase.
But chief executive says government task force faces challenges in addressing families’ varying needs.
Legislators respond to government’s proposed changes to law governing building management including maintenance projects.
All classes of tickets from Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Station to 14 of 16 new mainland stops fully booked from Friday through next Sunday.
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Centre for Health Protection has received 20 reports of norovirus-related food poisoning affecting 57 people since January 18.
Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority says insurers have settled more than 1,000 claims related to damages caused by deadly blaze last November.
Authorities aim to submit proposal within first quarter and approve initial batch of dog permits by June.
‘Bigger contractors can usually handle the testing process … But for small and medium-sized firms with only one or two projects, it’s much harder,’ representative says.
Education Bureau releases code of practice for private primary and secondary schools.
Authorities turn to new technology as part of efforts to enhance fire safety following the deadly Tai Po blaze.
At least 15 workers hold banners and chant slogans outside Baguio Villa in Hong Kong’s Pok Fu Lam, with two scaling scaffolding.
Hotel and retail industry leaders say authorities should explore more cultural tie-ups to promote the Hong Kong brand, heritage.
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department has been closely monitoring and taking enforcement actions against hawkers around Kai Tak Station Square.
Former Tianjin office chief’s ferry trip sparks debate on whether accepting perceived gifts breaches the city’s anti-bribery laws.
Woman left trapped after taxi flipped over in collision in Pat Heung, with police later arresting the driver and passenger of the other car.
