Mrs Mak, 84, and Mr Wat, 87, live a frugal life together in their flat bought in the 1970s. Photo: Handout
Mrs Mak, 84, and Mr Wat, 87, live a frugal life together in their flat bought in the 1970s. Photo: Handout

Elderly couple lament Hong Kong’s strict criteria to get financial help in old age after city budget unveiled

Mrs Mak, 84, and Mr Wat, 87, say one-off sweeteners will not do much for their standard of living

Mrs Mak, 84, and Mr Wat, 87, live a frugal life together in their flat bought in the 1970s. Photo: Handout
Mrs Mak, 84, and Mr Wat, 87, live a frugal life together in their flat bought in the 1970s. Photo: Handout
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