Man injured in blaze at shack built on Hong Kong village rooftop

Fire broke out in structure on top of a two-storey building in Ngau Chi Wan Village in Choi Hung

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Patrick Ho: I am first ‘sacrificial lamb’ in US-China trade war

Hong Kong’s disgraced former home affairs minister compares himself to Huawei boss Sabrina Meng and says charges against him were political, but prosecutors say he has shown no remorse and want him jailed for five years .

Hong Kong’s disgraced former home affairs minister compares himself to Huawei boss Sabrina Meng and says charges against him were political, but prosecutors say he has shown no remorse and want him jailed for five years .

19 Mar 2019 - 9:52PM
Patrick Ho: I am first ‘sacrificial lamb’ in US-China trade war
Married woman ‘conned out of HK$333,650 for delivery of pilot’s gift’

Cheng Shuk-ying said in a writ she had followed a company employee’s instructions to pay fines, hire security guards and settle taxes imposed by Hong Kong customs to facilitate the delivery.

Cheng Shuk-ying said in a writ she had followed a company employee’s instructions to pay fines, hire security guards and settle taxes imposed by Hong Kong customs to facilitate the delivery.

19 Mar 2019 - 10:49PM
Married woman ‘conned out of HK$333,650 for delivery of pilot’s gift’
Retired top graft-buster Ricky Chu tipped to head equality watchdog

Sources say a selection board has shortlisted Chu, 65, to become the new head of the Equal Opportunities Commission.

Sources say a selection board has shortlisted Chu, 65, to become the new head of the Equal Opportunities Commission.

19 Mar 2019 - 5:06PM
Retired top graft-buster Ricky Chu tipped to head equality watchdog
Former care home warden denies molesting visually impaired schoolmate

A 44-year-old woman accuses Cheung Kin-wah, 57, of sexually assaulting her at school and camp more than 30 years ago.

A 44-year-old woman accuses Cheung Kin-wah, 57, of sexually assaulting her at school and camp more than 30 years ago.

19 Mar 2019 - 3:28AM
Former care home warden denies molesting visually impaired schoolmate

Opinion

Blowing Water | Time for China to realise that a dog is for life, not just for dinner

Man’s best friend is a loyal companion and can help us heal when we are sick or depressed, they deserve legal protection. Guo Changgang’s proposal at Two Sessions meeting is a good first step.

18 Mar 2019 - 9:55PM
City Beat | Has Hong Kong bitten off more than it can chew with extradition plan?

Given strong opposition on both political and business fronts, government faces a rough ride meeting its summer deadline to get Legislative Council endorsement for proposal to expand law governing transfer of fugitives.

17 Mar 2019 - 12:09AM
Opinion | Hong Kong determined to fight people trafficking and protect helpers
Matthew Cheung
9 Mar 2019 - 9:09PM
Blowing Water | Time for China to realise that a dog is for life, not just for dinner

Man’s best friend is a loyal companion and can help us heal when we are sick or depressed, they deserve legal protection. Guo Changgang’s proposal at Two Sessions meeting is a good first step.

18 Mar 2019 - 9:55PM
City Beat | Has Hong Kong bitten off more than it can chew with extradition plan?

Given strong opposition on both political and business fronts, government faces a rough ride meeting its summer deadline to get Legislative Council endorsement for proposal to expand law governing transfer of fugitives.

17 Mar 2019 - 12:09AM
Opinion | Hong Kong determined to fight people trafficking and protect helpers
9 Mar 2019 - 9:09PM
Opinion | Why proposed information law must face public scrutiny soon
23 Feb 2019 - 9:25PM
Blowing Water | If you love your pet, you’ll choose their death over their suffering

A high-profile Korean charity has come under fire for secretly killing more than 200 dogs, but Luisa Tam says lives are often needlessly prolonged causing undue suffering because owners are reluctant to say goodbye.

11 Feb 2019 - 9:14PM
Opinion | A question that must be asked: is the HKMA value for money?
3 Feb 2019 - 9:28AM
Opinion | It’s time for Hong Kong’s Commission on Children to show its worth
22 Dec 2018 - 6:57PM
Just Saying | Nice job banning e-cigarettes, now for a total ban on all tobacco

Yonden Lhatoo applauds the chief executive’s bold move to outlaw e-cigarettes and new smoking products, but urges her to show real courage by taking on the bigger guns and slapping a wider ban on traditional tobacco.

13 Oct 2018 - 10:43PM
Blowing Water | This Dog Lovers’ Day, let’s fight to end killing of canines for food

Hong Kong-based charity World Dog Alliance launched annual September 26 event to seek international ban on consumption of dog meat.

29 Sep 2018 - 2:36PM
Amina Bokhary sent for psychiatric assessment as trial is adjourned

The trial of a Hong Kong woman who has gained citywide notoriety for her family name and past brushes with the law was adjourned on Monday afternoon.

18 Mar 2019 - 9:55PM
How firefighters defeated a port fire that could have been fatal

Unusual situation sparked by cargo offloaded at Tuen Mun terminal, involving 11,000 bags of fine charcoal powder. Containers caught fire at different times, requiring crews to empty all units.

Unusual situation sparked by cargo offloaded at Tuen Mun terminal, involving 11,000 bags of fine charcoal powder. Containers caught fire at different times, requiring crews to empty all units.

18 Mar 2019 - 12:06PM
How firefighters defeated a port fire that could have been fatal
Amina Bokhary arrested again after parents accuse her of assault

Hong Kong woman who has gained citywide notoriety for her family name and past brushes with the law was arrested again on Sunday.

Hong Kong woman who has gained citywide notoriety for her family name and past brushes with the law was arrested again on Sunday.

18 Mar 2019 - 6:53AM
Amina Bokhary arrested again after parents accuse her of assault
Howard Lam calls critics bullies, pigs over mainland staple-torture story

Democratic Party founding member out on bail pending an appeal, and source says he faces internal investigation after court proceedings. In Facebook Live session, Lam stands by his claims of innocence and refutes court evidence.

Democratic Party founding member out on bail pending an appeal, and source says he faces internal investigation after court proceedings. In Facebook Live session, Lam stands by his claims of innocence and refutes court evidence.

16 Mar 2019 - 11:28PM
Howard Lam calls critics bullies, pigs over mainland staple-torture story
Is Europe the new smuggling route for ketamine after HK$10 million haul?

Seizure over five weeks this year prompts top customs officials to hold meetings with foreign counterparts. Drug mostly found concealed in mailed cake or food packages.

Seizure over five weeks this year prompts top customs officials to hold meetings with foreign counterparts. Drug mostly found concealed in mailed cake or food packages.

16 Mar 2019 - 11:38PM
Is Europe the new smuggling route for ketamine after HK$10 million haul?
2 truck accidents in Tuen Mun less than 24 hours after fatal crash

Trailer truck hits water barrier, while in other case on same morning, driver’s compartment mostly smashed as container flips over. No major injuries reported.

Trailer truck hits water barrier, while in other case on same morning, driver’s compartment mostly smashed as container flips over. No major injuries reported.

16 Mar 2019 - 11:29PM
2 truck accidents in Tuen Mun less than 24 hours after fatal crash
Hong Kong man shot dead by police after supermarket knife attack

Shop manager knifed in the head before officers opened fire on his attacker in Kowloon.

Shop manager knifed in the head before officers opened fire on his attacker in Kowloon.

16 Mar 2019 - 11:30PM
Hong Kong man shot dead by police after supermarket knife attack
Police bust crime ring that bilked homeowners out of HK$64 million
  • Scam was to call residents with mortgages and tell they must pay them off at once through a fake intermediary.
  • Scam was to call residents with mortgages and tell they must pay them off at once through a fake intermediary.
15 Mar 2019 - 11:11PM
Police bust crime ring that bilked homeowners out of HK$64 million
Teenagers arrested after 1.8kg of marijuana arrives in the mail

Customs officials follow packages, containing about HK$500,000 worth ‘suspected cannabis buds’, and arrest 15-year-old at post office.

Customs officials follow packages, containing about HK$500,000 worth ‘suspected cannabis buds’, and arrest 15-year-old at post office.

16 Mar 2019 - 3:44PM
Teenagers arrested after 1.8kg of marijuana arrives in the mail
Delivery man jailed for 3 years over accident in which policeman died

Ng Kin-shing, 59, had a history of convictions for careless driving.

Ng Kin-shing, 59, had a history of convictions for careless driving.

15 Mar 2019 - 6:37PM
Delivery man jailed for 3 years over accident in which policeman died
EU concerned over Hong Kong plan for mainland China extraditions

Citing ‘effect amendments could have on EU citizens’, 28-member bloc becomes first foreign governmental body to officially air worries over Security Bureau’s plan.

Citing ‘effect amendments could have on EU citizens’, 28-member bloc becomes first foreign governmental body to officially air worries over Security Bureau’s plan.

15 Mar 2019 - 7:56PM
EU concerned over Hong Kong plan for mainland China extraditions
Howard Lam lied about kidnapping by mainland Chinese agents, court rules

The 42-year-old founding member of the Democratic Party claimed he was abducted on August 10, 2017.

The 42-year-old founding member of the Democratic Party claimed he was abducted on August 10, 2017.

15 Mar 2019 - 11:33PM
Howard Lam lied about kidnapping by mainland Chinese agents, court rules
Love-struck cashier conned out of HK$1 million by ‘US businessman’

The woman met Facebook user in February last year and they soon became ‘cyber lovers’, a police source said. She then remitted money 17 times to seven local bank accounts between March and December.

The woman met Facebook user in February last year and they soon became ‘cyber lovers’, a police source said. She then remitted money 17 times to seven local bank accounts between March and December.

15 Mar 2019 - 8:00AM
Love-struck cashier conned out of HK$1 million by ‘US businessman’
Niece of top Hong Kong judge wanted for skipping bail hearing

The 42-year-old was supposed to report to police regarding her latest arrest in January, but she never showed up.

The 42-year-old was supposed to report to police regarding her latest arrest in January, but she never showed up.

17 Mar 2019 - 7:46PM
Niece of top Hong Kong judge wanted for skipping bail hearing
‘Unfair’ hearing for Filipino domestic worker fired after getting cancer

Baby Jane Allas, who has begun treatment after crowdfunding more than HK$800,000, was not allowed to be represented or accompanied by a lawyer, and was not provided with a professional interpreter despite not being fluent in English.

Baby Jane Allas, who has begun treatment after crowdfunding more than HK$800,000, was not allowed to be represented or accompanied by a lawyer, and was not provided with a professional interpreter despite not being fluent in English.

14 Mar 2019 - 11:05PM
‘Unfair’ hearing for Filipino domestic worker fired after getting cancer