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Alice Mak Mei-kuen

(麥美娟)

Alice Mak Mei-kuen
麥美娟
Alice Mak Mei-kuen: Known for her extensive public service career in Hong Kong, she currently serves as the Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, a role she assumed in July 2022.
Nearly one-third of the HK$4.1 billion fund set up for victims of the deadly Tai Po fire has been distributed so far. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong authorities distribute 30% of HK$4.1 billion Tai Po fire relief fund

Nearly HK$1.2 billion of fund has been handed out to those affected by deadly blaze, along with more than 45,000 donated items.

Hong Kong society

Filipino helper killed in Hong Kong fire hailed as heroine on repatriation

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong minister urges landlords to avoid cashing in on Tai Po fire rent aid

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong fire: authorities seek to dissolve Wang Fuk Court owners’ committee

Home affairs minister Alice Mak says government intervening for first time on record in residential estate’s affairs.

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Last month’s fire killed at least 160 people. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Market rates set Hong Kong’s HK$150,000 subsidy for Tai Po fire victims: minister

Home affairs minister Alice Mak says two-year annual grant is based on typical rent in the area amid concerns it could drive up rates.

Legislative Council election 2025

Last-ditch effort to get Hongkongers to vote in Legco poll, but turnout uncertain

City leader John Lee calls for refocus on reform and recovery, as analysts say city’s worst fire in decades would play decisive role in turnout rate.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

From shoes to scholarships: Hongkongers unite for Tai Po fire victims

Individuals and companies are helping to gather food, clothing and bedding, with one anonymous donor offering to fund education of up to two orphans.

Large amounts of donations, from cash to daily necessities, have poured in for victims of the Tai Po fire. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong scaffold nets come down after deadly fire as residents get more help

Authorities also double living allowance for Tai Po fire-hit households to HK$100,000.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong begins 3 days of mourning as more arrests made over deadly blaze

Death toll remains at 128 while about 150 people are still ‘unreachable’, police say.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong minister urges NGOs to work more closely with government over fire aid

Secretary Alice Mak also rejects claims that care teams had asked police to disperse volunteers and rumours members were rude to residents.

Government-backed care teams help distribute supplies in Tai Po. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

HK$60,000 fire subsidy only for Wang Fuk Court residents: Hong Kong minister

Home affairs minister Alice Mak issues clarification amid rumours of abuse, says no formal reports made so far.

A counter set up by the Social Welfare Department for fire victims to apply for aid. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

‘With you in hour of need’: volunteers rally to help Hong Kong fire displaced

Volunteers, mobilised mostly through social media and chat groups, worked tirelessly to get supplies to affected residents.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong minister dismisses concerns that the city’s youth are ‘lying flat’

Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak rejects claims young people have lost hope, citing surging engagement in government schemes.

Hong Kong Jockey Club

Jockey Club pledges HK$3 billion investment in Hong Kong sports over next 3 years

A new Believe & Bounce Basketball Programme aimed at the city’s children, young adults and underprivileged will receive HK$70.75 million.

Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law (left) and Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, the Jockey Club CEO, take part in a basketball demonstration during the announcement at Tai Kwun. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Legalised basketball betting must be accompanied by anti-addiction efforts

The Hong Kong government should raise awareness about responsible gambling and improve the odds of keeping young people out of harm’s way.

A screenshot of the NBA news website is juxtaposed with the Hong Kong Jockey Club betting branch in Mong Kok, on April 4. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong passes basketball betting bill; Jockey Club expected to be operator

Offering legal channels can help satisfy demand for certain kinds of betting and prevent people from turning to illegal operators, minister says.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong councillor suspended as misconduct guidelines used for first time

Tuen Mun District Council member Kenneth Yip pleaded guilty to dangerous driving in May over a head-on collision with a taxi.

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Hong Kong society

How Hong Kong can protect youth after legalising basketball betting

Experts warn legalisation move will end up expanding access to gambling, call for measures to minimise risks and harm to young people.

Cyrus Chan says it took him years of counselling at a help centre to quit gambling. Photo: Dickson Lee
Ethnic minorities in Hong Kong

Are Hong Kong’s ethnic minority groups finally breaking free from poverty?

Gaps remain and more needs to be done, but there are encouraging signs of change and role models of success.

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Hong Kong society

Miss Hong Kong Pageant loses another contestant over career conflicts

Barrister Kimberlie Chu’s withdrawal follows decision by youngest district councillor to drop out after controversy over governance role.

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Hong Kong politics

DAB unlikely to review Angel Chong’s Miss Hong Kong bid to avoid escalation: sources

Insiders reveal party and government resisted any review of possible misconduct to avoid further public attention.

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At 24, Angel Chong is the youngest district councillor in Hong Kong. Photo: Instagram/@angel.cnt
Hong Kong politics

Why a Hong Kong district councillor can’t have it all as beauty queen hopeful

Political commentator discusses obligations of serving in district councils, while former Miss Hong Kong contenders describe rigours of contest.

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A political commentator has said he believes Sai Kung district councillor Angel Chong faced pressure from her party to withdraw from the Miss Hong Kong Pageant. Photo: Instagram
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