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The stories moving the city today.

A quick, sourced read on what matters across Hong Kong’s newsrooms.

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Hong Kong to rename Poverty Alleviation Commission from 2 September 2026

The renamed commission will review its target groups and develop ways to connect government, business and community resources.

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Public Safety & Justice · 2 Sep

Woman reported as advertising leader Lun Kit-ying dies after Fo Tan pool incident

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Environment & Weather · 2 Sep

Hong Kong’s August heat breaks records as Sheung Shui reaches 39.8°C

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Public Safety & Justice · 2 Sep

Former Tai Po care-facility supervisor convicted of five rapes involving resident

Chung Pui-kei was remanded after sentencing was deferred until 14 October 2026 pending trauma, psychological and psychiatric reports.

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Public Safety & Justice · 2 Sep

High Court hears witness’s account of alleged bathroom incident at orientation camp

The defendant denies one rape, three indecent-assault and one voyeurism charge involving five women.

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Society & Culture · 2 Sep

Fiancée of late firefighter mourns death of dog they kept together

Kiki said in a September 2 social-media post that the Shiba Inu had “run to find Daddy”.

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Education · 2 Sep

CityU Student Union decides to dissolve Management Sciences association’s current executive committee after camp video circulates

The association apologised to those affected and said it would co-operate with investigations and any further disciplinary arrangements.

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Public Safety & Justice · 2 Sep

Wang Fuk Estate fire case adjourned to 29 October; three defendants remain on bail

Seven individuals and two companies face 25 charges, while Hong Ngai Architects had no authorised representative at the latest hearing.

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Public Safety & Justice · 2 Sep

Hong Kong student given 12-month probation order over Tsuen Wan knife assault

Lin Tsz-shun, 18, pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm after an incident at an industrial-building unit on April 12, 2026.

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Housing & Development · 2 Sep

Housing federation proposes 5% down payment for White Form subsidised flats

It also wants the government to study allowing eligible first-time buyers to use part of their MPF savings for home purchases, with safeguards for retirement protection.

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Public Safety & Justice · 2 Sep

Reports say two school buses collided near school in Ngau Chi Wan, with injuries reported

Students and school-related personnel were reportedly taken for medical attention, but accounts differ over the exact location and number of people hurt.

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Transport · 2 Sep

Two injured after falling on escalator at Kennedy Town MTR station

The passengers were taken to Queen Mary Hospital after the lunchtime incident, while the escalator was reportedly cordoned off and inspected.

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Public Safety & Justice · 2 Sep

Former church treasurer remanded on 21 charges; transfer hearing set for 12 October

Wong Ka-kee, 56, faces allegations of theft, forgery and dealing with property believed to be criminal proceeds over a period spanning 2007 to 2025.

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Government & Politics · 2 Sep

Hong Kong departments to assess integrity controls when applying for new computer-system funding

The ICAC published its Computer System Integrity and Security Standard on 2 September, with 12 reported measures covering access, data security and anomaly monitoring.

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Public Safety & Justice · 2 Sep

FEHD officer fined HK$5,000 and given probation order over Mong Kok MTR offences

The 44-year-old assistant hawker control officer admitted two offences involving the filming or observation of two women’s intimate areas on May 4, 2026.