Leung defends about 30 hours spent reviewing Northern Metropolis bill
Priscilla Leung cited the area’s scale and legal paperwork; the bill is scheduled to resume its second reading on 11 November.
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Water leak disables all eight lifts at Ching Lung House
Residents in the 40-storey block, home to more than 1,000 households, had to use the stairs while repairs began.
Father convicted of three child-abuse offences over October incident involving his daughters
The acting magistrate criticised officers for failing to check one girl for injuries or record their questioning during the July investigation.
Hong Kong taxi demerit system gives points to 229 drivers; 125 cases involved refusal of hire
Three drivers were barred from driving taxis for three months; a separate tally records 605 refusal-of-hire complaints through August.
Two men arrested after dashcam clip shows speedometer reach 216 km/h
Police said the cars were travelling far above the limit on Tuen Mun Road; the men were later released on bail.
Hong Kong to host APEC finance ministers’ meeting for first time
A connecting road and nearby metered parking are affected from October 16 to 22; Lung King Street closes for three morning hours on meeting days.
Centre recommends temporary closure of Mong Kok venue after mpox case
Anyone who visited Hu Tong Club on or after September 14 was urged to call the Centre’s hotline, particularly after sexual contact with strangers.
Burst water main closes Lei Yue Mun Road towards estate
The Transport Department said all lanes towards Lei Yue Mun Estate were shut near the playground and suggested Ko Chiu Road as an alternative.
Hong Kong Customs seize about 7,000 suspected counterfeit items valued at an estimated HK$7.6m
Some watches came with fake inspection certificates and credit-card receipts, alongside boxes and warranty documents.
Government sees no need for probation clause in helpers’ standard contract
A legislator proposed a two-to-three-month trial period, while a separate foreign home care worker pilot remains under development.
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