Private hospitals may have to provide estimates for nearly 500 treatments and procedures
The plan also covers public price lists, with proposed maximum fines of HK$100,000 for hospitals and HK$25,000 for clinics and day centres.
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Two women arrested over suspected mistreatment of 11-year-old girl
The arrests followed a Social Welfare Department referral; police said the women were being detained for investigation.
MTR to halve fares on eligible journeys on 24 October
Rail, light-rail and north-west New Territories bus trips qualify, including Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau journeys, with several services and ticket types excluded.
Hong Kong to pursue fire-safety law reforms after Wang Fuk Court fire
Security Secretary Chris Tang said administrative measures were already in place; the committee’s report had not yet been made public.
Officer paralysed in 2005 attack honoured at full-honours funeral
The procession stopped at the station where he had served, with his daughter carrying his portrait.
Hong Kong forecast four days of rain after hot, dry spell
The city is expected to reach about 32°C on 23 October, with a very high UV index and hotter conditions in the New Territories.
Fire at Sheung Shui flat prompts evacuation of about 150
No injuries were reported at Choi Po Court; fire services believe an LPG stove was left alight while the householder went out.
Customs seize suspected cigarettes and counterfeit goods in Sha Tau Kok
The haul had an estimated combined market value of about HK$4.6 million; a 50-year-old local shop assistant was arrested.
Power restored after outage affects about 50 homes in Sai Kung
The evening outage hit village houses in Sha Kok Mei; CLP said all affected customers had power again by 11.15pm.
Insurance agent convicted over false MPF withdrawal applications
The client tried alongside him was acquitted; the court said it had not been proved he knew false documents would be used for his application.
Man arrested after two Tai Po village burglaries
Police say the 50-year-old was arrested within 24 hours and most stolen property, including liquor and cash, was recovered.
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