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Residents of Wang Chi House returned home for a second time to collect their belongings. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

‘Heavy’ hearts as residents of Wang Fuk Court’s only spared block return again

Lifts put back into service for first time after fire as residents arrive with suitcases, trolleys and boxes on second visit to retrieve belongings.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Wang Fuk Court administrator outlines HK$127 million refund for displaced owners

Hong Kong society

Viral clip of parasite in sashimi at Hong Kong sushi branch triggers raw emotions

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Hong Kong society

No hotpot: Hong Kong dog-friendly restaurants face menu and layout limits

Food and Environmental Hygiene Department says officers will patrol licensed premises every day in first month after issuing permits.

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A dog owner sits with his pets outside a cafe in Kennedy Town. Photo: Karma Lo
A dog owner sits with his pets outside a cafe in Kennedy Town. Photo: Karma Lo
Accidents and personal safety

Ferry passengers stranded over an hour after vessel hits typhoon shelter barrier

Authorities say all passengers were rescued and unharmed after crash involving Mui Wo-bound First Ferry VI vessel.

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Hong Kong society

Private sector will be invited to run new elderly care centres for middle class

‘Publicly built, privately run’ model will provide more diverse, higher-quality services and allow operators to meet wider range of needs, official says.

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Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong lawmakers urge rethink of housing development policy for elderly

Lawmakers say government must reassess scheme to develop public rental flats for elderly by balancing costs and providing services, not just homes.

An elderly man walks past Cheerful Court in Kowloon Bay, a Senior Citizen Residences Scheme project, on Monday. Photo: Karma Lo
An elderly man walks past Cheerful Court in Kowloon Bay, a Senior Citizen Residences Scheme project, on Monday. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

Exclusive | Hong Kong may broaden at-risk elderly support after recent deaths, minister says

Welfare chief Chris Sun says support could be extended after recent deaths expose gaps in identifying vulnerable households.

Hong Kong society

Exclusive | Cigarette butts ‘strong evidence’ of smoking ban breach at work sites: Chris Sun

Labour chief reveals further details of proposed ban and lays out other priorities, including injury compensation mechanism for online delivery workers.

Art

The Tai Po fire took this artist’s home and life’s work. Now she’s starting anew

Deaf artist Apple Tong, whose home and works were destroyed in the Wang Fuk Court fire, reveals how she is turning disaster into positivity.

Apple Tong, a celebrated deaf Hong Kong illustrator, poses for a portrait at the ADA Arts Hub in Cheung Sha Wan. She is using art to heal from the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po and to preserve the city’s vanishing heritage. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong villagers accuse authorities of rushed Northern Metropolis evictions

One elderly villager says she fears her family may be separated due to rehousing arrangements.

Yick Yuen Tsuen villagers speak to the media over forced relocations. The village falls within the government’s planned Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area. Photo: Eugene Lee
Yick Yuen Tsuen villagers speak to the media over forced relocations. The village falls within the government’s planned Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong Mother’s Day dining shifts from traditional banquets to casual meals

Banquet restaurants, popular in past years for big celebrations, report weaker Mother’s Day trade as families opt for lunch, afternoon tea or hotpot.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Wang Fuk Court residents flag registration issues ahead of online owners’ meeting

Estate administrator Hop On Management says it has enhanced cybersecurity and ‘ample capacity’ for briefing sessions remains.

Hong Kong society

Exclusive | Hong Kong to seek more elderly care places in Guangdong, Chris Sun says

Welfare chief tells SCMP number of older residents moving into mainland care homes under government scheme has risen ninefold in recent years.

A Chinese New Year fair at an elderly home in Nansha, Guangzhou. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Hong Kong society

Meet 3 vinyl-spinning Hong Kong mothers finding a new rhythm after hardships

Bonding over struggles of single parenthood, three DJs are hoping to turn their music into a business with help from a social enterprise.

(From left) Carrie Lam, May Chen and Holy Lee crossed paths at a charity and bonded over their shared difficulties. Photo: Elson Li
(From left) Carrie Lam, May Chen and Holy Lee crossed paths at a charity and bonded over their shared difficulties. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Funeral for Derek Li, father of injured Mirror dancer Mo Li, to be held on June 6

Funeral to be held at St Andrew’s Church, Kowloon, with Archbishop Andrew Chan to officiate.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Heroism and grief: 6 residents’ stories from Wang Fuk Court fire hearings

Read the powerful accounts of six residents, among 24 who appeared before independent committee investigating deadly Tai Po blaze.

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Hong Kong society

SCMP takes home 3 honours from Global Media Awards, including win for infographic

International News Media Association’s awards event gave SCMP graphic on deadly Tai Po fire first place for best use of visual journalism.

The SCMP infographic “Tai Po inferno: Hong Kong’s Deadliest Fire in Decades”. Photo: SCMP
The SCMP infographic “Tai Po inferno: Hong Kong’s Deadliest Fire in Decades”. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Tai Po fire: building authorities slammed at inquiry for ‘mechanical mindset’

Former head of Housing Bureau’s Independent Checking Unit acknowledges that old supervision mechanism had created ‘blind spot’.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Housing checking unit admits ‘blind spots’ amid ‘robotic’ workflow criticism

Te Chi-wang, deputy director of the Home Affairs Department, and ex-ICU head Lau Fu-kwok take stand at hearing into Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s pinball wizards and claw fans defend arcade thrills as curbs loom

Citywide craze in pinball and claw machines has prompted authorities to consider tightening regulations to prevent addiction to the games.

Youngsters play at a pinball arcade in Sham Shui Po. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Inspector failed to spot illegal alterations, Hong Kong fire probe hears

Senior maintenance surveyor thought wooden boards used to cover temporary openings at Wang Fuk Court designed to protect ‘broken’ windows.

Yung Siu-lun arrives at City Gallery in Central for the fire hearing. Photo: Edmond So
Yung Siu-lun arrives at City Gallery in Central for the fire hearing. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong recalls Zwilling electric kettle over handle defect and scalding risk

Electrical and Mechanical Services Department recalls product over potential safety risk and urges users to contact supplier for a refund.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Missed inspections at Wang Fuk Court due to late notice of new guidelines

Nick Yung, senior maintenance surveyor of the ICU, takes the stand after his colleague Andy Ku testified a day earlier.

Hong Kong transport

Traffic accidents involving animals in Hong Kong surge 11-fold in 4 years

Paws Guardian Rescue Shelter founder Kent Luk says increase in animals involved in accidents stems from worsening economic situation and urban growth.

Paws Guardian Rescue Shelter receives more than five calls a day about abandoned animals. Photo: Edmond So
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