Heat Advisory Issued as Temperatures Soar: Health Officials Warn of Heat Stroke Risk
As a relentless summer heat wave continues to grip the region, health officials are urging the public, especially those spending time outdoors, to take necessary precautions against the dangers of extreme temperatures. The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health issued a stark warning today, emphasizing the importance of staying hydrated and avoiding certain beverages while engaging...
Hong Kong Police Arrest 30 Suspects In Crackdown On Fraud And Money Laundering
In a concerted effort to combat financial crimes, the Kwun Tong police conducted a two-week operation from July 16 to 29, resulting in the arrest of 21 men and 9 women aged between 19 and 73 on suspicion of money laundering. The 30 cases involved a range of scams, including shopping scams, online investment scams, and employment scams, causing an...
Home Affairs Department opens temporary heat shelters
The Home Affairs Department will continue to open 19 community halls/community centres as temporary heat shelters today (July 6). The temporary heat shelters will remain open for people to take refuge from the heat when the Very Hot Weather Warning is in force. From 10.30pm to 8am the next day, the temporary heat shelters will also provide bedding and a...
Hong Kong Disneyland Bets Big on Frozen and Pixar to Attract Summer Crowds
After a record-breaking start to 2024, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is setting its sights on an equally impressive summer, with a host of new attractions, celebrations, and experiences designed to draw in tourists from across the border and around the world. "According to our forecast, business this summer will be thriving," said Sam Chan, the resort's director of marketing. Following...
HKU Business School Uncovers Extensive Fraud in Student Applications
In a stunning revelation that has shaken the academic community, the University of Hong Kong's (HKU) business school has uncovered approximately 30 cases of fraudulent student applications, all involving Chinese nationals. This disclosure comes just a week after Secretary for Education Christine Choi Yuk-lin assured the Legislative Council that only a "very small number" of students had submitted fraudulent...
18 Arrested in Crackdown on Domestic Helper Employment Documents Scam
In a major crackdown on immigration fraud, Hong Kong's Immigration Department has arrested 18 individuals connected to a syndicate that provided forged employment documents to overseas workers, allowing them to illegally obtain foreign domestic helper visas and seek employment in the city. The operation was allegedly led by a 63-year-old woman who has now been sentenced to 41 months in...
Hong Kong Police Arrest Three in Counterfeiting Sting
In a major crackdown on financial fraud, the West Kowloon police have arrested three men for their alleged involvement in a sophisticated counterfeit currency operation. Authorities believe they have successfully prevented these fake banknotes from entering circulation and impacting the local economy. According to police, the investigation began with intelligence analysis that led them to a Tsim Sha Tsui hotel...
Hong Kong Libraries Launch Summer ‘Architecture’ Festival
The Hong Kong Public Libraries (HKPL) are inviting the public to "Walk into Architecture" this summer with a diverse lineup of on-site and online activities. From July to August, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department's annual Summer Library Festival will feature workshops, storytelling, reading clubs, and exhibits focused on the architecture of mainland China and Hong Kong. "Through these activities, we...
Syndicate Mastermind Convicted of Illegal Employment Scheme For Foreign Domestic Helpers
In a major crackdown on immigration fraud, a 63-year-old Hong Kong resident has been convicted of orchestrating an elaborate scheme to illegally employ foreign domestic helpers (FDHs) in the city. The individual, who worked as an FDH employment agent, was found guilty of four counts of conspiracy to defraud and two counts of using a copy of a false instrument....
Employers Voice Concern Over Domestic Helper Medical Screening Process
Households in Hong Kong employing foreign domestic helpers are voicing growing unease over the reliability of medical reports provided by recruitment agencies, as undisclosed health issues come to light and challenge the integrity of the current examination system. With around 356,000 foreign domestic helpers employed in the city by the end of last year, troubling cases have surfaced that are...
