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Subdivided flat tenants who lose their homes under proposed regulations to crack down on substandard housing conditions will not be prioritised in the queue for renting public flats, Hong Kong’s housing minister has said. A subdivided unit in Mong Kok. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho told i-Cable on Saturday that there were […]
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu unveiled new policies targeting Hong Kong’s notorious subdivided flats this week, aiming to improve the livelihoods of about 110,000 households living in the cramped homes. But critics have hit out at the government, saying the policy legitimises the problem by effectively allowing 70 per cent of the homes to stay, […]
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced an economic reform blueprint on Wednesday aimed at transforming Hong Kong’s traditional sectors such as finance, trade and shipping, and investing in new technology industries, while rolling out a bigger welcome mat for foreign talent and funds. In his third policy address since becoming Hong Kong’s leader, he also […]
A concern group has expressed disappointment at new measures to phase out “unliveable” subdivided flats, calling for a comprehensive resettlement plan and stronger rent controls. A flat converted into bedspace units. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. In a statement issued after Chief Executive John Lee delivered his third policy address on Wednesday, the Concerning Subdivided Units Alliance […]