City leader John Lee says government has adopted risk-based approach in tackling problem, but dodged question on inspecting all upmarket detached houses.
Having paid a high price for their property, some homeowners have every incentive to build unauthorised additions for their houses knowing enforcement can be lax.
Unauthorised expansions to luxury homes across the city have triggered concerns over safety risks, unfairness and lax enforcement.
Lax enforcement, anaemic fines and tremendous financial rewards for rule-breakers have allowed the problem to fester, but experts say there is much the government can do.
Nearly 90 per cent of houses at Flamingo Garden on Kowloon Peak, Villa Rosa in Tai Tam and Seaview Villas in Tai Po have suspected unauthorised additions.
Domestic national security legislation is likely to follow common law practice of stating maximum penalties for offences rather than minimum ones as Beijing law does, Secretary for Justice Paul Lam says.
‘It’s related to the weather, the virus is less active when it’s warm,’ says David Hui, professor of respiratory medicine at Chinese University.
The loss in park space includes 90 hectares of fish ponds to be filled for the San Tin Technopole project, a development aimed at attracting tech firms to Hong Kong.
Kai Tak a draw for buyers of subsidised flats because of good transport links and views across Victoria Harbour and sports park.
Housing Authority says reclaimed flats came from the first batch of about 88,000 tenants who made declarations about whether they owned residential property.
Six Circle K convenience stores did not sell a single garbage bag as of 5.30pm, as several customers say they do not have enough knowledge on waste scheme.
Development officials lay out details of funding appeal at Legislative Council for 263-hectare second phase of Hung Shui Kiu-Ha Tsuen project.
Buildings Department announced probe shortly after a concern group alleged problematic construction practices at the site.
Taiwanese media report flight CI919 left Taipei Taoyuan International Airport on Saturday evening before issuing ‘7700’ code for emergency situation.
Director of Housing Rosanna Law says companies will get higher monthly grading which will serve as reference for future contracts.
Urban Renewal Authority also says maintenance contribution funds will get one-off government cash injections if owners regularly pay in for three years.
Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong says officials have learned lessons about rolling out digital initiatives.
Hong Kong government last month invited applicants to set up urban farm in Ma On Shan, but industry leaders say pilot scheme underestimates potential challenges.
Apple Daily tabloid founder Lai also connected members of ‘Fight for Freedom, Stand with Hong Kong’ with foreign politicians, court hears.
With the trial expected to last for about 80 days, the Post is summarising each day of proceedings and breaking down the most important legal arguments.
Secretary for Transport and Logistics Lam Sai-hung says city’s railway system can be leveraged to help get visitors where they need to go.
Prosecutors at high-profile national security trial share clips of Apple Daily founder speaking to media outlets and calling for sanctions against China over the years.
Prosecution gives opening arguments on fourth day of high-profile national security trial of tycoon Jimmy Lai at West Kowloon Court.
Post search finds 28 flights between Hong Kong and six cities – Shanghai, Beijing, Taipei, Dubai, Delhi and Dhaka – have been cancelled between Tuesday and Saturday.
Firefighters extinguished flames in less than 10 minutes, found woman lying on balcony with multiple burns.
470 councillors swear oath of allegiance under supervision of home affairs chief Alice Mak.
Cathay Pacific confirms ‘unauthorised access during boarding’ of its aircraft, which did not take off with passenger on board, in Tokyo.
Mercury expected to range between 18 and 21 degrees on New Year’s Day before dropping to as low as 15 degrees later in the week on Thursday.
City authorities say statement from Media Freedom Coalition has ‘fact-twisting remarks and baseless smears’ against government’s efforts to safeguard press freedom.
