Madera Hollywood Hotel at 53 Hollywood Road in Central. Man sentenced to three months in prison over drug possession and trafficking. Photo: Sam Tsang

US national jailed in drug case linked to hotel-room overdose in Hong Kong

Golf coach Michael Saromines, 40, appears in Eastern Court for sentencing on two drug offences related to case involving death of man who overdosed in hotel.

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6 Hongkongers in hospital after ‘suspicious’ fire breaks out at subdivided flat

Police investigating cause of fire that forced rescuers to evacuate 22 people and resulted in another 60 fleeing the area.

Police investigating cause of fire that forced rescuers to evacuate 22 people and resulted in another 60 fleeing the area.

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Hong Kong police declare activist Agnes Chow wanted for skipping bail

Agnes Chow placed on police wanted list for breaching bail conditions after fleeing to Canada last year.

Agnes Chow placed on police wanted list for breaching bail conditions after fleeing to Canada last year.

6 Feb 2024 - 9:43PM

Fugitive Hong Kong politician Ted Hui bankrupt for failure to pay legal fees

Ted Hui failed to pay fees for two private prosecutions he lodged in 2020, two years before he was convicted of contempt for breaching bail conditions.

Ted Hui failed to pay fees for two private prosecutions he lodged in 2020, two years before he was convicted of contempt for breaching bail conditions.

6 Feb 2024 - 7:54PM

Hong Kong man gets 8 months’ jail in drugs case linked to hotel-room overdose

Jerry Liu, 46, appears in Eastern Court for sentencing on two drug possession charges.

Jerry Liu, 46, appears in Eastern Court for sentencing on two drug possession charges.

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Anti-extradition bill protesters flood East Point Road in Causeway Bay. A prosecution witness has told the court that Jimmy Lai’s Apple Daily published a comic to encourage protests in 2019. Photo: Sam Tsang

‘Lai asked top Apple Daily executive to encourage Hongkongers to protest 2019 bill’

Cartoon portraying bill as ‘evil law’ was printed to encourage people to take to streets in 2019, ex-associate publisher Chan says.

6 Feb 2024 - 9:05PM

exclusive | Why Hong Kong can’t seem to go after homeowners with unauthorised structures

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.

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.

6 Feb 2024 - 6:29PM

23 foreigners arrested in Hong Kong over illegal food delivery work

Arrestees allegedly rented other couriers’ accounts on apps and took orders to deliver meals to earn commission, insider says.

Arrestees allegedly rented other couriers’ accounts on apps and took orders to deliver meals to earn commission, insider says.

6 Feb 2024 - 8:33AM

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai asked Apple Daily to help UK-based rights group: court

Prosecutors presented WhatsApp messages between Lai and Chan Pui-man, former associate publisher of the tabloid, showing the tycoon asking her to follow up with UK-based Hong Kong Watch.

Prosecutors presented WhatsApp messages between Lai and Chan Pui-man, former associate publisher of the tabloid, showing the tycoon asking her to follow up with UK-based Hong Kong Watch.

6 Feb 2024 - 8:52AM

Hong Kong father convicted over neglect after 2 daughters eat CBD sweets

Man, 26, faced three charges of possessing CBD and neglecting daughters, aged two and four, after duo accidentally ate sweets containing prohibited substance last June.

Man, 26, faced three charges of possessing CBD and neglecting daughters, aged two and four, after duo accidentally ate sweets containing prohibited substance last June.

5 Feb 2024 - 4:19PM

Uncovering Hong Kong’s secret land grab at luxury estates

Unauthorised expansions to luxury homes across the city have triggered concerns over safety risks, unfairness and lax enforcement.

Unauthorised expansions to luxury homes across the city have triggered concerns over safety risks, unfairness and lax enforcement.

5 Feb 2024 - 1:16PM

exclusive | Exposing Hong Kong’s invisible land grab by owners of luxury homes

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.

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.

6 Feb 2024 - 10:10AM

exclusive | Post uncovers extent of unauthorised structures at luxury Hong Kong estates

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.

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.

5 Feb 2024 - 5:18PM

HK$200 million lost in deepfake conference call scam in Hong Kong first

Police sound alarm after employee tricked by digital recreation of company’s finance chief and others in video call.

Police sound alarm after employee tricked by digital recreation of company’s finance chief and others in video call.

4 Feb 2024 - 11:07AM

Racing driver Anson Wong revealed as Hong Kong man who died after police struggle

Anson Wong, who drove for Macau’s Son Veng racing team, died in hospital day after he passed out following struggle with police.

Anson Wong, who drove for Macau’s Son Veng racing team, died in hospital day after he passed out following struggle with police.

3 Feb 2024 - 11:39PM

Hong Kong police probe death of man after suspected fall from fire-hit building

Officers found man, 59, lying on the ground at estate after fire broke out.

Officers found man, 59, lying on the ground at estate after fire broke out.

3 Feb 2024 - 4:35PM

2 TVB executives arrested in Hong Kong over access to restricted files

Company says it possesses ‘compelling’ evidence showing arrested duo conspired, aided or abetted external individuals in attempting to sabotage … TVB’s governance.

Company says it possesses ‘compelling’ evidence showing arrested duo conspired, aided or abetted external individuals in attempting to sabotage … TVB’s governance.

3 Feb 2024 - 12:17AM

Hong Kong court quashes murder conviction of professor, orders retrial

Cheung Kie-chung, 59, was convicted in 2020 of strangling his wife with a cable and hiding her body in a wooden box in her office.

Cheung Kie-chung, 59, was convicted in 2020 of strangling his wife with a cable and hiding her body in a wooden box in her office.

2 Feb 2024 - 8:45PM

Apple Daily series reflected Lai’s views on Hong Kong national security law: court

Former publisher Cheung Kim-hung says series title was ‘in line with Mr Lai’s belief about the impact of the law’ on the city.

Former publisher Cheung Kim-hung says series title was ‘in line with Mr Lai’s belief about the impact of the law’ on the city.

2 Feb 2024 - 9:44PM

Legal experts concerned over ‘vague’ intent conditions in Hong Kong’s security law

‘I’m worried that the proposed Article 23 legislation, with its vague references to intent, could be misused,’ US-based scholar says.

‘I’m worried that the proposed Article 23 legislation, with its vague references to intent, could be misused,’ US-based scholar says.

2 Feb 2024 - 6:34PM