Dossier
HK$3,000
Coverage of HK$3,000 in the Nexus archive.
- Some workers seek to quit smoking as ban on Hong Kong construction sites kicks in
A new ban on smoking at Hong Kong construction sites took effect after a deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court housing estate, which killed 168 people and was suspected to be caused by workers smoking during renovations. Workers face a HK$3,000 penalty for violating the smoking ban.
- Elderly landlords of subdivided flats say they can’t afford upgrade costs
Elderly landlords in Hong Kong struggle to afford HK$400,000 renovation costs for subdivided flats under new regulations, risking removal of rental units. Four landlords in Sham Shui Po and Yau Ma Tei have registered for a government grace period but face financial challenges.