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Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Legislative Council of Hong Kong
The Legislative Council of Hong Kong is made up of 70 members who debate and pass bills. Half of the Legco members are directly elected by voters in geographical constituencies and the remaining 35 members are returned by 29 functional constituencies.  The next elections will be held in September 2020.
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu arrives to meet the press at the government headquarters in Admiralty on February 10. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong’s five-year plan must boost governance to ensure results

The challenge is not simply identifying problems. It is mustering the political will and building the capacity to overcome them.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hongkong Post must deliver on innovation to survive

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Scott Pelley’s firing from 60 Minutes offers Hong Kong food for thought

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Hong Kong economy

Union warns low civil servant pay rise after Tai Po fire would ‘bow to populism’

Unions argue that an across-the-board pay rise of 2 per cent will not offset inflation or reflect overall performance.

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The government froze civil servants’ pay last year. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong to begin consultation on ‘historic’ first 5-year plan on June 15

Government to gather views online and via sector forums as it drafts its first five-year plan, covering areas including housing, land, health and welfare.

Hong Kong politics

Editorial | National security law refinement aims to clarify, plug loopholes

The move does not involve expanded powers but provides greater certainty in implementation of the law. It will not affect those who are law-abiding.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong rules out favouring existing ride-hailing platform drivers for permits

Transport minister Mable Chan also reiterates 10,000 quota is prudent approach despite pressure from lawmakers for timetable to review cap.

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Ride hailing taxis and traditional cabs along Gloucester Road in Wan Chai. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

‘All reasonable steps’ for site smoking ban include CCTV, cigarette storage

Smoking is set to be prohibited at all construction sites following deadly Tai Po blaze.

Hong Kong transport

Letters | Hong Kong must build bridges for people, not just cars

Readers discuss the car-centric culture driving infrastructure projects, space mission outcomes, and the World Cup.

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Hong Kong politics

Starry Lee urges Hong Kong officials to respect lawmakers’ dissent amid pushback

Legislative Council president warns against official rebuttals, saying policies ‘always have pros and cons’ and urges dialogue and respect for opposing views.

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Legislative Council president Starry Lee, right, has urged officials to respect lawmakers’ dissenting views amid a recent rise in government pushback. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong housing

Calls for faster rehousing of evicted Hong Kong subdivided flat tenants

Housing Bureau plans 180 emergency flats for short-notice evictions, but lawmakers demand faster, more flexible processing for urgent cases.

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A tenant surnamed Chan inside his subdivided flat at Yee Wa Building in Cheung Sha Wan. Photo: Eugene Lee
Banking & finance

Hong Kong’s venture fund eyes bigger bankroll after double-digit return

Financial secretary says investment arm will also take lead on new offshore yuan-denominated venture capital fund.

Hong Kong society

Can Hongkong Post be saved or should it become a taxpayer-funded public service?

Observers say HK$4.6 billion rescue plan only buys time as officials must decide whether basic public services should override push for profit.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Letters | Hong Kong must not delay making bid-rigging a criminal offence

Readers discuss a gap in Hong Kong’s governance, collective liability for smoking on construction sites, and the environmental responsibility of event organisers.

An aerial view of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on May 26. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s John Lee, lawmakers hold talks on city’s first five-year blueprint

Closed-door meeting held ahead of the government’s planned launch of a public consultation next month.

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Chief Executive John Lee (front row, centre) and other officials met lawmakers on Friday morning to discuss the report. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Taxpayers ‘won’t lose out’ if CUHK medical centre pays off public loan early

Lawmaker argues hospital is taking advantage of government after previously seeking repayment extensions during difficult times.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong civil servants in line for pay rises of up to 4.12%, survey shows

Civil service will also introduce rigorous appraisal system in October, with 10 per cent of underperformers facing increment freeze.

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Hong Kong transport

Ride-hailing cap of 10,000 ‘prudent’ start for Hong Kong, transport chief says

Mable Chan says government will dynamically adjust quota based on operational data, but she stops short of setting time frame for review.

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The government has announced a quota of 10,000 permits for ride-hailing operators. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Lawmakers push for answers on spending for HK$9.96b project with fencing arena

Development chief Doris Ho defends massive project cost, saying government has already pushed for further money-saving measures.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong unveils proposed overhaul of fire safety laws as consultation begins

Six months on from deadly Tai Po blaze, authorities launch consultation exercise on proposed amendments to Fire Services Ordinance.

Hong Kong politics

Historic Legco trip to Beijing to include tech sector tours, seminars and visits

All 90 lawmakers are expected to visit capital from July 19 to 25, marking Legco’s first collective trip to Beijing since 1997 handover.

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The trip will be held during the summer recess of the Legislative Council. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong’s top court reviews law criminalising calls to boycott elections

Appellant warns ‘extraordinary’ ban blocks informed decisions before voting, while government argues it lies beyond constitutional review.

The Court of Final Appeal reviewed a challenge to law criminalising calls for election boycotts. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport

‘Several thousand’ ride-hailing licences won’t cover demand, advisory panel says

Transport Advisory Committee chairman says he expects initial level to be ‘somewhere around 10,000’ vehicle licences.

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong officials should rethink their response to feedback

Can an administration that finds it hard to take feedback from lawmakers truly listen to the public in consultation on the city’s five-year plan?

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Hong Kong economy

Hung Shui Kiu industrial park operator eyes bond issuance, tax cuts for firms

Incoming chairman Jeffrey Lam outlines park’s financing and offerings, says operator will first rely on government’s HK$10 billion injection.

Members of the media are given a preview of the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen new development area. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Private sector will be invited to run new elderly care centres for middle class

‘Publicly built, privately run’ model will provide more diverse, higher-quality services and allow operators to meet wider range of needs, official says.

Elderly residents at an exercise area in Shek Kip Mei. Under the scheme, operators must allocate a portion of their services to the Social Welfare Department. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Opinion | As claw machines proliferate, Hong Kong must regulate the unregulated

Given the addictive potential of the machines and complaints about rigging, regulation is a step in the right direction and must protect children.

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Hong Kong society

Exclusive | Cigarette butts ‘strong evidence’ of smoking ban breach at work sites: Chris Sun

Labour chief reveals further details of proposed ban and lays out other priorities, including injury compensation mechanism for online delivery workers.

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