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Doreen Kong Yuk-foon

(江玉歡)

Doreen Kong Yuk-foon
江玉歡
The latest news and top stories on Doreen Kong Yuk-foon. A Hong Kong solicitor and politician, she is a member of the Legislative Council. Kong’s background includes legal practice, focusing on housing.
One Stanley comprises 32 detached houses and 11 low-rise blocks containing 50 flats in total. Photo: Elson Li
One Stanley is at No 128 Wong Ma Kok Road. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

24 luxury houses at One Stanley sold amid probe into alleged construction defects

Experts call for stronger homebuyer protections in Hong Kong, including mandatory period during which purchase contracts can be rescinded.

Hong Kong society

How can Alzheimer’s patients in Hong Kong buy ‘more golden hours’ with family?

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Man held as mainland Chinese dental centre in Hong Kong raided amid promotions

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Hong Kong society

Parents of undocumented Hong Kong baby have DNA samples taken after arrest

Baby Danny may later be placed in foster care until parents are deemed fit to regain custody, lawmaker says.

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The parents of two-month old Danny, Kwan Pui-sin (right) and Tsang Wai-bong, have been arrested over suspected child neglect. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Owners push back as Wang Fuk Court administrator seeks to delay crucial meeting

Residents call for extraordinary general meeting to be held ahead of deadline on decision about whether to sell flats.

Hong Kong economy

Are special laws a quick fix for speeding up Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis?

Syncing megaproject with key infrastructure and turning it into a ‘living laboratory’ are equally important to its success, tech experts say.

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Hong Kong society

Call to check tech trends when drafting policies after basketball betting U-turn

Development of technology is faster than the pace of legislation, ex-lawmaker notes.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club says it respects the authorities’ decision and will wait for further advice on its basketball betting licence application. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Mainland-style oversight system could help Legco to deliver

Hong Kong’s executive-led governance system may just need a different type of oversight where the legislature can perform well.

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Hong Kong society

Letters | Pets or no pets, may different lifestyles coexist calmly

Readers discuss dog-friendly restaurants, the government’s announcement of a five-year plan, and bus seat belts.

Hong Kong society

Did Hong Kong souvenir shop tread on IP rights with viral ‘MTR station’ wall?

Wall featured signs nearly identical to ones found in rail stations before workers took down lettering.

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How the wall outside the store in Causeway Bay used to look. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

My Take | Bus seat belt law not at the end of the road despite fiasco of the first attempt

Legal blunder that saw legislation repealed is a blessing in disguise. Problems faced by passengers need to be considered and the policy improved.

People wear seat belts on a double-decker bus in Kwun Tong on January 30. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

My Take | Tai Po fire victims are not being served well by the inaction on class actions

It has been two decades since moves began to bring such cases to Hong Kong. Any resolution will likely come too late for Wang Fuk Court residents.

Hong Kong transport

Failures on 2 fronts led to Hong Kong’s seat belt U-turn, experts say

Officials and lawmakers have to put themselves in the public’s shoes when formulating policies, political observers say.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to repeal bus seat belt rules over ‘deficiencies’ in law

Law only applies to new buses registered from Sunday, the day the seat belt rule took effect.

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Passengers wear seat belts on a double-decker bus in Kwun Tong. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport

More seat belt confusion: does the new law cover all public buses in Hong Kong?

Ex-legislator who was part of committee that scrutinised proposed law says rule should only apply on buses newly registered from January 25.

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Passengers wear seat belts on a double-decker bus in Hong Kong’s Sham Shui Po on Thursday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Exclusive | Hong Kong steps up probes, crackdown on firms linked to Wang Fuk Court blaze

Investigation into blaze that killed at least 160 people focuses on complex web of liability involving project’s key stakeholders.

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Legislative Council election 2025

New Hong Kong polling stations praised but few ethnic minority voters use them

Civil servants dominate sign-ups while fewer than 20 from ethnic minority groups use new arrangement.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Flat owners warned as consultant on fire-hit Hong Kong estate signals exit

Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies tells the Post some members notified of closure of Will Power Architects.

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Will Power Architects Company’s two directors were among 21 people arrested in connection with the fire. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong politics

As I see it | Turnover among Hong Kong legislators should not be surprising

The revamped electoral system is designed to attract patriotic but also professional people to Legco. Beijing has zero reason to interfere with the coming election.

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Hong Kong politics

‘Patriots-only’ good model for executive-legislative ties: lawmaker Doreen Kong

Outgoing lawmaker Doreen Kong also suggests critical views could play role in Hong Kong politics outside legislature.

Hong Kong politics

Nomination rules play a part in public apathy, says Hong Kong lawmaker Michael Tien

Ahead of ending 13-year tenure in the Legislative Council, 75-year-old says rules alienate voters and urges new members to regain public trust.

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Michael Tien is retiring as a lawmaker after 13 years. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Can Legco veterans’ exit really invigorate Hong Kong politics?

If the departure of all lawmakers over 70 years old is intended to make way for new blood, it remains to be seen how, without name recognition, new candidates can ensure a good voter turnout.

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Lawmakers gather for photos with outgoing Legco president Andrew Leung Kwan-yuen after the end-of-term final meeting in the Legco chamber on October 23. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong politics

Outspoken Hong Kong lawmaker Doreen Kong, 55, will not seek second Legco term

Her decision brings the number of incumbent legislators opting out of election to 22 – nearly a quarter of the current Legco.

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Super Typhoon Ragasa

Opinion | Ragasa’s wake brings pride and important lessons for Hong Kong

Hong Kong was both lucky and well prepared for Super Typhoon Ragasa, but every storm has lessons to better prepare us for the next.

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Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong passes legislation to regulate notorious subdivided flats

Legislation aims for safer and better-quality living, but lawmakers urge government to prevent landlords from passing conversion costs onto tenants.

The Basic Housing Units Bill will require all subdivided flats to meet new standards for “basic housing units”. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

What went wrong? The Post unpacks Hong Kong hot-air balloon fiasco

‘We have been looking forward to this international event, but now, thanks to the organiser’s arrangements, it has become an international joke,’ affected customer says.

The AIA International Hot Air Balloon Festival took place at the Central Harbourfront. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong officials ‘could have provided better guidance to failed balloon event’

Lawmakers Doreen Kong, Michael Tien say government should be more proactive when dealing with high-risk or special events.

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Hong Kong society

Pricey dental care, lack of options on Sundays leave Hong Kong helpers desperate

NGOs and unions say arrest of six women over illegal dental clinic for foreign domestic workers highlights lack of accessible options.

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