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South China Morning Post
11-07-2025
- Health
- South China Morning Post
Safety scare over Hong Kong public housing drinking water in 2015 - from the SCMP archive
This article was first published on July 12, 2015. Alert raised over tap water as more lead samples found by Emily Tsang Fears are growing over the safety of water supplied to Hong Kong's public housing after a contamination scare spread on Saturday (July 11, 2015) in a development which a top government official has described as 'highly concerning''. Just days after initial tests revealed excessive levels of lead in the water from the Kai Ching Estate in Kowloon City, three more samples have been found to breach World Health Organisation safety levels. Tests will now be carried out at four other estates – Lung Yat Estate in Tuen Mun, Cheung Sha Wan Estate in Sham Shui Po, Shui Chuen O Estate in Sha Tin, and Kwai Luen Estate in Kwai Chung – all of which used the same licensed plumber as the Kai Ching Estate. The water scare – which has caused scenes reminiscent of the 1970s on the estate with residents taking water from fire hydrants – comes as the government pledges to give priority to livelihood issues. Chief Secretary Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor was quick to react. 'The Hong Kong government is highly concerned about the incident,' she said after chairing an interdepartmental meeting on the issue on Saturday.
South China Morning Post
14-05-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
Dutch footballer in Hong Kong laments city's ‘bad' league – but wants to stay
Lee Man midfielder Mitchel Paulissen has indicated he wants to extend his stint in Hong Kong – despite saying the local Premier League serves up slow football, poor players and substandard pitches. Advertisement The Dutchman is closing in on his second league title in as many seasons with Lee Man and was overcome with emotion last Sunday after a 101st-minute winner at Kowloon City kept them on course to retain their crown. But he said the city had yet to see the best of him since he arrived two summers ago, having spent his career up to then in the Netherlands' top two divisions. 'I've not reached anywhere close to my level here,' the 32-year-old said. 'A lot of things make it hard: the pitches, the weather, the teams you play against – you cannot call it football. 'But I hope I can win a second league title. I've played almost every game, which shows I've made a good contribution to the team. Mitchel Paulissen (second from left) leaps during January's Senior Shield final against Eastern. Photo: Elson Li 'For 15 years, I played with a structure, with a passing game. Here, it is totally different; you need to survive on your own. But I survived.'
South China Morning Post
12-05-2025
- Health
- South China Morning Post
Call to toughen rules for reporting incidents at private hospitals in Hong Kong
Health authorities have come under pressure to review incident reporting guidelines for private hospitals after 12 operations were affected by a 45-minute breakdown of an air-conditioning system at one facility last year but which was only revealed on Monday. Advertisement St Teresa's Hospital, a private facility in Kowloon City, confirmed to the Post the air-conditioning system for its operating theatres broke down on July 31 of last year. The fault resulted in condensation dripping from surgical lights, forcing staff members in some operating rooms to resort to using an umbrella, according to a local news report. Dr Liu Chi-leung, who was performing an operation in one of the affected theatres, told the media outlet the stability of an endoscope he was using might have been affected by the sudden rise in humidity and a surgical display was disrupted for about five minutes. In response to Post inquiries, the private hospital said the chillers of its air-conditioning system for the operating theatres stopped working at around 7pm on the day in question. Advertisement 'This is not a reportable item in the reporting mechanism [under the Department of Health],' a staff member from the administration department said.
South China Morning Post
11-05-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong Premier League drama as Lee Man cling to summit in crazy climax
Chu Siu-kei said his Lee Man team 'used all our luck' following a chaotic end to their 2-1 victory over Kowloon City in the Hong Kong Premier League on Sunday. Advertisement The drama began when Ryan Tafazolli, the Lee Man defender, was sent off following a second bookable offence in the 89th minute. From coasting at 1-0 up thanks to Henri Anier's first-half strike at Sham Shui Po Sports Ground, the league leaders suddenly looked vulnerable to a barrage of Kowloon attacks. But the equaliser arrived in semi-farcical fashion after nine minutes of stoppage time when goalkeeper Chan Ka-ho failed to spot the lurking Kayron Ramos as he rolled the ball in front of him. A gleeful Ramos pinched possession to score and spark wild celebrations. Goalscorer Henri Anier's Lee Man future will be decided at the end of the season. Photo: Elson Li Interim head coach Chu later said he had 'given up', and was 'just thinking about how to talk to Ka-ho'. His despair lasted a mere two minutes. Lee Man poured forward and, with the last play of the match, Kim Min-kyu's right-wing cross invited Samuel Rosa to crash home a header, prompting more jubilant scenes. Advertisement The Brazilian's goal sent Lee Man back above Tai Po at the top of the table with two games remaining.
South China Morning Post
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Stop trying to elevate my food. It doesn't need it and it's condescending to some cuisines
Kowloon City is back in vogue. With Hong Kong's new Kai Tak arena within walking distance – OK, it is a long walk – and last year's popular film Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In romanticising the area's legendary former slum, you might say the old district is new again. Advertisement I live near Kowloon City, and what I go there for is Thai food. There is a cluster of authentic Thai restaurants and shops, operated by a vibrant community that has made the neighbourhood its own. Best of all, an amazing plate of pad Thai or basil beef rice lunch only costs about HK$50 (US$6.50). Afterwards, I can shop for Southeast Asian spices and ingredients, and even take home a mango sticky rice dessert as good as any from Bangkok's Chatuchak Weekend Market Participants spray water during the Songkran festival at South Wall Road in Kowloon City in 2025. South Wall Road is essentially Little Bangkok now. Photo: May Tse This is why I am never all that enthusiastic when my Central-dwelling friends on Hong Kong Island suggest getting Thai in their neighbourhood. Sometimes I will make an alternative proposal for them to come over to my neck of the woods. Usually, there will be some hesitancy and excuses, like, 'Oh, I'm not sure how to take the MTR there.' Advertisement Alas, it is hard to convince certain Hongkongers to trek over to deep, dark Kowloon. Worse, when they Google search the places I suggest, the restaurants look like dives. The pictures have bad lighting, minimal decor and no-frills food presentation.
