Stories from Hong Kong

MTR has completed a large-scale railway exhibition at Lo Hung Factory Station in Hong Kong. The MTR's large-scale railway exhibition at Hung Hom Station will be open for free public viewing starting May 16, specifically on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.

A radio discussion highlighted that individually packaged and dehydrated foods, popular for travel, are generating a amount of garbage. Individually packaged foods are becoming a source of trash due to travel habits.

An NGO has released a book titled 'People and Fish,' which explores the relationship between Hong Kong people and fish. River mouths in Hong Kong have been filled, including areas like the Sha Tin racecourse, Lam Chuen Lake, and Ma On Shan.

The Hospital Authority has added 11 new drugs to its list, with 8 receiving high subsidies. Chief Pharmacist Cui Junming noted that one self-funded drug, which previously cost patients 500,000 annually, will now cost only 240 yuan per year after being converted to a special drug. The Hong Kong Hospital Authority's Chief Executive Manager, Pan Yihong, stated that no patient would be denied appropriate treatment due to financial reasons. The Hospital Authority is converting more self-financed drugs into special drugs to significantly reduce prices. The Hospital Authority noted that some patients, particularly those in the middle-class, might pass the immovable asset review, which is a factor in determining eligibility for medical fee waivers. More self-funded drugs are being changed to special drugs, which is expected to significantly reduce prices.

A company spokesperson explained that employees are prohibited from intervening in theft incidents due to life-threatening risks. An employee named Smith intervened in a theft, violating company policy that prohibits such actions due to life-threatening risks.

The 22nd Civil Service Bureau Director's Commendation Scheme awarded 100 civil servants. The 100 civil servants awarded come from 39 bureaus and departments, covering 55 different job series.

The Dietrich Tigers baseball team lost to Hong Kong with a score of 3-4. Taiwanese player Li Haoyu played as the starting second baseman, batting 8th, and had no hits in two at-bats, causing his batting average to drop to 1.63.

Lam Ka-kam is considering applying to the City Planning Board in future projects to increase the total reserved area for building materials. Lin Jiaqi stated on a program that authorities are considering increasing the total building floor area in future projects, potentially raising the current 3.5% to 4% or more.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is promoting a "three-color anti-fraud" method to enhance financial security. All bank customers can now use a new anti-fraud method to protect themselves, similar to a safe deposit box, by setting a protected amount with their bank.

Competitions in Hong Kong have introduced electronic jump ropes that automatically record performance after transmission.