Issue: February 01, 2012   (Archive)
Friday, May 24, 2013   

Younger brother backed in Yung Kee family face-off
The family feud over celebrity hangout the Yung Kee restaurant took another turn yesterday with support for younger brother Kam Kwan-lai.



Dizzy frights for 26 at Ocean Park
Twenty-six thrill-seekers at Ocean Park got the fright of their lives when their ride stopped in midair after spinning to a height of 23 meters.

You're lying, ex-aviation chief told
The prosecution yesterday rejected former civil aviation chief Albert Lam Kwong-yu's claim that he forgot he was a Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Co board member when he bought shares after drinking.

Law spells it out in babies row, says Fan
Children born in Hong Kong to parents who are not permanent residents do not have the right of abode.

Critics see red with green groups out in cold
A group of academics has accused the government of failing to reach out to newer conservation groups.

Let the online buyer beware
Complaints against online shopping surged dramatically last year, and the consumer watchdog said customers were virtually unprotected against overseas traders.

Legal doubts over bid to close by-election loophole
Legislators are questioning the legality of a government plan to ban lawmakers who resign in mid-term from seeking re-election for six months.

Our health at stake as experts meet
As the demand for health care grows, a committee will look into how those needs will be met and the staff required to do so.

This music talent is all for a good cause
Creative people are everywhere. An old schoolmate of mine studied music from an early age and at university, but started a career in the financial services field.



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