Issue: February 28, 2012 (Archive)

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To Kwa Wan flat owners get the option to swap
The Urban Renewal Authority has introduced a flat-swap program for a redevelopment project in To Kwa Wan under the new Urban Renewal Strategy.

Worried watch on power plays and tariffs as gas prices rise
Keeping electricity tariffs stable amid mounting hikes in world energy prices remains a priority, Secretary for the Environment Edward Yau Tang-wah has told legislators.

Dirty cash from ice stash sends brothers to jail
A pair of brothers have been jailed over a HK$11 million money-laundering scheme and conspiracy in relation to the SAR's biggest "ice" haul.

Gaga gone as shows sold in 90 minutes
Scores of disappointed Lady Gaga fans left ticketing outlets empty-handed yesterday morning after her two Hong Kong shows sold out in 90 minutes.

Date set for more note sales
The Bank of China said yesterday the sale of the remaining 405,000 commemorative single banknotes will resume on March 26 after frenzied scenes when they first went on sale.

Misery morning rush hour for MTR travelers
Thousands of commuters were left fuming during the peak morning travel period, after a signal failure disrupted MTR services between Admiralty and Tsim Sha Tsui for more than an hour.

Cable cars stopped until safety assured
Ngong Ping 360 will not get the green light to resume operations until the government is sure the service is safe.

Roll up as circus comes to town with 7 Fingers of fun
One of the most famous circus companies in the world, the Canadian troupe Les 7 Doigts de la Main (The 7 Fingers) will be in Hong Kong for the first time in April to perform a stunning acrobatic show, PSY.

Rape suspect remanded in custody as probe goes on
A 28-year-old man accused of committing rape at Ap Lei Chau Estate wet market last month has appeared in Eastern Magistracy.

Mainlanders blamed over longer waits at baby units
Local mothers-to-be have to wait at least an hour longer than their scheduled times for prenatal checkups and injections due to the influx of mainlanders, a survey by the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong has revealed.

Flu alert issued after outbreak hits students
A primary school in Tseung Kwan O remains open despite a flu outbreak affecting 23 students, the Centre for Health Protection said.

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