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DOLE issues work stoppage order vs operator of MV June Aster
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has ordered a work stoppage against the operator of MV June Aster following a fire last September that killed at least 77 passengers.
After the IPO party, GCash comes for 5-6 lending next
'There’s money in serving them,' says Mynt president and CEO Martha Sazon, as she and her team try to convince investors that lending to underserved Filipinos could fuel GCash’s next wave of growth
The human touch behind the virtual technology for preparing child cancer patients
Hong Kong Polytechnic University professor Shara Lee Wee-yee has been using a mixed-reality programme to reduce the fear and uncertainty children face before radiotherapy, with personalised rehearsals that allow families to experience the treatment journey before entering hospital. The simulation programme, Herocare, also helped carers understand what to expect while enabling future radiotherapists to develop the empathy and communication skills for patient care, she noted. Lee is a finalist in...
The human touch behind the virtual technology for preparing child cancer patients
Hong Kong Polytechnic University professor Shara Lee Wee-yee has been using a mixed-reality programme to reduce the fear and uncertainty children face before radiotherapy, with personalised rehearsals that allow families to experience the treatment journey before entering hospital. The simulation programme, Herocare, also helped carers understand what to expect while enabling future radiotherapists to develop the empathy and communication skills for patient care, she noted. Lee is a finalist in...
Calls for tighter lift engineer qualifications
An electrical and building services engineer on Monday called on the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) to improve its oversight of lift safety and tighten qualification renewals for registered lift engineers. The remarks by Ho Wing-ip came after inspections revealed that lifts at more buildings installed by Taizoom Elevator were missing fire-resistant door frame components. The total number of affected premises now exceeds 330. Speaking to RTHK, Ho said while the department should continue to rely on licensed lift inspectors to carry out examination, changes must be made. “With this incident I think [the EMSD] cannot change the principle of trust system but they can look into the examination report,” he said. “According to my understanding, they haven't included the fire door and the smoke seal component into the document. I think they have to incorporate into the examination report as soon as possible. “And also, we have to revisit the requirement of the qualifications of the register lift engineers and the requirement of renewal of the status every five years. They should tighten up the requirement,” he added. Ho, also an adjunct professor at Polytechnic University's Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, added that he believes Taizoom Elevator may have omitted the smoke-seal components to cut costs. While the components only account for around 10 percent of the cost of a fire-resistant door system, omitting them across a large quantity of lifts could result in significant savings, he explained. The EMSD launched citywide inspections on lifts serviced by Taizoom Elevator last week, after fire-resistant door frames were found missing from 48 newly installed lifts at two public housing estates. The department has also required other registered lift contractors to conduct similar checks on their own installations and submit inspection reports. The EMSD said it would also conduct sample checks. So far, no other contractors have reported any issues. Police also arrested a 79-year-old company director and two registered lift engineers on suspicion of deception and fraud. They were later released on bail. _____________________________ Last updated: 2026-10-19 HKT 21:33 Edited by Tony Sabine
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Left paralysed after crash, Hong Kong Keeta rider caught in insurance limbo
After a traffic accident on a delivery run for Keeta left courier Joe* paralysed, his world has shrunk to the view of the ceiling above his hospital bed in Hong Kong. The tragedy took place in May when the 54-year-old motorcyclist was momentarily distracted on the road by a notification from the Keeta app reminding him to accept an order, and he collided with a car in front. Despite undergoing major surgery, Joe sustained irreversible neck injuries that left his body and limbs paralysed,...
Left paralysed after crash, Hong Kong Keeta rider caught in insurance limbo
After a traffic accident on a delivery run for Keeta left courier Joe* paralysed, his world has shrunk to the view of the ceiling above his hospital bed in Hong Kong. The tragedy took place in May when the 54-year-old motorcyclist was momentarily distracted on the road by a notification from the Keeta app reminding him to accept an order, and he collided with a car in front. Despite undergoing major surgery, Joe sustained irreversible neck injuries that left his body and limbs paralysed,...