Hong Kong to hand out cash rewards for exposing public housing abuses

[HKFP] - 01/10/2025

Hongkongers will be eligible for rewards of up to HK$3,000 for reporting neighbours who abuse the public housing system, the government has announced, as an official said the scheme would not undermine social harmony. People will be eligible if they provide information allowing the government to (…)



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