HKSKH Welfare Association applies for licence to run funeral business and scouts for office, can arrange 'Hell Breaking' rituals to customer needs

The HKSKH Welfare Association is applying for a funeral services licence and scouting for an office to open for business, as a self-financing fee-paying service to generate extra income. Although the association is a Christian organisation, it will provide funeral rites of different religions according to customer needs, including 'Hell Breaking' rituals, while for Catholic ceremonies it will invite a priest to assist.

Living in the Greater Bay Area: New Huanggang Port Opens, MTR Line 7 Food, Shopping and Fun Picks

After the new Huanggang Port opens on Monday, Hong Kong travellers crossing the border can go directly from the port's basement level two to Huanggang Port Station on the Shenzhen Metro and explore Line 7. Besides Huanggangcun Station and Huaqiangbei Station, which Hong Kong people are more familiar with, Sungang Station, Honghu Station, Tianbei Station and Xili Lake Station also offer plenty of places to eat, shop and have fun, making them worth exploring on a trip north during the holidays.

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男子扮客試戴偷約7.9萬元金鏈 乘機場巴士逃去

一名男子昨午在大埔廣福道「周生生」假扮顧客試戴金鏈時下手，盜走一條價值約7.9萬元金鏈後乘機場巴士逃去。警方正追查涉案男子身分，案件列作店舖盜竊，由大埔警區刑事調查隊第一隊跟進。

Fake Police Lure Students to Hong Kong to Buy Luxury Watches to 'Prove Innocence'

Police arrested 5 people, including 4 syndicate members and 1 watch shop employee, on suspicion of using fake police tactics to trick overseas students into coming to Hong Kong to buy luxury watches to 'prove their innocence'. They were charged with conspiracy to defraud and appeared in Kowloon City Magistrates' Court today. The fraud syndicate targeted mainland students studying overseas, claiming they were involved in a money laundering case and asking them to come to Hong Kong to hand over a 'deposit' and buy luxury watches to resell for cash. The female victim lost about $1.34 million.

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消防處物聯網火警系統擴展 7層或以上大廈可申請

消防處宣布本月內將物聯網火警偵測系統計劃擴展至7層或以上大廈，預計約6000幢綜合用途及住用建築物適用。計劃至今接獲逾300幢樓宇意向書，並按樓層數目訂定不同替代方案，例如每層設置兩支5公斤乾粉滅火筒。

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私家車加士居道天橋撞箭嘴車 司機受傷

昨清晨5時許，一輛私家車沿加士居道往旺角方向駛上行車天橋時，撞向位處快線的工程箭嘴車，51歲私家車男司機手部受傷，治理後拒絕送院。54歲工程車男司機無受傷，肇事私家車右車頭剷入工程車左車尾，損毁嚴重。事發時天橋因道路工程快線暫時封閉，被撞箭嘴車在後方指示改道。

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何君堯「自薦」替補黄錦輝任港大校董

立法會秘書處邀請議員下周二（20日）或之前提名港大議員校董人選，以填補黃錦輝辭職後的空缺；據悉目前只有內會副主席何君堯表態頂替，無其他議員競逐。何君堯表示，支持長遠重建學生會，前提是過濾「餘毒」。

【Ngau Tau Kok Fire】Proxy Vote Dispute: Former Owners' Corporation Adviser Says Wong Pik-kiu Was Pressured

Chan Kau-keung, formerly chairman of the Ngau Tau Kok Fire Owners' Corporation management committee and adviser to the corporation, submitted a written response to the Ngau Tau Kok Fire Independent Investigation Commission in June this year, stating that Wong Pik-kiu was subjected to "political suppression" over the proxy vote incident, and that someone was using it to "divert attention". He said the number of proxies at owners' meetings had always exceeded the actual attendance, with many owners granting proxies without attending, and he believed Wong "would only seek to assist owners with what they asked for, dealing with matters realistically".

【MacPherson Place Fire】Supervisor's Testimony: Original Windows Were Non-Fire-Rated; Did Not Think Creating Openings Was Illegal; People from Four Relevant Companies Knew of Openings but Made No Report

The Independent Commission uploaded written testimony on the window replacement works at MacPherson Place online last night, revealing that Dynamic Interior Design Limited, Chi Fu Construction Company, authorised person Lai Ka-wing and structural engineer Chik Mou-kin knew of the openings before the fire but made no report. Chik said the original windows could be opened and he did not see any difference from an opening; Lai said that after removing the non-fire-rated windows they were covered with wooden boards, and at the time he did not notice that this might be illegal.

Swire Partners with NGO to Sell Daily Necessities, Easing Burden on Carers

D TEAM under the St James' Settlement Jockey Club Creative Ageing Centre's Integrated Vocational Services Centre spent about half a year improving a 'single-handed nail clipper' design found online, reducing the time it takes Tom, 42, who had a stroke, to cut his nails from half an hour to 3 minutes. Tom had a stroke about two years ago and initially found it difficult even to cut his own nails, feeling very hopeless. During rehabilitation, he came into contact with the organisation and shared his needs with a social worker.

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辯方播同遊澳門片段 譚稱夫婦與鄺港傑「當時」友好

辯方大律師 Trevor Beel 在庭上播放鄺港傑、蔡天鳳與譚方駿二〇二一年同遊澳門的片段，譚稱三人當時關係友好。辯方指蔡曾表示離開鄺家不包括鄺港傑，譚不同意，稱「始終佢哋姓鄺，佢哋先係一家人」。

Abby Choi Murder Trial Continues: Tam Fong-chun Says Li Sui-heung Questioned His Reporting to Police, Kwok Family Reacted Calmly

The trial of the murder of Abby Choi continued at the High Court yesterday. Tam Fong-chun testified that after Choi lost contact, members of the Kwok family reacted calmly, and that Li Sui-heung questioned why he reported to the police without receiving any contact from the kidnappers. Tam later believed the other party wanted to divert attention and delay the police report. On the second day of Choi's disappearance, Tam received a police call while travelling in a private car driven by Kwok Kong-kit, in which officers said they were "extremely suspicious of the Kwok family" and reminded him that he should leave Kwok Kong-kit. The court also heard that Kwok Chi-kit had not answered where Choi got off the car.

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啟德德朗邨九旬婦被殺案 印傭涉謀殺提堂還押

啟德德朗邨九旬婦被殺案，警方拘捕照顧她的印傭，落案起訴一項謀殺罪，案件昨於觀塘裁判法院首度提堂。被告暫毋須答辯，裁判官丘國新應控方申請，將案件押後至明年1月6日再訊，下令被告還押監房看管。

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林健鋒：合辦實習課程 大學企業互利 產業園促成科研合作 望5年後洪水橋成「人氣之地」

洪水橋產業園董事局主席林健鋒冀洪水橋大學城院校與周邊企業協同發展，例如合辦帶薪實習課程（co-op program）。洪水橋27.5公頃產業用地由洪水橋產業園有限公司發展和營運，他展望5年後洪水橋一帶成為有「人氣」之地。

Retired Woman Charged with Incitement Says She Posted Words Only After Being Attacked by New-Immigrant Security Guard

A retired woman is suspected of posting words including "Expel Mainland Garbage Security Guards, Liberate Hong Kong" on the wall of her flat's main door and has been charged with "publishing or displaying seditious publications with knowledge of the seditious intent". The case began trial yesterday at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts. She told National Security Department officers that she had posted the papers only because she had previously been attacked by 1 mainland new-immigrant security guard downstairs. In court, she questioned whether anyone would see the Hong Kong and British flag she had posted on the 31st-floor window, asking rhetorically, "How am I inciting? Inciting the birds?"

CICHC Says It Supports Sentencing, Does Not Answer on Review Progress

CICHC issued a statement on the incident, expressing agreement with and support for the court's sentencing, describing the verdict as bringing those involved to justice and upholding justice. Police welcomed the verdict, believing it would have a deterrent effect on similar cases. Tam King Shan, Chief Inspector of the Criminal Investigation Department of Tai Po Police District, said the defendant abused the victim's trust by exploiting her role as a carer, thereby sexually assaulting the victim.

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匡智助理舍監五度強姦女學員判囚13年 另涉猥褻智障男學員案因事主無法作供撤控

38歲匡智會男助理舍監2024年在殘疾人士院舍五度強姦一名輕度智障女學員，陪審團裁定5項強姦罪成，高等法院昨日判監13年。法官游德康斥被告濫用照顧者身分，在短時間內誘導並侵犯事主，行為「可鄙」。被告另涉一項猥褻智障男學員罪，因事主無法作供，控方最終撤控。

Lands Department: Pre-Sale Conditions Breaches May Lead to Suspension or Revocation of Sales Letters; Buildings Department Says Inspections Found No Apparent Violations

The Lands Department replied to Ming Pao that it would consider, in light of actual circumstances, whether developers had complied with the conditions of pre-sale consents, and would suspend or revoke the relevant consents if necessary; the Buildings Department said it had conducted multiple surprise inspections of the relevant sites and had so far found no apparent non-compliance with approved plans. Ming Pao reported that Cheung Kong's Floraville and Manchin Towers projects still use Excellence Land as the contractor.

Hong Kong Economic Times Joke Column 'Stomach Ache': Xiao Ming Asks Why the Clock's Stomach Ticks

Xiao Ming points at the clock on the wall and asks his mother why its stomach keeps ticking, guessing whether it has drunk too much water and has a stomach ache. This is a short joke published in the 'Jokes' column of the Hong Kong Economic Times on 2026/10/15.

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一小時的慈悲？失業受助人士支援計劃每周一小時無償工作惹議

評論指去年十月推行的「失業受助人士支援計劃」只要求十五至五十九歲失業健全受助人每周最少一次、每次一小時無償工作，違者扣七日綜援金，遠鬆於美國SNAP每月八十小時的規定。文章以屯門女童獨扛兩打啤酒事件引出，指涉事家庭月領約一萬八千元綜援，質疑制度只派錢而沒有引導。

Weight-Loss Myths about Ozempic-style Slimming Injections

In her column On Here with Ying, Lee Wai Ling discusses weight-loss myths surrounding slimming injections, noting that some people call them "slimming injections" while others call them "thin-thin injections". The article was published in the lifestyle section of the Hong Kong Economic Times.

Remembering Brother Siu-hung

James Cheng wrote in his Hong Kong Economic Times column "Still Happy" to remember Brother Siu-hung, recalling that on his first day reporting for work at Rediffusion Television's creative department, he had already heard that Rediffusion had "Three Heroes" — Michael Mok, To Yung-hung and Lee Siu-hung.

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電影《國寶》影評：刪減與留白

李相日執導、吉澤亮與橫濱流星主演的電影《國寶》成功在大銀幕呈現歌舞伎魅力，日本本土累計票房已逾二百億日圓。由於小說故事橫跨時間甚長，三小時片幅須將配角簡化或結合，德次的戲份被大幅刪減，小說結尾的重逢留白亦未在電影中呈現。

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鄧藹霖專欄｜絕對不能停藥

鄧藹霖在《會笑媽媽》專欄《絕對不能停藥》指出，情緒病已成為普遍的都市病。據政府統計處發表的專題報告，全港約有超過二十五萬人患有精神病或情緒病，大約每三十人中就有一人患病。

Good Introduction of 'Firefighter K'

The author introduces an old friend nicknamed 'Firefighter K', saying the friend is even more 'crazy' than himself. The author says he goes out for dinner four or five times a week, and although he is nearly seventy-three, he can still walk, eat and drink, and thanks friends from all sides for their concern.

Van Gogh's Rare Original Work Comes to Hong Kong

A rare original work by Van Gogh comes to Hong Kong, with the column 'Whispers of the Heart' taking readers back to the village of Auvers at the end of the nineteenth century through a short essay. It writes that these were the last 70 days of Van Gogh's life, with the scent of wheat fields and the slight intoxication of early summer interweaving in the air, and the paintbrush was his salvation at the edge of life and reason.

Fashion Brief: Former CHANEL Creative Director’s New Book Reveals Rifts, JOYCE Launches Linkin Park Gift Box, 10 Corso Como Opens in Taipei

Former CHANEL creative director Virginie Viard has published a new book, Un regard: Une vie chez Chanel, recounting her 37 years working at the brand and the circumstances of her departure; only the French edition is available for now. JOYCE has launched a globally exclusive collectible gift box with Linkin Park and Peace and After, priced at $3,200. Milan fashion store 10 Corso Como opened a new store in Taipei last month.

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演出《蝶影紅梨記》及《帝女花》選段 龍劍笙粵劇折子戲 與年輕演員迸出火花

康樂及文化事務署「傳承．大戲候」系列頭炮「笙火相傳—龍劍笙粵劇折子戲專場」上周六（10月10日）在沙田大會堂演奏廳開鑼。龍劍笙親任藝術指導並粉墨登場，聯同多位優秀青年演員一連6日演出，全場共7場折子戲，選段集中於《蝶影紅梨記》及《帝女花》，戲迷反應熱烈。

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食藥與否 每個ADHD家庭都走過的掙扎

一名ADHD輔導者分享自己自小未獲診斷、也未服藥，由8歲起經歷10年自我懷疑與挫敗，因此決定讓孩子服藥，不想孩子重蹈自己的成長。她輔導時會幫家長釐清恐懼來源，分辨決定是理性、出於愛，還是壓力下的反應，強調最重要的是經過思考、為了孩子而做的決定。

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香港製造傳承古人香薰 香藝師鄧皓荃的尋香之旅

香藝師鄧皓荃（Aaron）自中四起鑽研製香，2017年創業、2021年在柴灣開設工房，2023年起全職製香，店名取作「港香堂」。他的轉折點是2007年在志蓮淨苑聞到一陣清香，自此走上「尋香之旅」。他所售沉香全部來自人工培植，冀把製香、篆香、聞香等香藝文化傳承下去。

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《日與夜的迴響》祁磊個展

現居上海的藝術家祁磊繪畫個展《日與夜的迴響》在黃竹坑布朗畫廊舉行，即日至10月24日、逢星期二至六11am - 7pm開放。展覽名稱源自藝術家觀看後搖樂隊Godspeed You！Black Emperor演出的感受，作品如《晨霧起於黃昏》探討時間的變換與更迭。展期為即日至10月24日，地點為黃竹坑業發街1號The Factory 202室布朗畫廊。

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《二人稱》Second Person展覽登場 Yorushika特別紀念活動香港站即日開放

日本二人樂隊Yorushika《二人稱》特別紀念活動香港站現已登場，即日至10月18日11am - 9pm在啟德沐翠街12號雙子匯2期7樓SNDO READS舉行。現場播放MV並展出小說手稿、中文繙譯及啟發歌曲創作的書籍，樂迷可寫信及體驗寫明信片活動。現場發售日本空運周邊及香港城市限定周邊，完成問卷可獲紀念書籤。

Lai Wai-lam Solo Exhibition Tranquil State

Artist Lai Wai-lam's first solo exhibition, Tranquil State, runs until 23 October at Gallery 3812 on Wyndham Street in Central, following three years of creation. Opening hours are 11am-7pm, Monday to Friday. The works combine fine-brush painting with geometric patterns from old floor tiles and patterned fabrics, reconstructing traces of the past, rural memories and inner struggles.

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Loching Lam藤編藝術個展 以日常器物隱喻人生不同階段

Umami Culture Lab與香港藤器品牌Soy Sola呈獻Loching Lam首個藤編藝術個展，即日至11月1日在灣仔富德樓舉行，分3部分展出其10年織藤作品、本地插畫師Furze Chan的插畫原稿及全新「藤化」日常器物系列。10月24日及28日設兩場由Loching Lam主持的織藤工作坊，費用$450。

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遠自阿爾卑斯山的家鄉回憶 中環小酒館TABIA 兄弟檔傳承北意傳統風味

中環小酒館TABIA推出全新4道菜菜單，售價$498，可一次試盡前菜、手工意粉、主菜及甜品。酒館由意籍兄弟Roberto與Riccardo Trento經營，菜式糅合北意傳統風味，招牌手工意大利雲吞換上限定秋冬牛肋肉醬餡料，另有傳統阿爾卑斯蘋果撻等家族傳承食譜。酒館位於半山堅道55號，星期二至日12nn至10pm營業。

Double Ninth Festival: New Year Song MV Filmed at Malaysian Cemetery

The author took part in filming a New Year song MV, travelling to Malaysia to shoot at a cemetery known as "Fairyland Ancient City", which features a swimming pool and basketball court, where the 2025 Miss Asia and Mr Asia finals were held. Owner Xu Tiancheng hopes to change the gloomy atmosphere when paying respects to ancestors; the graves adopt themes such as outer space, racecourse and bar, and wine barrels can be used to hold ashes.

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楊偉倫X鍾雪瑩 演技交流惺惺相惜 在演戲世界尋找快樂

楊偉倫和鍾雪瑩憑新戲《善男信女》雙雙入圍金馬獎最佳男女主角，兩人在專訪中交流演技、互相欣賞。戲中二人由叫錯外賣結怨，互鬥一輪後彼此體諒並放下心結，電影上映日期為10月29日。

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印度會兩塊透明膠板墮下 擊傷男途人

加士居道24號印度會有兩塊約2米乘4米的透明膠板意外墮下，擊傷一名63歲姓林男子腳部，事主清醒被送往伊利沙伯醫院治理。警方今日（14日）中午1時許接報，指膠板從高處墮下，擊中在伊利沙伯醫院徑近加士居道的途人。

Goddess Matching Plan 2 | Jennifer Yuen Gives 1 Reason for Cutting Her Hair Short: A Little Reluctant to Let Go. Dung Dung Reveals He Has Returned to Xi'an? Mandy's Childhood Photos Exposed and Praised: Beautiful Since She Was Young

Goddess Jennifer Yuen (Mandy) from Goddess Matching Plan 2 shared photos on IG of her new hair cut short to collarbone length. Suitor Ng Hei Tung (Dung Dung) quickly left a comment expressing his affection, saying he hopes to be the person who blow-dries her hair in the future, but inadvertently revealed that he has returned to Xi'an. Mandy admitted she cut her hair short because blow-drying saves a lot of time, but after a few days she felt the hairstyle "seems not bad" and is still a little reluctant to let go of her long hair.

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海關全港行動檢獲約12萬支懷疑未完稅香煙 拘捕10人

海關上周三起在全港多區針對報檔及士多等香煙零售點採取行動，檢獲約12萬支懷疑未完稅香煙、市值約54萬元，拘捕10人。海關指《2025年控煙法例（修訂）條例》去年9月中刊憲以來已搗破38個零售點，檢獲約45萬支未完稅香煙、拘捕39人。