#MTR #EmptyR
Pro-Democracy Legislator accuses MTR of passing the buck in derailment incident
When MTR East Rail train derailed in September 2019, Chan Fan, Secretary for Transport and Housing immediately put the blame on protesters without any proof.
The investigation report released on Monday, March 2, confirmed that the derailment was caused by screw failure as the maintenance crew was not aware of the stiffness between the old and new sleepers.
Pro-democracy legislator Jeremy Tam said on Facebook, it was obvious that the MTR corporation wanted to blame the frontline maintenance staff. He pointed out that the "new sleeper" has been used for 10 years, so it was logical to ask: why was there not a similar incident in the past? Did MTR ever issue maintenance guidelines in this regard?
Tam said that this incident was the biggest derailment in Hong Kong history and the investigation report showed management of MTR denied responsibility, palming off on the frontline.
Source: Jeremy Tam's facebook
Pro-Democracy Legislator accuses MTR of passing the buck in derailment incident
When MTR East Rail train derailed in September 2019, Chan Fan, Secretary for Transport and Housing immediately put the blame on protesters without any proof.
The investigation report released on Monday, March 2, confirmed that the derailment was caused by screw failure as the maintenance crew was not aware of the stiffness between the old and new sleepers.
Pro-democracy legislator Jeremy Tam said on Facebook, it was obvious that the MTR corporation wanted to blame the frontline maintenance staff. He pointed out that the "new sleeper" has been used for 10 years, so it was logical to ask: why was there not a similar incident in the past? Did MTR ever issue maintenance guidelines in this regard?
Tam said that this incident was the biggest derailment in Hong Kong history and the investigation report showed management of MTR denied responsibility, palming off on the frontline.
Source: Jeremy Tam's facebook
#PoliceState #MTR
Police Sports and Recreation Club Renovated with HK$300 Million Paid by MTR
The MTR company has paid the renovation fee of the Police Sports and Recreation Club at Prince Edward, triggering controversy in the city after Transport and Housing Bureau had confirmed the operation upon the request of pro-democracy lawmaker.
Tanya Chan of Civic Party challenged the rationale of using the funding for building the Central Rail Link to refurnish police amenity.
Source: Stand News #Mar7
Further reading:
Unions of Customs & Excise & Correction Services are unhappy about huge salary gaps with HK Police
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/18178
Police Sports and Recreation Club Renovated with HK$300 Million Paid by MTR
The MTR company has paid the renovation fee of the Police Sports and Recreation Club at Prince Edward, triggering controversy in the city after Transport and Housing Bureau had confirmed the operation upon the request of pro-democracy lawmaker.
Tanya Chan of Civic Party challenged the rationale of using the funding for building the Central Rail Link to refurnish police amenity.
Source: Stand News #Mar7
Further reading:
Unions of Customs & Excise & Correction Services are unhappy about huge salary gaps with HK Police
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/18178
#FirstHand #Mar21 #PoliceState
Riot Police Occupy Subway Station and Target Young People for Stop and search
1851 | Causeway Bay
Today, March 21, is the 8th month of Yuen Long 721 incident.
In addition to the rally planned in Yuen Long, sit-in protests were held in three subway stations on the Hong Kong Island. An hour before the protest takes place in Causeway Bay, riot police, plain-clothes officers and as many as 10 police cars from Emergency Unit and Tactical units were stationed around the venue, guarding every exit of the subway station to conduct regular stop and search operation targeting young people.
#YuenLong721 #HongKongProtest #NeverForget #MTR
Riot Police Occupy Subway Station and Target Young People for Stop and search
1851 | Causeway Bay
Today, March 21, is the 8th month of Yuen Long 721 incident.
In addition to the rally planned in Yuen Long, sit-in protests were held in three subway stations on the Hong Kong Island. An hour before the protest takes place in Causeway Bay, riot police, plain-clothes officers and as many as 10 police cars from Emergency Unit and Tactical units were stationed around the venue, guarding every exit of the subway station to conduct regular stop and search operation targeting young people.
#YuenLong721 #HongKongProtest #NeverForget #MTR
#PoliceState #LegCo #Budget #MTR
Government Refuses to Reveal the Building Plans of Police Sport and Recreation Club and Police Officer Club to the Public
The Public Works Subcommittee of the Legislative Council scrutinised the significant cost overruns in the Shatin to Central Link and South Island Line of MTR.
Pro-democracy lawmakers requested the government to publish the building plans of Police Sport and Recreation Club (PSRC) and Police Officer Club (POC) to the public. The government refused by citing the consideration of security and the opinion from the Hong Kong Police Force.
According to the deliberation of significant cost overruns of the new MTR line, 900 million Hong Kong dollars are being used to renovate POC in Causeway Bay and PSRC in Prince Edward.
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Government Refuses to Reveal the Building Plans of Police Sport and Recreation Club and Police Officer Club to the Public
The Public Works Subcommittee of the Legislative Council scrutinised the significant cost overruns in the Shatin to Central Link and South Island Line of MTR.
Pro-democracy lawmakers requested the government to publish the building plans of Police Sport and Recreation Club (PSRC) and Police Officer Club (POC) to the public. The government refused by citing the consideration of security and the opinion from the Hong Kong Police Force.
According to the deliberation of significant cost overruns of the new MTR line, 900 million Hong Kong dollars are being used to renovate POC in Causeway Bay and PSRC in Prince Edward.
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/20189
#PoliceState #LegCo #Budget #MTR
Government Refuses to Reveal the Building Plans of Police Sport and Recreation Club and Police Officer Club to the Public
Part 1:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/20188
The pro-demorcracy camp were dissatisfied with the government's rejection to publish the construction plan.
Chan Pai-Ming Jimmy, Director of Highways, said "There should be some considerations of security while having official events and International meetings."
Pro-democracy lawmaker Chan Chi-Chuen Raymond responded, "You provided the building plans of Hong Kong Police headquarters when you applied for the funding proposal in relation to its construction, right?"
Another pro-democracy lawnaker Wu Chi-Wai added, "This is club house for the police, it should not contains any security concerns like Police stations and buildings of the HKPF. That means that you are not carrying out normal operations since you received those documents provided by the HKPF. In other words, you are an idiot!"
Chan Fan Frank, Secretary for Transport and Housing, replied "I wish that Mr Wu Chi Wai could take back his words just now."
A number of council members doubted the reason why the cost of renovation of the POC increased from 300 million to 600 million, which includes the construction of unnecessary facilities, pro-democracy Cheng Chung Tai said "these 4 swimsuit dryers are going to cost us 60 thousand dollars."
Tam Man-Ho Jeremy, a pro-democracy lawmaker of the Civic Party then proposed an adjournment of the discussion which has yet to be resumed.
Source: iCable news #Apr29
Government Refuses to Reveal the Building Plans of Police Sport and Recreation Club and Police Officer Club to the Public
Part 1:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/20188
The pro-demorcracy camp were dissatisfied with the government's rejection to publish the construction plan.
Chan Pai-Ming Jimmy, Director of Highways, said "There should be some considerations of security while having official events and International meetings."
Pro-democracy lawmaker Chan Chi-Chuen Raymond responded, "You provided the building plans of Hong Kong Police headquarters when you applied for the funding proposal in relation to its construction, right?"
Another pro-democracy lawnaker Wu Chi-Wai added, "This is club house for the police, it should not contains any security concerns like Police stations and buildings of the HKPF. That means that you are not carrying out normal operations since you received those documents provided by the HKPF. In other words, you are an idiot!"
Chan Fan Frank, Secretary for Transport and Housing, replied "I wish that Mr Wu Chi Wai could take back his words just now."
A number of council members doubted the reason why the cost of renovation of the POC increased from 300 million to 600 million, which includes the construction of unnecessary facilities, pro-democracy Cheng Chung Tai said "these 4 swimsuit dryers are going to cost us 60 thousand dollars."
Tam Man-Ho Jeremy, a pro-democracy lawmaker of the Civic Party then proposed an adjournment of the discussion which has yet to be resumed.
Source: iCable news #Apr29
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Government Refuses to Reveal the Building Plans of Police Sport and Recreation Club and Police Officer Club to the Public
The Public Works Subcommittee of the Legislative Council scrutinised the significant cost overruns…
Government Refuses to Reveal the Building Plans of Police Sport and Recreation Club and Police Officer Club to the Public
The Public Works Subcommittee of the Legislative Council scrutinised the significant cost overruns…
Despite High Court order, MTR released incomplete CCTV footages to arrestee who was allegedly beaten and trampled on by police officers in the 831 incident
#MTR #CCTV #PrinceEdward831
#MTR #CCTV #PrinceEdward831
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MTR blocks off an exit for no apparent reason
The Exit F1 of Causeway Bay MTR Station was closed, with a notice hung on the iron gate, instructing citizens to use Exit E instead.
The reporter asked the MTR staff for the reason for the exit closure, but received no response, from either the staff or the 2 armed policemen behind the gate, who were seen hurrying with the hanging more notices. Meanwhile, the police continued their dispersal of citizens in the area between Jardine’s Crescent and Yee Wo Street.
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MTR blocks off an exit for no apparent reason
The Exit F1 of Causeway Bay MTR Station was closed, with a notice hung on the iron gate, instructing citizens to use Exit E instead.
The reporter asked the MTR staff for the reason for the exit closure, but received no response, from either the staff or the 2 armed policemen behind the gate, who were seen hurrying with the hanging more notices. Meanwhile, the police continued their dispersal of citizens in the area between Jardine’s Crescent and Yee Wo Street.
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Whistle-blower on Hong Kong MTR construction scandal launches legal bid to overturn inquiry’s findings
//A whistle-blower at the centre of a construction scandal involving Hong Kong’s costliest rail link is suing the government-appointed commission of inquiry in a legal bid to overturn its finding that the project was safe to go live.
//In a writ filed on Thursday for a judicial review, subcontractor China Technology sought a court order to quash the interim and final reports of the commission chaired by former judge Michael Hartmann on the expanded Hung Hom station of the HK$90.7 billion (US$11.7 billion) Sha Tin-Central rail link.
//“The commission is fully satisfied that, with suitable measures in place, the station box structure will be safe and also fit for purpose,” the report said.
//In launching the legal challenge, Jason Poon Chuk-hung, managing director of China Technology, who blew the whistle on allegations of defective work over the project in May 2018, argued the commission did not have the capacity to judge the project’s safety.
//The commission, set up in July 2018, had looked into allegations of shoddy work at the Hung Hom station site, a missing tranche of vital safety documents relating to the project and other construction issues.
//While confirming the staff of subcontractor Fang Sheung Construction had cut the rebar, the report said “it was not extensive” and amounted to 2 to 3 per cent of the amount used.
//It also concluded cutting the rebar was not “condoned” by either main contractor Leighton Contractors (Asia) or rail operator MTR Corporation, and that there was no evidence the workers were authorised or encouraged by their employer.
//The writ argued that without any supporting evidence, the commission jumped to the conclusion that it was Fang Sheung workers who cut the rebar and that both Leighton and MTR Corp had no knowledge of the act.
//The Sha Tin-Central link project has been plagued by repeated delays and cost overruns.
Full Article: SCMP, (21-May)
#MTR #shatincentrallink #overuns #delay #commission #ChinaInfluence #mainlanderizartion #FailedState
Whistle-blower on Hong Kong MTR construction scandal launches legal bid to overturn inquiry’s findings
//A whistle-blower at the centre of a construction scandal involving Hong Kong’s costliest rail link is suing the government-appointed commission of inquiry in a legal bid to overturn its finding that the project was safe to go live.
//In a writ filed on Thursday for a judicial review, subcontractor China Technology sought a court order to quash the interim and final reports of the commission chaired by former judge Michael Hartmann on the expanded Hung Hom station of the HK$90.7 billion (US$11.7 billion) Sha Tin-Central rail link.
//“The commission is fully satisfied that, with suitable measures in place, the station box structure will be safe and also fit for purpose,” the report said.
//In launching the legal challenge, Jason Poon Chuk-hung, managing director of China Technology, who blew the whistle on allegations of defective work over the project in May 2018, argued the commission did not have the capacity to judge the project’s safety.
//The commission, set up in July 2018, had looked into allegations of shoddy work at the Hung Hom station site, a missing tranche of vital safety documents relating to the project and other construction issues.
//While confirming the staff of subcontractor Fang Sheung Construction had cut the rebar, the report said “it was not extensive” and amounted to 2 to 3 per cent of the amount used.
//It also concluded cutting the rebar was not “condoned” by either main contractor Leighton Contractors (Asia) or rail operator MTR Corporation, and that there was no evidence the workers were authorised or encouraged by their employer.
//The writ argued that without any supporting evidence, the commission jumped to the conclusion that it was Fang Sheung workers who cut the rebar and that both Leighton and MTR Corp had no knowledge of the act.
//The Sha Tin-Central link project has been plagued by repeated delays and cost overruns.
Full Article: SCMP, (21-May)
#MTR #shatincentrallink #overuns #delay #commission #ChinaInfluence #mainlanderizartion #FailedState
South China Morning Post
Rail construction scandal: whistle-blower wants court to overturn panel’s findings
The commission of inquiry had ruled that Hung Hom station of the Sha Tin-Central rail link would be safe for use. But subcontractor China Technology says panel did not have the capacity to make such a judgment.
#PowerAbuse #PoliceState
District Councilors Condemn #MTR staff for inflicting violence on young man "like the police"
Source: InMedia HK #May13
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District Councilors Condemn #MTR staff for inflicting violence on young man "like the police"
Source: InMedia HK #May13
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District Councilors Condemn #MTR staff for inflicting violence on young man "like the police"
In April 2021, in Hong Kong a young man with a mental illness record became agitated when he was intercepted by the MTR ticket inspection unit while exiting Heng Fa Chuen Station.
During the incident, he was physically subdued to the ground by the subway company staff, one of then even violently knelt on the man’s neck.
A number of Yau Tsim Mong District Council members questioned the MTR at a meeting of the Traffic and Transport Committee. They comdemned the MTR Ticket Inspection Unit for abusing its power, and demanded that the MTR to amend the MTR By-laws to stop allowing staff to use force.
District Councillor Owan Li questioned whether the MTR staff had overstepped their authority, and whether they were "enforcing the law for the police?” He criticized the staff kneeling on the victim’s neck for being "a bully".
The MTR representative described the incident as "looking unsatisfactory" and said the police were investigating the incident and were not in a position to comment, adding that they would only report the suggestion.
Source: InMedia HK #May13
https://bit.ly/3uPXWy0
#FailedState #TicketInspection
District Councilors Condemn #MTR staff for inflicting violence on young man "like the police"
In April 2021, in Hong Kong a young man with a mental illness record became agitated when he was intercepted by the MTR ticket inspection unit while exiting Heng Fa Chuen Station.
During the incident, he was physically subdued to the ground by the subway company staff, one of then even violently knelt on the man’s neck.
A number of Yau Tsim Mong District Council members questioned the MTR at a meeting of the Traffic and Transport Committee. They comdemned the MTR Ticket Inspection Unit for abusing its power, and demanded that the MTR to amend the MTR By-laws to stop allowing staff to use force.
District Councillor Owan Li questioned whether the MTR staff had overstepped their authority, and whether they were "enforcing the law for the police?” He criticized the staff kneeling on the victim’s neck for being "a bully".
The MTR representative described the incident as "looking unsatisfactory" and said the police were investigating the incident and were not in a position to comment, adding that they would only report the suggestion.
Source: InMedia HK #May13
https://bit.ly/3uPXWy0
#FailedState #TicketInspection
[Interview on the 2nd anniversary of 831] A 19-year-old commemorates 831 in his youngest days
By Translated by Guardians of Hong Kong – October 4, 2021 • 31 December 2021
Two years ago on 31 Aug, a lot of policemen entered Prince Edward Station to chase after and beat up protesters. They were criticized for committing violence against civilians. Simon, aged 17 at that time, was one of the injured in the event.
Video link below
https://bit.ly/3vuAJ78
Read our fully translated story here:
https://telegra.ph/Interview-on-the-2nd-anniversary-of-831-A-19-year-old-commemorates-831-in-his-youngest-days-12-31
Source: The Stand News #Aug30
Reporter: MOK Kwun-ling
Cameras: Ramsey AU, LAU Tsz-hong
Video Clipping: LAU Tsz-hong
Art work: LAU Yan-hin
#AntiELAB #MTR #Aug31
By Translated by Guardians of Hong Kong – October 4, 2021 • 31 December 2021
Two years ago on 31 Aug, a lot of policemen entered Prince Edward Station to chase after and beat up protesters. They were criticized for committing violence against civilians. Simon, aged 17 at that time, was one of the injured in the event.
Video link below
https://bit.ly/3vuAJ78
Read our fully translated story here:
https://telegra.ph/Interview-on-the-2nd-anniversary-of-831-A-19-year-old-commemorates-831-in-his-youngest-days-12-31
Source: The Stand News #Aug30
Reporter: MOK Kwun-ling
Cameras: Ramsey AU, LAU Tsz-hong
Video Clipping: LAU Tsz-hong
Art work: LAU Yan-hin
#AntiELAB #MTR #Aug31
Police with rifles rushed to a MTR station just because a child had a toy gun...
#PoliceForce #MTR #NationalSecurity #GoHKgraphics
#PoliceForce #MTR #NationalSecurity #GoHKgraphics