Chief Executive John Lee said he is saddened by the murders that took place at a shopping centre last night and he extended his deep condolences to the families of the two deceased. Mr Lee made the statement following the murder case that happened at Plaza Hollywood in Diamond Hill on the evening of June 2. Apart from explaining that Police have arrested the suspect and will spare no effort in investigating the case, the statement pointed out that this is an individual case. It added that Police and various law enforcement agencies will continue to strive to maintain law and order in Hong Kong. Furthermore, staff from the Social Welfare Department have contacted the families of the deceased and the suspect and will render assistance. Noting that the people may feel uneasy and worried, especially as videos of the incident were widely circulated online, Mr Lee urged everyone in the community to stop sharing the videos. He encourages people to extend care to family members and fri
Overall consumer prices rose 1.7% in March year-on-year, larger than the 1.6% increase in February, the Census & Statistics Department announced today.
Netting out the effects of the Government’s one-off relief measures, the year-on-year rate of increase in March’s underlying inflation rate was also 1.7%, larger than the average increase rate of 1.5% in January and February.
Compared with March last year, price increases were recorded for basic food; transport; clothing and footwear; meals out and takeaway food; durable goods; miscellaneous services and miscellaneous goods.
On the other hand, decreases in electricity, gas and water and housing were recorded.
For alcoholic drinks and tobacco, there was no change in price.
The Government said that the elevated prices of fresh vegetables in the month gave rise to the price surge of basic food over a year earlier. Prices of energy-related items and transport also recorded visible increases.
Looking ahead, the Government said inflation in many major economies may stay high in the near term amid heightened geopolitical risks and supply and transportation bottlenecks, leading to faster increases in the prices of imported items.
Still, the overall inflation should remain largely in check as domestic rentals stay soft, it added.
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