Hong Kong lawmakers urge more scrutiny of Student Aid Society funding after scandal

Lawmakers have demanded tighter scrutiny over a government proposal to fund a HK$377.3 million (US$48.4 million) redevelopment project for the scandal-hit Hong Kong Student Aid Society. Residents and former staff of the NGO’s childcare facilities recently alleged severe staffing shortages, high employee turnover and an inadequate food budget that reportedly left them with just HK$250 to feed 10 people with two meals a day. The NGO denied the allegations and in late October filed for an...