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South China Morning Post
12 hours ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Member loses HK$38,000 as Hong Kong branch of Singaporean 1880 club faces probe
The sudden closure of 1880 Hong Kong, a private members club based out of Singapore, left members reeling, with one losing HK$38,000, paid out for a full-year membership just two months prior, while others have complained to Customs, alleging a violation of the Trade Descriptions Ordinance. The club, located in Quarry Bay's Two Taikoo Place, operated for only seven months before shutting down last Friday due to 'cash flow difficulties'. It has been accused of owing rent and wages to more than 100 employees, with some staff seeking help from the labour authorities. Hong Kong Customs said in response to queries from the Post, that they have received complaints and are investigating. Enforcement action will be taken if any breaches of the Trade Descriptions Ordinance are found. It added that it is an offence if a trader intends not to supply a product or has no reasonable grounds to believe they can supply it within a specified or reasonable period. Offenders could face a fine of HK$500,000 (US$63,760) and five years' imprisonment upon conviction. A marketing professional, who wished to remain anonymous, joined the club in late March for its co-working space and networking opportunities, paying HK$24,000 in joining fees and HK$14,000 for a full-year membership. 'We found that [the membership] is helpful for business, especially on the networking part … they kept assuring us that they have already operated in Singapore for more than seven years and they are a reputable membership club,' she told the Post.
South China Morning Post
2 days ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
1880 Hong Kong club folds after 7 months, accused of owing staff unpaid wages
The Hong Kong branch of a Singapore-based private club, which recently closed its doors after only seven months of operation, has been accused of owing rent and more than 100 employees unpaid wages since April, with the Labour Department receiving requests for help from affected workers. 1880 Hong Kong, located at Swire Properties' office complex Two Taikoo Place in Quarry Bay last Friday announced its immediate cessation of operations, citing 'cash flow difficulties' and failed attempts to raise funds. All memberships and associated privileges were discontinued. The landlord told the Post that 'rent and other arrears' were still owed but declined to disclose more details due to confidentiality concerns. They have repossessed the premises. The club, which only opened its doors on November 8 last year, occupied four floors offering event spaces, a gym with spa facilities, and several restaurants. In an internal letter seen by the Post, founder Marc Nicolson apologised to his employees for the closure, saying the 'deal' they had been trying to close had been unsuccessful. He said he asked employees to trust him and continue working, as he believed he could raise the capital to save the company.
South China Morning Post
22-05-2025
- General
- South China Morning Post
Service on MTR's Tseung Kwan O line suspended soon after ‘explosion-like noise'
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP's journalism by subscribing . New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. Advertisement Hong Kong's railway operator suspended rush-hour services on the Tseung Kwan O line on Thursday following a power supply disruption, minutes after police received a report from a passenger about an 'explosion-like noise' on a train near Quarry Bay station. Two hours after the 5.32pm suspension, an MTR Corporation source said it had not yet been ascertained if there was a connection between the noise reported and the disruption that left tens of thousands of people scrambling to find alternative transport to get home. Police said they received a call at 5.19pm from a passenger, who reported hearing an 'explosion-like noise' before a blackout while on a Tseung Kwan O line train travelling from North Point towards Yau Tong near Quarry Bay and subsequently left the compartment. Commuters battle for alternative transport in North Point. Photo: Handout Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said she was highly concerned about the incident, urging the operator to resolve it as soon as possible while handling the transfer arrangement for passengers.
South China Morning Post
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Kung fu hustle: Hong Kong action film actor turns mentor for stunt performers
With leaps and falls on screen, Hong Kong actor Andrew Clifford Pong King-fung is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of martial artists and stunt professionals through his studio to honour the rich heritage of the city's action and kung fu films. Established in 2022, the New Era Martial Club in Quarry Bay offers the public a place to try seemingly dangerous movie stunts in a safe setting and allows Pong to share his know-how with aspiring action performers. 'Our primary mission is to promote and cultivate a new generation of Hong Kong martial artists and to make them become more aware of Hong Kong's cultural diversity, especially in Hong Kong action cinema and kung fu in general,' the 34-year-old founder of the club said, adding the group welcomed individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Hong Kong cinema is renowned for its martial arts productions over the decades, from wuxia legends to kung fu epics, featuring superstars ranging from Bruce Lee and Sammo Hung Kam-bo to Jackie Chan and Donnie Yen Ji-dan. The films of John Woo Yu-sen and wire work techniques adopted by figures such as Yuen Woo-ping in the 1980s and early 1990s also influenced Hollywood and cemented Hong Kong's legacy as a powerhouse of action filmmaking. Pong's passion for action cinema was ignited in childhood, largely through watching the movies of his parents, Chin Siu-ho and Sharon Kwok Sau-wan, as well as his uncle, Chin Ka-lok. The Chins are both renowned martial arts actors and action choreographers in the city.
South China Morning Post
15-05-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Grand Kornhill Cinema becomes latest movie theatre to close in Hong Kong
The 37-year-old Grand Kornhill Cinema in Quarry Bay will close at the end of the month, the owner has announced, joining the growing list of movie theatres going out of business in Hong Kong. The five-theatre venue, located in Kornhill Plaza South in Quarry Bay and operating as part of the MCL cinema chain, will shut when its tenancy agreement ends on May 28, the chain said on Thursday. 'Thank you for your continued support throughout the years … We hope to see you again at other MCL cinemas,' the chain said. The chain previously shut down its outlets at Hollywood Plaza in Diamond Hill and South Horizons in Ap Lei Chau in December and August, respectively. Launched in 1987, Grand Kornhill Cinema underwent a significant renovation in 2017, becoming the city's first to offer a 'MX4D' experience. MX4D provides an immersive cinematic experience, enhancing movie-watching with motion and environmental effects synchronised with the film.
