Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong government is rapidly constructing "simple public housing" to address the shortage of public housing and improve living conditions for residents, particularly those living in subdivided flats [3][5]. Group 1: Housing Development - The Hong Kong government, led by Chief Executive John Lee, proposed the construction of simple public housing using standardized designs and "modular construction" methods to quickly fill the gap in public housing supply [3]. - There are 13 projects of simple public housing distributed across various regions, including Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories [3]. - The first four projects are set to be occupied this year, with the project at Choi Hing Road achieving the fastest construction record for high-rise buildings in Hong Kong [3]. Group 2: Living Conditions - Residents of simple public housing, such as Ms. Wu Shaorong, have reported significant improvements in their living conditions, moving from cramped subdivided flats to more spacious and well-ventilated units [3][5]. - Each unit in the simple public housing includes independent kitchens and bathrooms, fully furnished for immediate occupancy [3]. Group 3: Community and Services - The simple public housing projects also focus on community services, offering legal aid, financial literacy workshops, and support services for the elderly and children [4]. - Residents have found employment opportunities within the community, such as cleaning and security jobs [4]. Group 4: Economic Impact - The monthly rent for a two-person unit in simple public housing is only HKD 1,290, a significant reduction from the HKD 4,700 monthly rent for subdivided flats, easing the financial burden on residents [5]. - The median monthly rent for subdivided flats is approximately HKD 5,000, which drops to about HKD 1,300 after moving into simple public housing, allowing residents to allocate funds for other necessities [5]. Group 5: Future Plans - The Hong Kong government aims to complete around 30,000 simple public housing units by the 2027/2028 fiscal year, with an estimated 9,500 units expected to be completed this year [5]. - The government is committed to reducing the waiting time for public housing to 4.5 years, marking a significant step towards improving housing accessibility [5].

智通财经APP获悉，7月14日，香港房屋署署长李佩诗在香港房屋委员会（香港房委会）公开例会上发 言指出，香港房屋署致力打击滥用公屋的行为。自本届香港政府上任至今年五月底，香港房屋署已收回 约8700个单位，节省相应的建筑费达87亿港元，成效有目共睹。除了要求住户申报资产及物业，并进行 仔细审核，香港房委会2025年一月推出"举报滥用公屋奖"，搜集情报以更精准打击滥用公屋。截至今年 三月底，香港房屋署接获的约3900宗举报中，约1700宗选择参与奖励计划。经筛选后，有约700宗举报 可进一步跟进。 在2024/25这个年度，香港房委会共有约23000个单位落成，当中包括约9000个公屋单位和14000个资助 出售单位，预计2025/26年度将有约28000个单位落成，较2024/25年度增加20%。 除了大力增加公营房屋的新供应，要帮助轮候公屋的申请者更快"上楼"，加快公屋流转亦同样重要。在 2025年三月底，约有116400宗一般公屋申请，以及约86300宗配额及计分制下的非长者一人申请。与最 高位的156400宗（截至2020年九月底）及143700宗（截至2015年十二月底）比较，一般公屋申请及非长 者一 ...