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Written by: Ling Yi De Xian Bo Li
2021-06-16 16:58
Last update date: 2021-06-16 18:44
The chain karaoke shop Neway is located in the "CEO" branch of Megabox in Kowloon Bay. Last year, it was claimed by the owner for arrears of 4.45 million yuan in rent. It was suddenly closed on the way to business today (16th).
Someone reported that a bailiff came to the door. The reporter went to the branch in the afternoon to find out that there was no notice or figure of the bailiff on the spot, but new guests were stopped, and existing customers could continue to sing K until the end of the consumption period.
As a customer, the reporter called the Megabox branch to make a reservation, and the call was transferred to the Kwun Tong branch. The staff stated that the Megabox branch had begun interior decoration today for unknown reasons.
The reporter indicated his identity to check with Neway, and the company said it was "inconvenient to answer" any questions.
The reporter went to the branch in the afternoon to find out that the store is still open and will not entertain the next round of guests.
(Photo by Hong Kong 01 reporter)
No bailiffs were seen at the scene and notices no longer entertain new customers
"Hong Kong 01" received multiple news today that a bailiff came to the Neway "CEO" branch on the 17th floor of Megabox in Kowloon Bay.
However, when the reporter arrived in the afternoon, there were no notices about the closure of business, and no bailiffs were seen in the shop.
There are still customers singing K in the store, but new customers are not admitted. For unknown reasons, existing customers can continue to sing K until the end of the consumption period.
During the reporter's shooting, several men rushed out of the store to rush the reporter away, and even requested the deletion of photos and videos.
Another reporter came to the scene again as a customer. The staff member said that he no longer accepts new customers, and he does not know whether it will be open tonight, and asked the reporter to leave contact information.
The reservation call was transferred to the Kwun Tong branch, and the staff said that Megabox started renovation today
The reporter also called the Megabox branch as a customer to book a room this afternoon, and the call was transferred to the Neway Kwun Tong branch. The staff said that the Megabox branch was temporarily closed for interior decoration today and admitted that it was still open yesterday, but did not disclose the reason for the sudden decoration.
Company "Inconvenient to Answer" Media Enquiries
"Hong Kong 01" asked Neway about the reasons why the Megabox branch was closed, and the alleged bailiffs came to the door. The staff said it was "inconvenient to answer" any media inquiries.
Customers who resume business on April 29 must get vaccinations and use "Travel with peace of mind"
Neway Karaoke currently has 12 branches. There was a karaoke group outbreak during the second wave of the epidemic last year, including the CEO Neway branch in Causeway Bay. The government has since tightened epidemic prevention measures several times. Karaoke has been included in the premises that require suspension of operations. The company's business was greatly affected.
With the government’s recent relaxation of epidemic prevention restrictions, Karaoke can be reopened on April 29, but employees and customers are required to receive the first dose of vaccine. Customers also need to use the "Travel with peace of mind" mobile app to register whereabouts. Neway’s full line of Neway and The CEO branch also resumed business.
Last year, he was owed rent for 6 months and was recovered 4.45 million yuan
Looking through the records, at the end of December last year, the CEO of Neway MegaBox was claimed by the landlord for six months of rent arrears, and the amount involved exceeded 4.45 million yuan.
In addition to MegaBox stores, many Neway stores also have rent arrears records.
The Neway Yau Ma Tei Fu Wan Centre branch was alleged to have defaulted on rent and management fees since November last year. In June this year, the owner filed a claim for nearly $8.1 million. The Mong Kok Centre and Causeway Bay Lok Sing Building branch were also filed by the owner at the end of last year, claiming more than that. 33 million yuan in rent.
In addition, Neway’s associated company, Neway Music Limited, was petitioned for liquidation by the Hong Kong Kara Song Copyright Alliance Co., Ltd., and the case has been scheduled for the first inquest on July 28.
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