[Budget 2022] In Shek Yam, Kwai Chung, a subdivided room of less than 70 square feet can only accommodate a bunk bed, and there is no room to move around.
Ms. Lin's son was living in a cramped bed for a long time, and his mood became worse and worse.
For the sake of her son, the mother "moved the big house" two years ago. The family of three has been living in a subdivided flat of about 110 square feet in Cheung Sha Wan. Although the son, who is taking the DSE examination this year, has room to move around, the rent is almost twice as expensive as the old house.
It is even more unfortunate that after the epidemic hit Hong Kong, the income of her husband who was the only economic supporter and transporter decreased. Ms. Lin admitted that she was under a lot of pressure and a heavy burden. It is her greatest wish to go upstairs as soon as possible and bid farewell to the subdivided room.
The new budget announced today (23rd), rather than giving out consumer vouchers, Ms. Lin prefers the government to send money directly: "It's just cash, it can be used for the most difficult and most needed items, how much to send. accepted."
Ms. Lin's family of three currently lives in a subdivided apartment of about 110 square feet.
(provided by respondents)
Husband's monthly income has been greatly reduced to 9,000 yuan under the epidemic, and water and electricity rent has accounted for 7,000 yuan
Ms. Lin's family of three has been waiting for public housing for nearly four years, and her son is 18 years old this year. The family's life is supported by her husband's income as a car follower.
Before the outbreak of the epidemic, the husband's labor was about 10,000 yuan per month, but the epidemic has been repeated in the past two years, and the husband's labor has now dropped to about 9,000 yuan.
Preparing for the DSE test, the son uses a second-hand computer for online classes and can't afford to buy a laptop
At present, they have to pay about HK$7,000 per month for their subdivided apartments in Cheung Sha Wan, including water and electricity. They have spent most of their income, after deducting the expenses for food, daily necessities, transportation, books for their son, and stationery, etc. I have money left.” The desk computer that my son uses for online classes is a second-hand computer he bought two years ago. Although he has always wanted to buy a new laptop for his son, he has yet to buy it due to financial constraints.
The small space affects the mood. Looking upstairs, my son has a personal room
Although living in financial constraints, Ms. Lin is still thankful that her family has moved to a new home.
The family was still living in a subdivided unit in Shek Yam, Kwai Chung when they were first waiting for public housing.
The son's daily life is limited to the bed, doing homework, reading, resting, all activities are in the bed, "(the bed) is a room."
Moved into a "big room" because of expensive rent for my son: I think it's okay to go to the building temporarily
However, her son lived in a narrow space for a long time. He had to squat on the bed to do his homework, and he often bumped his head when he got up every day. Ms. Lin soon discovered that her son was in a bad mood and was often unhappy. Although she often enlightened her son, she said to him, "What? It's all temporary, just go upstairs and you'll be fine." But she also knew that this was not the way to go in the long run. After discussing with her husband two years ago, she decided to "suffer expensive rent" and move to the current 110-square-foot sub-unit.
The living environment has improved slightly compared to the past. My son now has a corner of the house where he has a computer, online classes, and can walk around the house. His mood has improved, but Ms. Lin still hopes that after going upstairs as soon as possible, her son can have his own home. Room.
Most worried about how family members can be quarantined at home
Ms. Lin also mentioned that the subdivided apartment she currently lives in is "one subdivided three", that is, one unit is divided into three sub-units for rent. Fortunately, there is an independent kitchen and toilet in the unit, which does not need to be shared. During the epidemic, there is no need to worry about sharing kitchen and toilet. Toilets increase the risk of infection.
But she added that the unit is only 110 square feet, and if someone in the family has the virus and needs to be quarantined at home, "it's impossible to do that."
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There are restrictions on consumer coupons, and I hope to send cash this year: it can be used where it is most needed
When asked what she expects from the new budget, Ms. Lam said that she had heard that the current waiting time for public housing was as long as six years, and she was very worried, although she hoped that there would be measures to speed up the upstairs.
She also mentioned that the introduction of consumer vouchers in last year's budget helped them, but the vouchers could not be used freely and could not be spent on some urgently needed expenses.
If the (distribution of money) is in cash, it’s fine. It can be used for the most difficult and most needed fruits, and it is acceptable to send as much as possible. Although everyone wants more, it all depends on the government’s budget.
Subdivided Household Ms. Lin
Lam hopes that the government can distribute cash instead this year. As for the amount, she said, "How much is accepted, everyone wants more, but it all depends on the government's budget."
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