Charmaine Sheh and Chapman To Feel the Elderly Are Forlorn

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Even though there is a surplus in the government. The budget report did not include an increase to the monthly old age allowance. It only suggested a one time payment of HK$3000 to the elderly. This really disappointed a lot of people. Even a group of artistes including Charmaine Sheh, Chapman To and Kevin Cheng feels the injustice done to the elderly. Charmaine said: “Electrical rebate of HK$1800. Thanks a lot. Why don’t we use all of the HK$1800 rebate and give it to senior citizens. This way they can eat better and enjoy their remaining years. The younger people can work for their money. Artistes don’t get a lot of benefits. It would be great if the government can cut our taxes! If not, we should give more to the senior citizens.”

Chapman To also agrees with increasing the old age allowances (fruit money). He said: “You give HK$3000 to the seniors all at once. So you want them to buy an expensive Japanese melon! I believe the more useful approach is to increase the monthly fruit money. Also, alcohol is not a necessity so it shouldn’t be exempt from taxes. They should give more to seniors.” Kevin Cheng is also paying close attention to the senior’s problems. He said: “Some senior doesn’t even have HK$2 for lucky pockets. It is heart wrenching. I hope the government can give more benefits to the elderly.” Karena Lam and Don Li also agree that everyone would be happy if the government increased the old age allowances and add more benefits.

Also, Niki Chow expressed that she would benefit from the tax deduction for the HK$25000 limit. Alcohol and house wines would be tax-free. On-on Yu (余安安) said: “We don’t need to go overseas to buy wine. It benefits us and not the other countries. We can also attract other people to buy Hong Kong made wine. It will help the development of Hong Kong as a wine spot.” Cissy Wang was excited and said: “I would benefit If I had a pub.” Nicola Cheung said: “Good! It’s expensive to drink wine in Hong Kong. But I am not encouraging more people to drink wine.”