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$6M ex-gratia payment granted to Yeung Hoi-keung
The Government today (Monday) grant an ex-gratia payment of $6,079,000 to Mr Yeung Hoi-keung in recognition of his bravery as a good citizen in fighting crime.
Mr Yeung, married with one son and one daughter, sustained severe injuries in 1989 as he tried to apprehend a jewellery shop robber. He is still hospitalised in Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
A government spokesman said the ex-gratia payment was meant to provide assistance to ensure a stable living for Mr Yeung and his family in the years to come.
An inter-departmental working group set up to study the case has taken into account the needs of Mr Yeung's family including expenditure on clothing, food, utilities, rental, travelling, medical fees, domestic help and children's education.
The Government also agreed to pay an additional $149,580 to enable him to repay the Criminal and Law Enforcement Injuries Compensation Board.
Assistance has also been given to Mr Yeung to acquire appropriate rehabilitative appliances through Samaritan Fund and to undertake home modification to meet his special needs.
The award of the ex-gratia payment will not affect his eligibility of disability allowance which is paid on a non-means tested-basis.
Mr Yeung was awarded the Governor's Commendation for Community Service on May 14,
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