The Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) has formally requested that the government abandon proposed amendments to land registration regulations. These changes would limit media access to essential property databases, which the organization argues are crucial for investigative reporting in the city's property-driven economy. The HKJA warned that these restrictions would increase information asymmetry and undermine the transparency that characterizes Hong Kong's free-market environment. Furthermore, the association has called upon the Legislative Council to exercise caution when reviewing these amendments and to establish clear operational standards that safeguard the public's access to information. By restricting these records, the group fears that the government is moving away from the principles of openness that have historically supported the city's market integrity.
Source : Hong Kong Free Press
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