Hong Kong district councillor warned after parking illegally in fire exit

A district councillor who illegally parked in Hong Kong has been warned to adhere to higher standards, a minister has revealed.Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak Mei-kuen told reporters on Saturday the Kwai Tsing district officer had reminded district councillor Chau Kit-ying orally and in writing to act in accordance with the public’s expectations.“We demand each district councillor perform their duty responsibly, and speak and act prudently,” Mak said. “Their actions must fulfil the public’s expectations of the district council and its councillors.”Chau apologised after a photo of her black car parked in a fire exit at Shek Foon House of Shek Lei (II) Estate went viral.Chau Kit-ying has admitted the car belonged to her and said she had asked security guards for access to the fire exit to park temporarily. Photo: Facebook / @Kwai Chung MediaKwai Chung Media, a district-based community news platform, reported that some neighbourhood residents had noticed the black car frequently parking at the location.