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October 2026 The HKSAR Government has officially increased the Minimum Allowable Wage (MAW) for foreign domestic helpers from HK$5,100 to HK$5,220 per month, effective October 2, 2026. That's a 2.35% increase

Sundays are the only day off for many domestic helpers in Hong Kong. After six days of work, the city becomes a different place. In this post, I'll share how helpers — including my friend Ana — usually