The MTR Corporation has reinstated “Ho Man Tin Estate” and “Oi Man Estate” on Exit A signage at Ho Man Tin Station on Tuesday (Nov 11) after residents accused it of commercializing public signage for promoting the luxury project ONMANTIN.
(Read more: MTR accused of commercializing Ho Man Tin signage after dropping public estate names)
Earlier this week, MTR replaced the names “Ho Man Tin Estate / Oi Man Estate” on Exit A signage with “ONMANTIN,” a newly completed residential development above the station. The move triggered strong criticism from residents and lawmakers, who said the corporation was prioritizing commercial interests over community heritage.
In response, MTR explained that station signage was limited in space and designed to highlight “major streets, buildings, or landmarks near the exit,” with ONMANTIN being the most prominent structure above Exit A.
However, the explanation failed to calm public anger and drew criticism from lawmaker Michael Tien Puk-sun, who described the move as “utterly tone-deaf” and “lacking political sense.”
After public pressure, MTR quickly amended the sign to read “Ho Man Tin Estate / Oi Man Estate / ONMANTIN.” Tien praised the company’s swift response, saying the order “shows respect for history.”
