Listen to the full article: （Audio generated by ElevenLabs）【明報專訊】AGAINST THE BACKDROP OF a sluggish economy, the number of people living on a subsistence allowance (equivalent to Hong Kong's Comprehensive Social Security Assistance) in the whole country has soared rapidly. Although the government's safety net—including living allowance, medical insurance and aiding schemes—is still effectively in place, people encountering sudden crises may face difficulties in getting relief.