Cathay Pacific expect pilots to get themselves to the city in which the initial interview is being held but they hold these in a variety of countries when they are on a recruitment drive. ie If in Australia you get to Sydney at your own expense.
This is quite reasonable as costs would spiral if they had to fly every applicant into Sydney on other airlines. If they are interested in taking things further they will fly the applicant to Hong Kong from the closest port they service. Fair to both sides.
Subload isn't really much use as the interview and simulator are at scheduled times. If they want to keep to the schedule...........