Hong Kong leader apologizes for deadly Tai Po fire, pledges reform
Summary
Lee promised swift but extensive reforms to the city's building industry and regulatory system.
Description from The Japan Times.
Who is covering this
-
Hong Kong’s John Lee apologises for Tai Po fire, unveils reforms as housing chief resigns
Hong Kong’s leader has apologised for last year’s deadly Tai Po fire, vowing extensive civil service and legislative reforms and an overhaul of government departments as his housing chief Winnie Ho Wing-yin resigned to offer political accountability. A grim-faced Chief...
-
Tai Po fire risks went unchecked as ‘honour system’ exploited, report says
The lack of a sense of crisis and an overreliance on an “honour system” prevented the buildings, labour and fire safety authorities from acting on fire safety risks at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, a judge-led panel that investigated Hong Kong’s deadliest blaze in decades has...
-
Hong Kong housing chief quits over Tai Po fire, accepts political responsibility
Hong Kong’s housing chief has resigned to take political responsibility for the devastating fire at Wang Fuk Court, offering condolences to the families of the victims and expressing hope that those who perished may rest in peace. Winnie Ho Wing-yin said on Thursday that she...
-
Hong Kong to replace disgraced housing unit over deadly Tai Po fire
Hong Kong’s disgraced Independent Checking Unit (ICU) will be disbanded as part of reforms in the wake of the city’s deadliest fire in decades, after a judge-led inquiry identified it as the government arm with the greatest responsibility for the Wang Fuk Court inferno. Chief...
-
Hong Kong leader apologizes for deadly Tai Po fire, pledges reform
Lee promised swift but extensive reforms to the city's building industry and regulatory system.
Related stories
Hong Kong to set up new body to oversee building renovations in regulatory overhaul
Hong Kong Leader Apologizes for Deadly Apartment Building Fire
Residents were left helpless as Hong Kong departments ‘passed the ball’ on safety complaints
Bid-rigging in renovation projects to be criminalised under law against triads
Security chief vows revamp of fire department after report censures lax inspections
