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Wage Hike Looms for Hong Kong Scaffolding Workers

12/12/2025

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  • Wages for scaffolding workers in Hong Kong may rise as fire safety regulations for nets take effect next month.
  • Stricter testing requirements follow a deadly Tai Po fire that killed at least 160 people.
  • An independent review committee led by Judge David Lok Kai-hong aims to complete the investigation within nine months, with findings published.
  • The government will support the committee's work and may grant it judicial powers if needed.