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Indonesia Repatriates Victims Amid Hong Kong Fire Investigation

12/22/2025

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Novita's remains were repatriated to Indonesia on December 21, 2025, confirmed by the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs at Jakarta's airport.
The Wang Fuk Court fire in November killed nine Indonesian workers, bringing the death toll to 161.
The Hong Kong government announced a donation fund for victims that reached HK$4 billion.
An independent review committee will investigate the fire’s causes and safety compliance, with findings due within nine months.

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Novita's remains were repatriated to Indonesia on December 21, 2025, confirmed by the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs at Jakarta's airport.
The Wang Fuk Court fire in November killed nine Indonesian workers, bringing the death toll to 161.
The Hong Kong government announced a donation fund for victims that reached HK$4 billion.
An independent review committee will investigate the fire’s causes and safety compliance, with findings due within nine months.