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Homeowners Urged to Safeguard Voting Rights Amid Corruption

1/5/2026

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Hong Kong homeowners are urged to protect their voting rights amid concerns about proxy harvesting and impersonation by syndicates in building management.
The warning follows the Wang Fuk Court fire that killed 161 people.
Recently, 21 individuals were arrested for suspected corruption at two estates.
Johnnie Chan Chi-kau from the Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies cautioned against signing proxy forms for unknown individuals.

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Story summary

Hong Kong homeowners are urged to protect their voting rights amid concerns about proxy harvesting and impersonation by syndicates in building management.
The warning follows the Wang Fuk Court fire that killed 161 people.
Recently, 21 individuals were arrested for suspected corruption at two estates.
Johnnie Chan Chi-kau from the Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies cautioned against signing proxy forms for unknown individuals.