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Reforms Proposed After Tai Po Fire Sparks Outcry

1/15/2026

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  • Officials push reforms to building management after the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po.
  • Chief Secretary Eric Chan proposed expanding the Urban Renewal Authority (URA)'s oversight of renovation projects and launching a Smart Tender platform.
  • Lawmakers back measures to increase transparency in maintenance voting and limit proxy votes.
  • The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is investigating bid-rigging linked to the fire, and public concern prompts calls for reform.