Hong Kong creates building renovation oversight body after deadly Tai Po fire

Hong Kong announced a new council to oversee building maintenance and contractor regulation, part of a broader Buildings Department overhaul. The move follows a formal apology for the November fire at Wang Fuk Court that killed several residents. The reform signals a regulatory tightening in response to a fatal incident, with implementation details still pending.

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