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A block at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. The residential complex was undergoing renovation when the fire broke out last November. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Fire risks not spotted due to old inspection guidelines, Tai Po blaze inquiry told

Government surveyors were following outdated guidelines that didn’t require them to examine renovation works in person at Wang Fuk Court, committee hears.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Families of helpers who died in Tai Po fire struggle to break news to kids

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong marks 85th anniversary of Bruce Lee’s arrival with statue and exhibition

Hong Kong economy

Beer, BBQ festivals possible under beach scheme to tap private sector operators

Senior administrator says operators expected to upgrade facilities while drawing visitors, charging reasonable fees and ensuring responsible use.

A view of Ma Wan Tung Wan Beach in Tsuen Wan. Photo: Eugene Lee
A view of Ma Wan Tung Wan Beach in Tsuen Wan. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong tourism

China-Japan tensions a boon to Hong Kong tourism for ‘golden week’: expert

Lawmaker and Miramar Group chief says hotel rates have jumped by as much as 8 per cent as tourists originally bound for East Asia choose city.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Claims of no foam material regulations ‘unacceptable’, Tai Po fire probe hears

Buildings Department can act against contractors over ‘inappropriate’ use of materials but Wang Fuk Court not under its purview, witness says.

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Hong Kong society

Can parents, children playing video games together level up their relationship?

Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong calls for new approach to supervise children’s gaming activity, after surveying families’ attitudes to video games.

Parents should become participants and play with their children so they can know what they are playing and who they play with, a non-profit group has said. Phpto: Karma Lo
Parents should become participants and play with their children so they can know what they are playing and who they play with, a non-profit group has said. Phpto: Karma Lo
Accidents and personal safety

Woman rescued after falling into sea while taking photos at a Hong Kong lighthouse

Mainland Chinese woman, 46, pulled from the sea by a passing couple after falling while taking photos at Fat Tong Mun in Sai Kung.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong plans new trial of infecting male mosquitoes to halt offspring growth

‘Mosquito-to-control-mosquito’ strategy will be deployed next year, as government considers stepping up control measures.

Hong Kong society

Photo of labourer smoking on scaffolding triggers anger after Tai Po blaze

Social media post shows construction worker smoking on bamboo scaffolding at residential building, prompting calls for company to act.

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The government has proposed a complete ban on smoking at construction sites following the blaze that tore through Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court last November. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Reverend Derek Li, father of injured Hong Kong Mirror dancer Mo Li, dies

Christian Ministry Institute announces death of elder Li, who spent recent years advocating for son after accident at 2022 concert.

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Reverend Derek Li (centre) and his wife leave Queen Elizabeth Hospital a week after their son’s accident in 2022. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Reverend Derek Li (centre) and his wife leave Queen Elizabeth Hospital a week after their son’s accident in 2022. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Wang Fuk Court resident cherishes chance to capture final photo of sea from flat

Tearful reunions as residents return to fire-ravaged flats to salvage belongings before leaving for last time.

Hong Kong society

SCMP scoops 74 awards, led by Hong Kong fencing infographic in design competition

Strong showing at 47th edition of Society for News Design’s Creative Competition, recognising excellence across digital, print and multimedia work.

Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong to step up crackdown on tourist scams during Labour Day ‘golden week’

Tourism minister says authorities will boost enforcement to protect visitors’ rights, calls on public to ‘cherish our travel reputation’.

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Tourists on the waterfront in Tsim Sha Tsui. The government estimates that 980,000 mainland Chinese travellers will visit the city during the coming holiday. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Wang Fuk Court residents make long climb to retrieve family treasures

Jewellery, cash, photo albums and keepsakes linked to dead loved ones among items reclaimed by residents.

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A resident collects personal belongings from Wang Sun House. Photo: Eugene Lee
A resident collects personal belongings from Wang Sun House. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Departments must communicate better, fire chief tells Tai Po blaze hearing

But Director of Fire Services Andy Yeung insists authorities have clear divisions of work for supervision of renovation projects.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

A ‘final piano song’ offers closure as residents say goodbye to Wang Fuk Court

Residents make emotional return to fire-ravaged flats, salvaging belongings and taking one last look.

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Cathay Pacific

Man dies on Cathay Pacific flight from UK to Hong Kong

Police receive report about passenger, a cancer patient, shortly before flight from Manchester lands in Hong Kong.

A Cathay Pacific Airways plane approaches Hong Kong International Airport earlier this month. Photo: Eugene Lee
A Cathay Pacific Airways plane approaches Hong Kong International Airport earlier this month. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Contractors must justify shutdowns under tighter scrutiny: fire chief

Andy Yeung tells committee that Fire Services Department will amend laws, tighten oversight of fire services installation contractors.

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Hong Kong society

‘One country, two systems’ can serve as global model: Hong Kong’s Regina Ip

Political heavyweight makes remark ahead of her think tank’s third edition of annual Global Prosperity Summit.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong fire services declined Tai Po alert over confusion fears, inquiry hears

System, which triggers high-pitched alarm on mobile phones, would have offered little help as it takes up to one hour to activate, officer says.

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Derek Chan (right) arrives at City Gallery in Central for the hearing. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Personal info of 9,045 people compromised in Hong Kong private club data breach

Yau Yat Chuen Garden City Club’s management system rendered inoperable due to ransomware attack that encrypted information system files.

Yau Yat Chuen Garden City Club notified the privacy watchdog on October 31 last year that its club management system was rendered inoperable due to a ransomware attack. Photo: Jelly Tse
Yau Yat Chuen Garden City Club notified the privacy watchdog on October 31 last year that its club management system was rendered inoperable due to a ransomware attack. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Film on Manila hostage crisis sparks debate over ‘secondary trauma’ in Hong Kong

‘Beyond Hostage Crisis’, set to open in Hong Kong next month, draws mixed reactions, with some raising trauma concerns and others defending it.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

‘Lifetime of memories’: survivors return to worst-hit Wang Fuk Court block

Survivors recount narrow escapes and salvage belongings, as some demand accountability and criticise time limits after deadly blaze.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

‘Regulatory vacuum’: Hong Kong fire probe reveals confusion over safety roles

Testimony by fire services officials shows departments split over handling complaints on Wang Fuk Court renovations.

Members of the media wait outside City Gallery in Central. Photo: Sun Yeung
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