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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

600 families seek second visit as worst-hit Wang Fuk Court tower reopens

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

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

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Residents leave prayers and flowers on third day of return to Wang Fuk Court

Group are latest batch of residents to return to their flats in Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court under special government arrangement.

Residents return to retrieve their belongings from Wang Fuk Court’s Wang Sun House in Tai Po. Photo: Karma Lo
Residents return to retrieve their belongings from Wang Fuk Court’s Wang Sun House in Tai Po. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Polyfoam use left unchecked amid gap in supervision, Tai Po fire probe hears

Fire service official Michael Yung says responsibility for flagged hazards lies with Housing Bureau’s Independent Checking Unit and Labour Department.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Tai Po blaze probe: temporary removal of fireproof windows ‘complied with rules’

Panel chairman questions whether interests of workers and residents are at odds under existing regulations.

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Hong Kong society

‘All risks must be controlled,’ John Lee says on basketball betting U-turn

City leader defends halt on basketball betting, citing ‘worrying’ prediction market trend.

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Hong Kong’s leader has defended the government’s decision to put the legalisation of basketball betting on hold. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong’s leader has defended the government’s decision to put the legalisation of basketball betting on hold. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

More Wang Fuk Court residents return to search for items in fire-ravaged homes

On second day of residents’ return to their devastated homes, some bid emotional farewell while others say three hours is insufficient time for packing.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Vote rigging at Wang Fuk Court went unchecked before deadly fire, inquiry hears

Ex-committee member Jason Kong says proxy votes kept predecessors in power until controversial HK$336 million renovation led to their ousting.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

‘Like charcoal’: Wang Fuk Court residents sift through ashes for belongings

Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk says first day of phased re-entry proceeded ‘in an orderly manner’ and describes process as ‘largely smooth’.

A resident surnamed Wong has said his seventh-floor flat in Wang Sun House was heavily damaged in the fire. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Returning to a fire-ravaged home in Wang Fuk Court: what to prepare

If you plan to return to the Tai Po fire site to retrieve belongings, here are some ways to navigate the terrain and deal with emotional triggers.

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Some of the tools residents can consider taking with them when they return to their flats in Wang Fuk Court. Photo: Sam Tsang
Some of the tools residents can consider taking with them when they return to their flats in Wang Fuk Court. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

‘No mood for work’: ship mechanic’s future clouded by Aberdeen marina project

‘I have put my heart and soul into the workshop for several decades … After the plan was announced, I have had no mood for work,’ David Chan says.

Hong Kong culture

New York Met exhibit in Hong Kong ‘underscores importance of cultural exchanges’

About 200 pieces of jewellery from 4,000 years of history across five continents on display at Hong Kong Palace Museum for next six months.

Accidents and personal safety

14 hurt after minibus slams into back of goods vehicle in Hong Kong

Crash occurred at about 9.30pm in Tsing Yi.

The crash occurred near Cheung Ching Estate in Tsing Yi. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens at ‘pinnacle’ on 50th anniversary, pioneering coach says

First tournament in 1976 drew 3,000, while this year’s event at Kai Tak Stadium has attracted more than 140,000, with three-day passes sold out.

Tens of thousands of rugby fans pack Kai Tak Stadium on the second day of the Hong Kong Sevens on Saturday. Photo: Karma Lo
Tens of thousands of rugby fans pack Kai Tak Stadium on the second day of the Hong Kong Sevens on Saturday. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Wang Fuk Court residents prepare for emotional return to site of deadly fire

Grief counsellor and psychologist help residents prepare physically and mentally for the expected ‘sensory shock’ of returning to ravaged homes.

Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong Housing Society aims to boost supply of subsidised sale flats

Chairman Ling Kar-kan says society will still supply more rental flats.

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Hong Kong society

Charity breeding Labrador with golden retriever to boost guide dog supply

‘Labradors are naturally friendly, obedient and food-motivated, which is a good quality for training due to the high-value, immediate reward,’ charity says.

The number of canines still lags far behind demand, according to Hong Kong Seeing Eye Dog Services. Photo: Jonathan Wong
The number of canines still lags far behind demand, according to Hong Kong Seeing Eye Dog Services. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong society

Gloomy weather can’t take shine off Hong Kong Sevens for visiting rugby fans

Rugby tournament kicks off 50th anniversary edition with spectators in party mood.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Tai Po fire: owners’ group repeatedly complained about use of flammable materials

Former management committee chair says residents felt ‘helpless’ and ‘couldn’t find anything in Hong Kong law to justify our demands’.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong to scrap fax messaging between police and fire services for emergencies

Security chief Chris Tang says system to be digitised after Tai Po fire inquiry reveals use of fax for sharing emergency appeals gathered online.

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Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Authorities will also increase phone lines at call centres, after an inquiry into the inferno revealed a bottleneck for call referrals. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Tai Po probe: owners urged contractor to use fire-resistant materials ‘in vain’

Spotlight on oversight failures as attention turns to management committee and contractor conduct, with former chair set to testify.

Wang Fuk court in Tai Po. Photo: Jelly Tse
Wang Fuk court in Tai Po. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Give officials more power to probe suspected animal cruelty cases: watchdog

Office of the Ombudsman says existing ‘investigative approach is ineffective against offenders intending to conceal evidence’.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

We failed to check if workers smoked at Wang Fuk Court, firms tell fire hearing

Engineering firms also say replacing fireproof windows with movable boards was unnecessary.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Tai Po fire probe: resident recalls deaths of family members – as it happened

Resident says he kept calling his mother every 15 minutes and made a video call at around 9pm during which he saw the flat in complete darkness.

Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Photo: Sam Tsang
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