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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Wang Fuk Court residents complain of glitches ahead of online owners’ meeting
Estate’s administrator Hop On has called for affected owners to re-register, while saying it has stepped up security arrangements.
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Hong Kong to seek more elderly care places in Guangdong, Chris Sun says
10 May 2026 - 12:03PM
Hong Kong society
Meet 3 vinyl-spinning Hong Kong mothers finding a new rhythm after hardships
10 May 2026 - 10:24AM
Hong Kong society
Funeral for Derek Li, father of injured Mirror dancer Mo Li, to be held on June 6
Funeral to be held at St Andrew’s Church, Kowloon, with Archbishop Andrew Chan to officiate.
9 May 2026 - 11:48PM
Derek Li, seen here with his wife, died on April 25, a week after disclosing he was receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Heroism and grief: 6 residents’ stories from Wang Fuk Court fire hearings
Read the powerful accounts of six residents, among 24 who appeared before independent committee investigating deadly Tai Po blaze.
9 May 2026 - 7:57PM
Hong Kong society
SCMP takes home 3 honours from Global Media Awards, including win for infographic
International News Media Association’s awards event gave SCMP graphic on deadly Tai Po fire first place for best use of visual journalism.
8 May 2026 - 10:41PM
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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Tai Po fire: building authorities slammed at inquiry for ‘mechanical mindset’
Former head of Housing Bureau’s Independent Checking Unit acknowledges that old supervision mechanism had created ‘blind spot’.
8 May 2026 - 10:59PM
The fire at Wang Fuk Court killed 168 people and left nearly 5,000 others displaced. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Housing checking unit admits ‘blind spots’ amid ‘robotic’ workflow criticism
Te Chi-wang, deputy director of the Home Affairs Department, and ex-ICU head Lau Fu-kwok take stand at hearing into Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades.
8 May 2026 - 5:16PM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong’s pinball wizards and claw fans defend arcade thrills as curbs loom
Citywide craze in pinball and claw machines has prompted authorities to consider tightening regulations to prevent addiction to the games.
8 May 2026 - 7:46PM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Inspector failed to spot illegal alterations, Hong Kong fire probe hears
Senior maintenance surveyor thought wooden boards used to cover temporary openings at Wang Fuk Court designed to protect ‘broken’ windows.
7 May 2026 - 9:38PM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong recalls Zwilling electric kettle over handle defect and scalding risk
Electrical and Mechanical Services Department recalls product over potential safety risk and urges users to contact supplier for a refund.
7 May 2026 - 4:59PM
A Zwilling electric kettle (Model No: 53005) has been recalled by authorities over potential scalding risks. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Missed inspections at Wang Fuk Court due to late notice of new guidelines
Nick Yung, senior maintenance surveyor of the ICU, takes the stand after his colleague Andy Ku testified a day earlier.
8 May 2026 - 5:15PM
Hong Kong transport
Traffic accidents involving animals in Hong Kong surge 11-fold in 4 years
Paws Guardian Rescue Shelter founder Kent Luk says increase in animals involved in accidents stems from worsening economic situation and urban growth.
7 May 2026 - 10:55PM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Tai Po fire: inspectors failed to anticipate firms’ deception, inquiry hears
Senior surveyor becomes first member of Housing Bureau’s Independent Checking Unit to testify at hearing into city’s deadliest fire in decades.
6 May 2026 - 10:37PM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Wang Fuk Court administrator to hold online meetings with displaced residents
Residents demand answers on finances, insurance claims and renovation contracts following deadly fire at Hong Kong estate.
7 May 2026 - 9:41AM
Wang Fuk Court’s government-appointed administrator will hold online meetings with displaced residents petitioned for talks. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong police launch investigation after man and woman found dead in flat
Pair found dead in a Sau Mau Ping flat after police received a report of a man sending distressed messages before becoming unreachable.
7 May 2026 - 12:14AM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Tai Po probe: Housing Bureau’s checking unit failed to monitor safety issues
Committee’s lead counsel presses Independent Checking Unit officer on its responsibilities and whether it had properly overseen key safety issues.
7 May 2026 - 8:28PM
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Accidents and personal safety
‘May can give a false sense of safety,’ expert warns after hiker dies in Japan
Veteran mountaineer Chung Kin-man says May is not a stable period for climbing – not completely warm, with cold spells still possible.
6 May 2026 - 5:03PM
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Firefighters from Nagano Prefecture’s disaster relief team rescue a stranded hiker (left). Photo: Handout
Foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong
Will Hong Kong’s lending clampdown wean helpers off debt – and save their dreams?
NGOs say regulations should not be so strict that they deny domestic helpers access to loans since they may have legitimate needs such as family emergencies.
6 May 2026 - 8:38AM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Fire services to be ‘gatekeepers’ for safety, Hong Kong security chief vows
Secretary for Security says responsibility for fire safety ultimately lies with Fire Services Department, amid fallout from Tai Po blaze.
6 May 2026 - 12:40AM
Hong Kong society
Will Hong Kong’s claw machine regulations curb gaming habits and gambling risks?
As cases of addiction linked to claw machines rise, the South China Morning Post examines the city’s regulatory push, lessons from overseas.
6 May 2026 - 12:06PM
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Hong Kong transport
Traffic hit as truck catches fire in tunnel of Hong Kong’s mega bridge
Truck catches fire in undersea section of 55km cross-border link leaving only one lane available to motorists.
5 May 2026 - 11:10PM
The truck catches fire inside the undersea section of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. Photo: Facebook
Hong Kong society
20% of Hongkongers feel ‘lonely’, with 520,000 self-isolating, survey finds
Social welfare charity survey highlights unspoken isolation, with many unwilling to confide in family, friends or even AI chatbots.
5 May 2026 - 9:47PM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
More than 240 Wang Fuk Court homeowners petition administrator to hold meeting
More than 12 per cent of households sign petition and say they will take legal action if Hop On Management fails to hold meeting within 45 days.
5 May 2026 - 11:01PM
Hong Kong society
1 of 2 Hong Kong hikers found dead on Japan’s Northern Alps after other rescued
Hiker, 22, found dead after companion, 30, rescued by disaster prevention helicopter from neighbouring Nagano prefecture.
6 May 2026 - 5:04PM
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