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

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

Residents seek to recover belongings including a computer with family photos, with one bringing a metal detector to search for melted gold.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

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

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Hong Kong society

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

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.

The exhibition, “Treasures of Global Jewellery from the Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Body Transformed”, will run until October 19 at the Hong Kong Palace Museum on Sunday. Photo: Karma Lo
The exhibition, “Treasures of Global Jewellery from the Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Body Transformed”, will run until October 19 at the Hong Kong Palace Museum on Sunday. Photo: Karma Lo
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.

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.

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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.

The catastrophic fire at Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court claimed 168 lives and destroyed all but one of the estate’s eight buildings. Photo: Jelly Tse
The catastrophic fire at Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court claimed 168 lives and destroyed all but one of the estate’s eight buildings. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

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.

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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The Hong Kong Sevens got under way on Friday at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Karma Lo
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’.

Tony Tsui, former chairman of the estate’s management committee for the owners’ group, arrives at City Gallery. Photo: Edmond So
Tony Tsui, former chairman of the estate’s management committee for the owners’ group, arrives at City Gallery. Photo: Edmond So
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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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.

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’.

The ombudsman has also called for strengthening penalties against illegal animal traps. Photo: ISD
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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The blaze devastated several high-rise blocks at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Photo: Jelly Tse
The blaze devastated several high-rise blocks at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Tai Po blaze: official defends refusing mainland Chinese firefighters’ help

Mainland counterparts may not have adapted to local environment nor communicated effectively, Hong Kong fire services officer says at hearing.

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Hong Kong society

Call to check tech trends when drafting policies after basketball betting U-turn

Development of technology is faster than the pace of legislation, ex-lawmaker notes.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club says it respects the authorities’ decision and will wait for further advice on its basketball betting licence application. Photo: Jelly Tse
The Hong Kong Jockey Club says it respects the authorities’ decision and will wait for further advice on its basketball betting licence application. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong landlords face HK$17,000 inspection bill over ignored water seepage

The plan shifts responsibility of shouldering inspection costs from government to flat owners who fail to address water seepage problems.

Crime in Hong Kong

Wang Fuk Court resident reports suspected theft from fire-hit flat

Burglary fears resurface after resident reports drawers and boxes containing cash and jewellery had been rummaged through, prompting police investigation.

Hong Kong transport

Discovery Bay developer eyes longer taxi trial amid safety fears

Islands District Council’s Traffic and Transport Committee holds meeting on proposals by Hong Kong Resort Company in presence of more than 20 residents.

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Urban taxis at Discovery Bay’s North Plaza taxi stand. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong society

New York’s Met to debut glittering global jewellery exhibition in Hong Kong

From golden headdresses to diamond brooches, the Hong Kong Palace Museum will showcase some 200 pieces spanning 4,000 years and five continents.

Jewellery masterpieces from across civilisations meet in a cross-cultural showcase at the Hong Kong Palace Museum. Photo: Karma Lo
Jewellery masterpieces from across civilisations meet in a cross-cultural showcase at the Hong Kong Palace Museum. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong politics

Advisory body to be given power to probe department heads for serious offences

Hong Kong authorities will introduce subsidiary legislation as early as June, as part of broader effort to institutionalise official accountability.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s basketball betting U-turn ‘aligns with Beijing gambling clampdown’

Home affairs chief Alice Mak says amendment to legalise basketball betting does not mean government must issue licence regardless of changing conditions.

Hong Kong society

Prediction market boom raises concerns as Hong Kong calls off basketball bets

Observers warn of unregulated world of alternative gaming, following government’s move to halt plans for basketball betting in the city.

A spherical LED display on the premises of online prediction gaming platform Polymarket. Photo: AFP
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