WorldHong Kong leader apologises and housing minister resigns after fire probe finds failures
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee apologised Thursday over the November 2025 fire at a Tai Po residential tower that killed 168 people, injured 79 and displaced thousands. Housing Secretary Winnie Ho resigned Wednesday after an investigation found her department failed to supervise maintenance. A three-month conduct inquiry will follow, with proposals including criminalising bid rigging tied to the building’s $38 million renovation contract.
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Hong Kong leader apologises and housing minister resigns after fire probe finds failures
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