Tai Po Fire

Hong Kong's Commissioner for Labour Sam Hui Chark-shum told lawmakers that a proposed ban on smoking at construction sites will cover all areas without designated smoking zones due to enforcement challenges. The measure follows the deadly Tai Po fire last November. Authorities plan to use drones with heat sensors for inspections.

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In response to a recent fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong's government is reforming the Urban Renewal Authority's 'Smart Tender' scheme with homeowner satisfaction surveys to combat bid-rigging and improve building maintenance. Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki announced plans for a preselected list of qualified contractors, with poor performers facing removal after investigations.