The expenditure mainly covered removal of dangerous scaffolding and nets, according to authorities. Photo: Jelly Tse

    Hong Kong authorities spend HK$34 million on Tai Po fire recovery works

    Hong Kong housing authorities have spent HK$34 million (US$4.3 million) on recovery efforts following the devastating fire at Wang Fuk Court, including removing damaged scaffolding, conducting structural assessments and strengthening works. The Housing Bureau said on Thursday evening that the HK$34 million expenditure was the main reason for the 22.1 per cent increase in the…

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    Judy Chan (left) with her New People’s Party founder and chairman Regina Ip (centre).Photo: Willa Wu

      3 serving lawmakers make urgent appeals in Hong Kong Island West

      Three incumbent lawmakers seeking another term by running in Hong Kong Island West made desperate appeals just hours into Sunday’s Legislative Council election, with the race for directly elected seats heating up compared with four years ago. Hong Kong Island West is the only geographical constituency among the 10 where three serving legislators – Judy…

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      Judy Chan (left) with her New People’s Party founder and chairman Regina Ip (centre).Photo: Willa Wu

        3 serving lawmakers make urgent appeals in Hong Kong Island West

        Three incumbent lawmakers seeking another term by running in Hong Kong Island West made desperate appeals just hours into Sunday’s Legislative Council election, with the race for directly elected seats heating up compared with four years ago. Hong Kong Island West is the only geographical constituency among the 10 where three serving legislators – Judy…

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