Can Building Maintenance Reforms After Tai Po Fire End Bid-Rigging? Observers Say Success Depends on Enforcement

The South China Morning Post reports that a series of building maintenance reforms have been described as a bold first step in tackling deep-seated problems such as bid-rigging, but observers believe their effectiveness depends on determination and consistency in implementation to rebuild public trust. The reforms also mark an end to the government relying solely on industry professionals' self-discipline, though no measures targeting document forgery have been seen.