Trust Test Awaits Hong Kong's New Building Maintenance Regulator After Wang Fuk Court Fire

After the Tai Po Wang Fuk Court fire, Hong Kong is pushing building maintenance regulatory reform, with questions over whether the newly established watchdog can prevent a similar disaster. Former Wang Fuk Court resident Dorz Cheung believes that even with a sound system, enforcement still depends on people, and the best system can fail through poor implementation. He is concerned that systemic reforms to tackle shoddy maintenance and bid-rigging will be undermined by enforcement problems.