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Hong Kong weighs proxy voter restrictions in building management law changes

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Hong Kong officials are still considering whether to restrict proxy voters in homeowners' meetings as part of proposed amendments to the Building Management Ordinance. The changes aim to prevent bid-rigging and manipulation of voting results, but concerns have been raised that limiting proxy holders to relatives or owners within the same estate might be too stringent. The debate follows scrutiny of building management practices after a fatal fire at Wang Fuk Court. AI

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Hong Kong weighs proxy voter restrictions in building management law changes

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fiona Sun ·

    Government still weighing decision on restricting proxy voters, Hong Kong official says

    Hong Kong authorities have yet to decide whether to restrict proxy voters at homeowners’ meetings to relatives or other flat owners of the same estate under proposed law amendments meant to combat bid-rigging, the home affairs director has said, arguing such a move could be overl…

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