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Hong Kong replaces housing unit, proposes bid-rigging penalties after deadly fire

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Hong Kong is set to disband its Independent Checking Unit (ICU) following a deadly fire in Tai Po, with a new Public Housing Building Control Section to be established next month. This restructuring, announced by Chief Executive John Lee, aims to improve oversight of public housing projects. Additionally, the government is proposing criminal penalties for bid-rigging on renovation projects, with further details to be released. AI

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Hong Kong replaces housing unit, proposes bid-rigging penalties after deadly fire

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  3. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Leopold Chen,Olga Wong ·

    Hong Kong to make bid-rigging for renovation projects a crime after deadly Tai Po fire

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