Hong Kong authorities suggest a legal change requiring property owners to attend mandatory briefings before voting on major renovation procurements. This measure aims to increase homeowner participation and prevent bid-rigging after a deadly fire in Tai Po.

Hong Kong authorities have proposed a legal amendment requiring property owners to attend a mandatory briefing on major renovation projects before voting on procurement resolutions, in a move aimed at curbing bid-rigging following the deadly blaze in Tai Po. Speaking on a radio programme on Saturday, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak Mei-kuen said the proposed amendment to the Building Management Ordinance, which covers five areas, sought to enhance homeowners’ participation and...