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POLITICSMay 23 · 07:06 UTCSCMP CHINAVivian Au

Fatal subdivided flat fire highlights need to tackle substandard homes: minister

A fatal fire in a Hong Kong subdivided flat killed one resident and injured four others, prompting Housing Secretary Winnie Ho Wing-yin to emphasize the need to address substandard housing through the new Basic Housing Units Ordinance. The incident highlighted residents' cramped living conditions, averaging five square meters.

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