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Basic Housing Units Ordinance

Coverage of Basic Housing Units Ordinance in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 20 · 09:27 UTCMost recent: May 23 · 07:06 UTC
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Winnie Ho Wing-yinperson2Hong Kongplace2subdivided flat firetopic1Secretary for Housingorganization1Yee Wa Buildingplace1Sham Shui Poplace1Housing Authorityorganization1Subdivided flatstopic1
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  • POLITICSMay 23 · 07:06 UTCSCMP CHINA
    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.

  • POLITICSMay 20 · 09:27 UTCSCMP CHINA
    35 families in Hong Kong shoebox flats face eviction since start of new rule

    Hong Kong's new Basic Housing Units Ordinance has resulted in 35 families facing eviction from subdivided shoebox flats within 2.5 months of implementation. Housing Secretary Winnie Ho Wing-yin reported that an additional 40 households from Yee Wa Building in Sham Shui Po are still considering their options after facing eviction pressures.