Wang Fuk inquiry seeks info on systemic works issues

The independent committee investigating the Wang Fuk Court inferno said on Monday it's asking the public for information and views on whether there were systemic problems related to large-scale building maintenance and renovation works. In a statement, it said it's seeking information on problems such as "undue connected interests, conflicts of roles, or improper collusion across all stages of large-scale building maintenance and renovation works (not limited to Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po); and whether bid-rigging corruption or irregularities were involved in the tendering process of the relevant works". "The committee accepts anonymous submissions to facilitate the provision of information by persons with relevant knowledge," it said. The committee also noted that such submissions must be made with specific details or substantive evidence, such as tender documents, contracts or screenshots of communications. It said the public can submit information from March 31 to April 14. Edited by Edmond Fong