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Stronger concrete needed to fix ‘basic mistake’ of defective MTR station columns: experts
By Marcus Chen
Demerit system for contractors ‘not ruled out’, Hong Kong development chief says
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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The Hong Kong government has not ruled out the possibility of introducing a demerit system for contractors, according to the development chief, after an independent inquiry into last year’s deadly Tai Po fire identified unscrupulous consultants and building professionals as the main culprits of the tragedy. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho said in a television interview on Sunday that authorities were also considering introducing new conditions for homeowners who applied for the...
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