The deadly blaze at New Lucky House that killed five people and injured 43 shows that fire safety laws will not save residents unless they are enforced. While amending the Fire Safety (Buildings) Ordinance is a good start, Hong Kong must also address residents’ economic woes and tensions among stakeholders.
Hong Kong’s economic rebound depends, in the short term at least, on encouraging more mainland visitors, and getting them to spend more. n the longer term, to remedy the city’s housing and labour shortages, the government should develop a strategy to make use of the mainland’s resources and talent.
In enacting Hong Kong’s national security law, China acted legitimately to protect its sovereignty in accordance with the Sino-British Joint Declaration. To insist on political rhetoric as the basic premise of the report is most regrettable in the eyes of people in Hong Kong.
The Education Bureau’s response to rising student suicides has been superficial at best. It must overhaul the system, starting with the homework policy. The government should also set up a student suicide prevention committee.