Goh Pei Ming on fire safety in residential buildings
In 2025, there were 1,051 residential building fires, up from 968 in 2024. The percentage of fires vis-a-vis total dwelling stock decreased from 0.067 per cent in 2021 to 0.065 per cent in 2025. Minister of State for Home Affairs Goh Pei Ming gave this update in reply to an MP’s question in parliament on Monday (Jan 12). He told the House that the government has started reviewing the early observations from Hong Kong's ongoing investigation into the fire at Wang Fuk Court. It is studying whether it needs to strengthen the relevant regulations for works in the construction and maintenance of residential buildings, he added.
In 2025, there were 1,051 residential building fires, up from 968 in 2024. The percentage of fires vis-a-vis total dwelling stock decreased from 0.067 per cent in 2021 to 0.065 per cent in 2025. Minister of State for Home Affairs Goh Pei Ming gave this update in reply to an MP’s question in parliament on Monday (Jan 12). He told the House that the government has started reviewing the early observations from Hong Kong's ongoing investigation into the fire at Wang Fuk Court. It is studying whether it needs to strengthen the relevant regulations for works in the construction and maintenance of residential buildings, he added.
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