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Hong Kong Housing Secretary Resigns After Fire Kills 168
Hong Kong Housing Secretary Winnie Ho resigned after an investigation found inadequate regulatory oversight contributed to a fire that killed 168 people at the Wang Fuk Court complex. Chief Executive John Lee apologized, said Ho bore political responsibility despite no finding of personal wrongdoing, and promised reforms as the government considers further accountability.
Politics · 6 sources · Oct 29, 2026Read itThe journal
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About Winnie Ho
Winnie Ho Wing-yin is the current Secretary for Housing of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government, appointed on 1 July 2022 as part of John Lee's administration.
Everything about Winnie Ho →- Occupation
- architect, politician
- Position held
- Secretary for Housing
- Citizenship
- People's Republic of China, British Hong Kong
- Born
- September 8, 1964