1streply from Ms WONG Pik Kiu to the solicitors of the Independent Committee (Chinese only)

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Letter / reply 中文 PDF · scanned ToR3: Building Maintenance & Renovation WorksToR4: Supervision, Roles & ResponsibilitiesToR5: Systemic Issues (Collusion, Bid-rigging, Conflicts)ToR1: Causes & Circumstances of Fire

reply from Ms. Wong Pik Kiu to the Independent Committee's solicitors

Summary

This document is a formal reply from Ms. Wong Pik Kiu to the solicitors of the Independent Committee investigating the 2026 Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po. It outlines her role as a consultant to the Wang Fuk Court Owners’ Corporation (OC) from 2021 to 2024, emphasizing her advisory and non-decision-making capacity. Ms. Wong denies involvement in contractor selection, tendering processes, or conflicts of interest, and refutes allegations of proxy vote manipulation or improper activities related to community events.

Summary in English

This document is the first written reply from Ms. Wong Pik Kiu to the solicitors representing the Independent Committee. It is a seven-page Chinese-language response addressing inquiries related to the ongoing investigation documented by the Independent Committee. The reply includes detailed explanations and clarifications pertinent to the case under review.

Key points

Ms. Wong served as a voluntary consultant for Wang Fuk Court OC.
She had no decision-making authority or formal appointment letter.
She denied involvement in contractor selection or tender evaluation.
No prior relationship with Prestige or its director Hau Wah-kin.
Denied allegations of proxy vote manipulation or gift distribution.
Unaware of safety risks related to renovation materials.

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 Roles and responsibilities

Ms. Wong described her role as a consultant to the Wang Fuk Court Owners’ Corporation, including her appointment on 17 November 2021 and her responsibilities being advisory and non-decision-making.

ToR3 Tendering and contractor selection

Ms. Wong stated she did not provide advice on contractor selection or tender evaluation and mentioned the process was independently reviewed by the Urban Renewal Authority and Housing Department.

ToR5 Conflicts of interest

Ms. Wong denied any prior relationship with Prestige or its director Hau Wah-kin and stated she was unaware of any conflicts of interest before the fire.

ToR6 Resident concerns and allegations

Ms. Wong addressed allegations of proxy vote solicitation and distribution of gifts, denying involvement and clarifying the timeline and nature of her activities.

In the news

This document connects to these themes in the news coverage analysis (News & Coverage).

Cause of fire: smoking on renovation works Supervision vacuum: rubber-stamp inspectors and contractors Collusion, bid-rigging and proxy votes

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