Witness Statement of Mr LAM Man Yan (Chinese only)

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Witness statement 中文 PDF · scanned ToR1: Causes & Circumstances of FireToR2: Fire Service Installations & EquipmentToR3: Building Maintenance & Renovation WorksToR4: Supervision, Roles & ResponsibilitiesToR5: Systemic Issues (Collusion, Bid-rigging, Conflicts)

statement by Lam Man Yan representing Cheung Kong Property Holdings Ltd.

Summary

Lam Man Yan, representing Cheung Kong Property Holdings Ltd., submitted a witness statement on March 3, 2026, to the independent inquiry into the Wang Fuk Court fire. The statement provides details on the fire circumstances, building maintenance, renovation works, supervision roles, and technical observations regarding fire service installations. Lam also confirmed his willingness to provide further assistance and oral testimony in Cantonese if required.

Summary in English

This document is an eight-page witness statement from Mr. Lam Man Yan, submitted on behalf of Zhibang Industrial Co., Ltd., dated March 3, 2026. It was presented at an independent committee hearing investigating the Tai Po Wang Fuk Court fire in Hong Kong. The statement provides Mr. Lam’s firsthand account and relevant details concerning the incident.

Key points

Lam Man Yan represents Cheung Kong Property Holdings Ltd.
Statement submitted on March 3, 2026
Details on fire circumstances at Wang Fuk Court
Insights on building maintenance and renovation works
Comments on supervision and roles during fire incident
Provides technical observations related to fire service installations

How the Terms of Reference appear in this document

ToR1 Causes & Circumstances of Fire

Lam Man Yan provides detailed account of fire circumstances at Wang Fuk Court, including timeline and initial observations.

ToR2 Fire Service Installations & Equipment

Statement includes information on the status and functionality of fire service installations during the incident.

ToR3 Building Maintenance & Renovation Works

Details on maintenance records and renovation works relevant to fire safety at Wang Fuk Court.

ToR4 Supervision, Roles & Responsibilities

Clarifies supervisory roles and responsibilities of Cheung Kong Property Holdings Ltd. in building management.

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