Residents Return To Wong Fuk Court Following Fire

Authorities in Hong Kong are allowing residents of the fire-damaged Wong Fuk Court to return in small groups to retrieve belongings. This addition would be alongside seven other blocks of Wong Foo Court. Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong stated the proposal is conditional and depends on whether the government decides to proceed. Residents of Wong Fuk Court will be allowed to return to their homes to pack belongings from next month 13th to 17th. Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration Matthew Cheung stated that residents from seven remaining blocks can enter with a maximum of four people per unit. Each visit is limited to three hours, though multiple entries are permitted. The arrangement follows a similar process used for the AZG blocks. Access will be managed by opening seven floors for the first four days, followed by six floors daily, with odd-numbered units allowed in the morning and even-numbered units in the afternoon. Former residents of Wangful Court have returned to their fire-ravaged units to collect belongings. The incident occurred more than five months ago. One resident expressed hope that the government will enhance promotion of subsidies for small and medium enterprises. The government has reserved $33.2 billion for subsidies over 25 years but has only dispersed $40 million so far.