Ministry of National Development of the Republic of Singapore

01/12/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/12/2026 03:14

Oral answer by Ministry of National Development on the review of the Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act 2004

Question No: 1155

Question by: Mr Fadli Fawzi

To ask the Minister for National Development (a) whether the Government's review of the Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act 2004 will incorporate learnings from the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong; and (b) if not, why not.

Answer:

The Hong Kong authorities are still investigating the Wang Fuk Court fire incident. Notwithstanding, the Government has been reviewing the learning points based on the early observations.

Where relevant, MND will incorporate findings from the review into our legislative and policy framework, including the Building (Strata Management) Act.

Issued by: Ministry of National Development

Date: 12 Jan 2026

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