Government announces measures to combat bid-rigging in building maintenance and renovation projects

Based on the report of the Independent Committee in relation to the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, the Security Bureau and the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau, joined by the Hong Kong Police Force, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and the Competition Commission, announced today (October 30) the proposal to criminalise bid-rigging in building maintenance and renovation projects, as well as enhanced measures to combat relevant bid-rigging. The report of the Independent Committee pointed out that bid-rigging in major building maintenance and renovation projects is a serious problem in Hong Kong. Persons with suspicious backgrounds, including triad groups, have manipulated tender results and colluded with consultants, professionals, contractors etc to engage in corruption and other fraudulent practices. The Government attaches great importance to the report. Following a comprehensive review of the existing legislation, enforcement mechanisms and division of responsibilities among departments, the Government has decided to pursue a series of reform measures through a three-pronged approach, namely legislative amendments, law enforcement co-ordination and

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