Hong Kong finds missing lift parts in 39 more buildings; three arrested

Summary

Hong Kong authorities found that lifts in another 39 buildings lacked proper door-frame components, and police arrested a contractor director and two registered lift engineers on suspicion of deception over replacement work on 48 lifts at two public housing estates, the South China Morning Post reports. The investigation follows inspections that found serious deficiencies and alleged corner-cutting and false declarations involving fire-safety components in work by Taizoom Elevator.

Timeline

1. South China Morning Post

   15 Oct 2026, 17:17 UTCSource ↗

   The South China Morning Post reports that the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department found serious deficiencies and alleged corner-cutting and false declarations involving fire-safety components in Taizoom Elevator’s replacement of 48 lifts at two public housing estates.

2. South China Morning Post

   16 Oct 2026, 11:30 UTCSource ↗

   The South China Morning Post reports that police arrested a Taizoom director and two registered lift engineers on suspicion of deception over the replacement work, involving nine lifts at Tsui Ping (North) Estate and 39 at Pok Hong Estate; it also reports that lifts in another 39 buildings lacked proper door-frame components.