Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs

The Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs in Hong Kong, currently Alice Mak Mei-kuen, leads the bureau responsible for a broad portfolio encompassing community building, youth development, and various aspects of local governance. Recent news focuses on proposed amendments to the Building Management Ordinance, indicating the bureau's role in addressing issues related to building safety and management. Specifically, lawmakers are calling for increased scrutiny of flat owners' proxies at building management meetings, a response to concerns arising from a deadly fire. Furthermore, the bureau is considering raising the in-person attendance threshold required for approving major building renovation projects, potentially doubling it to 10%. These proposed changes aim to combat bid-rigging and improve the transparency and accountability of building management processes, highlighting the bureau's current relevance in ensuring resident safety and effective building governance within Hong Kong.