Jason Poon

Jason Poon

whistle-blower Hong Kong

Jason Poon is a whistle-blower and activist known for exposing unsafe construction practices in Hong Kong, and he recently drew attention for highlighting fire hazard risks associated with bamboo scaffolding in a Facebook post following a deadly apartment fire in Tai Po.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
224,656
Power
5,813$
Sentiment
5.55
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 2 5.00 0.10% +0% 67,886,011 65,749 $2,700,000 2,615$
Canada 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 38,005,238 34,708 $1,700,000 1,553$
Panama 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 4,314,768 4,051 $76,000 71$
Australia 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 25,499,884 22,808 $1,380,000 1,234$
Vietnam 1 5.00 0.10% +0% 97,338,583 97,339 $340,000 340$
Totals 6 233,044,484 224,655 $6,196,000 5,813$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Vietnam Vietnam: Jason Poon stated that while styrofoam is not banned, it is recommended not to be used in renovation projects due to its flammability. 5

VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001: Những cảnh báo bị bỏ lỡ trong vụ cháy chung cư Hong Kong

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Jason Poon, chairman of construction NGO Chinat Monitor, discussed the fire safety issues related to the building materials. 5

BBC: At least 40 dead after severe floods

Canada Canada: Jason Poon, chairman of the independent construction watchdog Chinat Monitor, raised concerns about shoddy netting used in construction projects. 7

The Globe and Mail: Hong Kong police raid company linked to Wang Fuk Court fire

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Jason Poon, chairman of construction NGO China Monitor, discussed the fire safety issues related to the building materials. 5

BBC: Tesla highlights low running costs amid disappointing India sales

Australia Australia: Jason Poon, a whistle-blower who has previously exposed shoddy construction work in Hong Kong, said in a Facebook post on Wednesday that fire hazard risks existed in scaffolding at many housing complexes. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald: Hong Kong apartment fire in Tai Po puts bamboo scaffolding in spotlight