Tony Za

Tony Za

politician Hong Kong

Tony Za is a former president of the Hong Kong Institute of Engineers' Buildings Department, known for his expertise in construction safety. He has recently been in the news for his comments regarding the rapid spread of a devastating fire in Hong Kong, suggesting that safety oversights related to renovation materials, such as protective mesh and polystyrene foam, may have contributed to the disaster.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
47,957
Power
1,454$
Sentiment
5.19
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Guatemala 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 17,915,568 16,406 $82,000 75$
Greece 1 6.00 0.09% +0% 10,423,054 9,143 $190,000 167$
Australia 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 25,499,884 22,408 $1,380,000 1,213$
Totals 3 53,838,506 47,957 $1,652,000 1,455$
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Recent Mentions

Guatemala Guatemala: Tony Za is a former president of the Construction Division of the Hong Kong Institute of Engineers who discussed the factors contributing to the fire's rapid spread. 5

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: El peor incendio de Hong Kong en décadas impulsa una revisión de la seguridad

Australia Australia: Tony Za is a former chair of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers’ building division who commented on the unclear grade of material used by the contractor. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: Wang Fuk Court residents had urged action on fire safety a year before inferno

Greece Greece: Tony Za, former president of the Buildings Department at the Hong Kong Institute of Engineers, stated that the green mesh likely contributed to the rapid spread of the fire. 6

Kathimerini: Χονγκ Κονγκ: Τα κενά ασφαλείας που φούντωσαν τη φονική πυρκαγιά