November 29, 2025 | 12:16 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (KJRI) in Hong Kong has stated that seven Indonesian citizens died in the Hong Kong fire.
"Based on coordination with the Hong Kong Police Force, up to this point, the total number of Indonesian citizens who have died due to the apartment fire is 7 people," as stated in a written release received by Antara in Jakarta, on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
KJRI Hong Kong also stated that all the victims are Indonesian migrant domestic workers (PMI) in the domestic sector.
Through the consolidation of labor data and direct field verification conducted by KJRI Hong Kong, it was noted that approximately 140 Indonesian citizens, all of whom are domestic sector PMIs, are working in the Wang Fuk Court residential area.
"From this total, 61 of them have been confirmed in their whereabouts and condition, including the deceased Indonesian citizens/PMIs. Meanwhile, the whereabouts and condition of the other 79 Indonesian citizens/PMIs are still under verification," as stated by KJRI Hong Kong.
KJRI Hong Kong has stated that the competent authorities are still identifying the bodies, and the KJRI is cooperating with them regarding the bodies' handling.
In addition, KJRI has provided logistical assistance to several shelter locations and opened a post at the Tai Po Community Center as a distribution center for aid.
KJRI continues to actively monitor developments and follow up on the situation in the field, coordinate with local authorities, and establish additional emergency service posts, including those related to passport services.
Previously, it was reported that two Indonesian citizens died and two Indonesian citizens were injured as a result of the fire in Hong Kong, all of whom were Indonesian migrant domestic workers in the domestic sector.
On Wednesday, a major fire broke out in the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Hong Kong, and by Friday night, the number of casualties had reached 128 people dead and 79 injured.
KJRI Hong Kong has stated that the Hong Kong authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire, and so far, a total of 11 people have been implicated and detained with charges of manslaughter.
Manslaughter in the context of criminal law refers to actions that cause the death of another person without full intent.
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