Red-faced Hong Kong school sorry after teacher cites Tai Po blaze in fire drill

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Fiona SunFebruary 3, 2026 at 11:49 AM

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A Hong Kong secondary school, MKMCF Ma Chan Duen Hey Memorial College, apologized after a teacher referenced a deadly fire in Tai Po during a fire drill on Friday. The teacher's remarks, intended to emphasize the importance of the drill, were deemed inappropriate and caused public unease. The school, located in Tseung Kwan O, acknowledged the incident and initiated a crisis response plan. They notified the Education Bureau and the school's sponsoring body, and met with the involved staff to review the incident and develop plans to prevent similar occurrences. The controversy arose after a recording of the teacher's comments circulated on social media.

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Ma Chan Duen Hey Memorial College ×280% Hong Kong ×3100% Wang Fuk Court ×2100%

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