A Hong Kong school principal who was sacked after he swore at security guards during a student trip to Singapore has said he feels “shock and regret” over his immediate dismissal, saying he will seek legal advice on his employment rights.Lee Cheuk-hing, former principal of San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School in Tuen Mun, said in a statement on Friday that he had appointed legal representatives to review his dismissal after the school board rejected his resignation and terminated him with immediate effect on June 2.He was filmed swearing at security guards during a May 22 school trip in Singapore, prompting his suspension and an Education Bureau investigation.
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SUN · 2026-06-07 · 07:46 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0607-82358
NSR-2026-0607-82358News Report·EN·Human Interest
Hong Kong principal fired over Singapore row says he will seek legal advice
Lee Cheuk-hing, former principal of San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School, has stated he will seek legal advice after being fired by the school board. The dismissal followed an incident on May 22 during a student trip to Singapore, where Lee was filmed swearing at security guards.
Kristen CheungSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-07 · 07:46 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Lee Cheuk-hing, former principal of San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School, has stated he will seek legal advice after being fired by the school board. The dismissal followed an incident on May 22 during a student trip to Singapore, where Lee was filmed swearing at security guards. The school board rejected his resignation and terminated his employment with immediate effect on June 2. Lee expressed shock and regret over the immediate dismissal. An Education Bureau investigation was also initiated after the incident.
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The incident prompted his suspension and an Education Bureau investigation.
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He was filmed swearing at security guards during a May 22 school trip in Singapore.
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The school board rejected his resignation and terminated him with immediate effect on June 2.
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Lee Cheuk-hing was sacked after he swore at security guards during a student trip to Singapore.
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Hong Kong principal fired over Singapore row says he will seek legal advice.
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