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No pain, no gain? Former player defends ‘unique’ method of coach seen slapping student

A former student of a well-known Hong Kong basketball coach, seen in a video slapping a young player, has defended his disciplinary approach as acceptable despite legal experts warning the conduct could constitute common assault. Veteran coach Yung Kam-wah apologised on Tuesday over the incident two years ago, after the video recently went viral and sparked public concern. In the clip, Yung first takes a jacket from the boy’s hand and throws it to the ground, then grabs the student’s left hand...

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School principal embroiled in Singapore spat dismissed

A secondary school principal who is suspected of verbally abusing a security guard in Singapore has been relieved of his duties, after the school he worked for on Wednesday said they did not accept his resignation. The managers of San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School said Lee Cheuk-hing's vulgar behaviour violated the Education Bureau's Guidelines on Teachers' Professional Conduct, and tarnished the school's reputation. In a statement, the school's incorporated management committee said it did not accept Lee's resignation on May 28, six days after the alleged incident took place during a school trip. If Lee's resignation was accepted, he would have stayed until the end of August. "If he were to stay on as principal until August 31, the school's normal operation would be severely impacted, hindering teachers and students from moving on as quickly as possible," it read. "The incorporated management committee therefore acted on the instruction of the [school's] sponsoring body ... by immediately dismissing Lee Cheuk-hing and relieving him of all his duties." Lee's position will be taken up by his deputy, while a search for his replacement will commence later. Moving forward, the committee will set up a task force of education veterans to review the school's administrative and personnel matters, and provide relevant suggestions. The committee also apologised to everyone in Hong Kong and Singapore, saying they would ensure that teachers uphold their professional conduct and be role models. Edited by Aaron Tam

RTHK News (Hong Kong)

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Coach apologises over alleged slapping incident

A basketball coach of a secondary school in Siu Sai Wan has apologised over a suspected case of corporal punishment. Secretary for Education Christine Choi said officials will follow up on the incident. A video circulating online purportedly showed the coach, Yung Kam-wah, holding the hand of a student and forcing him to slap himself in front of other youngsters. Writing on social media, Yung, who is also a former SAR basketball team player, apologised to the student. He admitted he should not have penalised anyone in this way under any circumstances. Yung said he would deeply reflect on the matter and promised not to repeat the mistake, noting that the incident caused discomfort and harm to the students. He also said he would cooperate with all investigations. In a statement, the incorporated management committee of Hon Wah College said the incident happened during 2023/2024 academic year. The committee said it has suspended the duties of Yung and launched an investigation. The police have been notified as well. The committee added that it has reached out to the affected student and arranged assistance. The school has issued a letter to all parents, offering assistance and support to students in need. Speaking to reporters, Choi said the Education Bureau attaches great importance to the incident and contacted the school immediately after the incident came to light. “We will also strictly follow up on the matter, and request the school to submit a report as soon as possible to give a detailed account of the incident,” she said. “We will also keep close contact with the school to provide appropriate assistance.” Choi added that the bureau offers guidelines to schools on teachers’ conduct and the management of coaches who are hired externally. She made it clear the welfare of students should always be the top priority. Edited by Edmond Fong

Hong Kong Free Press

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Hong Kong’s Education Bureau apologises for sending early SMS on Primary One allocation results

Hong Kong’s Education Bureau (EDB) has apologised for mistakenly sending the Primary One allocation results via SMS one day early, urging parents to ignore the message. The EDB said on Tuesday that an “operational error” in setting up a system-controlled text-messaging function led to the sending of the Primary One results via SMS on Tuesday […]

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Officials apologise over school places SMS error

The Education Bureau apologised on Tuesday for mistakenly sending text messages to parents who applied for a school place for their children through this year's primary one central allocation. The bureau said the mistake was down to a system error, meaning results of the allocation were sent a day earlier than scheduled. It called on parents to disregard the messages, adding that it has promptly fixed the problem. A total of 16,345 children took part in this year's primary one central allocation. Their parents will be informed of the results on June 3 and 4. According to the bureau, more than 14,000 children were given one of their top three choices of school, with an overall satisfaction rate of 93.6 percent. Edited by Thomas McAlinden

South China Morning Post

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Festival promoting South Korea’s ceramic culture faces fury over Chinese-made prizes

Organisers of South Korea’s renowned Yeoju Ceramic Festival have apologised after Chinese-made ceramic products were distributed as giveaway prizes at an event intended to promote the country’s pottery heritage, sparking public backlash and online criticism. The controversy emerged after a social media user said on Tuesday that a miniature moon jar received through a festival promotional event carried a “Made in China” sticker. “I honestly doubted my eyes when I opened the package,” the winner...

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Hong Kong principal who swore at Singapore security guards resigns, apologises

A Hong Kong secondary school principal filmed swearing at security guards during a student trip to Singapore has resigned and apologised for his failure to “lead by example”. Lee Cheuk‑hing tendered his resignation on Thursday as principal of San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School in Tuen Mun, school manager Edmund Wong Chun‑sek confirmed. Wong, a former lawmaker, said the school’s board of directors would have to meet to decide whether to accept the resignation, given the many factors...

South China Morning Post

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Yomiuri Giants’ Shinnosuke Abe quits after arrest over alleged assault on daughter

Shinnosuke Abe, manager of the Yomiuri Giants, has stepped down following his arrest on suspicion of assaulting his daughter, the Japanese baseball club said on Tuesday. Abe, 47, was taken into custody by police for allegedly grabbing his 18-year-old daughter and forcing her to the floor at their home in Tokyo on Monday. He was later released. Giants president Toru Kunimatsu apologised, saying violence cannot be tolerated and the club takes the matter extremely seriously. He said the team will...

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Singapore investigates Hong Kong school principal for swearing at security guards

Singapore authorities are investigating a Hong Kong principal after he was seen swearing at security guards during a student trip to the city state, with his secondary school saying sorry for the dispute that sparked “public concern and unease”. In response to queries from the South China Morning Post, Singapore police said Sunday evening that they had received a report and that investigations were under way. San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School in Tuen Mun apologised that night for the...

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Starbucks Korea’s ‘Tank Day’ blunder sparks personal apology from Shinsegae boss

Shinsegae Group chairman Chung Yong-jin on Tuesday apologised to the public in person, eight days after Starbucks Korea, run by the conglomerate, sparked controversy with its “Tank Day” marketing event, which critics say inappropriately referenced South Korea’s pro-democracy movement of the 1980s. “Regardless of the reason, the fact that we have hurt the hearts of our citizens carries a heavy responsibility,” Chung said during a press conference. “I will make no excuses. All responsibility for...

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No pain, no gain? Former player defends ‘unique’ method of coach seen slapping student

School principal embroiled in Singapore spat dismissed

Coach apologises over alleged slapping incident

Hong Kong’s Education Bureau apologises for sending early SMS on Primary One allocation results

Officials apologise over school places SMS error

Festival promoting South Korea’s ceramic culture faces fury over Chinese-made prizes

Hong Kong principal who swore at Singapore security guards resigns, apologises

Yomiuri Giants’ Shinnosuke Abe quits after arrest over alleged assault on daughter

Singapore investigates Hong Kong school principal for swearing at security guards

Starbucks Korea’s ‘Tank Day’ blunder sparks personal apology from Shinsegae boss