In a statement reported by the media, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) announced today (Nov. 16) that it has sacked its Chief Executive Officer Edmund Kwok.

The statement read:

"The board of NKF would like to assure all stakeholders, including patients, donors, supporters and employees, that Mr Kwok's personal indiscretion has nothing to do with the stewardship of our finances. Our operations are not affected by this matter and our services to patients and beneficiaries continue as per normal."

In a press conference, NKF Chairman Koh Poh Tiong revealed that the personal indiscretion involved a male staff member. He further said that the matter was referred to the police because of the "seriousness of this" as advised by NKF's lawyers.

Koh also said, "As far as the board and NKF is concerned. We acted immediately. We wanted the full process. We agree that there will be no cover up. We must look after the interest of our 4,000 patients."

Here's Channel NewsAsia's video of Koh's comments:

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