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HK principal in S'pore bus spat tearfully apologises & resigns, asks students not to emulate him
He has resigned from his position.
May 29, 2026, 09:34 AM
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The Hong Kong secondary school principal filmed swearing at security guards at Jurong SAFRA during a school trip to Singapore has resigned.
According to SCMP, Lee Cheuk Hing also apologised for his failure to "lead by example".
In a video with Hong Kong news outlet, Dotdotnews, Lee apologised over his actions, bowed and then wiped away his tears.
According to SCMP, citing the video, Lee said he should have led by example and remained calm.
“As a principal, I should lead by example. Regardless of the circumstances, I should remain calm and restrained. But unfortunately, I failed to do so."
Lee further admitted his mistake and apologised to everyone.
He said he will cooperate with further investigations by the relevant education authorities.
He also made an appeal to his students, asking them to "please" not learn from him:
"At all times, you must try your best to stay calm and resolve [problems] in a rational manner."
