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HK principal who swore at S'pore security guards sues school for wrongful dismissal, seeks S$145,600 in damages
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Xueting Wu , as published by Mothership
· September 10, 2026
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Key points The principal, Lee Cheuk Hing, was fired after an incident in which he swore at security guards. A principal has filed a lawsuit against his former school for wrongful dismissal.
A principal has filed a lawsuit against his former school for wrongful dismissal. The principal, Lee Cheuk Hing, was fired after an incident in which he swore at security guards. He claims his dismissal was unjust and that the school did not provide sufficient notice or payment.
The incident occurred during a school trip when Lee was filmed scolding and swearing at security guards. Following the incident, the school suspended him and he later apologised and tendered his resignation.
Lee is seeking S$145,600 in damages. Further details of the lawsuit and the incident are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: September 10, 2026 Source: Mothership Reading time: 1 min
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