Hong Kong school ordered to explain after principal swears on Singapore trip

Footage posted on social media shows man arguing with two security guards from doorway of coach and then swearing

Hong Kong’s education authorities have demanded a written report from a secondary school after a video went viral that apparently shows its principal swearing at security guards during a school trip to Singapore.

The Education Bureau expressed its concerns over the case on Sunday, saying it had approached the school and its sponsoring body and would remain in close contact to provide advice.

“The bureau has demanded that the school seriously follow up on the issue and submit a detailed written account. The school has activated its crisis management team to investigate the matter thoroughly,” a spokeswoman said.

“If a teacher were found to have breached the professional conduct, the bureau would review the teacher’s registration and take appropriate action based on the nature and severity of the incident.”

The footage posted on social media shows a man arguing with two security guards from the doorway of a coach over what appeared to be parking.

Pointing his fingers at the two female guards, the man yells “you shut up” and “go away” and swears at them. He was also seen making a face at the guards while people around him tried to calm him down.

It was not immediately clear when the incident happened.