The Hong Kong district councillor, Kenneth Yip Kat-kong, has been suspended for one week following an investigation into alleged misconduct. The investigation, initiated in 2023, found actions by the councillor constituted violations of the government’s new performance guidelines. A supervisory committee determined that the councillor’s driving behavior was reckless and posed a potential hazard. The suspension is a first instance of penalisation following the implementation of these guidelines, focusing on responsible driving practices.
Credits: News – South China Morning Post