EdUHK Mourns the Passing of Honorary Fellow Mr Ng Hong-mun
The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) mourns the passing of its Honorary Fellow and distinguished educator Mr Ng Hong-mun, who passed away on 18 October 2026 at the age of 100. The University community extends its deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to his family.
Professor John Lee Chi-Kin, President of EdUHK, said: “Mr Ng Hong-mun was a pioneer of patriotic education in Hong Kong and an outstanding educator. For more than half a century, he led the Pui Kiu Education Foundation with dedication and vision, nurturing generations of talented young people with a strong sense of national identity and commitment to society. Throughout his life, Mr Ng made invaluable contributions to the advancement of education in Hong Kong. Guided by his belief in equitable access to education, he devoted himself to teaching, mentoring and inspiring future generations. His integrity, wisdom and unwavering commitment to education earned him the respect and admiration of educators and students alike. On behalf of EdUHK, I extend our deepest condolences to Mr Ng’s family and loved ones.”
Having moved to Hong Kong in the late 1940s, Mr Ng devoted more than six decades to the education sector. He was deeply committed to advancing education in Hong Kong, making significant contributions to basic education, higher education and education policy development. He became principal of Pui Kiu Middle School in 1958, and subsequently served as supervisor and then Chairman of the School’s Board of Directors. In 2005, he became Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pui Kiu Education Foundation Ltd. In 1975, Mr Ng established the Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers and served as its Founding President, bringing together generations of patriotic educators and leaving a profound impact on the development of Hong Kong’s education sector.
Beyond education, Mr Ng played an active and influential role in public affairs. In recognition of his distinguished public service and far-reaching contributions to Hong Kong, he was awarded the Grand Bauhinia Medal by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 1998. In 2011, EdUHK’s predecessor institution - The Hong Kong Institute of Education, conferred upon him the title of Honorary Fellow in recognition of his remarkable contributions to Hong Kong’s education and in promoting educational exchanges between Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland.
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EdUHK Mourns the Passing of Honorary Fellow Mr Ng Hong-mun
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