RADIO Television Hong Kong (RTHK) is likely to name the new head of the English-language Radio 3 channel soon after Lunar New Year - nearly three years after the position became vacant.
Director of Broadcasting Cheung Man-yee and other senior executives are said to be considering the promotion of current staff members, at least two of whom were previously turned down for the job.
Despite being advertised twice, the $54,985-a-month post has failed to attract suitable candidates. It also carries a 25-per cent gratuity at the end of the 21/2-year contract, and housing and travel allowances if an expatriate is appointed.
Miss Cheung is thought to have flown to London during the summer for discussions with the British Forces Broadcasting Service and the BBC World Service about seconding someone to run the station.
But it is understood the Government is reluctant to make an external appointment, and pay an expatriate salary package, at a time when civil service posts are being localised.
At least two BFBS figures, one based in London and the other working in Sek Kong, have turned down the post.