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Former MTR projects director Philco Wong gets vote of confidence over role as president of Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
Council members also approve spending HK$300,000 to restore reputation of engineering profession
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A former MTR Corporation projects director who resigned in the wake of a construction scandal has been given a vote of confidence to remain the president of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers.
At a special meeting of the engineering professional body’s council last Friday, almost two-thirds of those taking part – 24 out of 38 – voted in support of Philco Wong Nai-keung remaining in office, according to internal documents obtained by the Post on Monday.
The council members also approved a motion to spend HK$300,000 (US$38,460) hiring a public relations agent to restore the reputation of the engineering profession, it was revealed.
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The institution had more than 34,000 members in 2017, with its council made up of about 40.
“Now, it is up to Philco to decide if he will remain as president,” said Peter Wong, a former head of the institution.
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The special vote was in response to Philco Wong’s call for the institution’s council members to determine his proposed resignation amid an outcry among engineers after his departure from the MTR.
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