Michael Leung
Michael Leung Man-kin CBE JP (Chinese: 梁文建, 1938–2017) was a Hong Kong government official.
Michael Leung | |
|---|---|
| Commissioner of the ICAC | |
| In office 1996–1997 | |
| Governor | Chris Patten |
| Preceded by | Bertrand de Speville |
| Succeeded by | Lily Yam |
| Secretary for Education and Manpower | |
| In office 1993–1995 | |
| Preceded by | John Chan |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Wong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1938 |
| Died | 2017 (aged 78–79) |
| Alma mater | University of Hong Kong |
| Profession | Civil servant |
Early life edit
Leung was born in 1938. He attended Wah Yan College and studied at the University of Hong Kong, graduating with a BA in history in 1965. He also held a teaching certification.[1]
Government career edit
Leung joined the civil service in 1965. He worked in the Home Affairs Department and Finance Branch, and was promoted to Secretary, Government Secretariat in 1988.[2]
Leung served as the director of education and the secretary for transport in the Hong Kong government.[1] He also served as secretary for education and manpower from 1993 to 1995, and as the Commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) from 1996 to 1997.[2][3]
In December 1996, as the Handover of Hong Kong approached, Leung announced that he would quit the ICAC, fuelling speculation that he was being forced out by chief executive-designate Tung Chee-hwa. In response, Leung stated that he was leaving for personal reasons, while Tung denied any involvement in Leung's departure.[4][5][6]
References edit
- ^ a b "Members Database". Legislative Council Library. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- ^ a b Hill, Jonathan (21 January 1996). "A new man heads fight against graft". Sunday Morning Post. p. 9.
- ^ 40 Years in the Operations Department (PDF). Independent Commission Against Corruption. 2015. p. 130.
- ^ Lee, Rodger (26 December 1996). "Concern at loss of ICAC chief". South China Morning Post. p. 1.
- ^ No, Kwai-yan (27 December 1996). "Tung wants talks with departing ICAC chief". South China Morning Post. p. 1.
- ^ Fraser, Niall (28 December 1996). "ICAC boss going for 'personal reasons'". South China Morning Post. p. 1.