Mediacorp head and chief editor of Chinese news and current affairs steps down
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Chinese news veteran Chua Chim Kang cited personal health reasons for his departure from Mediacorp.
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SINGAPORE – Chinese news veteran Chua Chim Kang has left Mediacorp, the broadcaster announced on Feb 12.
In his place, the media conglomerate has appointed Ms Wee Wai Lin as the head and chief editor of its Chinese news and current affairs units.
When contacted by The Straits Times, Mr Chua cited health reasons for his departure from Mediacorp.
“Due to personal health reasons, I have decided to step away from work temporarily to focus on my recovery. This was not an easy decision, but I believe it is necessary,” he said.
“My time at Mediacorp has been both fulfilling and invaluable,” he added. “I am truly honoured to have worked alongside a professional and dedicated team, collaborating on many meaningful projects.”
Ms Wee was formerly the chief editor of Mediacorp’s Chinese current affairs unit and has been with the media conglomerate for more than 35 years.
She told ST: “The Chinese news and current affairs team will further strengthen and expand digital content on an already solid foundation, providing audiences with a wider range of choices while making greater contributions to the promotion of the Chinese language and local Chinese culture.”
Ms Wee Wai Lin has been appointed as head and chief editor of Mediacorp’s Chinese news and current affairs units.
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Mr Chua is embroiled in an ongoing court case
Businessman Ren Xin Wu, a Canadian national originally from China, said the sum was for a company called Homing Holdings, which was set up to promote the use of Mandarin in Singapore.
In his suit, Mr Ren accused Ms Lee of mismanaging Homing and alleged that Mr Chua and Ms Lee breached an agreement to repay the loan.
Mr Chua joined Mediacorp in 2018. Before that, he was with the former Singapore Press Holdings for 18 years and last served as chief editor of the now-defunct evening daily Lianhe Wanbao.
Mr Chua told ST that he is deeply grateful for the opportunities Mediacorp has given him and his colleagues’ support.
“Moving forward, I will remain open to new opportunities and challenges,” he said.
When contacted, Mediacorp said it has no further comments.
Chin Soo Fang is senior correspondent at The Straits Times covering topics such as community, politics, social issues, consumer, culture and heritage.
