André Cheong elected president with unanimous support

Recently appointed lawmaker André Cheong was elected yesterday as the new Legislative Assembly (AL) president. In the afternoon session dedicated to electing the new president, the plenary voted unanimously in favor of Cheong, who received all 33 possible votes. This is the first time that a lawmaker appointed by the CE will assume the role of AL president. Cheong, former Secretary for Administration and Justice, was appointed to the role following a recent cabinet reshuffle by Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai, who designated former Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak to Cheong’s previous position. Commenting on the move – […]