{
  "id": 15388639,
  "title": "Former NPC deputy Ng Hong-mun dies at 100",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/former-npc-deputy-ng-hong-mun-dies-at-100",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T09:16:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
    "slug": "rthk-news",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1874379-20261018.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former SAR deputy and educator Ng Hong-mun has passed away at the age of 100, according to a report from the source dated October 18, 2026. Ng served as a member of the National People's Congress from 1975 to 2008, first representing Guangdong and later the Special Administrative Region (SAR) from 1997. Prior to his political career, Ng had a long-standing career as a principal at Pui Kiu Middle School, holding the position from 1958 to 1985 and then as supervisor until 1996. He later became the director of the school management board from 1997 to 2004.\n\nNg was also a founding member of the Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers and served as its first president. In addition to his work in education, Ng was a part of the preparatory committee for Hong Kong's return to the motherland, as well as the Basic Law Committee. Chief Executive John Lee expressed his deep sorrow over Ng's passing, praising him as an outstanding educator who helped cultivate many talented individuals for both the country and Hong Kong. Former chief executive and current vice-chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, CY Leung, also conveyed his condolences on social media.",
  "summary": "Former SAR deputy to the National People's Congress and longtime principal of Pui Kiu Middle School, Ng Hong-mun, has passed away at the age of 100. He had been a member of the national legislature from 1975 to 2008, first as a Guangdong deputy before representing the SAR from 1997. Ng served as the principal of Pui Kiu Middle School from 1958 to 1985, before taking over as its supervisor until…",
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        "outlet": "RTHK English",
        "title": "Former NPC deputy Ng Hong-mun dies at 100",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/former-npc-deputy-ng-hong-mun-dies-at-100-15394423",
        "published": "2026-10-18T09:16:01.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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