SINGAPORE — Former National Kidney Foundation (NKF) chief executive Edmund Kwok has been let off by the police with a stern warning for a “personal indiscretion” involving a male employee.


Mr Kwok, 60, was sacked by the charity in November 2016 for the “reportable offence” involving a male subordinate, then in his 20s.


In response to media queries, the police said: “Following investigations, the police in consultation with the Attorney-General’s Chambers, has administered a stern warning to a 60-year-old man.”


The warning was issued in January. The police declined to share more details on the case.


TODAY understands that the alleged victim had decided not to pursue the matter.
 Mr Kwok, who is married with two adult children, declined comment when contacted by TODAY.


In November 2016, the male employee lodged a complaint about the “one-off incident” to his supervisor, and the NKF’s human resources department and its chairman Koh Poh Tiong were also alerted.

Mr Kwok was questioned before an inquiry and disciplinary committee, where he admitted that the complaint was true. Upon advice from their lawyers, the committee recommended that Mr Kwok’s employment be terminated.

Mr Koh said then that the sacking was “the only way” to ensure the NKF’s integrity and operations would not be compromised.

Mr Kwok’s dismissal marked the charity’s second leadership setback in 11 years, after former chief T T Durai’s misuse of funds rocked the non-profit sector and sparked public outrage, which resulted in Mr Durai and the NKF’s board stepping down.

The NKF is currently helmed by chief executive officer Tim Oei, a former lawyer and ex-CEO of voluntary welfare organisation Awwa who joined the charity in September last year.