Disgraced Prince of Pak Fah Yeow Gan Fock-wai yesterday made a public apology to investors and fans at his first public appearance since being convicted on Friday of molesting t

wo male taxi drivers.

The apology comes five days ahead of sentencing.

Gan said he will continue to lead the pharmaceutical oil firm as chief executive.

I am deeply sorry if this incident has caused agitation, discomfort and anxiety to anyone, Gan said at his firms Gloucester Road headquarters after bowing five times.

Gan was accompanied by former actor Tang Ho-kwong, who works for Pak Fah Yeow and was rumored to be his lover.

Bowing deeply between statements, Gan added: I apologize for upsetting my fans.

As a former director of Po Leung Kuk and a donor to many other organizations, Gan asked for forgiveness from charities.

Gan then said in English he hopes the taxi drivers, his family, teachers, lawyers, the judge in the case and his friends would live happily and have good health.

Gan said the apology would be his last comment on the case.

Gan was convicted of molesting a taxi driver on October 10 last year and another driver on November 30, 2003.

A new TV commercial for Hoe Hin Strain Relief a product of Gans firm was also launched on Friday. It features Gan and his song called Happy or Unhappy.