According to media reports, the pair were sacked for their part in a 'spoof farewell page', a tradition for leaving journalists among press titles globally, because of language used in part of the page.
SCMP assistant marketing director Irene Ho said the two staff members "had breached work ethic guidelines", although she declined to elaborate on which section specifically had been breached.
SCMP assistant marketing director Irene Ho said the two staff members "had breached work ethic guidelines", although she declined to elaborate on which section specifically had been breached.
"The editor-in-chief has made a very careful decision, and we will be sticking to that position," she said.
Media understands Clifford (pictured) intends to raise the petition issue at a regular meeting with department heads today.
