James Chan Khay Syn

Mr. James Chan Khay Syn
曾长青先生
4th Kuching South Mayor
Incumbent
Assumed office
4 June 2008
Deputy Abang Affandi Abang Anuar
Preceded by Chong Ted Tsiung
Personal details
Born 1 June 1950 (1950-06-01) (age 61)
Kuching, Sarawak
Nationality Malaysian
Political party Independent
Spouse(s) Catherine S'ng

James Chan Khay Syn is the fourth and current mayor of Kuching South City Council. He is also the former General Manager of Harwood Timber Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of the Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC).[1] He succeeded the late Chong Ted Tsiung, the third mayor of Kuching South City, who died on August 3, 2007. Chan was sworn in as mayor on 4 June 2008, before he could fully recover from his knee surgery.[2] Mayor Chan is known to be a "hands on" Mayor as he constantly visit sites and markets such as Stutong Market to understand the situation and problems faced by people. Mayor Chan is well respected and liked by most of the Kuching South people and he is rated highly in his performance. It is not surprised when he was doubted the "People's Mayor".

Rumors has it that Mayor Chan might be running for the State Representative of the Kuching Constituency in the upcoming State Election.

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