Wong Ho Leng
| Yang Berhormat Wong Ho Leng 黄和联 | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Sibu | |
| In office 16 May 2010 – 5 May 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Lau Hoi Chew (SUPP-BN) |
| Succeeded by | Oscar Ling Chai Yew (DAP-PR) |
| Majority | 398 |
| Member of the Sarawak State Assembly for Bukit Assek | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 20 May 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Ngieng Kiong Ann (SUPP-BN) |
| Majority | 4751 |
| In office 8 September 1996 – 27 September 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Tan Sri Dr. Wong Soon Kai (SUPP-BN) |
| Majority | 226 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 21, 1959 Sibu, British Crown Colony of Sarawak |
| Political party | Democratic Action Party (DAP) – Pakatan Rakyat |
| Spouse(s) | Irene Chang |
| Children | 5 |
| Occupation | Politician Lawyer |
| Website | http://holeng.dapsarawak.com |
Wong Ho Leng (Simplified Chinese: 黄和联) (born 21 December 1959) is a Malaysian politician. He is currently the Member of Parliament of Sibu and Member of the State Legislative Assembly of Sarawak for the seat of Bukit Assek and is the opposition leader of the assembly, being the state chairman of the Democratic Action Party (DAP) in the Pakatan Rakyat opposition coalition.[1][2]
Political career
Wong Ho Leng made a stir in the Sarawak politics in 1996 state election when he defeated the Sarawak United Peoples' Party president and deputy chief minister of Sarawak Tan Sri Dr.Wong Soon Kai by a slim majority of 226 votes in the Bukit Assek constituency. He was subsequently defeated by Daniel Ngieng in 2001 state election, but wrested the same constituency back in 2006 state election.[3]
He contested against the Barisan Nasional's Tiong Thai King in 1999 in the Lanang Parliamentary constituency but lost in that election.
On May 16, 2010, Wong was elected to federal Parliament in the Sibu by-election. His victory saw the DAP wrest the seat from Barisan Nasional.[4][5] He was the DAP's candidate for Sibu in the 1995, 2004 and 2008 elections, but was defeated by Barisan Nasional's Robert Lau Hoi Chew on each occasion.[6]
In 2011 state election, he successfully defended his constituency against Chieng Buong Toon of Sarawak United People's Party and independent candidate Hii Tiong Huat, with a huge majority of 8,827 votes,thus breaking the so-called the "Rhythm of the Pendulum", which was a hot topic among the politicians from both sides prior to the elections.[7]
Suspension from state assembly
In May 2009, Wong Ho Leng was suspended from the state assembly for 1 year due to his "camouflage" remark against the Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh. The speaker, Datuk Seri Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar, cited Section 14 (1) of the State Legislative Assembly (Privileges & Powers) Ordinance 2007 for the suspension after 60 Barisan Nasional assemblypersons voted in favour for Wong's suspension.[8]
Health
On 12 January 2013, Wong announced that he has been diagnosed of brain tumour (glioma) on his brain stem, which was responsible for the slurring of his speech and impaired swallowing function.[9] He had undergone six-weeks of chemotherapy and radiotherapy in Singapore. On 23 February, he announced that he would not defend for the Sibu parliamentary seat in 2013 Malaysian general elections on doctors' advice.[10]
Election results
| Year | Barisan Nasional | Votes | Pct | Opposition | Votes | Pct | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Peter Chin Fah Kui (SUPP) | 15,933 | 55% | Wong Ho Leng (DAP) | 10,380 | 35% |
| Year | Barisan Nasional | Votes | Pct | Opposition | Votes | Pct | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Tiong Thai King (SUPP) | 16,256 | 63% | Wong Ho Leng (DAP) | 9,466 | 37% |
| Year | Opposition | Votes | Pct | Barisan Nasional | Votes | Pct | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Wong Ho Leng (DAP) | 15,746 | 43.92% | Robert Lau Hoi Chew (SUPP) | 19,138 | 53.38% | ||
| 2010 | Wong Ho Leng (DAP) | 18,845 | 50% | Robert Lau Hui Yew (SUPP) | 18,447 | 49% |
References
- ↑ "N.45 BUKIT ASSEK" (in Malay). State Assembly of Sarawak. Retrieved 30 April 2010.
- ↑ Ling, Sharon (13 May 2009). "Sarawak Assembly suspends Opposition leader for a year". The Star (Malaysia) (Star Publications (Malaysia)). Retrieved 4 May 2010.
- ↑ Ting, Alan (14 April 2010). "Sibu By-Election To See "Battle Of The Mighty Rejang"". Bernama (Bernama). Retrieved 4 June 2010.
- ↑ "Official result: DAP wins by 398-vote majority". The Star (Malaysia) (Star Publications (Malaysia)). 16 May 2010. Retrieved 16 May 2010.
- ↑ "Sarawak DAP Chairman Wong Ho Leng Picked By Opposition To Contest Sibu Seat". Bernama. 27 April 2010. Retrieved 30 April 2010.
- ↑ "SUPP United In Facing Sibu By-election". Bernama. 28 April 2010. Retrieved 30 April 2010.
- ↑ http://www.theborneopost.com/?p=123332 The 'Rhythm of the Pendulum finally broken', The Borneo Post,19 April 2011
- ↑ Shashi Kala (13 May 2009). "S’wak state assembly suspends DAP rep". The Nut Graph. Retrieved 19 January 2012.
- ↑ Hii, Philip (12 January 2013). "Sibu MP Wong Ho Leng: I have brain tumour". The Star (Malaysia). Retrieved 27 February 2013.
- ↑ Hii, Philip (23 February 2013). "Sibu MP not contesting in GE13". The Star (Malaysia). Retrieved 27 February 2013.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 24 June 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout, including votes for third parties. Results before 1986 election unavailable.
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