Yong Khoon Seng
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| Yang Berhormat Dato' Yong Khoon Seng | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Stampin, Sarawak | |
| In office 1999–2013 | |
| Succeeded by | Julian Tan Kok Ping |
| Member of the Parliament of Malaysia for Padawan, Sarawak | |
| In office 1990–1999 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Betong, Sarawak |
| Political party | SUPP—Barisan Nasional |
| Occupation | Member of Parliament; pharmacist |
Dato' Yong Khoon Seng is a Malaysian politician. He was the Member of the Parliament of Malaysia for the Stampin constituency in Sarawak, representing the Sarawak United Peoples' Party (SUPP) since 1999 until 2013. He was a Deputy Minister for Works in the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition government.[1]
Yong entered Parliament in 1990 for the seat of Padawan.[2] He was immediately appointed as a Parliamentary Secretary.[3] Before entering politics, he was a pharmacist, graduating from the University of Queensland.[2] He was born in Betong, Sarawak.[3]
However, during the recent Malaysian general election, 2013, Yong was unable to retain the seat and was won by the Democratic Action Party (DAP) candidate, Julian Tan Kok Ping.
Election results
| Year | Barisan Nasional | Votes | Pct | Opposition | Votes | Pct | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Yong Khoon Seng (SUPP) | 16,362 | 61% | Cheng Hui Hong (DAP) | 9,751 | 37% | ||
| 1995 | Yong Khoon Seng (SUPP) | 19,258 | 69% | Akaw Nonjep (IND) | 7,368 | 26% |
| Year | Barisan Nasional | Votes | Pct | Opposition | Votes | Pct | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Yong Khoon Seng (SUPP) | 18,810 | 60% | Voon Lee Shan (DAP) | 9,913 | 32% | ||
| 2004 | Yong Khoon Seng (SUPP) | 21,155 | 59% | Voon Lee Shan (DAP) | 13,424 | 37% | ||
| 2008 | Yong Khoon Seng (SUPP) | 21,966 | 50% | Voon Lee Shan (DAP) | 18,896 | 43% | ||
| 2013 | Yong Khoon Seng (SUPP) | 22,993 | 35% | Julian Tan Kok Ping (DAP) | 41,663 | 64% |
References
- ↑ "Yong Khoon Seng, Y.B. Dato'" (in Malay). Parliament of Malaysia. Retrieved 7 April 2010.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Pharmacist-turned-politician prescribes development now". New Straits Times (New Straits Times Press). 5 August 1996. Retrieved 7 April 2010.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Yong right man for the new job". New Straits Times (New Straits Times Press). 28 October 1990. Retrieved 7 April 2010.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 7 April 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout (including votes for other candidates not listed).
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