Poh Ah Tiam
| Datuk Wira Poh Ah Tiam | |
|---|---|
| Malacca's State Assemblyman for Machap | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 April 1952 Kampung Belimbing, Durian Tunggal, Malacca, Malaysia |
| Died | 15 March 2007 Malacca, Malaysia |
| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Political party | Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) |
| Occupation | Teacher Businessman |
| Religion | Buddhist |
Datuk Wira Poh Ah Tiam (April 1, 1952 – March 15, 2007) was a Malaysian politician, businessman and community leader of Chinese descent.[1] Poh was born in Kampung Belimbing, near Durian Tunggal, Malacca. He and his family moved to nearby Machap Baru, where Poh in later years contributed significantly to the small town's development.[2]
After working as a teacher and later venturing into business, in the 1986 General Elections Poh stood as a state assembly candidate for Pulau Sebang and won. During his tenure, Machap Baru saw extensive development, with new housing and public facilities constructed in the town. Until his death, he was the Malacca state Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) Chairman, state assemblyman for Machap, as well as chairman of the Malacca State Housing and Local Government Committee. He died on March 15, 2007 due to renal failure arising from lymphatic cancer.[2]
Memorials
The Jalan Datuk Wira Poh Ah Tiam (Klebang Highway) a major highway linking Klebang and Kesidang and Taman Rekreasi Datuk Wira Poh Ah Tiam in Alor Gajah were renamed after him.
References
- ↑ "Machap rep dies at 55". thestar.com.my. 2007-03-16. Retrieved 2007-03-19.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Pandiyan, M.V. (2007-03-19). "Poh never forgot his roots". thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2007-03-19.
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