Yong Khoon Seng
| Yang Berbahagia Dato' Yong Khoon Seng | |
|---|---|
| 杨昆贤 | |
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Stampin, Sarawak | |
|
In office 1999–2013 | |
| Preceded by | New constituency |
| Succeeded by | Julian Tan Kok Ping |
| Majority |
8,897 (1999) 7,731 (2004) 3,070 (2008) |
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Padawan, Sarawak | |
|
In office 1990–1999 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Yong Kuet Tze |
| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
| Majority |
6,611 (1990) 11,890 (1995) |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Yong Khoon Hian @ Yong Khoon Seng 22 December 1941 Betong, Sarawak |
| Political party | Sarawak United Peoples' Party—Barisan Nasional |
| Alma mater | University of Queensland |
| Occupation | Politician; pharmacist |
Dato' Yong Khoon Seng (simplified Chinese: 杨昆贤; traditional Chinese: 楊昆賢; pinyin: Yáng Kūn Xián; born 22 December 1941) was the Member of the Parliament of Malaysia for the Stampin constituency in Sarawak, representing the Sarawak United Peoples' Party (SUPP), from 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, at the 2013 election, Yong lost his seat to a Democratic Action Party (DAP) candidate, Julian Tan Kok Ping.[4]
Election results
| Year | Government | 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 | Government | 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.
- 1 2 "Pharmacist-turned-politician prescribes development now". New Straits Times. 5 August 1996. Retrieved 7 April 2010.
- 1 2 "Yong right man for the new job". New Straits Times. 28 October 1990. Retrieved 7 April 2010.
- ↑ "Chin admits Chinese leaving BN in droves". Borneo Post. 7 May 2013. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
- 1 2 "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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