Tan Seng Giaw
陈胜尧
for Kepong, Kuala Lumpur
1982–2018
for Kajang
1990–1995
for Bandar Kelang/Klang Bandar
1982–1990
(1942-05-26) 26 May 1942 (age 82)
Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Japanese occupation of Malaya
Malaysian Social Justice Party (Pekemas) (1976–1979)
affiliations
Pakatan Rakyat (PR) (2008–2015)
Barisan Alternatif (BA) (1999–2004)
Gagasan Rakyat (GR) (1990–1996)
Tan Seng Giaw (simplified Chinese: 陈胜尧; traditional Chinese: 陳勝堯; pinyin: Chén Shèngyáo; born 26 May 1942) is a veteran Malaysian from the Democratic Action Party (DAP).
Background
He was born on 26 May 1942 in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. After attending Primary and High School in Kelantan and Penang respectively, he furthered his education at Plymouth College and Leeds University, England. His multi-cultural academic and social background has resulted in Seng Giaw being fluent in Mandarin, English, Bahasa Malaysia, and competent in the writing of Malay in the Jawi script. Seng Giaw's academic qualifications include a M.B.Ch. B. (Leeds), D. Obs. R.C.O.G, M.R.C.P (UK) and finally an M.D. honours (Leeds) in 1976.
An active participant in student activities, he represented the Leeds Medical School on the British Medical Student's Association for five years, and was a founding member of the Chinese Society of the University of Leeds, where he held the office of Society President during 1965–66. His social activities include the office of Pengerusi Kehormat of Persatuan Murid-murid Tua, Chung Ling for the states of Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang and Kuala Lumpur.
Over the years, Tan has gathered a wide portfolio of medical experience, having worked at various hospitals (both international and local), private practice clinics and a short period in the Royal Malaysian Army. Tan is working as a Specialist Dermatologist at the Chinese Maternity Hospital Medical Centre.
In 1972, Tan married Oon Hong Geok, a paediatrician and has two daughters. His wife used to be active in the political scene and represented Taman Aman, Petaling Jaya as a state assemblywoman.
Political career
Tan's political involvement began in 1976, during which he served the people of Kepong on behalf of Dr. Tan Chee Khoon. He was the Democratic Action Party's National Vice-chairman and Member of Parliament for the constituency of Kepong leading up to the 2018 general election (GE14).[1]
Despite having been successful elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) of Kepong for eight consecutive terms (from 1982 to 2018), Tan was dropped as a candidate of choice for the party in GE14. This was amid the rumours nearing the GE14, and Tan's action who went on the offensive by declaring 'he will not back down' and began releasing a series of press statements[2] including a veiled attack on DAP party leaders through an interview with Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA)'s controlled newspaper, The Star[3] as well as UMNO controlled, New Straits Times[4] which labeled them as 'not as honest as the late Tan Chee Koon'.
Election results
Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
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1982 | N23 Bandar Kelang | Tan Seng Giaw (DAP) | 18,075 | 58.49% | Tong Kok Mau (MCA) | 12,830 | 41.51% | 31,351 | 5,245 | 81.22% | ||
1986 | N34 Klang Bandar | Tan Seng Giaw (DAP) | 13,223 | 61.77% | Goon Swee Fook (MCA) | 6,942 | 32.43% | 21,803 | 6,281 | 71.88% | ||
Yeoh Lai Seng (NASMA) | 927 | 4.33% | ||||||||||
Yeoh Poh San (SDP) | 314 | 1.47% | ||||||||||
1990 | N24 Kajang | Tan Seng Giaw (DAP) | 10,138 | 61.95% | Khoo Chai Hong (MCA) | 6,227 | 38.05% | 16,856 | 3,911 | 75.99% |
Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
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1978 | P084 Kepong, Kuala Lumpur | Tan Seng Giaw (PEKEMAS) | 17,827 | 36.95% | Tan Tiong Hong (Gerakan) | 20,055 | 41.57% | N/A | 2,228 | N/A | ||
Khoo Sin Geok @ Khoo Sin Tow (DAP) | 9,971 | 20.67% | ||||||||||
Kanda (IND) | 390 | 0.81% | ||||||||||
1982 | Tan Seng Giaw (DAP) | 29,368 | 50.51% | Kerk Kim Tim @ Kerk Choo Ting (Gerakan) | 28,163 | 48.44% | 59,465 | 1,205 | 76.94% | |||
Ishak Ibrahim (IND) | 613 | 1.05% | ||||||||||
1986 | P096 Kepong, Kuala Lumpur | Tan Seng Giaw (DAP) | 33,049 | 64.81% | Lum Weng Keong (Gerakan) | 16,536 | 32.43% | 51,476 | 16,513 | 71.73% | ||
Wong Kim Lin (NASMA) | 1,405 | 2.76% | ||||||||||
1990 | Tan Seng Giaw (DAP) | 38,323 | 70.58% | Lim Kim Hoe (Gerakan) | 15,971 | 29.42% | 54,679 | 22,352 | 71.23% | |||
1995 | P103 Kepong, Kuala Lumpur | Tan Seng Giaw (DAP) | 25,075 | 55.56% | Tan Poh Eng (Gerakan) | 20,053 | 44.44% | 45,454 | 5,022 | 75.62% | ||
1999 | Tan Seng Giaw (DAP) | 25,085 | 50.77% | Ma Woei Chyi (Gerakan) | 23,319 | 47.20% | 49,730 | 1,766 | 76.55% | |||
Mano (IND) | 1,003 | 2.03% | ||||||||||
2004 | P114 Kepong, Kuala Lumpur | Tan Seng Giaw (DAP) | 23,282 | 52.07% | Ma Woei Chyi (Gerakan) | 21,428 | 47.93% | 44,956 | 1,854 | 74.59% | ||
2008 | Tan Seng Giaw (DAP) | 35,552 | 75.23% | Lau Hoi Keong (Gerakan) | 11,704 | 24.77% | 47,508 | 23,848 | 78.17% | |||
2013 | Tan Seng Giaw (DAP) | 47,837 | 82.30% | Chandrakumanan Arumugam (PPP) | 7,530 | 12.96% | 58,585 | 40,307 | 86.11% | |||
Yee Poh Ping (IND) | 2,757 | 4.74% |
References
- ^ "DAP drops Seng Giaw after eight terms as Kepong MP". The Edge Markets. 10 April 2018. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
- ^ "Eight-term DAP MP Seng Giaw wants to defend Kepong seat". www.nst.com.my. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
- ^ Tan, Tarrence. "Seng Giaw: The late Chee Khoon more honest than most DAP leaders - Nation | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
- ^ "Dr Tan speaks on being dropped, DAP's chances and being called a 'running dog'". www.nst.com.my. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
- ^ a b "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 3 April 2011. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
External links
- Tan Seng Giaw's blog
- Tan Seng Giaw's Parliamentary Profile
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