Ong Ka Chuan
| Yang Berhormat Dato' Seri Ong Ka Chuan 黃家泉 |
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| Malaysian Minister of Housing and Local Government | |
| In office March 18, 2008 – April 9, 2009 |
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| Preceded by | Ong Ka Ting |
| Succeeded by | Kong Cho Ha |
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Tanjung Malim |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office March 8, 2008 |
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| Preceded by | Loke Yuen Yow |
| Majority | 5,422 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Perak |
| Political party | Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) part of Barisan Nasional |
| Spouse(s) | Chan Beng Choo[1] |
| Children | 2 |
| Religion | Buddhist |
Dato' Seri Ong Ka Chuan (simplified Chinese: 黄家泉; traditional Chinese: 黃家泉; pinyin: Huáng Jiāquán; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: N̂g Ka-chôan) is a Malaysian politician and the Member of Parliament for Tanjung Malim, Perak.[2] He is a former Minister of Housing and Local Government and former secretary-general of the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA), a component party of the Barisan Nasional coalition.
Ong is the older brother of former MCA President Tan Sri Ong Ka Ting.[3]
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[edit] Early and personal life
Ong was born in Lenggong, Perak. He graduated from the University of Malaya and worked as a school teacher before entering politics. He is married with two children.[1]
[edit] Political career
Ong was a member of the Perak State Assembly from 1986 to 2004,[1] before contesting the federal seat of Batu Gajah in the 2004 general election. He lost to Fong Poh Kuan of the Democratic Action Party (DAP), despite the Barisan Nasional coalition making widespread gains nationwide.[4] Despite this, he was appointed MCA secretary-general the following year and served concurrently with his brother Ong Ka Ting as president.[5]
In the 2008 general elections, Ong contested and won the Tanjung Malim parliamentary seat. He was appointed Minister of Housing and Local Government.[1] Later that year, Ong contested the MCA deputy presidency but lost to Chua Soi Lek, and was immediately removed as secretary-general by new president Ong Tee Keat.[6][7] In 2009, he was dropped from the Cabinet by incoming Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak.[8]
[edit] Election results
| Year | Barisan Nasional | Votes | Pct | Opposition | Votes | Pct | ||
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| 2008 | Ong Ka Chuan (MCA) | 21,016 | 55% | Mohamad Azman Marjohan (PKR) | 15,594 | 41% |
| Year | Barisan Nasional | Votes | Pct | Opposition | Votes | Pct | ||
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| 2004 | Ong Ka Chuan (MCA) | 20,814 | 41% | Fong Po Kuan (DAP) | 28,847 | 57% |
| Year | Barisan Nasional | Votes | Pct | Opposition | Votes | Pct | ||
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| 1986 | Ong Ka Chuan (MCA) | 7,754 | 64% | Aw Too Yen (DAP) | 3,825 | 31% | ||
| 1990 | Ong Ka Chuan (MCA) | 9,482 | 68% | Shelvarajah (DAP) | 3,551 | 26% | ||
| 1995 | Ong Ka Chuan (MCA) | 8,582 | 73% | Harikrishnan (DAP) | 2,271 | 19% | ||
| 1999 | Ong Ka Chuan (MCA) | 7,168 | 59% | Mahinder Singh (PKR) | 3,611 | 30% |
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d "New ministers and deputy ministers". The Star (Star Publications). 19 March 2008. http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/3/19/nation/20691898&sec=nation. Retrieved 18 June 2010.
- ^ "Ong Ka Chuan, Y.B. Dato' Seri" (in Malay). Parliament of Malaysia. http://www.parlimen.gov.my/DewRakyat_KedAhli_detail.php?id=54. Retrieved 19 June 2010.[dead link]
- ^ "Chua's the No.1". New Straits Times/asiaone. 29 March 2010. http://news.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Malaysia/Story/A1Story20100329-207343.html. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
- ^ Foong Pek Yee (26 March 2010). "Kong-Liow tussle seen as a proxy fight". The Star (Star Publications). http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/3/26/mcaelection2010/5940564&sec=mcaelection2010. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
- ^ "Ka Chuan takes over from Chew Peh as MCA sec-gen". New Straits Times (New Straits Times Press). 31 August 2005.
- ^ Chua Soi Lek Elected As The Deputy President Of The MCA Warkah. Oct. 19, 2008
- ^ Wong is MCA secretary-general The Star. November 12, 2009
- ^ "Syed Hamid, Azalina among eight dropped". The Sun (Berjaya Media Berhad). 9 April 2009. http://www.thesundaily.com/article.cfm?id=32100. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
- ^ a b c "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. http://semak.spr.gov.my/spr/laporan/5_KedudukanAkhir.php. Retrieved 19 June 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
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