- Ding Kuong Hiing
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Yang Berhormat
Ding Kuong HiingMember of the Malaysian Parliament
for Sarikei, SarawakIncumbent Assumed office
2008Personal details Political party SUPP—Barisan Nasional Occupation Member of Parliament; engineer Ding Kuong Hiing is a Malaysian politician. He is currently the Member of the Parliament of Malaysia for the Sarikei constituency in Sarawak, representing the Sarawak United Peoples' Party (SUPP) in the governing Barisan Nasional coalition.[1]
Ding was elected to Parliament in the 2008 election. After defeating his opponent from the Democratic Action Party by 51 votes, he survived a legal challenge to the election in the Election Court,[2] and an appeal to the Federal Court.[3] Before his election, Ding was a staffer to the Chief Minister of Sarawak.[4]
Ding is an engineer by profession and is married with two children.[5]
Election results
Parliament of Malaysia: Sarikei, Sarawak[6] Year Barisan Nasional Votes Pct Opposition Votes Pct 2008 Ding Kuong Hiing (SUPP) 10,588 47.6% Wong Hua Seh (DAP) 10,537 47.4% References
- ^ "Ding Kuong Hiing, Y.B. Tuan" (in Malay). Parliament of Malaysia. http://www.parlimen.gov.my/index.php?modload=ahlidewan&uweb=dr&action=details&id=183. Retrieved 18 April 2010.
- ^ "Ding To Dedicate Himself To Serving Constituents". Berita Wilayah Sarawak (Bernama). 21 July 2008. http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/state_news/news.php?id=347449&cat=sre. Retrieved 18 April 2010.
- ^ Wong, Jack (23 January 2009). "Court throws out appeal, Ding remains Sarikei MP (updated)". The Star (Malaysia) (Star Publications (Malaysia)). http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/1/23/nation/20090123105111&sec=nation. Retrieved 18 April 2010.
- ^ Subeng Stephen, Edward (2 March 2008). "Bintangor Oranges May Not Be Sweet Yet For BN First-timer". Berita Wilayah Sarawak (Bernama). http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/state_news/news.php?id=317748&cat=sre. Retrieved 18 April 2010.
- ^ "Let’s be caring". The Star (Malaysia) (Star Publications (Malaysia)). 21 April 2008. http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=/2008/4/21/lifeliving/20888039&sec=lifeliving. Retrieved 18 April 2010.
- ^ "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. http://semak.spr.gov.my/spr/laporan/5_KedudukanAkhir.php. Retrieved 18 April 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout (including votes for other candidates not listed).
Current Members of the Malaysian House of Representatives (Dewan Rakyat) from Sarawak Barisan Nasional Tiki Lafe (SPDP) · Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar (PBB) · Fadillah Yusof (PBB) · Yong Khoon Seng (SUPP) · Sulaiman Abdul Rahman Taib (PBB) · James Dawos Mamit (PBB) · Richard Riot Jaem (SUPP) · Nancy Shukri (PBB) · Rohani Abdul Karim (PBB) · Masir Kujat (PRS) · William Nyallau Badak (PRS) · Douglas Uggah Embas (PBB) · Jelaing Mersat (SPDP) · Norah Abdul Rahman (PBB) · Wahab Dolah (PBB) · Ding Kuong Hiing (SUPP) · Joseph Salang Gandum (PRS) · Aaron Ago Dagang (PRS) · Tiong Thai King (SUPP) · Leo Michael Toyad (PBB) · Joseph Entulu Belaun (PRS) · Alexander Nanta Linggi (PBB) · Billy Abit Joo (PRS) · Tiong King Sing (SPDP) · Ahmad Lai Bujang (PBB) · Peter Chin Fah Kui (SUPP) · Jacob Dungau Sagan (SPDP) · Hasbi Habibollah (PBB) · Henry Sum Agong (PBB)Pakatan Rakyat Chong Chieng Jen (DAP) · Wong Ho Leng (DAP)Johor • Kedah • Kelantan • Melaka • Negeri Sembilan • Pahang • Perak • Perlis • Pulau Pinang • Sabah • Selangor • Sarawak • Terengganu • Kuala Lumpur • Putrajaya • LabuanCategories:- Malaysian politicians
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