Koh Nai Kwong

Datuk Wira Koh Nai Kwong (Chinese: 古乃光; pinyin: Gǔ Nǎiguāng; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Kó͘ Nái-kong; born 28 February 1961) is a Malaysian politician and lawyer who has served as the Senator since December 2020. He served as Member of the Melaka State Executive Council (EXCO) in the Barisan Nasional (BN) state administration under former Chief Minister Mohd Ali Rustam from 2007 to 2008, Member of Parliament (MP) for Alor Gajah from May 2013 to May 2018 and Member of the Melaka State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Kesidang from March 2004 to March 2008. He is a member of the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA), a component party of the BN coalition. He is the State Deputy Chairman of MCA of Melaka, was the State Legal Advisor to BN of Melaka from 2006 to 2011 and the Division Chief of MCA of Bukit Katil.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

Koh Nai Kwong
古乃光
Senator
Elected by the
Malacca State Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
10 December 2020
Serving with
Mohamad Ali Mohamad (until 2023)
Mustafa Musa
MonarchAbdullah
Prime MinisterMuhyiddin Yassin
(2020–2021)
Ismail Sabri Yaakob
(2021–2022)
Anwar Ibrahim
(since 2022)
Preceded byLee Tian Sing
Member of the
Melaka State Executive Council
(Housing, Local Government, Environment and Transportation)
In office
2007–2008
GovernorMohd Khalil Yaakob
Chief MinisterMohd Ali Rustam
ConstituencyKesidang
Member of the Malaysian Parliament
for Alor Gajah
In office
5 May 2013  9 May 2018
Preceded byFong Chan Onn
(BNMCA)
Succeeded byMohd Redzuan Md Yusof
(PHBERSATU)
Majority11,597 (2013)
Member of the Melaka State Legislative Assembly
for Kesidang
In office
21 March 2004  8 March 2008
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byGoh Leong San
(PRDAP)
Majority1,701 (2004)
Faction represented in Dewan Negara
2020–Barisan Nasional
Faction represented in Dewan Rakyat
2013–2018Barisan Nasional
Faction represented in Melaka State Legislative Assembly
2004–2008Barisan Nasional
Personal details
Born
Koh Nai Kwong

(1961-02-28) 28 February 1961
Pandan Jaya, Melaka, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia)
Political partyMalaysian Chinese Association (MCA)
Other political
affiliations
Barisan Nasional (BN)
Alma materUniversity of Wales (LLB (Hons))
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionLawyer
Websiteybhgdatukkohnaikwong.blogspot

Political career

2004 Melaka state election

In the 2004 Melaka state election, Koh made his electoral debut after being nominated by BN to contest for the Kesidang state seat.[8] He was elected to the Melaka State Legislative Assembly as Kesidang MLA for the first term after defeating Lim Jak Wong of the Democratic Action Party (DAP) by a majority of 1,701 votes.

Member of the Melaka State Executive Council (2007–2008)

In 2007, Koh was appointed as Member of the Melaka State EXCO in charge of Housing, Local Government, Environment and Transportation by Chief Minister Mohd Ali. In 2008, he lost the position after he was not reelected as an MLA in the 2008 Melaka state election.

2008 Melaka state election

In the 2008 Melaka state election, Koh was renominated by BN to defend the Kesidang seat. He lost the seat and was not reelected as the Kesidang MLA for the second term after losing to Goh Leong San of the Pakatan Rakyat (PR) by a minority of 1,399 votes.[9]

2018 Melaka state election

In the 2018 Melaka state election, Koh was renominated by BN to contest for the Machap Jaya state seat instead of defending the Alor Gajah seat. He was not elected as the Machap Jaya MLA after losing to Ginie Lim Siew Lin of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) by a minority of 1,336 votes.[10]

2013 general election

In the 2013 general election, Koh was renominated by BN to contest for the Alor Gajah federal seat. He won the seat and was elected to the Parliament as the Alor Gajah MP after defeating Damian Yeo Shen Li of the PR by the majority of 11,597 votes.

Senator (since 2020)

On 21 December 2020, Koh was elected to the Parliament as the Senator representing Melaka after being nominated and approved by the Melaka State Legislative Assembly.[11]

Election results

Malacca State Legislative Assembly[12][13][14][15]
Year Constituency Government Votes Pct Opposition Votes Pct Ballots cast Majority Turnout
2004 N19 Kesidang Koh Nai Kwong (MCA) 6,846 55.94% Lim Jak Wong (DAP) 5,145 42.04% 12,239 1,701 78.95%
2008 Koh Nai Kwong (MCA) 5,842 43.84% Goh Leong San (DAP) 7,241 54.34% 13,325 1,399 80.89%
2018 N8 Machap Jaya Koh Nai Kwong (MCA) 4,214 33.10% Ginie Lim Siew Lin (PKR) 5,550 43.60% 10,718 1,336 84.30%
Wan Zahidi Wan Ismail (PAS) 775 6.10%
Parliament of Malaysia[13][16]
Year Constituency Government Votes Pct Opposition Votes Pct Ballots cast Majority Turnout
2013 P135 Alor Gajah, Malacca Koh Nai Kwong (MCA) 32,594 60.82% Damian Yeo Shen Li (DAP) 20,997 39.18% 55,131 11,597 86.70%

Honours

References

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  2. "Koh Nai Kwong — Bahasa Melayu - MyMP - UndiMsia!" (in Malay). #MyMP UndiMsia! Sinar Project. 11 April 2013. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  3. "Maklumat Ahli Parlimen : YB Datuk Koh Nai Kwong". Parlimen Malaysia (in Malay). Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  4. "Koh Nai Kwong, YB Datuk". KUASA. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  5. "Malaysian Legal Directory : Malaysian Bar Advocators and Solicators Directory : About KOH NAI KWONG & ASSOC". The Malaysian Bar. 19 January 2017. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  6. "Legal Directory : Koh Nai Kwong & Assoc., Melaka". RACKL : Malaysian Legal (Lawyers, Solicitors & Advocates) Directory. RCAKL.ORG.MY. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  7. 拿督古乃光律师 Y.B. Datuk Koh Nai Kwong. Y.B. Datuk Koh Nai Kwong Blogspot. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  8. "MMKN". Archived from the original on 11 March 2013. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
  9. 對壘古乃光‧吳良山有信心 [Facing off against Koh Nai Kwong; Goh Leong San feels confident]. Sin Chew Daily (in Chinese). 24 February 2008. Retrieved 13 November 2015.
  10. Geraldine Tong (3 May 2018). "Machap Baru: Harapan terbaik PKR menang kerusi pertama di Melaka" (in Malay). Malaysiakini. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
  11. "Two sworn in as Senators at Dewan Negara". New Straits Times. 21 December 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  12. "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 19 June 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
  13. "Malaysia General Election". undiinfo Malaysian Election Data. Malaysiakini. Retrieved 4 February 2017. Results only available from the 2004 election.
  14. "SEMAKAN KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM KE - 14" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Archived from the original on 13 September 2020. Retrieved 17 May 2018. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
  15. "The Star Online GE14". The Star. Retrieved 24 May 2018. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
  16. "KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM 13". Sistem Pengurusan Maklumat Pilihan Raya Umum (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 24 March 2017.


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