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 | |
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| 古乃光 | |
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| Senator Elected by the Malacca State Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 10 December 2020 | |
| Monarch | Abdullah |
| Prime Minister | Muhyiddin Yassin (2020–2021) Ismail Sabri Yaakob (2021–2022) Anwar Ibrahim (since 2022) |
| Preceded by | Lee Tian Sing |
| Member of the Melaka State Executive Council (Housing, Local Government, Environment and Transportation) | |
| In office 2007–2008 | |
| Governor | Mohd Khalil Yaakob |
| Chief Minister | Mohd Ali Rustam |
| Constituency | Kesidang |
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Alor Gajah | |
| In office 5 May 2013 – 9 May 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Fong Chan Onn (BN–MCA) |
| Succeeded by | Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof (PH–BERSATU) |
| Majority | 11,597 (2013) |
| Member of the Melaka State Legislative Assembly for Kesidang | |
| In office 21 March 2004 – 8 March 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Goh Leong San (PR–DAP) |
| Majority | 1,701 (2004) |
| Faction represented in Dewan Negara | |
| 2020– | Barisan Nasional |
| Faction represented in Dewan Rakyat | |
| 2013–2018 | Barisan Nasional |
| Faction represented in Melaka State Legislative Assembly | |
| 2004–2008 | Barisan Nasional |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Koh Nai Kwong 28 February 1961 Pandan Jaya, Melaka, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia) |
| Political party | Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) |
| Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional (BN) |
| Alma mater | University of Wales (LLB (Hons)) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Website | ybhgdatukkohnaikwong.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
| 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% | ||||||||||
| 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
Malacca :
Companion Class I of the Order of Malacca (DMSM) – Datuk (2007)- Knight Commander of the Order of Malacca (DCSM) - Datuk Wira (2017)
External links
References
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- "Koh Nai Kwong — Bahasa Melayu - MyMP - UndiMsia!" (in Malay). #MyMP UndiMsia! Sinar Project. 11 April 2013. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
- "Maklumat Ahli Parlimen : YB Datuk Koh Nai Kwong". Parlimen Malaysia (in Malay). Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- "Koh Nai Kwong, YB Datuk". KUASA. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- "Malaysian Legal Directory : Malaysian Bar Advocators and Solicators Directory : About KOH NAI KWONG & ASSOC". The Malaysian Bar. 19 January 2017. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- "Legal Directory : Koh Nai Kwong & Assoc., Melaka". RACKL : Malaysian Legal (Lawyers, Solicitors & Advocates) Directory. RCAKL.ORG.MY. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- 拿督古乃光律师 Y.B. Datuk Koh Nai Kwong. Y.B. Datuk Koh Nai Kwong Blogspot. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- "MMKN". Archived from the original on 11 March 2013. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
- 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.
- Geraldine Tong (3 May 2018). "Machap Baru: Harapan terbaik PKR menang kerusi pertama di Melaka" (in Malay). Malaysiakini. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
- "Two sworn in as Senators at Dewan Negara". New Straits Times. 21 December 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 19 June 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
- "Malaysia General Election". undiinfo Malaysian Election Data. Malaysiakini. Retrieved 4 February 2017. Results only available from the 2004 election.
- "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.
- "The Star Online GE14". The Star. Retrieved 24 May 2018. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
- "KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM 13". Sistem Pengurusan Maklumat Pilihan Raya Umum (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 24 March 2017.