Law Hieng Ding

Tan Sri Datuk Seri Law Hieng Ding (simplified Chinese: 刘贤镇; traditional Chinese: 劉賢鎮; pinyin: Liú Xiánzhèn; 4 October 1935 – 25 December 2018) was a Malaysian politician. He was the Minister of Science, Technology and Environment from 1990 to 2004. Between 1982 and 2008, Law was a member of parliament representing Sarikei.[1]

In this Chinese name, the family name is Law (劉).
Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri Datuk Seri
Law Hieng Ding
PSM DGPN PNBS
刘贤镇
Law in 2003
Minister of Science, Technology and Environment
In office
27 October 1990 – 26 March 2004
MonarchsAzlan Shah
Ja'afar
Salahuddin
Sirajuddin
Prime MinisterMahathir Mohamad
Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
Deputy1. Peter Chin Fah Kui (1990-1995)
2. Abu Bakar Daud (1995-1999)
3. Zainal Dahlan (1999-2004)
Preceded byStephen Yong Kuet Tze
Succeeded byJamaluddin Jarjis
ConstituencySarikei
Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Environment
In office
1987–1990
MonarchsIskandar
Azlan Shah
Prime MinisterMahathir Mohamad
MinisterStephen Yong Kuet Tze
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byPeter Chin Fah Kui
ConstituencySarikei
Member of the Malaysian Parliament
for Sarikei
In office
1982–2008
Preceded byChieng Tiong Kai (SUPP-BN)
Succeeded byDing Kuong Hiing (SUPP-BN)
Majority81 (1982)
519 (1986)
4,612 (1990)
uncontested (1995)
7,363 (1999)
11,599 (2004)
Personal details
Born(1935-10-04)4 October 1935
Sibu, Crown Colony of Sarawak
Died25 December 2018(2018-12-25) (aged 83)
Resting placeSibu, Sarawak, Malaysia
Political partySarawak United People's Party (SUPP)
Other political
affiliations		Barisan Nasional (BN)
SpousePuan Sri Ngui Soon Leng
Children3
Alma materNanyang University

Education

He graduated from Nanyang University, Singapore in 1960 with a bachelor's degree of Commerce in Accountancy and Banking.[2]

Career and politics

Law started his political career in 1972 and has held the seat for the past six terms. He was a deputy minister from 1987 to 1990, and a Cabinet Minister from 1990 to 2004. He was also the Deputy President of Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) and Nantah Education & Research Foundation as well as chairman or director to a number of public companies and foundation.

Death

Law died on 25 December 2018 at the age of 82 during the Christmas Day celebration.[3]

Election results
Parliament of Malaysia
Year Constituency Candidate Votes Pct Opponent(s) Votes Pct Ballots cast Majority Turnout
1982 Sarikei, Sarawak Law Hieng Ding (SUPP) 8,389 48.42% Chong Siew Chiang (DAP) 8,308 47.96% 17,579 81
Nyandang Linang (IND) 449 2.59%
Ling Tung Lee (SAPO) 178 1.03%
1986 P166 Sarikei, Sarawak Law Hieng Ding (SUPP) 10,589 51.26% Chong Siew Chiang (DAP) 10,070 48.74% 20,873 519 76.17%
1990 P168 Sarikei, Sarawak Law Hieng Ding (SUPP) 12,584 61.22% Chian Pao Koh (DAP) 7,972 38.78 20,799 4,612 73.45%
1995 P180 Sarikei, Sarawak Law Hieng Ding (SUPP) None None Unopposed
1999 P181 Sarikei, Sarawak Law Hieng Ding (SUPP) 15,212 65.41% Michael Tiang Ming Tee (DAP) 7,849 33.75% 23,568 7,363 70.32%
Yii Chu Lik (IND) 197 0.85%
2004 P207 Sarikei, Sarawak Law Hieng Ding (SUPP) 15,485 70.70% Ngu Tieng Hai (IND) 3,886 17.74% 22,173 11,599 61.80%
Ling Bit Tiing (IND) 1,667 7.61%
Junak Jawek (IND) 864 3.94%

Honours

References
  1. Law Hieng Ding May Contest For Sarikei Seat
  2. Education background
  3. Allison Lai, Hanis Zainal and Fatimah Zainal (25 December 2018). "Former minister Law Hieng Ding passes away". The Star. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
  4. "CJ and Ghaz conferred Tun". Bernama. The Star. 4 June 2005. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
  5. "Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat".


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