Chong Eng

Chong Eng (Chinese: 章瑛; pinyin: Zhāng Yīng; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Chiong Eng; born on 6 July 1957), is a Malaysian politician for Democratic Action Party (DAP). She is currently the State Assemblyman for Padang Lalang in Penang and an executive member in the Penang government. She was formerly the Member of Parliament of the Parliament of Malaysia for Bukit Mertajam, Penang which she won since 1999 and held till 2013. She also served in the Women Crisis Center and Community AIDS Service Penang.[1] She also holds deputy head membership for Women's Parliamentary Caucus and sits as a Standing Order Committee member.[2] Chong Eng is currently the chairperson of the DAP Wanita, the women's wing of DAP. She is also the Deputy Secretary General for the party's Central Executive Committee.[1]

Yang Berhormat Puan Chong Eng MLA
章瑛
Penang State Executive Councillor (Youth and Sports, Women, Family, Community Development and Arts : 9 May 2013–15 May 2018) (Women, Family Development, Gender Inclusiveness and Non-Muslim Affairs : 16 May 2018–Incumbent)
Incumbent
Assumed office 9 May 2013
Governor	Abdul Rahman Abbas
Chief Minister	Lim Guan Eng Chow Kon Yeow
Preceded by	Ong Kok Fooi (Youth and Sports, Women, Family and Community Development) Law Heng Kiang (Arts)
Constituency	Padang Lalang
Member of the Penang State Legislative Assembly for Padang Lalang
Incumbent
Assumed office 6 May 2013
Preceded by	Tan Cheong Heng (DAP – PR)
Majority	14,930 (2013) 18,364 (2018)
Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Bukit Mertajam
In office 29 November 1999 – 5 May 2013
Preceded by	Tan Chong Keng (MCA–BN)
Succeeded by	Steven Sim (DAP)
Majority	2,937 (1999) 8,564 (2004) 25,897 (2008)
Member of the Penang State Legislative Assembly for Batu Lancang
In office 25 April 1995 – 29 November 1999
Preceded by	Tan Loo Jit (DAP)
Succeeded by	Law Heng Kiang (DAP)
Majority	7,570 (1995)
Personal details
Born	Chong Eng 6 July 1957 Bentong, Pahang, Malaya
Citizenship	Malaysian
Political party	Democratic Action Party (DAP)
Other political affiliations	Pakatan Harapan (PH) Pakatan Rakyat (PR) Barisan Alternatif (BA) Gagasan Rakyat (GR)
Spouse(s)	Gunabalan Krishnasamy
Children	2 sons
Alma mater	Universiti Putra Malaysia Tunku Abdul Rahman University College
Occupation	Politician

Family

She is married to Gunabalan Krishnasamy who is an artist. The couple have two boys,[1] who are currently still schooling. One is studying engineering in a local college, while the other is in a Chinese-type Primary school.

Personal life and education

She was born in a Chinese new village in Pahang from a family of 10 siblings. She started her primary education in the only Chinese primary school in the village. She was also the first girl from the village to pursue her study in a local university, namely Universiti Pertanian Malaysia (now Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)). She eventually obtained her bachelor of Science degree in Human Development Studies from UPM. Now, she writes regularly in local Chinese dailies and have published three books.[1]

Political career

Chong started her political career as a full-time research officer in 1990 with DAP Penang. Chong won the Batu Lanchang state constituency in 1995 Malaysian general election and became the first women to be elected into the Penang State Assembly. She was the sole opposition representative in the state assembly at that time.[1] She subsequently were elected as Bukit Mertajam Member of Parliament in 1999, 2004 and 2008 general elections. She then contested and won the Penang state seat of Padang Lalang in 2013 and 2018 general elections.

Election results

Penang State Legislative Assembly[3][4][5][6][7][8][9]

Year	Constituency			Votes	Pct	Opponent(s)		Votes	Pct	Ballots cast	Majority	Turnout
1995	N27 Batu Lancang		Chong Eng (DAP)	7,570	49.72%		Lee Boon Ten (Gerakan)	7,508	49.31%	15,449	62	76.48%
							Tan Ban Yew (PBS)	148	0.97%
2004	N16 Perai		Chong Eng (DAP)	4,477	46.92%		K. Rajapathy (MIC)	5,060	53.03%	9,748	583	70.57%
2013	N15 Padang Lalang		Chong Eng (DAP)	18,657	83.22%		Tan Teik Cheng (MCA)	3,727	16.62%	22,585	14,930	87.43%
2018			Chong Eng (DAP)	20,764	88.70%		Kuan Hin Yeep (MCA)	2,400	10.20%	23,694	18,364	84.70%
							Lai Yean Nee (PRM)	154	0.70%
							Liew Ee Jin (PFP)	101	0.40%

Parliament of Malaysia[10]

Year	Constituency			Votes	Pct	Opponent(s)		Votes	Pct	Ballots cast	Majority	Turnout
1999	P45 Bukit Mertajam, Penang		Chong Eng (DAP)	26,874	52.84%		Tan Chong Keng (MCA)	23,937	47.06%	51,967	2,937	78.02%
2004			Chong Eng (DAP)	26,215	59.18%		Ma Kok Ben (MCA)	17,651	39.85%	45,442	8,564	77.37%
2008			Chong Eng (DAP)	37,882	75.97%		Ong Tang Chuan (MCA)	11,985	24.03%	50,823	25,897	79.31%

References

1. "About Chong Eng". Chong Eng blog. Archived from the original on 2 April 2008. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
2. "Chong Eng (Bukit Mertajam)". The Nut Graph. Archived from the original on 12 September 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
3. "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 27 May 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
4. "Malaysia General Election". undiinfo Malaysian Election Data. Malaysiakini. Retrieved 4 February 2017. Results only available from the 2004 election.
5. "KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM 13". Sistem Pengurusan Maklumat Pilihan Raya Umum (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 24 March 2017.Results only available for the 2013 election.
6. "my undi : Kawasan & Calon-Calon PRU13 : Keputusan PRU13 (Archived copy)". www.myundi.com.my. Archived from the original on 31 March 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
7. "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum ke-13". Utusan Malaysia. Archived from the original on 21 March 2018. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
8. "SEMAKAN KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM KE - 14" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 17 May 2018. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
9. "The Star Online GE14". The Star. Retrieved 24 May 2018. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
10. "Malaysian Election Data". Malaysiakini. Retrieved 19 April 2013. Percentage figures based on total turnout.