William Leong

William Leong Jee Keen (simplified Chinese: 梁自坚; traditional Chinese: 梁自堅; pinyin: Liáng Zìjiān; born 27 January 1957) is a Malaysian politician and the Member of Parliament (MP) of Malaysia for Selayang constituency in Selangor. He is a member of the People's Justice Party (PKR) in the ruling Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition.

Yang Berhormat Tuan William Leong MP
梁自坚
Chair of the Major Public Appointments Select Committee
Incumbent
Assumed office 4 December 2018
Preceded by	Office established
Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Selayang
Incumbent
Assumed office 8 March 2008
Preceded by	Chan Kong Choy (MCA – BN)
Majority	3,567 (2008) 17,846 (2013) 40,657 (2018)
Personal details
Born	William Leong Jee Keen 27 January 1957 Ipoh, Perak, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia)
Political party	People's Justice Party (PKR)
Other political affiliations	Pakatan Rakyat (PR) (2008-2015) Pakatan Harapan (PH) (2015-present)
Children	3
Residence	Klang Valley, Malaysia
Occupation	Politician
Profession	Lawyer
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Website	williamleongjeekeen.blogspot.com
William Leong on Parliament of Malaysia

On 4 December 2018, Leong was elected chair of the Major Public Appointments Select Committee.[1]

Personal life

Leong is also a lawyer,[2] and has three children.[3]

Political career

Leong was elected to Parliament in the 2008 Malaysian general election, winning the seat of Selayang from the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition.[4]

Election results

Parliament of Malaysia: P97 Selayang, Selangor[4][5][6][7][8]

Year			Votes	Pct	Opponent(s)		Votes	Pct	Ballots cast	Majority	Turnout
2008		William Leong Jee Keen (PKR)	30,701	51.67%		Lee Li Yew (MCA)	27,134	45.67%	60,920	3,567	76.57%
						Koh Swe Yong (PRM)	1,332	2.24%
2013		William Leong Jee Keen (PKR)	52,287	57.40%		Donald Lim Siang Chai (MCA)	34,441	37.81%	92,528	17,846	87.38%
						Mohd Hazizi Abdul Rahman (BERJASA)	4,152	4.56%
2018		William Leong Jee Keen (PKR)	60,158	61.38%		Kang Meng Fuat (MCA)	19,501	19.90%	99,450	40,657	85.60%
						Hashim Abd Karim (PAS)	18,343	18.72%

See also

• Major Public Appointments Select Committee
• Selayang (federal constituency)

References

1. "Six new select committees announced, Anwar heads reforms caucus". Malaysiakini. 4 December 2018. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
2. "Capable individuals will be picked for the job". The Star. 11 March 2008. Retrieved 11 January 2010.
3. "The hard road to success". The Star. 3 March 2008. Retrieved 11 January 2010.
4. "Malaysia Decides 2008". The Star (Malaysia). Retrieved 11 January 2010.
5. "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 4 February 2017. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
6. "Malaysia General Election". undiinfo Malaysian Election Data. Malaysiakini. Retrieved 4 February 2017. Results only available from the 2004 election.
7. "KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM 13". Sistem Pengurusan Maklumat Pilihan Raya Umum (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
8. "SEMAKAN KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM KE - 14" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 17 May 2018. Percentage figures based on total turnout.