Datuk Dr. Hee Tien Lai (Chinese: 許天來; pinyin: Xǔ Tiānlái; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Khó͘ Thian-lâi; 20 February 1941 – 21 February 2016) was a Malaysian politician of the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA), a component party of National Front or Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition.
Hee Tien Lai | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat | |
| In office 14 June 1982 – 26 July 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Mansor Othman |
| Succeeded by | Abdul Hamid Pawanteh |
| Constituency | Ayer Hitam |
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Ayer Hitam, Johor | |
| In office 1974–1986 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency created |
| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 20, 1941 Ayer Hitam, Johor, Unfederated Malay States (now Malaysia) |
| Died | February 21, 2016 (aged 75) George Town, Penang, Malaysia |
| Political party | Malayan Chinese Association (MCA) |
| Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional (BN) |
| Spouse | Loke Siew Chin |
| Children | 3 daughters |
| Occupation | Former Member of Parliament |
| Profession | Physician |
| Chinese name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 許天來 |
| Simplified Chinese | 许天来 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Xǔ Tiānlái |
| Pha̍k-fa-sṳ | Hí Thiên-lòi |
| Jyutping | Heoi2 Tin1 Loi4 |
| Hokkien POJ | Khó͘ Thian-lâi |
Hee contested and won the Malaysia General Election 1974, 1978 and 1982 for the seat in Ayer Hitam, Johor to be Member of Parliament for three terms. He was one of the Deputy Speakers of the Dewan Rakyat from 14 June 1982 until 26 July 1983.[1]
Hee is an alumnus of Batu Pahat High School, the same high school where Lim Kit Siang, Lim Guan Eng, Dato Sri Vincent Tan Chee Yioun (Berjaya Corp. owner), Dr. Chua Soi Lek (Former Health Minister) and other prominent figures studied.
He later resigned to migrate to Australia and carried out a successful medical practice.[2]
Death edit
Hee died of heart attack at a private hospital at George Town, Penang on 21 February 2016 after attended his 75th birthday reunion celebration bash dinner at a hotel earlier that night before.[3]
Election results edit
| Year | Government | Votes | Pct | Opposition | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Hee Tien Lai (MCA) | None | None | Unopposed | None | None | None | None | None | ||
| 1978 | Hee Tien Lai (MCA) | 20,885 | 88.68% | Jaini Salleh (PAS) | 2,666 | 11.32% | N/A | 18,189 | N/A | ||
| 1982 | Hee Tien Lai (MCA) | 21,737 | 78.13% | Chan Yeik Nong (DAP) | 6,085 | 21.87% | 28,937 | 15,652 | 76.60% | ||
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Laman Web Rasmi Parlimen Malaysia - - Timbalan Yang di-Pertua Dewan Rakyat". www.parlimen.gov.my. Archived from the original on 4 November 2010.
- ^ "Malaysian Bar".
- ^ "MCA man dies after birthday bash". The Star. 22 February 2016. Retrieved 14 June 2018.