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]

In this Chinese name, the family name is Chong (章).
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)
Assumed office
9 May 2013
GovernorAbdul Rahman Abbas
Chief MinisterLim Guan Eng
Chow Kon Yeow
Preceded byOng Kok Fooi (Youth and Sports, Women, Family and Community Development)
Law Heng Kiang (Arts)
ConstituencyPadang Lalang
Member of the Penang State Legislative Assembly
for Padang Lalang
Assumed office
6 May 2013
Preceded byTan Cheong Heng (DAP – PR)
Majority14,930 (2013)
18,364 (2018)
Member of the Malaysian Parliament
for Bukit Mertajam
In office
29 November 1999 – 5 May 2013
Preceded byTan Chong Keng (MCA–BN)
Succeeded bySteven Sim (DAP)
Majority2,937 (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 byTan Loo Jit (DAP)
Succeeded byLaw Heng Kiang (DAP)
Majority7,570 (1995)
Personal details
Born
Chong Eng

(1957-07-06) 6 July 1957
Bentong, Pahang, Malaya
CitizenshipMalaysian
Political partyDemocratic Action Party (DAP)
Other political
affiliations		Pakatan Harapan (PH)
Pakatan Rakyat (PR)
Barisan Alternatif (BA)
Gagasan Rakyat (GR)
Spouse(s)Gunabalan Krishnasamy
Children2 sons
Alma materUniversiti Putra Malaysia
Tunku Abdul Rahman University College
OccupationPolitician

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.


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