James Chan Khay Syn

Dato James Chan Khay Syn (simplified Chinese: 曾长青; traditional Chinese: 曾長青; pinyin: Zēng Chángqīng; born 1 June 1950) was the fourth Mayor of Council of the City of Kuching South.


James Chan Khay Syn

曾长青
4th Mayor of City of Kuching South
In office
4 June 2008  31 August 2019
DeputyAbang Affandi Abang Anuar (2008-2016)
Hilmy Othman (2016-2019)
Preceded byChong Ted Tsiung
Succeeded byWee Hong Seng
Personal details
Born (1950-06-01) 1 June 1950
Kuching, Crown Colony of Sarawak (now Sarawak, Malaysia)
Nationality Malaysia
Political partyIndependent (IND)
Spouse(s)Catherine S'ng

Career

Chan previously worked as General Manager of Harwood Timber Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of the Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC).[1]

Chan succeeded Chong Ted Tsiung, the third mayor of Kuching South City, who died on 3 August 2007. Chan was sworn in as mayor on 4 June 2008, before he could fully recover from his knee surgery.[2] Mayor Chan is known to be a "hands on" Mayor as he constantly visit sites and markets such as Stutong Market to understand the situation and problems faced by people.

In late 2018, it was announced that Chan's term, due to expire on 31 December 2018, was extended until 31 August 2019.[3]

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