Liou Chen Kuang

Liou Chen Kuang is a Malaysian politician and businessman of Chinese descent from Machap Baru in Malacca state. He is a member of the Democratic Action Party (DAP) and was the party's losing candidate for the Malacca State Legislative Assembly seat of Machap in the 2004 general elections.[1] In the 2004 election, the late Datuk Wira Poh Ah Tiam of the Barisan Nasional (BN) defeated him by a majority of 4,562 votes.[2]

Liou Chen Kuang
Liou Chen Kuang (centre, foreground without cap) contested and lost the 2007 Machap by-election
Personal details
NationalityMalaysian
Political partyDemocratic Action Party
Chinese name
Chinese廖政光
Hanyu PinyinLiào Zhèngguāng

Despite the loss, on 30 March 2007, the DAP announced Liou will again contest for the party in the 2007 Machap by-election due to his "knowledge of the local terrain", grassroots support, and his willingness "to serve Machap constituents".[3] Liou was eventually defeated, but by a marginally smaller majority.

Election results

Malacca State Legislative Assembly
Year Constituency Votes Pct Opponent(s) Votes Pct Ballots cast Majority Turnout%
2004 N8 Machap, P135 Alor Gajah Liou Chen Kuang (DAP) 1,285 17.48% Poh Ah Tiam (MCA) 5,847 79.55% 7,350 4,562 74.33%
2007 Liou Chen Kuang (DAP) 1,452 20.79% Lai Meng Chong (MCA) 5,533 79.21% 7,151 4,081 74.31%
2013 N14 Kelebang, P136 Tangga Batu Liou Chen Kuang (DAP) 7,074 43.55% Lim Ban Hong (MCA) 9,171 56.45% 16,629 2,097 87.16%

Notes and references

  1. Tan, M. (31 March 2007). "DAP fields same candidate". The Star. Malaysia. Archived from the original on 21 May 2011. Retrieved 2 April 2007.
  2. "Nominee Details for the state assembly – MACHAP". pilihanraya.com.my. Retrieved 2 April 2007.
  3. "DAP's Liou to vie for Machap again (subscription required)". malaysiakini.com. 30 March 2007. Retrieved 2 April 2007.


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