Tan Chai Ho
Datuk Seri Tan Chai Ho (simplified Chinese: 陈财和; traditional Chinese: 陳財和; pinyin: Chén Cáihé; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tân Châi-hô; born 7 February 1949) was Deputy Minister of Ministry of Home Affairs (Malaysia) from 29 March 2004 to 26 February 2008. He was a Member of Parliament of (P124) Bandar Tun Razak in Wilayah Persekutuan (Federal Territory) of Malaysia) representing the National Front (Barisan Nasional) coalition for 3 terms until he lost to Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) in the 2008 general election. He subsequently announced that he will retire from politics prior to the 2013 general election.[1]
Tan Chai Ho | |
|---|---|
陈财和 | |
| Deputy Minister of Home Affairs | |
| In office 27 March 2004 – 18 March 2008 | |
| Monarch | Sirajuddin Mizan Zainal Abidin |
| Prime Minister | Abdullah Ahmad Badawi |
| Minister | Azmi Khalid (2004-2006) Mohd Radzi Sheikh Ahmad (2006-2008) |
| Preceded by | Zainal Abidin Zin |
| Succeeded by | 1. Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh 2. Chor Chee Heung |
| Constituency | Bandar Tun Razak |
| Deputy Minister of Energy, Water and Communications | |
| In office 15 December 1999 – 26 March 2004 | |
| Monarch | Salahuddin Sirajuddin |
| Prime Minister | Mahathir Mohamad Abdullah Ahmad Badawi |
| Minister | Leo Moggie Irok |
| Preceded by | Chan Kong Choy (Energy, Communications) |
| Succeeded by | Shaziman Abu Mansor |
| Constituency | Bandar Tun Razak |
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Bandar Tun Razak | |
| In office 1995–2008 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Abdul Khalid Ibrahim (PKR) - (PR) |
| Majority | 14,735 (1995) 1,224 (1999) 17,527 (2004) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 February 1949 Selangor, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia) |
| Political party | Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) |
| Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional (BN) Perikatan Nasional (PN) |
| Spouse(s) | Kok Mew Chan (霍妙珍) |
| Children | 4 (2 sons, 2 daughters) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Education
Tan underwent his primary education at SJK (C) Kepong, Kuala Lumpur from 1956 to 1961. He then completed his Senior Cambridge secondary education in 1967, and subsequently Form Six In 1969. His was a company secretary by profession.
Position history
Positions held in the private sector :
Family business in Company Secretarial Services. Director of Kojadi Cooperation
Positions held in the Malaysian cabinet
i) 11 May 1995 – 13 May 1999 – Appointed as Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Domestic Trade & Consumer Affairs.
ii) 14 December 1999 – Mac 2004 Appointed as Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Energy, Communications & Multimedia.
iii) 29 March 2004 – 26 February 2008 Appointed as Deputy Minister of the Ministry Of Home Affairs .
| Position | Political party | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Chairman of MCA Kepong Baru Division | Federal Territory Kuala Lumpur | 1976–1981 |
| Chief of Kepong Division MCA Youth Wing | Federal Territory Kuala Lumpur | 1981–1985 |
| Deputy Chairman of MCA Youth Wing | Federal Territory Kuala Lumpur | 1981–1985 |
| State Chairman of MCA Youth Wing | Federal Territory Kuala Lumpur | 1985–1990 |
| Deputy Chairman of MCA National Youth Wing | National | 1987–1990 |
| MCA Youth Movement Vanguard Chief | Federal Territory Kuala Lumpur | 1987–1990 |
| MCA Central Working Committee | National | 1990–Present |
| MCA Federal Territory, Kuala Lumpur State Chairman | Federal Territory Kuala Lumpur | 1990–Present |
| Head of the National MCA Public Services and Complaints Bureau | National | 1990–Present |
| Head of the National MCA Religious Bureau | National | 2005–Present |
Election results
| Year | Government | Votes | Pct | Opposition | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Tan Chai Ho (MCA) | 23,313 | 40.99% | Tan Kok Wai (DAP) | 32,169 | 56.56% | 57,303 | 8,856 | 70.87% | ||
| Abdul Hamid Selamat (IND) | 1,389 | 2.44% | |||||||||
| Year | Government | Votes | Pct | Opposition | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Tan Chai Ho (MCA) | 25,382 | 68.11% | Lee Yee Lian (DAP) | 10,647 | 28.57% | 38,326 | 14,735 | 71.39% | ||
| Abd. Malek Hussin (PAS) | 1,235 | 3.31% | |||||||||
| 1999 | Tan Chai Ho (MCA) | 22,273 | 51.41% | Chandra Muzaffar (PKR) | 21,049 | 48.59% | 45,041 | 1,224 | 76.10% | ||
| 2004 | Tan Chai Ho (MCA) | 33,223 | 67.91% | Rosli Ibrahim @ Mamat (PKR) | 15,696 | 32.09% | 50,015 | 17,527 | 74.38% | ||
| 2008 | Tan Chai Ho (MCA) | 33,467 | 44.74% | Abdul Khalid Ibrahim (PKR) | 40,334 | 53.92% | 54,995 | 2,515 | 75.72% | ||
Honours
Malaysia :
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Member of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (AMN) (1983)- Officer of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (KMN) (1990)
Commander of Order of Meritorious Service (PJN) - Datuk (1996)
Federal Territory (Malaysia) :
Grand Commander of the Order of the Territorial Crown (SMW) - Datuk Seri (2009)[4]
References
- "Former Bandar Tun Razak MP wants 'false banners' taken down ⋆ The Malaysian Times". www.themalaysiantimes.com.my. Retrieved 2018-05-24.
- "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 4 February 2017. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
- "Malaysia General Election". undiinfo Malaysian Election Data. Malaysiakini. Retrieved 4 February 2017. Results only available from the 2004 election.
- "Pandikar Amin heads FT Day awards, 282 conferred". Bernama. The Star. 2 February 2009. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
External links
- MCAWP.Net e-Service Forum
- Ministry of Home Affairs
- MCA Wilayah Persekutuan
- Malaysian Chinese Association
- 2004 General Elections Results 2004 General Elections Results
- MCAWP.Net (created by MCA Youth Information Technology Bureau as a portal for e-Services, Datuk Tan Chai Ho's program, discussion forum and community news)
- Previously old website is no longer available