Tan Sri Datuk Seri Law Hieng Ding (simplified Chinese: 刘贤镇; traditional Chinese: 劉賢鎮; pinyin: Liú Xiánzhèn; 4 October 1935 – 25 December 2018) was a Malaysian politician. He was the Minister of Science, Technology and Environment from 1990 to 2004. Between 1982 and 2008, Law was a member of parliament representing Sarikei.[1]
Education
He graduated from Nanyang University, Singapore in 1960 with a bachelor's degree of Commerce in Accountancy and Banking.[2]
Career and politics
Law started his political career in 1972 and has held the seat for the past six terms. He was a deputy minister from 1987 to 1990, and a Cabinet Minister from 1990 to 2004. He was also the Deputy President of Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) and Nantah Education & Research Foundation as well as chairman or director to a number of public companies and foundation.
Death
Law died on 25 December 2018 at the age of 82 during the Christmas Day celebration.[3]
Election results
| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | P142 Sarikei, Sarawak | Law Hieng Ding (SUPP) | 8,389 | 48.42% | Chong Siew Chiang (DAP) | 8,308 | 47.96% | 17,579 | 81 | |||
| Nyandang Linang (IND) | 449 | 2.59% | ||||||||||
| Ling Tung Lee (SAPO) | 178 | 1.03% | ||||||||||
| 1986 | P166 Sarikei, Sarawak | Law Hieng Ding (SUPP) | 10,589 | 51.26% | Chong Siew Chiang (DAP) | 10,070 | 48.74% | 20,873 | 519 | 76.17% | ||
| 1990 | P168 Sarikei, Sarawak | Law Hieng Ding (SUPP) | 12,584 | 61.22% | Chian Pao Koh (DAP) | 7,972 | 38.78 | 20,799 | 4,612 | 73.45% | ||
| 1995 | P180 Sarikei, Sarawak | Law Hieng Ding (SUPP) | None | None | Unopposed | |||||||
| 1999 | P181 Sarikei, Sarawak | Law Hieng Ding (SUPP) | 15,212 | 65.41% | Michael Tiang Ming Tee (DAP) | 7,849 | 33.75% | 23,568 | 7,363 | 70.32% | ||
| Yii Chu Lik (IND) | 197 | 0.85% | ||||||||||
| 2004 | P207 Sarikei, Sarawak | Law Hieng Ding (SUPP) | 15,485 | 70.70% | Ngu Tieng Hai (IND) | 3,886 | 17.74% | 22,173 | 11,599 | 61.80% | ||
| Ling Bit Tiing (IND) | 1,667 | 7.61% | ||||||||||
| Junak Jawek (IND) | 864 | 3.94% | ||||||||||
Honours
Malaysia :
Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM) – Tan Sri (2005)[4]
Sarawak :
Knight Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak (PNBS) – Dato Sri (1992)[5]
Penang :
Commander of the Order of the Defender of State (DGPN) – Dato' Seri (2001)
References
- ^ Law Hieng Ding May Contest For Sarikei Seat
- ^ Education background
- ^ Allison Lai, Hanis Zainal and Fatimah Zainal (25 December 2018). "Former minister Law Hieng Ding passes away". The Star. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
- ^ "CJ and Ghaz conferred Tun". Bernama. The Star. 4 June 2005. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
- ^ "Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat".
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