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Kua Kia Soong
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柯嘉逊
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Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Petaling Jaya | |
In office 1990–1995 | |
Preceded by | Eng Seng Chai |
Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
Majority | 15,950 |
Personal details | |
Born | c.1950 |
Political party | Democratic Action Party (DAP) |
Alma mater | University of Manchester |
Occupation | Social activist, researcher |
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Kua Kia Soong (born c. 1950; Chinese: 柯嘉逊) is a Malaysian social activist, researcher and former member of parliament for Petaling Jaya (1990–1995).[1][2] He is a director of the human-rights organisation SUARAM.[3]
Kua's grandfather, Kua Kim Pah, was an immigrant from Chaozhou China and founder of a bank in Batu Pahat, Johor. His brother is Kua Ee Heok, a psychiatrist based in Singapore.[4]
Kua was educated at SRJK(C) Lim Poon and SMK Tinggi Batu Pahat. He then received a BA and MA in economics from the University of Manchester. He holds a PhD in sociology. He served as principal of New Era College, Kajang, Selangor.[5]
Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
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1990 | P090 Petaling Jaya, Selangor | Kua Kia Soong (DAP) | 40,685 | 62.19% | Soh Chee Wen (MCA) | 24,735 | 37.81% | 66,581 | 15,950 | 67.68% |
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