Tan Seng Giaw
| Yang Berhormat Dr. Tan Seng Giaw MP | |
|---|---|
| 陈胜尧 | |
| Member of Parliament for Kepong, Kuala Lumpur | |
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Assumed office 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Tan Tiong Hong |
| Majority | 23,848 |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Tan Seng Giaw @ Tan Chun Tin 26 May 1942 Kota Bharu, Kelantan, British Malaya (now Malaysia) |
| Citizenship | Malaysian |
| Political party | DAP – Pakatan Rakyat |
| Spouse(s) | Oon Hong Geok (温凤玉) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Leeds |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Website |
tansenggiaw |
Dr. Tan Seng Giaw (simplified Chinese: 陈胜尧; traditional Chinese: 陳勝堯; pinyin: Chén Shèng Yáo; born 26 May 1942) is a Malaysian politician from the Democratic Action Party. He was born on 26 May 1942 in Kota Baru, Kelantan. After attending Primary and High School in Kelantan and Penang respectively, he furthered his education at Plymouth College and Leeds University, England. His multi-cultural academic and social background has resulted in Seng Giaw being fluent in Mandarin, English, Bahasa Malaysia, and competent in the writing of Malay in the Jawi script. Seng Giaw's academic qualifications include a M.B.Ch. B. (Leeds), D. Obs. R.C.O.G, M.R.C.P (UK) and finally a M.D. honours (Leeds) in 1976.
An active participant in student activities, he represented the Leeds Medical School on the British Medical Student's Association for five years, and was a founding member of the Chinese Society of the University of Leeds, where he held the office of Society President during 1965–66.
Over the years, Tan has gathered a wide portfolio of medical experience, having worked at various hospitals (both international and local), private practice clinics and a short period in the Royal Malaysian Army. Tan is working as a Specialist Dermatologist at the Chinese Maternity Hospital Medical Centre.
His social activities include the office of Pengerusi Kehormat of Persatuan Murid-murid Tua, Chung Ling for the states of Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang and Kuala Lumpur.
Tan's political involvement began in 1976, during which he served the people of Kepong on behalf of Dr. Tan Chee Khoon. He is the Democratic Action Party's National Vice-chairman and Member of Parliament for the constituency of Kepong.
In 1972, Dr. Tan married Oon Hong Geok, a paediatrician and has two daughters. His wife used to be active in the political scene and represented Taman Aman, Petaling Jaya as a state assemblywoman.
Elections result
| Year | Parliamentary seat | Votes Obtained | Majority | Votes cast | Opponent | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | P96 Kepong, KL | won | ||||
| 1986 | P96 Kepong, KL | 33,049 | 16,513 | 51,476 | Lum Weng Keong (BN – Gerakan) Wong Kim Lin (NASMA) | 71.73% |
| 1990 | P96 Kepong, KL | 38,323 | 22,352 | 54,679 | Lim Kim Hoe (BN – Gerakan) | 71.23% |
| 1995 | P103 Kepong, KL | 25,075 | 5,022 | 45,398 | Tan Poh Eng (BN – Gerakan) | 75.62% |
| 1999 | P103 Kepong, KL | 25,085 | 1,766 | 49,678 | Ma Woei Chyi (BN – Gerakan) Mano (Independent) | 76.55% |
| 2004 | P114 Kepong, KL | 23,282 | 1,854 | 44,922 | Ma Woei Chyi (BN – Gerakan) | 74.59% |
| 2008 | P114 Kepong, KL | 35,552 | 23,848 | 47,468 | Lau Hoi Keong (BN – Gerakan) | 78.17% |
| 2013 | P114 Kepong, KL | 47,837 | 40,307 | 58,585 | Chandrakumanan A/L Arumugam (BN – PPP) Yee Poh Ping (Independent) | 86.10% |