Datuk Wira Poh Ah Tiam (simplified Chinese: 傅润添; traditional Chinese: 傅潤添; pinyin: Fù Rùntiān; 1 April 1952 – 15 March 2007) was a Malaysian politician, businessman and community leader of Chinese descent.[1] Poh was born in Kampung Belimbing, near Durian Tunggal, Malacca. He and his family moved to nearby Machap Baru, where Poh in later years contributed significantly to the small town's development.[2]
Poh Ah Tiam | |
|---|---|
| 傅润添 | |
| Member of the Malacca State Legislative Assembly for Machap | |
| In office 21 March 2004 – 15 March 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency newly re-created |
| Succeeded by | Lai Meng Chong (MCA-BN) |
| Majority | 4,562 (2004) |
| Member of the Malacca State Legislative Assembly for Bukit Sedanan | |
| In office 25 April 1995 – 21 March 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency created |
| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
| Majority | 4,497 (1995) 2,626 (1999) |
| Member of the Malacca State Legislative Assembly for Pulau Sebang | |
| In office 3 August 1986 – 24 April 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency created |
| Succeeded by | Mohd Shariff Mohd Drus |
| Majority | 1,620 (1986) 2,739 (1990) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 April 1952 Kampung Belimbing, Durian Tunggal, Malacca, Federation of Malaya |
| Died | 15 March 2007 (aged 54) Malacca, Malaysia |
| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Political party | Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) |
| Spouse | Tan Moi King |
| Children | Poh Sin Ee, Poh Sin Huei and Poh Sin Yoong |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Teacher Businessman |
After working as a teacher and later venturing into business, Poh stood as a state assembly candidate for Pulau Sebang in the 1986 General Elections and won, beginning his political career. He was the Malacca state Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) and the Malacca State Housing and Local Government Committee Chairman, as well as the Malacca state assemblyman for Pulau Sebang (1986-1995), Bukit Sedanan (1995-2004) and Machap (2004-2007). During his tenure, the Machap Baru town saw extensive development, with new housing and public facilities constructed.
Poh died on 15 March 2007 at the Pantai Hospital Malacca due to renal failure arising from lymphatic cancer,[2] triggered a by-election in Machap on 12 April 2007,[3] which elects Lai Meng Chong of Malaysian Chinese Association, Barisan Nasional as its assemblyman. Following his death, a highway and a recreational park in Machap Baru were built and named after him to commemorate his contribution to the state.
Election results
edit| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | N05 Pulau Sebang | Poh Ah Tiam (MCA) | 3,695 | 61.69% | Ang Kuang Meng (DAP) | 2,075 | 34.64% | 5,990 | 1,620 | 63.68% | ||
| 1990 | Poh Ah Tiam (MCA) | 4,325 | 70.33% | Lim Swee (DAP) | 1,586 | 25.79% | 6,150 | 2,739 | 69.05% | |||
| 1995 | N07 Bukit Sedanan | Poh Ah Tiam (MCA) | 5,869 | 78.03% | Wong Chin Chye (DAP) | 1,372 | 18.24% | 7,521 | 1,399 | 73.50% | ||
| 1999 | Poh Ah Tiam (MCA) | 4,966 | 65.89% | Zamani Abd Wahid (keADILan) | 2,340 | 31.05% | 7,537 | 2,626 | 73.97% | |||
| 2004 | N08 Machap | Poh Ah Tiam (MCA) | 5,847 | 79.55% | Liou Chen Kuang (DAP) | 1,285 | 17.48% | 7,350 | 4,562 | 74.33% | ||
Honours
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Malacca :
Companion I of the Exalted Order of Malacca (DMSM) – Datuk (1992)[6]- Knight Commander of the Exalted Order of Malacca (DCSM) – Datuk Wira (2001)[7]
References
edit- ^ "Machap rep dies at 55". thestar.com.my. 16 March 2007. Archived from the original on 19 March 2007. Retrieved 19 March 2007.
- ^ a b Pandiyan, M.V. (19 March 2007). "Poh never forgot his roots". thestar.com.my. Archived from the original on 8 June 2011. Retrieved 19 March 2007.
- ^ Sujata, V.P. (22 March 2007). "April 12 polling date for Machap by-election". thestar.com.my. Archived from the original on 21 May 2011. Retrieved 22 March 2006.
- ^ "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 19 June 2010. 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.
- ^ "Pengurniaan Darjah Kebesaran Bergelar Bagi Tahun 1992 Mengikut Negeri" (PDF). Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia). Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 June 2014. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ Mohd Ali Heads The Malacca Honours List. New Straits Times. 12 October 2001.
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