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Koh Nai Kwong

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In this Chinese name, the family name is Koh (古).
Yang Berhormat Senator Datuk Wira
Koh Nai Kwong
DCSM DMSM
古乃光
Senator
Elected by the
Malacca State Legislative Assembly
Incumbent
Assumed office
6 March 2024
Serving with Mustafa Musa
MonarchIbrahim
Prime MinisterAnwar Ibrahim
Preceded byHimself
In office
10 December 2020 – 9 December 2023
Serving with
Mohamad Ali Mohamad (2020–2023)
Mustafa Musa (2023)
MonarchAbdullah
Prime MinisterMuhyiddin Yassin
(2020–2021)
Ismail Sabri Yaakob
(2021–2022)
Anwar Ibrahim
(2022–2023)
Preceded byLee Tian Sing
Succeeded byHimself
Member of the Malaysian Parliament
for Alor Gajah
In office
5 May 2013 – 9 May 2018
Preceded byFong Chan Onn
(BN–MCA)
Succeeded byMohd Redzuan Md Yusof
(PH–BERSATU)
Majority11,597 (2013)
Member of the
Malacca State Executive Council
In office
2007 – 2008
(Housing, Local Government, Environment and Transportation)
GovernorMohd Khalil Yaakob
Chief MinisterMohd Ali Rustam
ConstituencyKesidang
Member of the Malacca State Legislative Assembly
for Kesidang
In office
21 March 2004 – 8 March 2008
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byGoh Leong San
(PR–DAP)
Majority1,701 (2004)
Faction represented in Dewan Negara
2020–2023,
2024–		Barisan Nasional
Faction represented in Dewan Rakyat
2013–2018Barisan Nasional
Faction represented in the
Malacca State Legislative Assembly
2004–2008Barisan Nasional
Personal details
Born
Koh Nai Kwong

(1961-02-28) 28 February 1961 (age 63)
Pandan Jaya, Malacca, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia)
Political partyMalaysian Chinese Association (MCA)
Other political
affiliations		Barisan Nasional (BN)
Alma materUniversity of Wales (LLB (Hons))
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionLawyer
Websiteybhgdatukkohnaikwong.blogspot

Datuk Wira Koh Nai Kwong (Chinese: 古乃光; pinyin: Gǔ Nǎiguāng; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Kó͘ Nái-kong; born 28 February 1961) is a Malaysian politician and lawyer who has served as a Senator since March 2024 and from December 2020 to December 2023. He served as Member of the Malacca State Executive Council (EXCO) in the Barisan Nasional (BN) state administration under former Chief Minister Mohd Ali Rustam from 2007 to 2008, Member of Parliament (MP) for Alor Gajah from May 2013 to May 2018 and Member of the Malacca State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Kesidang from March 2004 to March 2008. He is a member, the State Deputy Chairman and the Division Chief of Hang Tuah Jaya of the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA), a component party of the BN coalition. He also was the State Legal Advisor to BN of Malacca from 2006 to 2011.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

Political career

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Member of the Malacca State Legislative Assembly (2004–2008)

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2004 Malacca state election

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In the 2004 Malacca state election, Koh made his electoral debut after being nominated by BN to contest for the Kesidang state seat.[8] He was elected to the Malacca State Legislative Assembly as Kesidang MLA for the first term after defeating Lim Jak Wong of the Democratic Action Party (DAP) by a majority of 1,701 votes.

Member of the Malacca State Executive Council (2007–2008)

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In 2007, Koh was appointed as Member of the Malacca State EXCO in charge of Housing, Local Government, Environment and Transportation by Chief Minister Mohd Ali. In 2008, he lost the position after he was not reelected as an MLA in the 2008 Malacca state election.

Candidate for the Member of the Malacca State Legislative Assembly (2008 & 2018)

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2008 Malacca state election

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In the 2008 Malacca state election, Koh was renominated by BN to defend the Kesidang seat. He lost the seat and was not reelected as the Kesidang MLA for the second term after losing to Goh Leong San of the Pakatan Rakyat (PR) by a minority of 1,399 votes.[9]

2018 Malacca state election

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In the 2018 Malacca state election, Koh was renominated by BN to contest for the Machap Jaya state seat instead of defending the Alor Gajah seat. He was not elected as the Machap Jaya MLA after losing to Ginie Lim Siew Lin of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) by a minority of 1,336 votes.[10]

Member of Parliament (2013–2018)

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2013 general election

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In the 2013 general election, Koh was renominated by BN to contest for the Alor Gajah federal seat. He won the seat and was elected to the Parliament as the Alor Gajah MP after defeating Damian Yeo Shen Li of the PR by the majority of 11,597 votes.

Senatorship (2020-2023, 2024-now)

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On 21 December 2020, Koh was elected to the Parliament as the Senator representing Malacca after being nominated and approved by the Malacca State Legislative Assembly.[11] His term ended on 9 December 2023 and was reappointed for a second term in March 2024.[12]

Election results

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Malacca State Legislative Assembly[13][14][15][16]
Year Constituency Candidate Votes Pct Opponent(s) Votes Pct Ballots cast Majority Turnout
2004 N19 Kesidang Koh Nai Kwong (MCA) 6,846 55.94% Lim Jak Wong (DAP) 5,145 42.04% 12,239 1,701 78.95%
2008 Koh Nai Kwong (MCA) 5,842 43.84% Goh Leong San (DAP) 7,241 54.34% 13,325 1,399 80.89%
2018 N08 Machap Jaya Koh Nai Kwong (MCA) 4,214 33.10% Ginie Lim Siew Lin (PKR) 5,550 43.60% 10,718 1,336 84.30%
Wan Zahidi Wan Ismail (PAS) 775 6.10%
Parliament of Malaysia[14][17]
Year Constituency Candidate Votes Pct Opponent(s) Votes Pct Ballots cast Majority Turnout
2013 P135 Alor Gajah, Malacca Koh Nai Kwong (MCA) 32,594 60.82% Damian Yeo Shen Li (DAP) 20,997 39.18% 55,131 11,597 86.70%

Honours

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References

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  1. ^ 人物辞条→ 经济 →古乃光. 人物辞条 - hqcr (in Chinese). 29 April 2007. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  2. ^ "Koh Nai Kwong — Bahasa Melayu - MyMP - UndiMsia!" (in Malay). #MyMP UndiMsia! Sinar Project. 11 April 2013. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  3. ^ "Maklumat Ahli Parlimen : YB Datuk Koh Nai Kwong". Parlimen Malaysia (in Malay). Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  4. ^ "Koh Nai Kwong, YB Datuk". KUASA. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  5. ^ "Malaysian Legal Directory : Malaysian Bar Advocators and Solicators Directory : About KOH NAI KWONG & ASSOC". The Malaysian Bar. 19 January 2017. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  6. ^ "Legal Directory : Koh Nai Kwong & Assoc., Melaka". RACKL : Malaysian Legal (Lawyers, Solicitors & Advocates) Directory. RCAKL.ORG.MY. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  7. ^ 拿督古乃光律师 Y.B. Datuk Koh Nai Kwong. Y.B. Datuk Koh Nai Kwong Blogspot. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  8. ^ "MMKN". Archived from the original on 11 March 2013. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
  9. ^ 對壘古乃光‧吳良山有信心 [Facing off against Koh Nai Kwong; Goh Leong San feels confident]. Sin Chew Daily (in Chinese). 24 February 2008. Retrieved 13 November 2015.
  10. ^ Geraldine Tong (3 May 2018). "Machap Baru: Harapan terbaik PKR menang kerusi pertama di Melaka" (in Malay). Malaysiakini. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
  11. ^ "Two sworn in as Senators at Dewan Negara". New Straits Times. 21 December 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  12. ^ "Koh Nai Kwong sworn in as senator for second term". 20 March 2024.
  13. ^ "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 19 June 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
  14. ^ a b "Malaysia General Election". undiinfo Malaysian Election Data. Malaysiakini. Retrieved 4 February 2017. Results only available from the 2004 election.
  15. ^ "SEMAKAN KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM KE - 14" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Archived from the original on 13 September 2020. Retrieved 17 May 2018. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
  16. ^ "The Star Online GE14". The Star. Retrieved 24 May 2018. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
  17. ^ "KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM 13". Sistem Pengurusan Maklumat Pilihan Raya Umum (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
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