Tan Wei Shu (陈𬀩树; born 8 February 1956) is a Malaysian politician. He was the Member of the State Assembly of Kedah for the seat of Bakar Arang from 2008 to 2013.[1]
Tan Wei Shu | |
|---|---|
陈𬀩树 | |
| Member of the Kedah State Executive Council | |
| In office 2008–2010 | |
| Monarch | Abdul Halim |
| Menteri Besar | Azizan Abdul Razak |
| Member of the Kedah State Legislative Assembly for Bakar Arang | |
| In office 8 March 2008 – 5 May 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Seng Kooh Huat (BN–MCA) |
| Succeeded by | Simon Ooi Tze Min (PR–PKR) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Tan Wei Shu 8 February 1956 Sungai Petani, Kedah, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia) |
| Citizenship | Malaysian |
| Political party | People's Justice Party (PKR) (–2010) Independent (2010–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Pakatan Rakyat (PR) (2008–2010) |
| Spouse | Boo Yu Ai |
| Children | Jynn Tan Paik Ching Tan Chun Weoi |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Chinese name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 陳暐樹 |
| Simplified Chinese | 陈𬀩树 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Chén Wěishù |
| Hokkien POJ | Tân Úi-sū |
| Tâi-lô | Tân Uí-sū |
Tan was elected to the State Assembly in the 2008 election as a member of the People's Justice Party (PKR).[2] He was subsequently appointed to the Executive Council of the incoming government as its only Chinese member.[3] However, he was dropped from the Executive Council in March 2010 by Chief Minister Azizan Abdul Razak.[4] He subsequently resigned from PKR alleging that he had been undermined by party leaders.[5] He did not recontest his seat in the 2013 election.
Before entering politics, he practised traditional Chinese medicine.[6]
Election results
edit| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballot cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | N28 Bakar Arang | Tan Wei Shu (PKR) | 10,489 | 52.62% | Seng Kooh Huat (MCA) | 9,159 | 45.94% | 20,496 | 1,330 | 74.33% | ||
| Lim Pok Long (IND) | 287 | 1.44% | ||||||||||
Honours
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Kedah :
Member of the Order of the Crown of Kedah (AMK) (2009)[8]
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References
edit- ^ "YB Encik Tan Wei Shu". mykedah.com (in Malay). Retrieved 25 April 2010.
- ^ Gabriel, Paul; Embun Majid (12 March 2008). "DAP rep not in Kedah exco". The Star (Malaysia). Star Publications (Malaysia). Retrieved 25 April 2010.
- ^ "Exclusive Interview With The Kedah MB: Misunderstanding Over Exco Seat Allocation". mysinchew.com. Sin Chew Daily. 26 March 2008. Retrieved 25 April 2010.
- ^ "Duo sworn in as Kedah exco men". The Star (Malaysia). Star Publications (Malaysia). 11 March 2010. Archived from the original on 22 June 2011. Retrieved 25 April 2010.
- ^ Izatun Shari (16 April 2010). "PKR's Bakar Arang rep Wei Shu quits over 'lying' party leaders". The Star (Malaysia). Star Publications (Malaysia). Archived from the original on 18 April 2010. Retrieved 25 April 2010.
- ^ "MP almost quit after 3 days on the job". asiaone. 15 November 2008. Archived from the original on 4 March 2012. Retrieved 25 April 2010.
- ^ "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 25 April 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
- ^ "Carian Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat". eservices.kedah.gov.my.
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