Dr kua kia soong biography of mahatma
Dr kua kia soong biography of mahatma
Kua kia soong, human rights activist - aliran.
Kua Kia Soong
Malaysian social activist
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]
Family
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]
Education
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]
Election results
| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | P090 Petaling Jaya, Selangor | Kua Kia Soong (DAP) | 40,685 | 62.19% | Soh Chee Wen (MCA)
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