Yap Soo Huey (simplified Chinese: 叶舒惠; traditional Chinese: 葉舒惠; pinyin: Yè Shūhuì; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Ia̍p Su-hōe) is a Malaysian politician. She was a member of the Penang State Legislative Assembly representing the constituency of Pulau Tikus for one term from 2013 to 2018. She is a member of the Democratic Action Party (DAP), a component party of Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition.
Yap Soo Huey | |
|---|---|
叶舒惠 | |
| Member of the Penang State Legislative Assembly for Pulau Tikus | |
| In office 5 May 2013 – 9 May 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Koay Teng Hai (PR–DAP) |
| Succeeded by | Chris Lee Chun Kit (PH–DAP) |
| Majority | 8,220 (2013) |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Political party | Democratic Action Party (DAP) |
| Other political affiliations | Pakatan Rakyat (PR) (2008–2015) Pakatan Harapan (PH) (2015–present) |
| Alma mater | Monash University ; Georgia Institute of Technology |
| Chinese name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 葉舒惠 |
| Simplified Chinese | 叶舒惠 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Yè Shūhuì |
| Hokkien POJ | Ia̍p Su-hōe |
Yap graduated from Monash University, Australia, in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in Science, and was awarded Honours. She then commenced a doctoral candidature, studying the HIV virus, before returning to Penang to work for the Chief Minister, Lim Guan Eng, on his science council. She was appointed as Lim's Science, Technology and Innovation Officer.[1]
In the 2013 election, Yap contested the seat of Pulau Tikus for Lim's DAP. She polled 11,256 votes, defeating her Barisan Nasional opponent with a majority of 8220 votes, as the DAP retained power in Penang.[2]
In the State Assembly, Yap has promoted bicycling as an alternative to automobiles.[3] She has also promoted the one-way traffic system in Pulau Tikus.[4] In 2014, she said that Pulau Tikus needs better public transport.[5]
Yap did not contest to seek a second term for her Pulau Tikus state seat in the 2018 election as to pursue her Master's in Urban and Transport Planning studies in US.[6]
Election results
edit| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N25 Pulau Tikus | Yap Soo Huey (DAP) | 11,256 | 78.10% | Rowena Yam (Gerakan) | 3,036 | 21.10% | 14,442 | 8,220 | 80.50% | ||
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Science alumni in the world" (PDF). Monash University. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
- ^ "13th General Election Results". Utusan. Archived from the original on 28 October 2014. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
- ^ Shankar, Athi (24 July 2014). "Pulau Tikus set to become bicycle-friendly". Free Malaysia Today. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
- ^ "Assemblymen thanked for Pulau Tikus traffic system". Malaysia Chronicle. 22 July 2013. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
- ^ "Penang needs efficient public transport system before building undersea tunnel, says DAP rep". The Malaysian Insider. MSN News. 5 March 2014. Retrieved 21 September 2014.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "DAP's Yap Soo Huey to quit politics for studies /". Pradeep Nambiar. Free Malaysia Today. 14 March 2018. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
- ^ "Malaysia General Election". undiinfo Malaysian Election Data. Malaysiakini. Retrieved 4 February 2017. Results only available from the 2004 election.
- ^ "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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