Liew Vui Keong facts for kids
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Liew Vui Keong
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刘伟强
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| Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Legal Affairs |
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| In office 2 July 2018 – 24 February 2020 |
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| Monarch | Muhammad V (2018–2019) Abdullah (2019–2020) |
| Prime Minister | Mahathir Mohamad |
| Deputy | Mohamed Hanipa Maidin |
| Preceded by | Azalina Othman Said |
| Succeeded by | Takiyuddin Hassan |
| Constituency | Batu Sapi |
| Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Legal Affairs |
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| In office 10 April 2009 – 15 May 2013 |
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| Monarch | Mizan Zainal Abidin (2009–2011) Abdul Halim (2011–2013) |
| Prime Minister | Najib Razak |
| Minister | Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz |
| Preceded by | Hasan Malek |
| Succeeded by | Razali Ibrahim |
| Constituency | Sandakan |
| Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry I | |
| In office 19 March 2008 – 9 April 2009 Serving with Jacob Dungau Sagan
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| Monarch | Mizan Zainal Abidin |
| Prime Minister | Abdullah Ahmad Badawi |
| Minister | Muhyiddin Yassin |
| Preceded by | Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah |
| Succeeded by | Mukhriz Mahathir |
| Constituency | Sandakan |
| 3rd President of Liberal Democratic Party | |
| In office 18 August 2006 – 2014 |
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| Deputy | Chin Su Phin |
| Preceded by | Chong Kah Kiat |
| Succeeded by | Teo Chee Kang |
| Constituency | Sandakan |
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Batu Sapi |
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| In office 9 May 2018 – 2 October 2020 |
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| Preceded by | Tsen Thau Lin (BN–PBS) |
| Succeeded by | Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan (GRS) |
| Majority | 4,619 (2018) |
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Sandakan |
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| In office 8 March 2008 – 5 May 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Chong Hon Min (IND) |
| Succeeded by | Wong Tien Fatt (DAP) |
| Majority | 176 (2008) |
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| Born | 18 January 1960 Kota Belud, Crown Colony of North Borneo (now Sabah, Malaysia) |
| Died | 2 October 2020 (aged 60) Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia |
| Resting place | Nirvana Memorial Park Kota Kinabalu, Mile 17, Old Tuaran Road, Telipok, Kota Kinabalu |
| Political party | Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) (1994–2018) Sabah Heritage Party (WARISAN) (2018–2020) |
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Barisan Nasional (BN) (1994-2018) Pakatan Harapan (PH) (allied) (2018–2020) |
| Spouse | Lindai Lee |
| Occupation | Politician |
Liew Vui Keong (born January 18, 1960 – died October 2, 2020) was an important Malaysian politician. He served as a minister in the Prime Minister's Department, focusing on legal matters. He also held roles as a Deputy Minister in different government departments. Liew Vui Keong was a Member of Parliament (MP) for two different areas, Sandakan and Batu Sapi, in Sabah. He was also the leader of a political party called the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) for several years. Later, he joined another party, the Sabah Heritage Party (WARISAN).
Liew Vui Keong passed away on October 2, 2020, at the age of 60. He died from pneumonia while receiving treatment for a slipped disc.
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Political Journey
Liew Vui Keong had a long and active career in Malaysian politics. He held several important positions in the government.
Early Government Roles
- Deputy Minister of Trade: From 2008 to 2009, he served as the Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry. In this role, he helped manage Malaysia's trade relationships with other countries.
- Deputy Minister for Legal Affairs: From 2009 to 2013, he was the Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department. Here, he focused on legal matters for the government.
Minister for Legal Affairs
In July 2018, Liew Vui Keong was appointed as the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department. This time, he was in charge of all legal affairs for the government. He held this position until February 2020.
Leading a Political Party
Liew Vui Keong was the 3rd President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) from 2006 to 2014. In 2018, he left the LDP with about 200 members. He then joined the Sabah Heritage Party (WARISAN) and became its Permanent Chairman.
Key Political Discussions
During his time in politics, Liew Vui Keong spoke out on important issues.
Thoughts on ESSCOM
In 2016, Liew Vui Keong openly criticized the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM). This is a special security group in Sabah. He said it was not working well, especially because of ongoing kidnappings. He believed ESSCOM needed to improve its methods for dealing with pirates and militant groups.
Discussing Capital Punishment
After becoming a minister in 2018, Liew Vui Keong talked about changing laws on capital punishment (the death penalty). He suggested that the government might remove the mandatory death penalty for all serious crimes. This idea was met with different opinions from various groups in Malaysia.
Election Results
Liew Vui Keong participated in several elections to become a Member of Parliament.
2013 General Election
In the 2013 election, Liew Vui Keong ran for the Sandakan parliamentary seat. However, he lost this election to Wong Tien Fatt from the Democratic Action Party (DAP).
2018 General Election
In the 2018 election, Liew Vui Keong ran for a different seat, Batu Sapi. This time, he was a candidate for his new party, WARISAN. He successfully won the seat, defeating Linda Tsen Thau Lin.
Awards and Recognitions
Liew Vui Keong received an important award for his service.
Honours from Sabah
Sabah :
In 2006, he was given the title Datuk. This is a special honour in Malaysia, and it came with being a Commander of the Order of Kinabalu (PGDK).
See also
In Spanish: Liew Vui Keong para niños
