Wong Tien Fatt facts for kids
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Yang Berbahagia Datuk
Stephen Wong Tien Fatt
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黄天发
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| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Sandakan |
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| In office 5 May 2013 – 28 March 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Liew Vui Keong (LDP-BN) |
| Succeeded by | Vivian Wong Shir Yee (PH-DAP) |
| Majority | 10,098 (2018) 1,088 (2013) |
| State Chairman of the Democratic Action Party of Sabah | |
| In office 2015 – 28 March 2019 |
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| Chairman | Tan Kok Wai |
| Secretary-General | Lim Guan Eng |
| Preceded by | Jimmy Wong Sze Phin |
| Succeeded by | Frankie Poon Ming Fung |
| Minister of People's Health and Wellbeing (Sabah) | |
| In office 16 May 2018 – 28 March 2019 |
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| Governor | Juhar Mahiruddin |
| Chief Minister | Shafie Apdal |
| Succeeded by | Frankie Poon Ming Fung |
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| Born |
Wong Tien Fatt @ Wong Nyuk Foh
2 October 1954 Sandakan, Crown Colony of North Borneo (now Sabah, Malaysia) |
| Died | 28 March 2019 (aged 64) Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia |
| Resting place | Sandakan Christian Burial Ground, along Mile 12 off Labuk Road, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia |
| Citizenship | Malaysian |
| Political party | Democratic Action Party (DAP) (2012–2019) |
| Other political affiliations |
People's Pact (PR) Alliance of Hope (PH) |
| Children | include Vivian Wong Shir Yee |
| Occupation | Politician |
Datuk Wong Tien Fatt (born October 2, 1954 – died March 28, 2019), also known as Stephen Wong, was an important Malaysian politician. He was a member of the Dewan Rakyat, which is like Malaysia's Parliament, representing the area of Sandakan in Sabah. He served two terms, from 2013 to 2019.
He also held other important roles. He was a special member of the Sabah State Legislative Assembly and served as the Minister of People's Health and Wellbeing for Sabah from 2018 to 2019. Wong was also the leader of the Democratic Action Party (DAP) in Sabah from 2015 until his passing.
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Stephen Wong's Political Journey
Stephen Wong was a dedicated politician who worked hard for the people of Malaysia. He was part of the Democratic Action Party (DAP), which is a major political party in the country.
Winning Elections: How Stephen Wong Became an MP
Stephen Wong ran for election to become a Member of Parliament (MP) for Sandakan. An MP is someone chosen by voters to represent them in the national government.
The 2013 Election Victory
In the 2013 Malaysian general election, Stephen Wong ran against Liew Vui Keong. Wong won this election, becoming the MP for Sandakan. This was his first time serving in the Malaysian Parliament.
The 2018 Election Success
Stephen Wong ran for re-election in the 2018 Malaysian general election. He faced a new candidate, Lim Ming Hoo. Stephen Wong won again with a large number of votes, showing that the people of Sandakan trusted him to continue representing them.
Stephen Wong's Passing
Stephen Wong passed away on March 28, 2019. He was at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. He had a heart attack during a morning hike on that day.
His body was brought back to his hometown of Sandakan for his funeral. After his death, a special election, called a by-election, was held for his seat in Sandakan on May 11, 2019. His daughter, Vivian Wong Shir Yee, ran in this election and successfully won, continuing her father's work.
Awards and Recognitions
Stephen Wong received an important award for his service to the state of Sabah.
Awards from Malaysia
Sabah :
He was given the title of Datuk in 2018. This title comes with the award of Commander of the Order of Kinabalu (PGDK). It is a special honor given to people who have done great things for Sabah.
