Law Hieng Ding

In this Chinese name, the family name is Law (劉).

Law Hieng Ding (simplified Chinese: 刘贤镇; traditional Chinese: 劉賢鎮; pinyin: Liú Xiánzhèn; 4 October 1935 – 25 December 2018) was a Malaysian politician. He was the Minister of Science, Technology and Environment from 1990 to 2004. Between 1982 and 2008, Law was a member of parliament representing Sarikei.^[1]

Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri Dato' Seri Law Hieng Ding PSM DGPN PNBS
刘贤镇
Law in 2003
Minister of Science, Technology and Environment
In office 27 October 1990 – 26 March 2004
Monarchs	Azlan Shah Ja'afar Salahuddin Sirajuddin
Prime Minister	Mahathir Mohamad Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
Deputy	1. Peter Chin Fah Kui (1990-1995) 2. Abu Bakar Daud (1995-1999) 3. Zainal Dahlan (1999-2004)
Preceded by	Stephen Yong Kuet Tze
Succeeded by	Jamaluddin Jarjis
Constituency	Sarikei
Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Environment
In office 1987–1990
Monarchs	Iskandar Azlan Shah
Prime Minister	Mahathir Mohamad
Minister	Stephen Yong Kuet Tze
Preceded by	Office established
Succeeded by	Peter Chin Fah Kui
Constituency	Sarikei
Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Sarikei
In office 1982–2008
Preceded by	Chieng Tiong Kai (SUPP-BN)
Succeeded by	Ding Kuong Hiing (SUPP-BN)
Majority	81 (1982) 519 (1986) 4,612 (1990) uncontested (1995) 7,363 (1999) 11,599 (2004)
Personal details
Born	(1935-10-04)4 October 1935 Sibu, Crown Colony of Sarawak
Died	25 December 2018(2018-12-25) (aged 83)
Resting place	Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia
Political party	Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP)
Other political affiliations	Barisan Nasional (BN)
Spouse	Puan Sri Ngui Soon Leng
Children	3
Alma mater	Nanyang University

Education

He graduated from Nanyang University, Singapore in 1960 with a bachelor's degree of Commerce in Accountancy and Banking.^[2]

Career and politics

Law started his political career in 1972 and has held the seat for the past six terms. He was a deputy minister from 1987 to 1990, and a Cabinet Minister from 1990 to 2004. He was also the Deputy President of Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) and Nantah Education & Research Foundation as well as chairman or director to a number of public companies and foundation.

Death

Law died on 25 December 2018 at the age of 82 during the Christmas Day celebration.^[3]

Election results

Parliament of Malaysia

Year	Constituency	Candidate		Votes	Pct	Opponent(s)		Votes	Pct	Ballots cast	Majority	Turnout
1982	P142 Sarikei		Law Hieng Ding (SUPP)	8,389	48.42%		Chong Siew Chiang (DAP)	8,308	47.96%	17,579	81
							Nyandang Linang (IND)	449	2.59%
							Ling Tung Lee (SAPO)	178	1.03%
1986	P166 Sarikei		Law Hieng Ding (SUPP)	10,589	51.26%		Chong Siew Chiang (DAP)	10,070	48.74%	20,873	519	76.17%
1990	P168 Sarikei		Law Hieng Ding (SUPP)	12,584	61.22%		Chian Pao Koh (DAP)	7,972	38.78	20,799	4,612	73.45%
1995	P180 Sarikei		Law Hieng Ding (SUPP)	None	None	Unopposed
1999	P181 Sarikei		Law Hieng Ding (SUPP)	15,212	65.41%		Michael Tiang Ming Tee (DAP)	7,849	33.75%	23,568	7,363	70.32%
							Yii Chu Lik (IND)	197	0.85%
2004	P207 Sarikei		Law Hieng Ding (SUPP)	15,485	70.70%		Ngu Tieng Hai (IND)	3,886	17.74%	22,173	11,599	61.80%
							Ling Bit Tiing (IND)	1,667	7.61%
							Junak Jawek (IND)	864	3.94%

Honours

• Malaysia :
  • Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM) – Tan Sri (2005)^[4]
• Sarawak :
  • Knight Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak (PNBS) – Dato Sri (1992)^[5]
• Penang :
  • Commander of the Order of the Defender of State (DGPN) – Dato' Seri (2001)