Chai Kim Sen
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Chai Kim Sen | |
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蔡金星 | |
Senator | |
In office 23 June 2014 – 22 June 2020 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1963 or 1964 Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Malaysia |
Died | (aged 57) Malaysia |
Citizenship | Malaysian |
Political party | Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) |
Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional (BN) |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | Kolej Tunku Abdul Rahman |
Occupation | Politician |
Dato' Chai Kim Sen (Chinese: 蔡金星, 1963/1964 – 15 March 2021) was a Malaysian politician who served as a two-term Senator of the Dewan Negara from 2014 to 2020.[1][2] A member of the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA), he was also the party's Deputy Secretary-General,[2] as well as the Chairman of the party's Seputeh division.[1]
Biography
Chai was born in Kuala Kangsar, Perak, and studied business at Kolej Tunku Abdul Rahman (now Tunku Abdul Rahman University College).[1] He was married and had 2 children.[1]
Death
He died on 15 March 2021 due to cancer at the age of 57.[1][2] A source has reported that he never informed his cancer to others.[2]
Honours
- Malaysia :
- Member of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (AMN) (2007)
- Pahang :
- Knight Companion of the Order of the Crown of Pahang (DIMP) – Dato' (2006)
See also
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