Michelle Ng Mei Sze (simplified Chinese: 黄美诗; traditional Chinese: 黃美詩; pinyin: Huáng Měishī; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: N̂g Bí-si; born 7 April 1990) is a Malaysian politician who has served as Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Subang Jaya since May 2018. She is a member of Democratic Action Party (DAP), a component party of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition. She also serves as a Committee Member in DAP Selangor, the Publicity Secretary in DAP Wanita Selangor, Public Policy Bureau in the National Executive Committee of the DAP Socialist Youth and the Secretary of the Legal Bureau of DAP.[1][2]
Michelle Ng | |
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黄美诗 | |
 Michelle Ng | |
| Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly for Subang Jaya | |
| Assumed office 9 May 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Hannah Yeoh (PR–DAP) |
| Majority | 48,272 (2018) 51,191 (2023) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michelle Ng Mei Sze 7 April 1990 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia |
| Political party | Democratic Action Party (DAP) |
| Other political affiliations | Pakatan Harapan (PH) |
| Alma mater | London School of Economics |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Website | www |
Early life
editMichelle completed her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) at the London School of Economics on a Maxis Scholarship. She was also admitted as a barrister-at-law with Inner Temple. Prior to that, Michelle completed her A-levels with HELP University on a Student Achiever's Scholarship Award. She obtained her secondary and primary school education from Catholic High School, Petaling Jaya and Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (C) Yoke Nam respectively.[3]
Early career
editMichelle Ng is a lawyer. She formerly practiced as a litigation lawyer with particular interest in constitutional, human rights and public interest litigation. She was a legal associate with Sreenevasan Young before joining Gobind Singh Deo & Co, the former law firm of Gobind Singh Deo, Member of Parliament (MP) of Malaysia for Puchong.
Political career
editSelangor State Legislative Assembly
editElection
edit2018
In 2018, Michelle was fielded for the first time to contest on a DAP ticket under the Subang Jaya constituency for the Selangor State Assembly in the 14th General Elections, where she won 88.3% of the constituents’ votes with a 48,272 majority, making her one of the youngest representatives to be elected into the Selangor State Assembly at the age of 28.[4]
2023
Michelle was re-elected in 2023 with 81.03% of the votes with a 51,191 majority in a 3-corner electoral race against Zayd Shaukat from MUDA and Gana Pragasam Sebastian from Perikatan Nasional.[5]
Tenure
editHaving lobbied intensively for improvement in water works,[6][7][8] the Special Select Committee on Selangor Water Resource was reinstated during the March 2020 State Assembly sitting where Michelle was made the Chairlady.[9] Michelle is also the Publicity Secretary of the DAP Women's Selangor State Committee.[10]
Michelle lobbied extensively for water sector reforms which increase oversight towards Selangor's water resources.[11] She also successfully lobbied the state government to improve acesss to the criminal justice system through the Selangor Legal Aid Fund.[12][13] She also took keen interest in mental health care access and lobbied to better subsidise mental health care and decriminalisation suicide attempts.[14][15][16] She also helped bringing back the mini van into the public transport system by implementing in Subang Jaya Selangor's first on-demand van hailing service through Kumpool.[17]
Personal life
editMichelle is married to Tan Cheng Leong. They are parents to a son, which was born on 21 April 2022.[18]
On 3 June 2023, Michelle launched her first book, "Beneath Calm Waters", which chronicles her struggle in finding her feet to invoke change from a tightrope act as a state government backbencher.[19] In this book, she provides a raw account of the highs and lows in her journey of pushing for systemic reforms, many of which were inspired by issues addressed through community work.
Election results
edit| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N31 Subang Jaya | Michelle Ng Mei Sze (DAP) | 55,354 | 88.33% | Chong Ah Watt (MCA) | 7,082 | 11.30% | 62,664 | 48,272 | 85.56% | ||
| Toh Sin Wah (IND) | 228 | 0.36% | ||||||||||
| 2023 | Michelle Ng Mei Sze (DAP) | 60,364 | 81.03% | Gana Pragasam Sebastian (BERSATU) | 9,173 | 12.31% | 74,493 | 51,191 | 66.53% | |||
| Zayd Shaukat (MUDA) | 4,749 | 6.38% | ||||||||||
See also
editNotes and references
edit- ^ https://www.facebook.com/DAPMalaysia. "DAPSY 2021-2024". DAP Malaysia. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help); External link in|last= - ^ https://www.facebook.com/DAPMalaysia. "Jawatan Kuasa Negeri Selangor 2021-2024". DAP Malaysia. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help); External link in|last= - ^ "Michelle Ng: Profile". Retrieved 9 May 2018.
- ^ "10 young new politicos in GE14 looking to serve their communities". The Star. Star Publications. 7 May 2018. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
- ^ "PH catat majoriti tertinggi lebih 30,000". Sinar Harian (in Malay). 13 August 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ "Water supply to be restored in stages – Air Selangor". Malaysiakini. 29 September 2019. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- ^ "'Instal sensors to check water quality in three rivers' | The Star". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- ^ "One cut too many | The Star". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- ^ "Jawatankuasa Pilihan Khas Pengurusan Sumber Air Negeri Selangor (JPK-SAS)". Dewan Negeri Selangor. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- ^ Roketkini (22 March 2019). "Wanita DAP Selangor ucap takziah pada keluarga mangsa serangan masjid di NZ". roketkini.com. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- ^ http://dewan.selangor.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/PENYATA-JPK-SAS-KUALITI-PENCEMARAN-AIR-PORTAL-1.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ Amin, Nur Aishah Mohd (14 July 2020). "Kerajaan Negeri dicadang peruntuk dana bantuan guaman". Selangorkini. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ Alhadjri, Alyaa (24 July 2022). "Selangor sediakan RM1 juta untuk Dana Bantuan Guaman". Malaysiakini. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ "PROGRAM SUBSIDI KESIHATAN MENTAL – Dewan Negeri Selangor". Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ ZAINURY, MOHD AZLIM (30 November 2022). "Selangor tawar subsidi rawatan psikiatri". Sinar Harian (in Malay). Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ "Repeal Section 309 Penal Code, Decriminalise Attempted Suicide — Dr Kelvin Yii, Michelle Ng & Lim Yi Wei". CodeBlue. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ "App-based shuttle service a boon to Subang Jaya folk". The Star. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ "Facebook". z-upload.facebook.com. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ Zainah (4 June 2023). "ADN Subang Jaya tulis buku kumpul dana PRN". SelangorTV. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "SEMAKAN KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM KE – 14" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Archived from the original on 13 September 2020. Retrieved 17 May 2018. Percentage figures based on total turnout.