Wong Pow Nee
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Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee (7 October 1911 – 31 August 2002) was a Malaysian politician and diplomat. He was Penang's first Chief Minister,[1] serving from 1957 to 1969 and Malaysia's first Ambassador to Rome.[2]
Quick Facts 1st Chief Minister of Penang, Governor ...
Wong Pow Nee | |
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王保尼 | |
1st Chief Minister of Penang | |
In office 31 August 1957 – 12 May 1969 | |
Governor | Raja Uda Syed Sheh Shahabudin Syed Sheh Barakbah |
Preceded by | Inaugural holder |
Succeeded by | Lim Chong Eu |
Personal details | |
Born | Wong Pow Nee 7 October 1911 Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Straits Settlements |
Died | 31 August 2002(2002-08-31) (aged 90) George Town, Penang, Malaysia |
Citizenship | Malaysian |
Political party | Malaysian Chinese Association |
Spouse | Elizabeth Law Siew Kim |
Occupation | Politician |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
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