Poh Ah Tiam

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In this Chinese name, the family name is Poh (傅).

Datuk Wira Poh Ah Tiam (simplified Chinese: 傅润添; traditional Chinese: 傅潤添; pinyin: Fù Rùntiān; 1 April 1952 – 15 March 2007) was a Malaysian politician, businessman and community leader of Chinese descent.^[1] Poh was born in Kampung Belimbing, near Durian Tunggal, Malacca. He and his family moved to nearby Machap Baru, where Poh in later years contributed significantly to the small town's development.^[2]

Yang Berbahagia Datuk Wira Poh Ah Tiam DCSM DMSM
傅润添
Member of the Malacca State Legislative Assembly for Machap
In office 21 March 2004 – 15 March 2007
Preceded by	Constituency newly re-created
Succeeded by	Lai Meng Chong (MCA-BN)
Majority	4,562 (2004)
Member of the Malacca State Legislative Assembly for Bukit Sedanan
In office 25 April 1995 – 21 March 2004
Preceded by	Constituency created
Succeeded by	Constituency abolished
Majority	4,497 (1995) 2,626 (1999)
Member of the Malacca State Legislative Assembly for Pulau Sebang
In office 3 August 1986 – 24 April 1995
Preceded by	Constituency created
Succeeded by	Mohd Shariff Mohd Drus
Majority	1,620 (1986) 2,739 (1990)
Personal details
Born	(1952-04-01)1 April 1952 Kampung Belimbing, Durian Tunggal, Malacca, Federation of Malaya
Died	15 March 2007(2007-03-15) (aged 54) Malacca, Malaysia
Nationality	Malaysian
Political party	Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA)
Spouse	Tan Moi King
Children	Poh Sin Ee, Poh Sin Huei and Poh Sin Yoong
Occupation	Politician
Profession	Teacher Businessman

Datuk Wira Poh Ah Tiam Machap Recreational Park

After working as a teacher and later venturing into business, Poh stood as a state assembly candidate for Pulau Sebang in the 1986 General Elections and won, beginning his political career. He was the Malacca state Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) and the Malacca State Housing and Local Government Committee Chairman, as well as the Malacca state assemblyman for Pulau Sebang (1986-1995), Bukit Sedanan (1995-2004) and Machap (2004-2007). During his tenure, the Machap Baru town saw extensive development, with new housing and public facilities constructed.

Poh died on 15 March 2007 at the Pantai Hospital Malacca due to renal failure arising from lymphatic cancer,^[2] triggered a by-election in Machap on 12 April 2007,^[3] which elects Lai Meng Chong of Malaysian Chinese Association, Barisan Nasional as its assemblyman. Following his death, a highway and a recreational park in Machap Baru were built and named after him to commemorate his contribution to the state.

Election results

Malacca State Legislative Assembly^[4][5]

Year	Constituency	Candidate		Votes	Pct	Opponent(s)		Votes	Pct	Ballots cast	Majority	Turnout
1986	N05 Pulau Sebang		Poh Ah Tiam (MCA)	3,695	61.69%		Ang Kuang Meng (DAP)	2,075	34.64%	5,990	1,620	63.68%
1990			Poh Ah Tiam (MCA)	4,325	70.33%		Lim Swee (DAP)	1,586	25.79%	6,150	2,739	69.05%
1995	N07 Bukit Sedanan		Poh Ah Tiam (MCA)	5,869	78.03%		Wong Chin Chye (DAP)	1,372	18.24%	7,521	1,399	73.50%
1999			Poh Ah Tiam (MCA)	4,966	65.89%		Zamani Abd Wahid (keADILan)	2,340	31.05%	7,537	2,626	73.97%
2004	N08 Machap		Poh Ah Tiam (MCA)	5,847	79.55%		Liou Chen Kuang (DAP)	1,285	17.48%	7,350	4,562	74.33%

Honours

•  Malacca :
  • Companion I of the Exalted Order of Malacca (DMSM) – Datuk (1992)^[6]
  • Knight Commander of the Exalted Order of Malacca (DCSM) – Datuk Wira (2001)^[7]

References

1. "Machap rep dies at 55". thestar.com.my. 16 March 2007. Archived from the original on 19 March 2007. Retrieved 19 March 2007.
2. Pandiyan, M.V. (19 March 2007). "Poh never forgot his roots". thestar.com.my. Archived from the original on 8 June 2011. Retrieved 19 March 2007.
3. Sujata, V.P. (22 March 2007). "April 12 polling date for Machap by-election". thestar.com.my. Archived from the original on 21 May 2011. Retrieved 22 March 2006.
4. "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 19 June 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
5. "Malaysia General Election". undiinfo Malaysian Election Data. Malaysiakini. Retrieved 4 February 2017. Results only available from the 2004 election.
6. "Pengurniaan Darjah Kebesaran Bergelar Bagi Tahun 1992 Mengikut Negeri" (PDF). Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia). Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 June 2014. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
7. Mohd Ali Heads The Malacca Honours List. New Straits Times. 12 October 2001.