Chua Jui Meng
Chua Jui Meng (born 22 October 1943) is a Malaysian politician and former Minister of Health. He is a member of the People's Justice Party (PKR) and has held various positions in the Malaysian government and political parties throughout his career.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Chua Jui Meng was born in Muar, Johor, Malaysia. He received his early education at the High School Muar before pursuing higher education at the University of Singapore, where he obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree.
Political Career[edit | edit source]
Chua began his political career as a member of the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA), a component party of the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition. He was first elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Bakri constituency in the 1986 general election.
Minister of Health[edit | edit source]
Chua served as the Minister of Health from 1995 to 2004. During his tenure, he implemented various healthcare reforms and policies aimed at improving the Malaysian healthcare system. He was instrumental in the establishment of several new hospitals and the upgrading of existing healthcare facilities.
Defection to PKR[edit | edit source]
In 2009, Chua left the MCA and joined the People's Justice Party (PKR), citing dissatisfaction with the leadership and direction of the MCA. He has since been an active member of PKR and has held various positions within the party.
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
Chua Jui Meng is married and has three children. He is known for his contributions to the healthcare sector and his advocacy for political reform in Malaysia.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- People's Justice Party
- Malaysian Chinese Association
- Bakri (federal constituency)
- Ministry of Health (Malaysia)
References[edit | edit source]
External Links[edit | edit source]
| Professions | |
|---|---|
| Settings | |
| Care | |
| Skills / Training | |
| By country | |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
