Lim Keng Yaik
Lim Keng Yaik was a Malaysian politician and former Minister of Energy, Water and Communications in the Malaysian cabinet. He was the third president of Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia (Gerakan) from 1980 until stepping down on 8 April 2007 to pave the way for Tan Sri Koh Tsu Koon. Just before his death, he was among the only four living Chinese with Tunship holders in Malaysia.
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- Born in
- Perak
- Educated at
- Queen's University BelfastSt. Michael's Institution
- Awards
- 🏆 Grand Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia
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1939
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