Chua Soi Lek

Who is Chua Soi Lek?

Tan Sri Dr. Chua Soi Lek; born 2 January 1947, also known as Chua Kin Seng, is a Chinese Malaysian politician from the state of Johor. He is married to Datin Seri Wong Sek Hin. They have three children. He is the 9th President of the Malaysian Chinese Association.

He was trained in psychology and practiced psychiatry before entering politics through his involvement with the Malaysian Chinese Association. He held the post of Minister of Health from 2004 until 2008.

Chua set up his medical practice in 1977 after serving as a medical officer at the Batu Pahat Hospital. He sold the clinic in 1990 to pursue a full-time career in politics with MCA.