Chai Chong Yii was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Bukit Batok who died May 3, 2022.
He was also an honorary adviser to the Chin Kang Association, which was created by Jinjiang County immigrants from Fujian, China.
He was one of Nantah’s earliest graduates and eventually served as its Bursar.
Chai was born in China in 1935 and escaped with his parents to Taiping, Malaysia when he was two years old owing to the prospect of war.
Chai first entered politics as a member of the People’s Action Party (PAP) in 1972, when he ran in the new Bukit Batok Single Member Constituency.
According to PAP’s online journal Petir, he won the election with 73.78 percent of the vote and earned “solid support” from residents in the three succeeding elections.
He was 87 years old.
Chai Chong Yii cause of death
Chai Chong Yii died in his sleep per his family and friends
Chai Chong Yii wife and children
Mdm Khor Phaik Tin was his wife.
He had three children, and six grandkids to survive him.
Chai Chong Yii net worth
Chong was worth 2 to 3 million dollars as of 2022.
He earned a lot from his political career.
When Chai Chong Yii funeral?
The funeral of Chai Chiong Yii is yet to be held by the family members.
The details will be available on Ghanafuo soon.
