Friday, February 29, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Star : Applause for newcomer who speaks in Mandarin
ENGLISH educated Chia Loong Thye, the Barisan Nasional candidate for Tanjong Bunga state seat in Penang, appears to have won over the audience when he delivered his maiden speech in Mandarin.
“Ching ge wo ji hui wei ni men fu wu (please give me a chance to serve you),” he said, much to the amusement of the audience who replied with an applause.
Although his pronunciation might not sound indigenous, Chia, a lawyer by profession, certainly capped an impressive outing delivering his speech as a candidate at a dinner attended by more than 1,000 people on Sunday.
The dinner was hosted in conjunction with the deity's birthday of Hong San Si Temple in Fettes Park, a Chinese predominant area.
Going to the ground:(From right) Loong Thye, Dr Teng, Chia and Quah shaking hands with guests at a dinner.Chia, 50, said although he was a newcomer, he had helped Chief Minister and incumbent Tanjung Bungah assemblyman Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon in the election campaign for the past three general elections.
“Dr Koh has done a lot for the constituency. If I am elected, my first task is to provide a continuation of service to the people.
“I also want to further improve the quality of life and the living environment of the people,” he said.
Chia is contesting alongside his eldest brother Kwang Chye, who is seeking a fourth-term as Bukit Bendera MP.
Others in the Barisan’s lineup contesting state seats under the Bukit Bendera parliamentary constituency are incumbent Datuk Dr Teng Hock Nan (Pulau Tikus), incumbent Quah Kooi Heong (Kebun Bunga) and newcomer Tan Yok Cheng (Air Putih).
Earlier at the nomination centre on Sunday, Chia said Tanjong Bunga should not be considered a 'safe seat' although it was traditionally a Barisan stronghold.
“To me, each seat in Penang is considered a tough seat. There is no such thing as ‘safe’,” he said.
(Source : Star)
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Star : Surprise for Kwang Chye
PENANG:Deputy Information Minister Chia Kwang Chye was surprised that his brother Chia Loong Thye was picked for the Tanjung Bungah state seat.
“It was totally unexpected. I was told the decision was made at the eleventh hour. They had to persuade Loong Thye, a lawyer, to do so.”
Chia, 56, said he was not involved in the selection of candidates.
He said not many people know he and Loong Thye, 50, are brothers.
“My advice to my brother is that he should serve the people with integrity and have their interests at heart. What’s important now is to win the election.”
Newcomer:Chia Loong Thye who will contest the Tanjung Bungah state seat.
Tanjung Bungah was Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon’s state seat. He had vacated the seat for the Batu Kawan parliamentary seat.
Tanjung Bungah, together with Pulau Tikus, Kebun Bunga and Air Putih come under the Bukit Bendera parliamentary constituency.
Chia is incumbent Bukit Bendera MP.
Loong Thye, who is Gerakan state legal aid bureau chief and long-time party member, said taking on the chief minister’s seat would be a challenge to him.
“Tan Sri (Dr Koh) has done so much good work in Tanjung Bunga. I will have to do my best to continue his legacy,” he said.
(Source : Star)
“It was totally unexpected. I was told the decision was made at the eleventh hour. They had to persuade Loong Thye, a lawyer, to do so.”
Chia, 56, said he was not involved in the selection of candidates.
He said not many people know he and Loong Thye, 50, are brothers.
“My advice to my brother is that he should serve the people with integrity and have their interests at heart. What’s important now is to win the election.”
Newcomer:Chia Loong Thye who will contest the Tanjung Bungah state seat.
Tanjung Bungah was Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon’s state seat. He had vacated the seat for the Batu Kawan parliamentary seat.
Tanjung Bungah, together with Pulau Tikus, Kebun Bunga and Air Putih come under the Bukit Bendera parliamentary constituency.
Chia is incumbent Bukit Bendera MP.
Loong Thye, who is Gerakan state legal aid bureau chief and long-time party member, said taking on the chief minister’s seat would be a challenge to him.
“Tan Sri (Dr Koh) has done so much good work in Tanjung Bunga. I will have to do my best to continue his legacy,” he said.
(Source : Star)
Letter to Tanjung Bunga Voters
Dear Voters of Tanjong Bunga,My name is Chia Loong Thye. I am your candidate for the constituency of Tanjong Bunga in this coming general election. Although this is the first time I am contesting, I am familiar with this area. I was the election agent for three terms for Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr. Koh Tsu Koon, the former State Assemblyman for Tanjong Bunga, during the 1995, 1999 and 2004 general elections.
I am a lawyer with 22 years of experience and married with 3 children.
Not only will I continue with the good work that Tan Sri Dr. Koh Tsu Koon has done, I am fully committed to make Tanjong Bunga into a more vibrant, cohesive and caring community, and a better and safer place to live, work and play. My service team and I will visit the constituency frequently. Together with your participation, we will organize more activities in our constituency to foster greater community bonding and to enhance our senior citizens’ participation to stay active, healthy and happy. I will also generate creative programs for the youth and the young ones. I will promote greater appreciation of the environment in our constituency and encourage a more balanced development in our area.
I believe you too want to make Tanjong Bunga your home of choice - a home for everyone of us. Let’s work together to achieve that goal.
I am committed to serve, and am ready to serve.
Give me a mandate to serve you. Thank You.
TANJONG BUNGA –
ONE HEART, ONE COMMUNITY!
Yours truly,
Chia Loong Thye
Barisan Nasional Candidate for Tanjong Bunga
24th February, 2008
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