Age, Biography and Wiki
Hou Kok Chung was born on 22 February, 1963 in Kluang, Johor, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia), is a Malaysian politician. Discover Hou Kok Chung's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 61 years old?
| Popular As |
Hou Kok Chung |
| Occupation |
Politician |
| Age |
61 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
22 February, 1963 |
| Birthday |
22 February |
| Birthplace |
Kluang, Johor, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia) |
| Nationality |
Malaysia
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He is a member of famous Politician with the age 61 years old group.
Hou Kok Chung Height, Weight & Measurements
At 61 years old, Hou Kok Chung height not available right now. We will update Hou Kok Chung's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
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| Eye Color |
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| Hair Color |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
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Hou Kok Chung Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Hou Kok Chung worth at the age of 61 years old? Hou Kok Chung’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. He is from Malaysia. We have estimated Hou Kok Chung's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Politician |
Hou Kok Chung Social Network
Timeline
Dato' Dr. Hou Kok Chung (born 22 February 1963) is a Malaysian politician from the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) of the opposition Barisan National (BN) coalition.
Hailing from the state of Johor, his birthplace is Kluang, he received his early education at Kahang Chinese Primary School, Tengku Aris Bendahara Kluang National Secondary School, Sultan Abdul Jalil Kluang National Secondary School, Chong Hwa Chinese Secondary School and Kluang High School.
Kok Chung is married to Lim Mooi Lang, and together has a son and two daughters.
Kok Chung is an alumnus of University of Malaya (UM), and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the SOAS, University of London.
He started as a lecturer in UM, moving up in his academic career as an associate professor, as Head of the East Asia Studies and most recently helm the Institute for China Studies in the same university as its director, when he opted for early retirement to contest in the 12th Malaysian general election.
He had written, as well as co-authored numerous books, mostly related to the political, economic, education dan cultural endeavours of the Chinese community in Malaysia, and its connections to East Asian countries namely China, Japan dan Taiwan.
Kok Chung’s academic passion saw him appointed into Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Council as the deputy chairman; council member of Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC); Guest Professor to Xiamen University; and an adjunct professor of UTAR.
In the 12th Malaysian general election, Kok Chung contested in the parliamentary constituency of Kluang (P.152) in the state of Johor as the Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate, which he won.
Winning in the 12th GE, Kok Chung’s earned a place as the deputy minister for Higher Education in the then newly-formed Malaysian Cabinet.
Formerly one of the four vice-presidents of MCA (2013-2018), he secured the second highest number of votes during the party election held on 21 December 2013.
In the 13th Malaysian general election in 2013, Kok Chung re-contested the constituency of Kluang, but was defeated by a Democratic Action Party (DAP) opponent, Liew Chin Tong.
Kok Chung is a 2nd term Senator in the Senate of Malaysia appointed in 2014 and ends in 2020.
In the 14th Malaysian general election, Kok Chung contested the Tebrau constituency (P.158) in Johor, but ultimately lost to Pakatan Harapan's Choong Shiau Yoon.
