Joshua Woo Sze Zeng
Joshua Woo Sze Zeng | |
|---|---|
胡智胜 | |
| Member of the Penang State Legislative Assembly for Pulau Tikus | |
| Assumed office 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Chris Lee Chun Kit |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joshua Woo Sze Zeng 1982 Penang, Malaysia |
| Citizenship | Malaysian |
| Political party | DAP |
| Other political affiliations | Pakatan Harapan |
| Alma mater | Sunway University |
| Occupation | Politician |
Joshua Woo Sze Zeng （胡智胜）is a Malaysian politician. A member of the Democratic Action Party (DAP), he has been the member of the Penang State Legislative Assembly representing Pulau Tikus since 2023. He is a champion of sustainable development who advocates the implementation of climate change adaptation projects such as the Penang's Silicon Island and the Light Rail Transit (LRT).
Early life[edit]
Woo was born in Penang Adventist Hospital, Pulau Tikus, but moved to Bukit Mertajam when he was 2.[1]
Education[edit]
Woo holds a Master of Sustainable Development Management from Jeffrey Sachs Center on Sustainable Development, Sunway University.[2]
Early career[edit]
Woo worked in Hong Kong, Australia, and Singapore for more than 13 years before returning to Malaysia in 2015.
Political career[edit]
Woo was invited to join DAP in April 2008 by Member of Parliament for Bukit Mertajam, Steven Sim Chee Keong. He served as the Secretary of DAP Jalan Tembikai branch and DAP Youth Chief Bukit Mertajam. He was also a councillor of the Seberang Perai City Council (2016 - 2018).[1]
Participation in NGOs[edit]
Woo is the advisor of Generasi Penang, an NGO aimed to provide more opportunities for young Penangites to show their talents. He is also the founding member of the Sustainable Malaysia Association (SMA), an NGO aimed to advocate social, ecological and economic development.
Election results[edit]
| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct. | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct. | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | N25 Pulau Tikus | Joshua Woo Sze Zeng (DAP) | 11,577 | 85.10% | Tang Ching Sern (GERAKAN) | 1,808 | 13.30% | 13,719 | 9,769 | 58.99% | ||
| Goh Chuin Loon (PRM) | 220 | 1.60% | ||||||||||
References[edit]
- ^ a b "◤6州选举◢回国冀促进改变 胡智胜3愿景改善浮罗池滑|中國報". 中國報 China Press. 2023-07-28. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ "DAP reveals 19 candidates contesting in Penang". Buletin Mutiara. 2023-07-25. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ "RESULTS OF CONTESTED ELECTION AND STATEMENTS OF THE POLL AFTER THE OFFICIAL ADDITION OF VOTES" (PDF). Retrieved 2023-12-01.