# Lee Chean Chung

Lee Chean Chung(simplified Chinese: 李健聪; traditional Chinese: 李健聰; pinyin: Lǐ Jiàn Cōng; Jyutping: Lei5 Gin6 Cung1; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Lí Kiān-chhong) is a Malaysian politician, researcher and environmental activist who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Petaling Jaya since November 2022. He served as Member of the Pahang State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Semambu from May 2013 to November 2022. He is a member of the People's Justice Party (PKR), a component party of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition. He has also served as the Communications Director of PKR since July 2022, Vice Chairman of PKR of Pahang since 2019, Division Chief of PH of Indera Mahkota since 2018 and Division Chief of PKR of Indera Mahkota since 2011. Currently, He holds membership in Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) and ASEAN Parliamentary for Human Rights (APHR). YB Lee is also the Chairman of Centre for Regional Strategic Studies (CROSS) and President of Malaysia-China Technology Promotion Association.

## Early life

Lee was born and raised in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.

## Education

YB Lee attended the Multimedia University (MMU) for his undergraduate pursuing Engineering (Majoring in Computer) and continued his post-graduate studies in Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST) and Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore (NUS) in 2019, pursuing Master of Science in Transportation and Logistics, as well as Master in Public Administration respectively. Lee was also a Dong Fang Scholar from Peking University, China.

## Political career
### Member of Parliament (since 2022 - Present)

Lee moved to the federal politics from Pahang state politics by contesting In the 2022 Malaysian general election and not contesting in the 2022 Pahang state election. Lee was nominated by his party to contest for the Petaling Jaya federal seat. He won and was elected to Parliament as the Petaling Jaya MP. He defeated a total of five candidates who are four candidates from Perikatan Nasional (PN), BN, Homeland Fighters Party (PEJUANG), Parti Rakyat Malaysia (PRM) and an independent candidate by a majority of 50,575 votes.

### Member of the Pahang State Legislative Assembly (2013–2022)

In the 2013 Pahang state election, Lee was nominated by his party to contest for the Semambu state seat. He won and was elected into the Pahang State Legislative Assembly as the Semambu MLA for the first term. He defeated defending MLA Pang Tsu Ming of Barisan Nasional (BN) and an independent candidate by a majority of 3,200 votes.
In the 2018 Pahang state election, Lee was renominated by his party to defend the Semambu seat. He won again and was reelected as the Semambu MLA for the second term. He defeated candidates of BN and the Gagasan Sejahtera (GS) by the slightly bigger majority of 5,511 votes.

#### Other Political Experiences

YB Lee has also held other positions as the Treasurer-General of PKR from December 2018 to July 2022, Youth Information Chief of PKR from 2015 to 2018, Chief of Environmental Bureau of PKR from 2012 to 2015, Vice Youth Chief of PKR of Petaling Jaya Utara from 2008 to 2012. In 2008 to 2011, He was a Research Officer of the Office of the Leader of the Opposition where He conducted parliamentary strategic research for all 31 Member of Parliament of PKR. He was also a Board Member of Kuantan Port Authority in 2019 where they facilitated the port to be declared as a free-zone port in April of the same year.

## Other careers

Before joining active politics, Lee worked in the United States & Hong Kong-based companies. He joined the Political Studies for Change Unit (KPRU) as a Research Officer after the 2008 general election. His unit provided strategic research support and organised consultative meetings of bills for nearly 30 MPs.
Lee was active in environmental movements and was appointed as the Media Chief for Stop Lynas Coalition (SLC) and the Publicity Chief for Himpunan Hijau 2.0 in 2011 during the movements against Lynas, the largest rare earth processing plant then in the world that was built next to Kuantan.
Lee also has research experience in several fields. His master thesis, titled “GPS Taxi Dispatch System Based on A* Shortest Path Algorithm”, has been cited in several journal articles. In 2019, he co-published a paper on "Institutions for Sustainability: Informal Settlers" in the GSP Conference 2019: Urban Possibilities: Reimagining Philippines. He co-authored books including "Jiwa Merdeka" and "Green Political Reform" (绿色政改), and is a contributor to The Edge, Malaysiakini and Oriental Daily.
Being active in international engagement and training, Lee was awarded the Most Outstanding Alumnus of Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Young Politicians (KASYP) program in 2019. He is also the fellow of International Adenauer Network, Professional Fellow of Youth for South East Asia Leadership Initiatives (YSEALI) and American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL), and a graduate of the Political Advisor Course, Graduate School of Government (The University of Sydney). He was invited to speak at the Youth Leadership Academy of the Generation Democracy (2017), Copenhagen Democracy Summit (2020) as well as invitation by the Danish Institute for Parties and Democracy (DIPD) (2020).

## Investigated & Charged in Court
### Kita Lawan Rally

In March 2015, Lee participated in the "Kita Lawan" ("We Fight") movement, which organized street protests calling for reforms and the release of opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. On September 8, 2015, he, along with other activists and opposition politicians, was charged under Section 4(2)(c) of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 for participating in a street protest that began in front of the Sogo Complex and ended at the fountain at the Jalan Tun Perak intersection on March 21, 2015. If convicted, the offense carries a maximum fine of RM10,000.

## Election results

Pahang State Legislative Assembly :
| Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballot cast | Majority | Turnout |
| 2013 | N13 Semambu | Lee Chean Chung (PKR) | 14,753 | 54.26% | Pang Tsu Ming (MCA) | 11,553 | 42.49% | 27,624 | 3,200 | 84.91% |
| 2013 | N13 Semambu | Lee Chean Chung (PKR) | 14,753 | 54.26% | Mohd Shukri Mohd Ramli (IND) | 885 | 3.25% | 27,624 | 3,200 | 84.91% |
| 2018 | N13 Semambu | Lee Chean Chung (PKR) | 14,991 | 47.15% | Mohd Yusof Hashin (PAS) | 9,480 | 29.82% | 32,215 | 5,511 | 83.70% |
| 2018 | N13 Semambu | Lee Chean Chung (PKR) | 14,991 | 47.15% | Quek Tai Seong (MCA) | 7,323 | 23.03% | 32,215 | 5,511 | 83.70% |
Parliament of Malaysia :
| Year | Constituency | | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout |
| 2022 | P105 Petaling Jaya | Lee Chean Chung (PKR) | 83,311 | 57.12% | Theng Book (BERSATU) | 32,736 | 22.44% | 148,021 | 50,575 | 74.74% |
| 2022 | P105 Petaling Jaya | Lee Chean Chung (PKR) | 83,311 | 57.12% | Chew Hian Tat (MCA) | 23,253 | 15.94% | 148,021 | 50,575 | 74.74% |
| 2022 | P105 Petaling Jaya | Lee Chean Chung (PKR) | 83,311 | 57.12% | Mazween Mokhtar (PEJUANG) | 4,052 | 2.78% | 148,021 | 50,575 | 74.74% |
| 2022 | P105 Petaling Jaya | Lee Chean Chung (PKR) | 83,311 | 57.12% | Ezam Mohd Nor (PRM) | 2,049 | 1.40% | 148,021 | 50,575 | 74.74% |
| 2022 | P105 Petaling Jaya | Lee Chean Chung (PKR) | 83,311 | 57.12% | KJ John (IND) | 461 | 0.32% | 148,021 | 50,575 | 74.74% |