Poh Ah Tiam


Poh Ah Tiam was a Malaysian politician, businessman and community leader of Chinese descent. Poh was born in Kampung Belimbing, near Durian Tunggal, Malacca. He and his family moved to nearby Machap Baru, where Poh in later years contributed significantly to the small town's development.
After working as a teacher and later venturing into business, in the 1986 General Elections Poh stood as a state assembly candidate for Pulau Sebang and won. During his tenure, Machap Baru saw extensive development, with new housing and public facilities constructed in the town. Until his death, he was the Malacca state Malaysian Chinese Association Chairman, Malacca state assemblyman for Pulau Sebang, Bukit Sedanan and Machap as well as chairman of the Malacca State Housing and Local Government Committee.

Death

Poh died on 15 March 2007 at the Pantai Hospital Malacca due to renal failure arising from lymphatic cancer.

Memorials

The Jalan Datuk Wira Poh Ah Tiam a major highway linking Klebang and Kesidang and Datuk Wira Poh Ah Tiam Machap Recreational Park in Alor Gajah were renamed after him.

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