Yeoh Soon Hin (born 20 September 1976) is a Malaysian politician who has served as chairman of the Penang Port Commission (PPC) since February 2024 and Deputy Chairman of the Tourism Malaysia since October 2023. He served as Member of the Penang State Executive Council (EXCO) in the Pakatan Harapan (PH) state administration under Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow from May 2018 to August 2023 and Member of the Penang State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Paya Terubong from March 2008 to August 2023. He was appointed to the position in March 2020 following a cabinet reshuffle by the Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. Prior to his appointment as minister, Yeoh Soon Hin served as a state assemblyman for the Pulau Tikus constituency in Penang. He is a member of the Democratic Action Party (DAP), a major political party in Malaysia, and has been actively involved in politics since 2008.
Election results + Penang State Legislative Assembly Percentage figures based on total turnout. Percentage figures based on total turnout.YearConstituencyCandidateVotesPctOpponent(s)VotesPctBallots castMajorityTurnout2004N34 Paya TerubongYeoh Soon Hin (DAP)8,38046.17% (MCA)9,77253.83%18,418 1,39278.41%2008 (DAP)16,84874.63% Koh Wan Leong (MCA)5,72725.37%22,832 11,12180.44%2013Yeoh Soon Hin (DAP)30,29586.88% Koh Wan Leong (MCA)4,57613.12%35,176 25,71988.80%2018Yeoh Soon Hin (DAP)35,31588.59% Wong Chin Chong (MCA)4,12610.35%40,185 31,18986.00%Kuan Aun Wan (MUP)4211.06%
Honours
Officer of the Order of the Defender of State (DSPN) – Dato' (2023)
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