Betty Chew Gek Cheng (; born 15 August 1964) is a Malaysian politician from the Democratic Action Party (DAP), a component party of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) opposition coalition who served as Member of the Malacca State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Kota Laksamana from March 2004 to May 2013 and Durian Daun from November 1999 to March 2004. She also served as Malacca State Women Chief of DAP of as of 2005. She is also the spouse and wife of Lim Guan Eng, the present National Chairman and former Secretary-General of DAP, former Minister of Finance and former Chief Minister of Penang as well as the daughter-in-law of another former Secretary-General and former National Chairman of DAP, Lim Kit Siang."Guan Eng and wife voted out of Malacca DAP committee". (20 December 2005). The Star (Malaysia).
In 2005, she suffered a surprise defeat when running for re-election to the DAP Malacca committee, placing second-last, finishing ahead of only her husband. However, while her husband automatically qualified to sit on the committee by virtue of his position as party Secretary-General, Chew did not. Chew was "saddened by the results", but said she accepted her defeat."Betty upset over her ouster". (19 December 2005). The Star (Malaysia). However, Teresa Kok, a DAP Member of Parliament, suggested there was a conspiracy behind the defeat of Lim and Chew in their re-election campaigns.Beh, Lih Yi (19 December 2005). "Mr and Mrs Lim's defeat a 'conspiracy'". Malaysiakini.
In 2006, it was reported that Chew would become the first Malacca assemblyman to give birth while in office. At the time, Chew had 4 children with Lim.Conflicts and developments . (29 December 2006). Malaysia Today.
In 2008, Chew defeated newcomer Lee Kiat Lee for the Kota Laksamana seat where she had 11043 votes while Lee had only 3801 votes.
Election results + Malacca State Legislative Assembly Percentage figures based on total turnout. Results only available from the 2004 Malaysian general election. Percentage figures based on total turnout. Percentage figures based on total turnout.YearConstituencyCandidateVotesPctOpponent(s)VotesPctBallots castMajorityTurnout1999N17 Durian Daun (DAP) 7,38064.77% Chew Chong Lin (MCA) 4,01135.2% 11,605 3,369 73.88%2004N20 Kota Laksamana (DAP) 8,94462.74% Lim Eng Tack (MCA) 5,30237.19% 14,471 3,642 76.34%2008 (DAP) 11,04373.35% Lee Kiat Lee (MCA) 3,80125.25% 15,055 7,242 79.53%
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