Liew Chin Tong

Liew Chin Tong, born on 27 November 1977 in Subang Jaya, Selangor, is a Malaysian politician and author. He holds a Bachelor of Asian Studies (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Australian National University (2004), and an International Masters in Regional Integration from University of Malaya (2006). A member of the Democratic Action Party (DAP) since 1999, he currently serves as the Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Member of Parliament for Iskandar Puteri, and Member of the Johor State Legislative Assembly for Perling. His past political roles include Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry, State Leader of the Opposition of Johor, Deputy Minister of Defence, Senator, and Member of Parliament for Kluang and Bukit Bendera. He also served as the executive director of Penang Institute and Research for Social Advancement (REFSA).