Tan Sri Datuk Seri Law Hieng Ding (; 4 October 1935 – 25 December 2018) was a Malaysian politician. He was the Minister of Science, Technology and Environment from 1990 to 2004. Between 1982 and 2008, Law was a member of parliament representing Sarikei.

Education

He graduated from Nanyang University, Singapore in 1960 with a bachelor's degree of Commerce in Accountancy and Banking.

Law Hieng Ding

Career and politics

Law started his political career in 1972 and has held the seat for the past six terms. He was a deputy minister from 1987 to 1990, and a Cabinet Minister from 1990 to 2004. He was also the Deputy President of Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) and Nantah Education & Research Foundation as well as chairman or director to a number of public companies and foundation.

Law Hieng Ding

Death

Law died on 25 December 2018 at the age of 82 during the Christmas Day celebration.

Law Hieng Ding

Election results

Honours

: Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM) – Tan Sri (2005) : Knight Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak (PNBS) – Dato Sri (1992) : Commander of the Order of the Defender of State (DGPN) – Dato' Seri (2001)

References

1936 births

2018 deaths

Nanyang University alumni

Malaysian politicians of Chinese descent

Malaysian Methodists

Sarawak United Peoples' Party politicians

Environment ministers of Malaysia

Science ministers of Malaysia

Members of the Dewan Rakyat

Members of the Dewan Negara

21st-century Malaysian politicians

20th-century Malaysian politicians

Knights Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak

Malaysian Protestants

Commanders of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia