James Chan Khay Syn
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James Chan Khay Syn is the fourth and current mayor of Kuching South City Council
. He is also the former General Manager of Harwood Timber Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of the Sarawak
Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC). He succeeded the late Chong Ted Tsiung
, the third mayor of Kuching South City, who died on August 3, 2007. Chan was sworn in as mayor on 4 June 2008, before he could fully recover from his knee surgery. Mayor Chan is known to be a "hands on" Mayor as he constantly visit sites and markets such as Stutong Market to understand the situation and problems faced by people. Mayor Chan is well respected and liked by most of the Kuching South people and he is rated highly in his performance. It is not surprised when he was doubted the "People's Mayor".
Rumors has it that Mayor Chan might be running for the State Representative of the Kuching Constituency in the upcoming State Election.
Majlis Bandaraya Kuching Selatan
Majlis Bandaraya Kuching Selatan or Kuching South City Council is a local authority which administrates Kuching city centre and other areas. This agency is under Ministry of Environment, Sarawak...
. He is also the former General Manager of Harwood Timber Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of the Sarawak
Sarawak
Sarawak is one of two Malaysian states on the island of Borneo. Known as Bumi Kenyalang , Sarawak is situated on the north-west of the island. It is the largest state in Malaysia followed by Sabah, the second largest state located to the North- East.The administrative capital is Kuching, which...
Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC). He succeeded the late Chong Ted Tsiung
Chong Ted Tsiung
Chong Ted Tsiung was the third mayor of Kuching City South Council. He succeeded Chan Seng Khai who was the second mayor of Kuching City South Council on 31 July 2006...
, the third mayor of Kuching South City, who died on August 3, 2007. Chan was sworn in as mayor on 4 June 2008, before he could fully recover from his knee surgery. Mayor Chan is known to be a "hands on" Mayor as he constantly visit sites and markets such as Stutong Market to understand the situation and problems faced by people. Mayor Chan is well respected and liked by most of the Kuching South people and he is rated highly in his performance. It is not surprised when he was doubted the "People's Mayor".
Rumors has it that Mayor Chan might be running for the State Representative of the Kuching Constituency in the upcoming State Election.