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.
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.
Death Law died on 25 December 2018 at the age of 82 during the Christmas Day celebration.
Election results + Parliament of MalaysiaYearConstituencyCandidateVotesPctOpponent(s)VotesPctBallots castMajorityTurnout1982P142 Sarikei (SUPP)8,38948.42%Chong Siew Chiang (DAP)8,30847.96%17,57981Nyandang Linang (IND)4492.59%Ling Tung Lee (SAPO)1781.03%1986P166 Sarikei (SUPP)10,58951.26%Chong Siew Chiang (DAP)10,07048.74%20,87351976.17%1990P168 Sarikei (SUPP)12,58461.22%Chian Pao Koh (DAP)7,97238.7820,7994,61273.45%1995P180 Sarikei (SUPP)NoneNoneUnopposed1999P181 Sarikei (SUPP)15,21265.41%Michael Tiang Ming Tee (DAP)7,84933.75%23,5687,36370.32%Yii Chu Lik (IND)1970.85%2004 P207 Sarikei (SUPP)15,48570.70%Ngu Tieng Hai (IND)3,88617.74%22,17311,59961.80%Ling Bit Tiing (IND)1,6677.61%Junak Jawek (IND)8643.94%
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)
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