From election volunteer to Rawang state rep


Chua (left) visiting a dumpsite in Rawang with officers from the council and fire department.

WHEN Chua Wei Kiat was appointed the personal assistant to Selayang MP William Leong back in 2010, many constituents thought he was merely following his ‘father’ out on assignments.

“They said we looked alike, and it is funny, because I never thought so,” said Chua, who often brushed it off by explaining his true position to Selayang constituents while taking down notes for his boss.

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