About James Wong
Lived 1922 – 2011 (aged 88). James Wong was a Malaysian politician and poet.
James Wong Kim Min (; Pha̍k-fa-sṳ: Vòng Kîm-mìn) (6 August 1922 – 18 July 2011) was a Malaysian politician active in the politics of Sarawak for decades. Wong holds the record as the longest serving assemblyman in the history of the state of Sarawak, holding the office for nearly fifty years. Wong served as the first Deputy Chief Minister of Sarawak and the president of the Sarawak National Party (SNAP). Dignitaries in attendance included members of each of Sarawak's major ethnic groups, including the Chinese, the Kedayan, Bruneian Malays, Bisaya, Tabun, Lun Bawang and Iban.
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Who was James Wong?
Malaysian politician
When was James Wong born?
James Wong was born on 6 August 1922 in Limbang.
When did James Wong die?
James Wong died on 18 July 2011 in Kuching.
What was James Wong's occupation?
James Wong was a politician and poet.
What nationality was James Wong?
James Wong was Malaysian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Wong. https://biography.guide/james-wong-politician/
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