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Jason H'ng Mooi Lye

Party
DAP · Democratic Action Party
Coalition
PH
Constituency
Jawi
State
Pulau Pinang
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Why this matters to you

As the Penang EXCO member chairing the local government, town and country planning committee, H'ng directly oversees decisions that affect residents' day-to-day environment — from the safety of roadside trees and the clearing of abandoned vehicles in strata housing, to the appointment and performance monitoring of city councillors who manage local services across both sides of Penang. His committee also has oversight over major infrastructure and land development approvals in the state, meaning his decisions bear on where new developments are built and how public space is managed. Jawi residents in his constituency fall under the Seberang Perai City Council's jurisdiction, and his dual role as assemblyman and EXCO member gives him a direct channel to influence local services for the area.

Summary

Jason H'ng Mooi Lye (born 23 June 1978) is the DAP assemblyman for Jawi, Penang, holding the seat since May 2018, and a member of the Penang State Executive Council since August 2023. He chairs the state local government, town and country planning committee, overseeing Penang's two city councils and key urban development matters. Within DAP, he also serves as State Organising Secretary for Penang and Division Chief for Nibong Tebal.

Biography

Jason H'ng Mooi Lye (born 23 June 1978) is a Malaysian politician who has served as the Member of the Penang State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Jawi since May 2018, representing the Democratic Action Party (DAP) under the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition [1]. Following the 2023 Penang state election, he was appointed as a Member of the Penang State Executive Council (EXCO) under Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow in August 2023, one of eight new faces in the 10-member line-up [2]. He currently chairs the state local government, town and country planning committee [3]. Within DAP, he holds the positions of State Organising Secretary for Penang and Division Chief for Nibong Tebal [1]. H'ng received his early education at SJK(C) Chong Kuang and SM Valdor, before obtaining a Bachelor of Information Technology from the University of Southern Queensland [1]. He joined DAP in 2012 and served in various branch and division roles before entering elected office. From 2013 to 2018, he was a member of the Seberang Perai City Council, serving as Chief Whip from 2017 to 2018 [1]. In his EXCO role, H'ng has been publicly active on local government issues, including urban tree management, end-of-life vehicle schemes, and the oversight of local councillor appointments across Penang's two city councils [4].

Known for

H'ng is known as the Penang state government's point person on local government and town planning, chairing the committee that oversees both the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) and the Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP). He has been a consistent DAP representative for Jawi since 2018, having held the seat through two election cycles. Within DAP, he serves concurrently as State Organising Secretary for Penang and Division Chief for Nibong Tebal.

Political positions

Based on publicly reported statements, H'ng has taken positions in favour of evidence-based urban tree management, directing both Penang city councils to conduct systematic inspections and risk assessments of roadside trees using technology such as PiCUS Sonic Tomograph and Resistograph before any felling decisions are made [5][6]. He has overseen councillor appointments with an emphasis on key performance indicators and integrity in public service [3][7]. He has also advanced a statewide end-of-life vehicle (ELV) scheme to address abandoned vehicles in residential areas, calling for open tender processes for licensed treatment facilities [8][9]. On infrastructure matters, H'ng has served as a public-facing spokesperson for major Penang development projects, including the Jelutong landfill reclamation matter and the Air Itam bypass road project [3][10][11].

References

  1. [1]en.wikipedia.org
  2. [2]bernama.com
  3. [3]thestar.com.my
  4. [4]malaymail.com; freemalaysiatoday.com
  5. [5]malaymail.com
  6. [6]May 2024
  7. [7]October 2023
  8. [8]freemalaysiatoday.com
  9. [9]July 2026
  10. [10]May 2026; malaysiakini.com
  11. [11]May 2026

Education

  1. Early yearsAttended SJK(C) Chong Kuang and SM Valdor for primary and secondary education.⛓
  2. Pre-2012Obtained a Bachelor of Information Technology from the University of Southern Queensland.⛓

Political career

  1. 2012Joined the Democratic Action Party (DAP).⛓
  2. 2013–2014Served as Publicity Secretary for DAP Sungai Duri branch.⛓
  3. 2013–2015Served as Secretary for DAP Nibong Tebal division.⛓
  4. 2013–2018Served as a member of the Seberang Perai City Council, and as Chief Whip of the council from 2017 to 2018.⛓
  5. May 2018Won the Jawi state seat in the 2018 Penang state election, becoming Member of the Penang State Legislative Assembly for Jawi for the first time.⛓
  6. August 2023Re-elected for Jawi in the 2023 Penang state election and subsequently appointed as Member of the Penang State Executive Council (EXCO) under Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, one of eight new EXCO faces.⛓
  7. August 2023–presentChairs the Penang state local government, town and country planning committee, overseeing the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) and the Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP).⛓

Election history

  • 2023Jawi (Penang State)Won⛓
  • 2018Jawi (Penang State)Won⛓

Stance evolution

Public statements grouped chronologically. The party tag shows which party the politician was contesting under at that point.

  1. 2024DAP
    • I expect both councils to send me a complete report by this week.

      Said to reporters after the launching ceremony of the Upgraded Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal Project, following the state government's directive to both city councils to inspect all trees in Penang after trees fell along Jalan Macalister. · Source

    • If the level of internal decay is more than 70 to 80 per cent, we have no choice but to chop down the tree for public safety.

      Said as state exco and local government committee chairman when announcing that 131 large trees on Penang island had been identified as high-risk. · Source

  2. 2023DAP
    • We want the councillors to commit themselves to the people and carry out their duty with integrity.

      Said at the swearing-in of new Seberang Perai City Council councillors, where H'ng oversaw the ceremony as local government committee chairman. · Source

Perspectives on key issues

  • GovernmentH'ng represents the Penang Pakatan Harapan state government's position on local governance and urban planning, publicly directing city councils on matters including tree safety, infrastructure timelines, and local councillor appointments. His EXCO appointment as one of eight new faces in 2023 signals his role within the current administration's line-up.⛓
  • PublicA resident-led civic body, the Protect Karpal Singh Drive Action Committee, publicly raised concerns about H'ng's confirmation that a developer would seek an Extension of Time for the Jelutong landfill reclamation project, demanding transparency from the Penang government on the matter.⛓
  • VerifiedFactsH'ng has served as Jawi MLA since May 2018 and as Penang EXCO member since August 2023. He chairs the state local government, town and country planning committee. He is DAP's State Organising Secretary for Penang and Division Chief for Nibong Tebal. He holds a Bachelor of Information Technology from the University of Southern Queensland.⛓

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