Nga Kor Ming

Summary

Nga Kor Ming is a DAP veteran politician and lawyer from Perak who has held elected office continuously since 1999, serving at both state and federal levels. Since December 2022, he has served as Minister of Housing and Local Government in the Anwar Ibrahim unity government, overseeing major affordable housing programmes including the Program Residensi Rakyat. He currently represents the Teluk Intan parliamentary constituency and the Kepayang state seat, and was appointed DAP national deputy chairman in March 2025.

Biography

Nga Kor Ming (Chinese: 倪可敏), also known as David Nga Kor Ming, was born on 11 November 1972 in Kota Bharu, Kelantan [1]. He is a Malaysian politician and lawyer, and a member of the Democratic Action Party (DAP). He has served as the Minister of Housing and Local Government in Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's unity government since December 2022 [1]. He has held the Teluk Intan parliamentary seat since May 2018 and also serves as the Member of the Perak State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Kepayang since November 2022 [1]. He received a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Malaya and previously practised as a lawyer in Ayer Tawar and Ipoh, Perak [1]. His electoral career spans over two decades: he first won a state seat in Pantai Remis in 1999, before entering Parliament via the Taiping seat in 2008, where he served until 2018 [1]. He was Deputy Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat from July 2018 to July 2020, when he was removed following the change of government [2]. He also served as a member of the Perak State Executive Council under Menteri Besar Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin in 2008–2009 [1]. In 2007, he was recognised as one of Ten Outstanding Young Malaysians by the International Junior Chamber of Commerce [1]. As of March 2025, he was named DAP's national deputy chairman [2]. He is also DAP's Perak state chairman [3].

Known for

Nga Kor Ming is one of DAP's most experienced elected representatives, having held state and parliamentary seats across six consecutive electoral cycles in Perak [4]. He is known as a vocal parliamentarian and, since December 2022, as the minister driving Malaysia's affordable housing agenda, including the Program Residensi Rakyat (PRR) model and expansion of the Rent-to-Own scheme [5][2]. He also holds the position of DAP national deputy chairman as of March 2025 [2].

Political positions

As Minister of Housing and Local Government, Nga has consistently advocated for increasing the supply and quality of affordable housing for the B40 and M40 income groups. He introduced the Program Residensi Rakyat (PRR), a new public housing model under which units costing RM300,000 to construct are sold to low-income buyers at RM60,000, with a 10-year moratorium on resale [5][6]. He has pushed for transit-oriented development and green building standards within the PRR framework [6]. He has also championed the expansion of the Rent-to-Own scheme for B40 and M40 households and the introduction of i-Biaya, a housing credit guarantee scheme for first-time buyers including gig workers [2]. On local governance, Nga introduced anti-corruption elements into the Local Authority Star Rating System [7]. He has also been an advocate for multiracial and multireligious harmony in public discourse, and has spoken out against what he characterises as racially or religiously divisive statements from opposition figures [2][5]. On the New Villages policy, he has promoted development funding and recognition of Chinese New Villages as national heritage [7].

Education

1. Late 1990sReceived a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Malaya.⛓
2. 1997Led the University of Malaya debating team to the championship at an international debating competition in Singapore.⛓

Before politics

1. Pre-1999Practised as a lawyer in Ayer Tawar and Ipoh, Perak, prior to entering elected office.⛓

Political career

1. November 1999First elected to the Perak State Legislative Assembly, representing the Pantai Remis constituency. He also became Perak Opposition Leader at age 27.⛓
2. 2004Re-elected as MLA for Pantai Remis in the 11th General Election.⛓
3. March 2008Elected MP for Taiping, defeating PPP President M. Kayveas with a majority of 11,298 votes. Also re-elected MLA for Pantai Remis. Appointed to Perak State Executive Council (EXCO) with portfolios covering Education, Local Government, Housing, and Public Transport.⛓
4. February 2009Perak Pakatan Rakyat state government collapsed following defections; Nga's term as State EXCO member ended.⛓
5. May 2013Re-elected as MP for Taiping in GE13. Also won the Perak state seat of Kepayang.⛓
6. May 2018Elected MP for Teluk Intan in GE14, defeating incumbent Gerakan President Mah Siew Keong of BN with a majority of 11,179 votes. Also won the Aulong state seat.⛓
7. July 2018Appointed Deputy Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat.⛓
8. July 2020Removed as Deputy Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat following the change of government to the Perikatan Nasional administration under Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.⛓
9. November 2022Re-elected MP for Teluk Intan in GE15 with a majority of over 15,000 votes. Also won the Kepayang state seat, becoming the longest-serving state assemblyman in Perak DUN history with six terms.⛓
10. December 2022Appointed Minister of Housing and Local Government in Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's unity government cabinet.⛓
11. March 2025Elected DAP national deputy chairman at the party's national congress, having previously served as DAP national vice-chairman.⛓

Election history

• 2022Teluk IntanWon⛓
• 2018Teluk IntanWon⛓
• 2013Taiping (Parliament)Won⛓
• 2008Taiping (Parliament)Won⛓
• 2004Pantai Remis (State)Won⛓
• 1999Pantai Remis (State)Won⛓

Perspectives on key issues

• GovernmentAs Minister of Housing and Local Government, Nga has framed his ministry's work around expanding affordable housing supply for the B40 and M40 groups, integrating anti-corruption measures in local authority oversight, and developing smart, sustainable cities under the MADANI government framework.⛓
• OppositionPAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan announced his party's intention to take legal action against Nga in December 2024, accusing him of spreading baseless allegations and defaming PAS over remarks related to Christmas celebrations. PAS characterised his statements as violations of inter-religious respect.⛓
• VerifiedFactsPerak PAS Commissioner Razman Zakaria formally apologised to Nga in December 2024 for falsely alleging that Nga had officiated at a parade in Teluk Intan where Chinese national flags were waved, admitting the allegations were untrue and completely baseless.⛓
• IndustryThe Edge reported that Nga engaged real estate industry stakeholders at the Asia Real Estate Leaders study tour, calling on developers and financial institutions to assist the government in redeveloping ageing buildings nationwide, and signalling intent for a new public housing model with substantially subsidised pricing.⛓

Business interests (publicly reported)

According to Wikipedia (citing no primary news source), Nga's wife's company, Ethan and Elton, was awarded a tailoring contract from Ipoh City Council (MBI) in 2008 for lounge suits for councillors. DAP's disciplinary committee subsequently cleared Nga of any power abuse in connection with the contract (Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nga_Kor_Ming). No other business interests have been reported in credible Malaysian news sources reviewed.