Background
Heong, Kong-Luen was born on June 2, 1948 in Bentong, Pahang, Malaysia. Son of Shik Heong and Yoke-Yee Chooi.
Heong, Kong-Luen was born on June 2, 1948 in Bentong, Pahang, Malaysia. Son of Shik Heong and Yoke-Yee Chooi.
Bachelor of Science with honors in Zoology, University Malaya, 1973. Master of Science in Applied Entomology, University London Imperial College of Science and Technology, 1978. Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Entomology and Systems Analysis, University London Imperial College of Science and Technology, 1986.
Doctor of Science in Entomology and Pest Management, University London, 2000.
Research officer Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute, Kuala Lumpur, 1973—1977, 1979—1981, senior research officer, 1982—1988. Entomologist to senior scientist crop and environmental science division International Rice Research Institute, Manila, since 1988.
Member Malaysian Plant Protection Society (president 1987).
Married Patti Leong, December 28, 1975. Children: Tracey, Kevin.