Poh Ah Wira

Background

Poh was born in Kampung Belimbing, near Durian Tunggal, Malacca.

Career

He and his family moved to nearby Machap Baru, where Poh in later years contributed significantly to the small town"s development. During his tenure, Machap Baru saw extensive development, with new housing and public facilities constructed in the town. Until his death, he was the Malacca state Malaysian Chinese Association (Master of Computer Applications) Chairman, state assemblyman for Machap, as well as chairman of the Malacca State Housing and Local Government Committee.

He died on March 15, 2007 due to renal failure arising from lymphatic cancer.

The Jalan Datuk Wira Poh Ah Tiam (Klebang Highway) a major highway linking Klebang and Kesidang and Datuk Wira Poh Ah Tiam Machap Recreational Park in Alor Gajah were renamed after him.

Achievements

• After working as a teacher and later venturing into business, in the 1986 General Elections Poh stood as a state assembly candidate for Pulau Sebang and won.