M. Kayveas
Tan Sri Datuk Seri M. Kayveas (Tamil: எம் கேவியஸ், romanized: Em kēviyas; born 29 April 1954) is a Malaysian politician. He was also the President of the People's Progressive Party (MyPPP) and formerly a Special Advisor to the former Minister of Transport Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai. He was formerly a Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department.
M Kayveas | |
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எம் கேவியஸ் | |
| Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Taiping | |
| In office 24 March 2004 – 13 February 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Kerk Kim Tim @ Kerk Choo Ting (Gerakan-BN) |
| Succeeded by | Nga Kor Ming (DAP-PR) |
| Majority | 2,172 (2004) |
| President of People's Progressive Party of Malaysia | |
| In office 1993–2018 | |
| Preceded by | S. I. Rajah |
| Succeeded by | Maglin Dennis D'Cruz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 April 1954 Benta Estate, Kuala Lipis, Pahang, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia) |
| Citizenship | Malaysian |
| Political party | MyPPP |
| Other political affiliations | Barisan Nasional (until 2018) |
| Spouse | Blanche Olbery |
| Children | Marsella Kayveas, Yasheena Kayveas, Mikhaerl Kayveas and Mikhryan Kayveas |
| Residence | Kuala Lumpur |
| Alma mater | University of Buckingham |
| Occupation | Politician, flight attendant |
| Website | www |
He was the Member of Parliament for Taiping constituency, until losing in the 2008 Malaysian General Election to Nga Kor Ming a candidate from the opposition Democratic Action Party (DAP). Previously, he was a senator in the Malaysian bicameral parliament and a Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government.
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