Wong Pow Nee
Tan Sri Michael Wong Pow Nee (7 October 1911 – 31 August 2002) was a Malaysian politician and diplomat. He was Penang's first Chief Minister, serving from 1957 to 1969 and Malaysia's first Ambassador to Rome.
Michael Wong Pow Nee | |
|---|---|
| 王保尼 | |
| 1st Chief Minister of Penang | |
| In office 31 August 1957 – 12 May 1969 | |
| Governor | Raja Uda Syed Sheh Shahabudin Syed Sheh Barakbah |
| Preceded by | Inaugural holder |
| Succeeded by | Lim Chong Eu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Wong Pow Nee 7 October 1911 Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Straits Settlements |
| Died | 31 August 2002 (aged 90) George Town, Penang, Malaysia |
| Citizenship | Malaysian |
| Political party | Malaysian Chinese Association |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Law Siew Kim |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
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