The former minister has contributed significantly to the party and nation, says MCA president Wee Ka Siong. FMTNews MCA NeoYeePan
Neo Yee Pan was named the acting MCA president after Lee San Choon stepped down from the post in 1983. It is understood that Neo died in March.
Party president Wee Ka Siong said Neo, a former Muar MP who held several positions in the government and party, was a “straight forward” individual.“Dr Neo’s passing is a great loss to society and the country,” he told FMT when contacted.The academician-turned-politician was elected to MCA’s central committee in 1973 before being made the party’s deputy secretary-general.
In 1974, he was elected the Muar MP and was appointed parliamentary secretary to the resources, technology and research ministry.He was also appointed as the deputy culture, youth and sports minister and the deputy finance minister in 1975 and 1978 respectively. He was re-elected as the Muar MP in 1978. A year later, Neo was appointed as the housing and local government minister.In 1983, Neo was named the acting MCA president after Lee San Choon stepped down from the post.
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