Kee Thuan Chye

Quick Facts

Full Name	Kee Thuan Chye
Occupation	Journalist
Date Of Birth	May 25, 1954(1954-05-25)
Age	70
Birthplace	Penang
Country	Malaysia
Horoscope	Gemini

Kee Thuan Chye Biography

Kee Thuan Chye is one of the most popular and richest Journalist who was born on May 25, 1954 in Penang, Malaysia.

Although social reengineering under the New Economic Policy had already begun after the 13 May Incident of 1969, it became more pronounced after Mahathir bin Mohamad became Prime Minister in 1981. At the New Straits Times, Kee Thuan Chye received numerous memos from his editor-in-chief for trying to push the parameters and opening up public discourse on what was deemed ‘sensitive’ issues. Firmly believing that the responsibility of a journalist to the public is to inform them of the truth, he had to battle with his superiors and as a consequence, he was often punished, marginalised, and shut out. In 1988, Kee received his master’s degree in drama from the University of Essex, after being awarded a British Council Fellowship for postgraduate studies in England.

Kee Thuan Chye’s political awakening began when he could not afford to pursue his master’s degree unless he had a tutor’s position. He applied for the post at Universiti Sains Malaysia, his alma mater, and although he was the top student in his class, the job was given to someone else. Kee then joined the now-defunct National Echo as literary editor where he created the page Culture Scene and wrote editorials on political and other issues. Moving from Penang to Kuala Lumpur to join the New Straits Times in the late 1970s, he saw more clearly how race had been politicised to divide the people. Mahathir Mohamad who had become the Prime Minister in 1981 was becoming increasingly dictatorial and would tolerate no criticism of him and his government in the media.

Kee Thuan Chye Net Worth

Kee Thuan Chye is one of the richest Journalist from Malaysia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kee Thuan Chye 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Kee Thuan Chye (born 25 May 1954) is a Malaysian actor, dramatist, poet and journalist. Acting in theatre, films, and on television for more than 40 years, he continues to do so. In 1981, Kee co-founded the theatre group, KAMI, in Kuala Lumpur. A noted civil rights activist, he would express in his plays whatever he could not express through the newspapers under Malaysia’s repressive Printing Presses and Publications Act (PPPA). For speaking out without fear or favour, Kee was among the first recipients of The Annexe Heroes Freedom of Expression Awards when it was launched in 2008. In 2010, he was also voted the 34th Most Trusted Malaysian in a poll conducted by Reader’s Digest.

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Who is Kee Thuan Chye Dating?

According to our records, Kee Thuan Chye married to Lim Choy Wan. As of December 1, 2023, Kee Thuan Chye’s is not dating anyone.

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To commemorate this historic event and also pay tribute to the efforts of everyday Malaysians who had endured the oppressive rule of Barisan Nasional for many years and struggled to kick it out, Kee threw himself into writing a thoroughly researched book that captures the drama of their struggle starting from the time of the 13th general election and building up to the climax of the 14th general election. From despair to hope to euphoria.

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Keith Ranked on the list of most popular Journalist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Malaysia. Kee Thuan Chye celebrates birthday on May 25 of every year.

Entitled The People’s Victory, it is a narrative full of intrigue, dramatic twists and turns, and guts, sweat and tears. It is also an important document, and a labour of love undertaken by Kee for his country.