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This is a Chinese name; the family name is Lim (林).

Dato' Ir Donald Lim Siang Chai (simplified Chinese: 林祥才; pinyin: Lin Xiang Cai; born 15 December 1955, also known as Donald Lim, is a Malaysian Chinese politician from the state of Penang.

He is married to Datin Koh Tiew Seng. They have four children. He is one of the current National Vice President of the Malaysian Chinese Association.

He was a Professional Chartered Engineer and a Master Of Business Administration (MBA) from Deakin University, Australia before entering politics through his involvement with the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA).

He is also the current Deputy Finance Minister (2010-Present).

Political Career

He was elected as a state assemblyman for PJ Selatan (P105) on MCA's ticket in 1995-2008 as well as MCA PJ Selatan Division Chairman (2001-Present). He also held the post of Parliamentary Secretary Of Transport (1999-2003), Deputy Minister Of Information (2003-2006), Deputy Minister Of Tourism (2006-2008) and continued to serve PJ Selatan constituency for a spanking 18 years through four consecutive general elections.

Back To The Drawing Board

However in the 12th General Election held in 8th of March 2008, he lost to incumbent Hee Loy Sian from Party Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) in the Pakatan Rakyat opposition coalition with 28,598 votes compared 22,892 making the majority of 5,706 votes. The same year, he contested in the party election and entered the four cornered fight post of Deputy President against Chua Soi Lek, Ong Ka Chuan, Lee Hak Teik but lost.

The party leadership crisis erupted in 2009 and the EGM held in the same year in October. Party central comittee re-election was called on March 28, 2010. This time he recontest the post of Vice President and won with 1469 votes alongside with Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen (1528 votes), Datuk Chor Chee Heung (1202 votes) and Gan Ping Sieu (1202 votes).

Soon after the party election victory, he was appointed as the Member Of Senate Parliament and recalled to the cabinet and appointed as the Deputy Minister Of Finance.

Academic / Professional

-	Member Of Instuition Of Engineers, Malaysia (MIEM) -	Member Of The Instituition Of Electrical Engineer, UK (C.ENG) -	Professional Engineer, Malaysia (P.NEG) -	Member Of Institute Of Management Malaysia (MMIM) -	Advance Diploma In Technlogy, TAR College -	Master In Business Administration (MBA) Deakin University

Political

-	Deputy Minister Of Finance -	Former Deputy Minister Of Tourism -	Former Deputy Minister Of Information -	Former Parliamentary Secretary Of Transport -	National Vice President Of MCA -	Member Of MCA Presidential Council -	Chairman, MCA Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Development Bureau -	Chairman, MCA PJ Selatan Division -	Chairman, BN PJ Selatan Division

Activities

-	Past President, The Electrical & Electronic Association Of Malaysia (TEEAM) -	Honorary President, The Federation Of Malaysian Clans & Guilds Youth Association -	Adviser, The Lim’s Clan Association Of Malaysia -	Adviser, Gerakan Belia Bersatu Malaysia (GBBM) -	Adviser, The Federation Of Chinese Association Of Petaling, Selangor -	Adviser, The Business and Commerce Association Of Petaling, Selangor -	Adviser, Persatuan Peniaga-Peniaga Kopi, Bar & Restoran, Petaling Jaya -	Adviser, Petaling Jaya Chinese Cemetary Association -	Adviser, The Association Of Hawkers & Small Traders Of Petaling Jaya -	Adviser, The Soceity Of Por Tor Fraternity, Petaling -	Adviser, Persatuan Komuniti Penjaja-Penjaja Petaling Jaya -	Member, Rotary Club, Petaling Jaya

Sport

-	President, Subang National Golf Club (KGNS) -	President, Malaysia Xiang Qi (Chinese Chess) -	Former President, Malaysia Volleyball Assiciation (MAVA) -	Chairman, Ping Pong Association Of Petaling District