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In this Chinese name, the family name is Wu (吴).

Yang Berhormat Pehin Kapitan Lela Diraja Dato Paduka
Goh King Chin
DPMB
吳景進
Pehin Goh in 2024
Member of the Legislative Council
In office
1 June 2011 – 11 February 2015
In office
6 September 2004 – 15 March 2011
MonarchHassanal Bolkiah
Personal details
Born (1943-01-01) 1 January 1943 (age 81)
Tutong, Brunei
Spouse
Chang Nyuk Kee
​
(m. 1967)​
[1]
RelationsGoh Kiat Chun (nephew)
ParentGoh Hock Kee (father)
EducationChung Hwa School, Tutong
Alma materSultan Omar Ali Saifuddien College
Profession
  • Businessman
  • politician
Chinese name
Simplified Chinese吴景进
Traditional Chinese吳景進

Goh King Chin[2] (Chinese: 吳景進; pinyin: Wú Jǐngjìn; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Gô͘ Kéng-chìn; born 1 January 1943) or also simply known as Pehin Goh,[3] is a Bruneian nobleman and businessperson of Chinese descent who is thought to be a multimillionaire and well-known philanthropist.[4] He presently serves as the managing director of the Goh Hock Kee (GHK) Group of Companies, which comprises GHK Motors, GHK Auto Assembly, and MBA Insurance. In addition to serving as an advisor to the Hokkien Association, the Chung Hwa Middle School in Bandar Seri Begawan,[5] and the Tutong District.[6] Notably, he was formerly the deputy chairman of the now-defunct Brunei Times.

Early life and career[edit]

Goh was born on 1 January 1943 in Tutong District, and previously attended Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien College.[6] Wu Fuji or Goh Hock Kee,[2] his father, was born in Lieyu, Kinmen. He then studied at Chung Hwa School, Tutong.[7] Notably, he graduated in class 1964, together with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Abu Bakar Apong.[8] He started a very profitable vehicle import company thirty years ago, abandoned his position with the Government of Brunei's Customs Department after six years. His company, GHK Motors, rose to prominence as a leading provider of passenger automobiles. He started GHK Motors in 1970 with the primary goal of trading in reconditioned secondhand automobiles, primarily continental models from Europe, United States, and a few Japanese car models.[4][9]

Goh had the idea of delivering high-quality old automobiles to the Sultanate's expanding auto industry. With just himself and one mechanic, they worked incredibly hard to please their first few clients. As a result of their combined efforts, GHK Motors established a solid reputation as a supplier of "Quality Used Cars" in just three years. Inspired by their initial success, Goh made the decision to expand his business to include not just reconditioned used cars but also completely new models.[4][9]

Early in 1973, the Japanese automaker Daihatsu Motor granted the business rights to sell and promote Daihatsu vehicles and light trucks in the Sultanate.His company pursued the Brunei auto market extensively over the following six years. However, Goh consistently thought that his company might be improved, so he looked around for further business chances and new franchisees. The sole distributorship for the Mitsubishi line of cars and trucks was subsequently given to his company by Mitsubishi Motors in 1979.[4][9]

Political career[edit]

Pehin Goh was appointed on 6 September 2004, and served on the Legislative Council (LegCo) until 15 March 2011.[10] Borneo Bulletin formally declared on 31 May 2011, that he will join the Legislative Council, effective 1 June.[11] While serving on the LegCo, he frequently attended conferences for the Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) and the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA).[6] During a LegCo Meeting in 2016, Pehin Goh affirmed the nation's faith and the Melayu Islam Beraja (MIB) national concept by asserting that the nation can overcome the current international issue that is harming it. He further stated that Brunei had previously experienced difficulties related to the drop in oil prices.[10]

Worker shortages[edit]

Although Brunei has up to 7000 persons listed as unemployed, a lack of workers is another obstacle to the growth of the country's industries. Increased national skill development, in the opinion of Pehin Goh, is one approach to lower unemployment while boosting the domestic manufacturing industry. He stated as much in a speech to the LegCo in mid-March 2011, "With limits on how many jobseekers the public sector can absorb, it is essential that efforts be made to meet the labour needs of the private sector industries the government is trying to encourage."[12]

Statelessness[edit]

A well-known supporter of the Chinese-Bruneian community and LegCo member Pehin Goh suggested to the Minister of Home Affairs, Abu Bakar that the laws governing citizenship be changed on 12 March 2016. His plan called for the citizenship of older stateless people who were born in the country. Additionally, he pointed out that prior to independence, every citizen of Brunei had a British passport; yet, following independence, only those of Malay ancestry were given citizenship. The Minister stated that as the Brunei Nationality Act 1961 was passed before Brunei gained independence in 1984, Chin's arguments were unrelated to the actual text of the legislation and that Chinese-Bruneians had the opportunity to apply for a shortened citizenship process during the independence period.[13]

Previously, stateless people in Brunei are supporting the argument he made at the sixth session of the 9th Legislative Council Session in 2013 about their predicament of encountering challenges when overseas travel and being unable to also buy property due to their status.[14]

Other works[edit]

Pehin Goh claims that throughout his more than 30 years of residence in Kampong Jangsak, he observed changes in the flow of traffic along the road, which became backed up during rush hours as a result of the construction of the school and the mosque. The pedestrian bridge over the road in front of Seri Mulia Sarjana School (SMSS) was built in part because to his contributions.[15][16]

On 20 May 2022, Goh King Chin presented the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) with a sponsorship consisting of 1,000 face masks and 500 bottles of hand sanitizers to commemorate the RBAF's 61st anniversary.[17]

Personal life[edit]

Pehin Goh is the eldest child of a Tutong native, Goh Hock Kee.[2] He is married to Datin Chang Nyuk Kee,[18] together they had a son named Jack Goh, Director of GHK Motors.[19] He has a nephew named Wu Chun, an international multi-entrepreneur and artist.[20]

At his home in Kampong Sungai Besar, Pehin Goh frequently hosts Chinese New Year open houses.[21][22]

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Brunei, Pehin Goh was among the first elderly citizens to receive the first vaccination dosage.[23]

Honours[edit]

Main article: Orders, decorations, and medals of Brunei

Goh was bestowed the manteri title of Yang Berhormat (The Honourable) Pehin Kapitan Lela Diraja. Additionally, he has earned the following honours:[5]

References[edit]

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  3. ^ Rano Iskandar (6 November 2017). "50 years and going." rano360.com. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  4. ^ a b c d "Pehin Goh King Chin". www.ghkmotors.com. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  5. ^ a b "名誉顾问 – 汶莱中华中学". chms.edu.bn (in Chinese). Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  6. ^ a b c "Yang Berhormat Pehin Kapitan Lela Diraja Dato Paduka Goh King Chin". www.majlis-mesyuarat.gov.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  7. ^ James Kon (31 October 2022). "Praise flows as school marks 100th anniversary". borneobulletin.com.bn. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  8. ^ James Kon (30 December 2021). "Walk down memory lane for Class of '64". borneobulletin.com.bn. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  9. ^ a b c "GHK MOTORS SDN BHD WEBSITE". www.ghkmotors.com. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  10. ^ a b "'Brunei can weather this crisis'". btarchive.org. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  11. ^ "Pelantikan keahlian Majlis Mesyuarat Negara yang baru" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). 31 May 2011. p. 24. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  12. ^ "Brunei Darussalam: Scaling up small industry". oxfordbusinessgroup.com. 18 April 2011. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  13. ^ ALANA TOLMAN (8 April 2016). "Brunei's stateless left in a state of confusion". oxfordbusinessgroup.com. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  14. ^ Aaron Alwines (18 March 2013). "Stateless PRs' quest to belong continues". The Brunei Times.
  15. ^ Lyna Mohamad (30 March 2023). "Overhead pedestrian bridge to ease congestion, ensures students' safety". borneobulletin.com.bn. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  16. ^ "Terima kunjungan penghargaan dari SMSS". mediapermata.com.bn (in Malay). 3 April 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  17. ^ Azlan Othman (21 May 2022). "RBAF receives medical supplies to mark 61st anniversary". borneobulletin.com.bn. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  18. ^ Lyna Mohamad (5 November 2017). "Pehin Goh, wife celebrate 50th wedding anniversary". borneo363.rssing.com. Archived from the original on 6 November 2017. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  19. ^ "Chevrolet perkenal servis baru". mediapermata.com.bn (in Malay). 26 August 2017. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  20. ^ Justin (24 October 2017). "Fahrenheit's Wu Chun Could Have Been The Prince Of Brunei". hype.my. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  21. ^ Lyna Mohamad (23 January 2023). "Royalty grace Chinese New Year open houses". borneobulletin.com.bn. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  22. ^ Lyna Mohamad; Hakim Hayat; Abdul Hakiim Yakof (20 February 2015). "Brunei Royals Visit Chinese New Year Open Houses". borneobulletin.com.bn. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  23. ^ "Brunei: More senior citizens receive vaccine shots in angoing vaccination drive". www.thestar.com.my. 27 April 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  24. ^ Sonia K; Lyna Mohammad (16 July 2006). "His Majesty awards titles, medals to 56". sultanate.com. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  25. ^ Lyna Mohammad; M K Anwar (15 July 2006). "Sultan's ex-classmates recall fond memories". sultanate.com. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  26. ^ Azlan Othman (27 October 2010). "822 receive honorary medals". www.sultanate.com. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  27. ^ "Hall of Fame 2008". apea.asia. 9 August 2018. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
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