He held positions of Counsul of Russia, China and Japan. When the Legislative Council was first formed in 1867, he was one of the Unofficial Members. In 1869, he became the first Asian member of the Legislative Council and within a few years was made an extraordinary member of the Executive Council, the first and only Chinese to have held this seat. On 10 May 1876, he received the honour of Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (C.M.G.) at a public investiture ceremony held by the Straits Settlements Governor.
This allow Whampoa Hoo Ah Kay to protect the benefits for the chinese immigrants, so as to allow the chinese immigrants to be treated fairly, instead of being 'bullied'.
However, to the society at large, it was his Whampoa House with its expansive gardens which he was more well-known for. This home was opened to the public during Chinese New Year and became a popular place for gatherings during that festive season. When he died, his remains were shipped on 31 May 1880 and buried on Danes Island opposite Guangdong.
I will categorize his contribtuions under political impact.
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