Robert Lau Hoi Chew

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This is a Chinese name; the family name is Lau (刘).
Yang Berhormat Datuk
Robert Lau Hoi Chew
刘会洲
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Robert Lau in 2008
Malaysian Deputy Minister of Transport
In office
10 April 2009 – 9 April 2010
Succeeded by Jelaing Mersat
Malaysian Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government
In office
27 March 2004 – 9 April 2009
Succeeded by Lajim Ukin
Member of the Malaysian Parliament
for Sibu, Sarawak
In office
1990 – 9 April 2010
Preceded by Tiew Sung Seng (SUPP-BN)
Succeeded by Wong Ho Leng (DAP-PR)
Majority 2,008 (1990)
4,845 (1995)
9,142 (1999)
3,340 (2004)
3,235 (2008)
Chairman of Sibu Municipal Council
In office
April 1999 – 29 March 2004
Preceded by Kong Sien Han[1]
Succeeded by Tiong Thai King
Personal details
Born (1942-09-15)15 September 1942
Sibu, Japanese occupation of Sarawak
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Political party SUPP—Barisan Nasional
Spouse(s) Janet Lau Ung Hie
Children Alvin, Pierre and Tammy Lau; Tiffany Jane Ngu Ngee Hwong and Wong Siew Hung (adopted daughters)
Occupation Politician
Religion Roman Catholic
Website roberthclau.com

Datuk Robert Lau Hoi Chew (simplified Chinese: 刘会洲; traditional Chinese: 劉會洲; pinyin: Liú Huìzhōu; 15 September 1942 – 9 April 2010) was a Malaysian politician. He represented Sibu in the Parliament of Malaysia from 1990 until his death in 2010, and served as Deputy Minister for Transport from April 2009 until his death. Lau was also a vice-president of the Sarawak United Peoples' Party (SUPP).[2][3]

Background

Lau was born to a poor family and his mother died when he was three years old. He was schooled at St Michael's College, Adelaide and studied accountancy at the South Australia Institute of Technology (now the University of South Australia). In Australia he met his wife, Kapitan Dato' Janet Lau Ung Hie.[4] He had three children with his wife; Alvin Lau Lee Ren (eldest son), Tammy Lau Lee Teng (daughter) and Pierre Lau Lee Wui (son).

His political career began in 1983 when he joined SUPP. He first contested a Parliamentary election in the Malaysian general election, 1990, winning the seat of Sibu against a Democratic Action Party candidate by a majority of 2,008 votes. He defended the seat in four further elections.[4]

Death

Lau died of bile duct cancer[3] (Cholangiocarcinoma) in his home in Kuala Lumpur on 9 April 2010.[2] His remains arrived in Sibu at night on the same day. His funeral was held on 11 April 2010. The funeral began with a procession around the Sibu town and a requiem mass. His body was later buried at Nirvana Memorial Park.[5]

Election results

Parliament of Malaysia: Sibu, Sarawak[6]
Year Barisan Nasional Votes Pct Opposition Votes Pct
1990 Robert Lau (SUPP) 11,914 54% Ling Sie Ming (DAP) 9,906 45%
1995 Robert Lau (SUPP) 15,317 56% Wong Ho Leng (DAP) 10,472 38%
1999 Robert Lau (SUPP) 23,227 60% Wong Sing Nang (DAP) 14,085 37%
2004 Robert Lau (SUPP) 20,501 54% Wong Ho Leng (DAP) 17,161 45%
2008 Robert Lau (SUPP) 19,138 53% Wong Ho Leng (DAP) 15,903 44%

References

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  5. ↑ Datuk Robert Lau's Remains Arrive In Sibu Bernama
  6. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. Percentage figures based on total turnout (including votes for other candidates not listed).
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