Robert Lau

Robert Lau
Yang Berbahagia Datuk; Robert Lau; PGBK
	刘会洲
Deputy Minister of Transport
	In office; 10 April 2009 – 9 April 2010 Serving with Abdul Rahim Bakri
Monarch	Mizan Zainal Abidin
Prime Minister	Najib Razak
Minister	Ong Tee Keat
Preceded by	Lajim Ukin
Succeeded by	Jelaing Mersat
Constituency	Sibu
Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government
	In office; 27 March 2004 – 9 April 2009 Serving with Azizah Mohd Dun (2004–2008); Hamzah Zainudin (2008–2009)
Monarch	Sirajuddin; Mizan Zainal Abidin
Prime Minister	Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
Minister	Ong Ka Ting (2004–2008); Ong Ka Chuan (2008–2009)
Preceded by	Peter Chin Fah Kui
Succeeded by	Lajim Ukin
Constituency	Sibu
Chairman of Sibu Municipal Council
	In office; April 1999 – 29 March 2004
Preceded by	Kong Sien Han[1]
Succeeded by	Tiong Thai King
Member of the Malaysian Parliament; for Sibu
	In office; 21 October 1990 – 9 April 2010
Preceded by	Tiew Sung Seng (SUPP–BN)
Succeeded by	Wong Ho Leng (DAP)
Majority	2,008 (1990); 4,845 (1995); 9,142 (1999); 3,340 (2004); 3,235 (2008)
Personal details
Born	15 September 1942; Sibu, Japanese occupation of Sarawak (now Sarawak, Malaysia)
Died	9 April 2010 (aged 67); Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Political party	Sarawak United Peoples' Party (SUPP)
Other political; affiliations	Barisan Nasional (BN)
Spouse(s)	Janet Lau Ung Hie (刘文惠)
Children	Alvin, Pierre and Tammy Lau; Tiffany Jane Ngu Ngee Hwong and Wong Siew Hung (adopted daughters)
Occupation	Politician

Datuk Robert Lau Hoi Chiew (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 of 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 1990 Malaysian general election, 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%

Honours

Sarawak :
- Commander of the Order of the Star of Hornbill Sarawak (PGBK) - Datuk (2002)

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References

"Award in recognition of service, contribution to society, says Kong". The Borneo Post. 6 February 2010. Archived from the original on 1 March 2015. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
"Sibu MP dies". The Malaysian Insider. 9 April 2010. Archived from the original on 11 April 2010. Retrieved 9 April 2010.
"Sibu MP and Dep Transport Minister Robert Lau dies (Updated)". The Star. Star Publications. 9 April 2010. Archived from the original on 10 April 2010. Retrieved 9 April 2010.
"Sibu loses an illustrious son". The Borneo Post. The Borneo Post. 10 April 2010. Retrieved 10 April 2010.
Datuk Robert Lau's Remains Arrive In Sibu Bernama
"Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. Archived from the original on 6 September 2011. Retrieved 9 April 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout (including votes for other candidates not listed).

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[1] "Award in recognition of service, contribution to society, says Kong". The Borneo Post. 6 February 2010. Archived from the original on 1 March 2015. Retrieved 1 March 2015.

[insider-2] "Sibu MP dies". The Malaysian Insider. 9 April 2010. Archived from the original on 11 April 2010. Retrieved 9 April 2010.

[thestar-3] "Sibu MP and Dep Transport Minister Robert Lau dies (Updated)". The Star. Star Publications. 9 April 2010. Archived from the original on 10 April 2010. Retrieved 9 April 2010.

[Borneo_Post-4] "Sibu loses an illustrious son". The Borneo Post. The Borneo Post. 10 April 2010. Retrieved 10 April 2010.

[5] Datuk Robert Lau's Remains Arrive In Sibu Bernama

[election_results-6] "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri". Election Commission of Malaysia. Archived from the original on 6 September 2011. Retrieved 9 April 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout (including votes for other candidates not listed).