BN Candidate Wants to See Sibu Develop Further

The Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Sibu by-election has a vision.

Should he be elected, Robert Lau Hui Yew wants to further develop the parliamentary constituency.

"My vision is clear... I want Sibu to change, in terms of having better infrastructural developments, living standard and business opportunities to generate jobs and income.

It is my hope to make the town a better place for all, in terms of getting high income salaries and attracting more investments," he told a media conference here today.

Lau, 48, a University of Hull graduate, said although he was new to politics, as compared to his opponent, DAP Wong Ho Leng, 50, a veteran, he was well-nurtured in the field by his late cousin and five-term incumbent Datuk Robert Lau Hoi Chew.

"I have followed him for a long, long time. We were like brothers and at times, like son and father.

"I know how he had operated, his aspirations and uncompleted works politically, socially and in education development.

"But, this does not mean I am still walking in his shadow. I am my own. Although I want to continue with his good works, I have my own ideas and I belong to the new generation, as well," he said.

Lau, a lawyer, said like other leaders, he would rely on Facebook to interact with the new generation, in particular, and his supporters in general.

"I can get feedback from them, with regard to their aspirations, hope and grievances. In return, I can also use it to convey my message to them," he said.


- Bernama