Sibu is a federal constituency in Sarawak, Malaysia, that has been represented in the Dewan Rakyat since 1978.
The federal constituency was created in the 1977 redistribution and is mandated to return a single member to the Dewan Rakyat under the first past the post voting system.
History
2008–2016: The constituency contains the polling districts of Rassau, Penasu, Bawang Assan, Kunyit, Ma'aw, Selalo, Dassan, Ensurai, Lan, Engkilo, Lower Island, Upper Island, Tanah Mas, Rajang Park, Pelawan, Sungai Merah, Bandong, Bahagia Jaya, Disa, Sungai Antu, Gambir, Camar, Merdeka, Oya Lane, Datu Nyabor, Ilir Nangka, Teku, Seduan, Tanggi, Race Course.
2016–present:[1] The constituency contains the polling districts of Rassau, Penasu, Bawang Assan, Kunyit, Ma'aw, Selalo, Dassan, Ensurai, Lan, Engkilo, Lower Island, Upper Island, Tanah Mas, Rajang Park, Pelawan, Sungai Merah, Disa, Sungai Antu, Gambir, Camar, Merdeka, Oya Lane, Indah, Nibong, Bandong, Bahagia Jaya, Datu Nyabor, Ilir Nangka, Teku, Seduan, Tanggi, Race Course.
Representation history
Members of Parliament for Sibu |
Parliament | Years | Member | Party |
Constituency created |
5th | 1978-1982 | Wong Soon Kai | BN |
6th | 1982-1986 | Ling Sie Ming | DAP |
7th | 1986-1990 | Tiew Sung Seng | BN |
8th | 1990-1995 | Robert Lau Hoi Chew |
9th | 1995-1999 |
10th | 1999-2004 |
11th | 2004-2008 |
12th | 2008-2010 |
2010-2013 | Wong Ho Leng | DAP |
13th | 2013-present | Oscar Ling Chai Yew |
Election results
Malaysian general election, 2013 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
DAP | Oscar Ling Chai Yew | 26,808 | 52.59 |
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BN | Vincent Lau Lee Ming | 23,967 | 47.01 |
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Independent | Narawi Haron | 203 | 0.40 |
Total valid votes |
50,978 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
496 |
Unreturned ballots |
114 |
Turnout |
51,588 | 79.86 |
Registered electors |
64,601 |
Majority |
2,841 |
|
DAP hold |
Swing |
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Malaysian general by-election, 16 May 2010 The by-election was called due to the death of incumbent, Robert Lau Hoi Chew. |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
DAP | Wong Ho Leng | 18,845 | 50.22 |
|
BN | Robert Lau Hui Yew | 18,447 | 49.16 |
|
Independent | Narawi Haron | 232 | 0.62 |
Total valid votes |
37,524 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
395 |
Unreturned ballots |
192 |
Turnout |
38,111 | 69.68 |
Registered electors |
54,695 |
Majority |
398 |
|
DAP gain from BN |
Swing |
?
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Malaysian general election, 1986 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Tiew Sung Seng | 18,841 | 50.32 |
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DAP | Ling Sie Ming | 18,295 | 48.86 |
|
PLUS | Tang Lung Chiew | 308 | 0.82 |
Total valid votes |
37,444 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
294 |
Unreturned ballots |
|
Turnout |
37,738 | 72.68 |
Registered electors |
51,925 |
Majority |
546 |
|
BN hold |
Swing |
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Malaysian general election, 1982 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
DAP | Ling Sie Ming | 14,432 | 50.25 |
|
BN | Wong Soon Kai | 14,291 | 49.75 |
Total valid votes |
28,723 | 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
216 |
Unreturned ballots |
|
Turnout |
28,939 | 74.14 |
Registered electors |
39,032 |
Majority |
141 |
|
DAP gain from BN |
Swing |
?
|
Malaysian general election, 1978 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes | % | ∆% |
|
BN | Wong Soon Kai |
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Total valid votes |
| 100.00 |
Total rejected ballots |
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Unreturned ballots |
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Turnout |
|
Registered electors |
28,519 |
Majority |
6,753 |
This was a new constituency created. |
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