(The Malaysian Insider)

By Adib Zalkapli
May 16, 2010

SIBU, May 16 — A total of 23,103 or 42.24 per cent have voted up to 1pm at polling stations across Sibu after an intensive eight-day campaign for the precursor to Sarawak’s next state elections.

The Election Commission (EC) is expecting an 80 per cent turnout from [...]

Lau (right) greets a constituent in Sibu. — robertchlau.com pic

(The Malaysian Insider)

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — Sibu MP Datuk Robert Lau Hoi Chew, 67, died earlier today, paving the way for yet another by-election, one which could be a bellwether for state polls expected to be called soon.

The Sibu by-election will be [...]

Malaysiakini

PKR’s Hulu Selangor member of parliament Dr Zainal Abidin Ahmad, 71, passed away this evening paving the way for a crucial by-election in the Pakatan Rakyat-ruled state.

Zainal Abidin (left), who succumbed to brain cancer, passed away at about 9.30pm at his home at along the ninth mile, Jalan Cheras, Kajang, [...]