Ho Leng's victory speech

One small step in winning Sibu Parliamentary seat is one big step in winning power in Petrajaya, and a giant step forward in winning power in Putrajaya, said DAP Sarawak Chairman, Wong Ho Leng in his winning speech last night.

Ho Leng won the Sibu Parliamentary by-election yesterday with a narrow majority of 308 votes.

He polled 18,845 votes against Barisan Nasional’s Robert Lau Hui Yew who garnered 18,447 votes.

Independent candidate Narawi Haron only obtained 232 votes and lost his RM10,000 deposit.

“Change we can. Tonight, the people of Sibu has created history. Together we won an election that was deemed impossible just a week ago, against the full brunt of the Barisan Nasional money and government machinery.

“It is a miracle that we created together. Forever, the history of Malaysia will remember 16th May 2010 as the begining of the awakening of Sarawak, and Sibu as the bastion of hope for all Malaysians,” said Ho Leng.

“From now on, no one will take us – the people of Sarawak – for granted. The victory is not just a victory for DAP. It is a victory for the people of Sibu, Sarawak and Malaysia,” he added.

He thanked all voters of Sibu for making that bold and historic decision.

“Let me assure you that I will serve all voters of Sibu, regardless of whether you have voted for me or not. And I will speak up for all fellow Malaysians to bring about fundamental change for Sarawak and Malaysia,” he further said.

Finally he thanked all DAP members and leaders, partners in Pakatan Rakyat and all volunteers who worked tirelessly for this by-election.