Lipis (federal constituency)

Lipis is a federal constituency in Lipis District, Pahang, Malaysia, that has been represented in the Dewan Rakyat since 1959.

Lipis (P079)
Pahang constituency
Federal constituency
LegislatureDewan Rakyat
MP
 
 		 
Abdul Rahman Mohamad
BN
Constituency created1958
First contested1959
Last contested2018
Demographics
Electors (2018)[1]35,294
Area (km²)[2]3,004

The federal constituency was created in the 1958 redistribution and is mandated to return a single member to the Dewan Rakyat under the first past the post voting system.

Demographics

Ethnic breakdown of Lipis's electorate as of 2018[3]

  Malay (78.02%)
  Chinese (15.64%)
  Indian (5.23%)
  Other ethnicities (1.13%)

History

2004–2016: The constituency contains the polling districts of Merapoh, Mentara, Teluk Gunung, Pagar Sasak, Kampung Petola, Sungai Temau, Chegar Perah, Aur Gading, Kechur, FELDA Sungai Kechau, Ladang Selborne, Seberang Jelai, Telang, Berchang, Padang Tengku, Gua, Tempoyang, Bapong, Relong, Kuala Lanar, Batu Kurap, Sungai Kerpan, Bandar Lipis, Bukit Bius, Cheneras, Penjom, Kampung Baru Penjom, Kuala Kenong, Kerambit, Mela, Kampung Lalang, Rengai, Tanjung Besar, Kemahang, Ladang Budu, Ladang Benta, Jerkoh, Kampung Baru Benta, Pekan Benta, Jeransang, Budu, Kampung Chat.

2016–present:[4] The constituency contains the polling districts of Merapoh, Mentara, Teluk Gunung, Kampung Petola, Pagar Sasak, FELDA Sungai Kechau, Ladang Selborne, Padang Tengku, Gua, Tempoyang, Bapong, Relong, Berchang, Telang, Seberang Jelai, Kechur, Aur Gading, Chegar Perah, Sungai Temau, Kuala Lanar, Kuala Kenong, Mela, Kerambit, Kampung Baru Penjom, Penjom, Cheneras, Sungai Kerpan, Batu Kurap, Bandar Lipis, Bukit Bius, Kampung Lalang, Rengai, Tanjung Besar, Jeransang, Kemahang, Kampung Chat, Budu, Pekan Benta, Kampung Baru Benta, Jerkoh, Ladang Benta, Ladang Budu.

Representation history
Members of Parliament for Lipis
ParliamentYearsMemberParty
Constituency created
Parliament of the Federation of Malaya
1st1959-1962Mohamed Sulong Mohd. AliAlliance (UMNO)
1962-1963Abdul Razak Hussin
Parliament of Malaysia
1st1963-1964Abdul Razak HussinAlliance (UMNO)
2nd1964-1969
1969-1971Parliament was suspended[5][6]
3rd1971-1972Abdul Razak HussinAlliance (UMNO)
1972-1973Ghazali Shafie
1973-1974BN (UMNO)
4th1974-1978
5th1978-1982
6th1982-1986
7th1986-1990Wang Choon Wing (黄循营) BN (MCA)
8th1990-1995Chan Kong Choy (陈广才)
9th1995-1996Abu Dahari Osman BN (UMNO)
1997-1999Amihamzah Ahmad
10th1999-2004
11th2004-2008Mohamad Shahrum Osman
12th2008-2013
13th2013-2018Abdul Rahman Mohamad
14th2018-present

State constituency
Parliamentary

constituency

 State constituency
1955–59* 1959–1974 1974–1986 1986–1995 1995–2004 2004–2018 2018–present
Lipis Bandar Lipis
Benta Benta
Bukit Betong
Bukit Betung
Cameron Highlands
Ceka
Cheka
Jelai
Jerantut
Kuala Lipis
Padang Tengku
Tanah Rata
Tanjong Besar

Election results
Malaysian general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNAbdul Rahman Mohamad13,99549.82-6.14
PHBadarudin Abd Rahaman7,42626.43+26.43
PASSobirin Duli6,67123.75-19.15
Total valid votes 28,092 100.00
Total rejected ballots 462
Unreturned ballots 112
Turnout 28,66681.22
Registered electors 35,294
Majority 6,56923.38
BN hold Swing
Source(s)

"His Majesty's Government Gazette - Notice of Contested Election, Parliament for the State of Pahang [P.U. (B) 238/2018]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 3 May 2018. Retrieved 2018-08-01.

"Federal Government Gazette - Results of Contested Election and Statements of the Poll after the Official Addition of Votes, Parliamentary Constituencies for the State of Pahang [P.U. (B) 312/2018]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 28 May 2018. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
Malaysian general election, 2013
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNAbdul Rahman Mohamad14,86355.96- 3.85
PASMohd Mahyuddin Ghazal @ Razali11,39442.90+ 2.71
IndependentAishaton Abu Bakar3031.14+ 1.14
Total valid votes 26,560 100.00
Total rejected ballots 426
Unreturned ballots 140
Turnout 27,12683.92
Registered electors 32,324
Majority 3,46913.06
BN hold Swing
Source(s)

"Federal Government Gazette - Notice of Contested Election, Parliament for the State of Pahang [P.U. (B) 175/2013]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 26 April 2013. Retrieved 2016-05-16.

"Federal Government Gazette - Results of Contested Election and Statements of the Poll after the Official Addition of Votes, Parliamentary Constituencies for the State of Pahang [P.U. (B) 216/2013]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 22 May 2013. Retrieved 2016-05-16.
Malaysian general election, 2008
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNMohamad Shahrum Osman12,61159.81- 9.14
PASMohamed Nilam Abdul Manap8,47440.19+ 9.14
Total valid votes 21,085 100.00
Total rejected ballots 561
Unreturned ballots 112
Turnout 21,75876.55
Registered electors 28,425
Majority 4,13719.62
BN hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 2004
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNMohamad Shahrum Osman13,87068.95+ 7.38
PASMohamad Zai Mustafa6,24631.05- 7.38
Total valid votes 20,116 100.00
Total rejected ballots 528
Unreturned ballots 231
Turnout 20,87574.33
Registered electors 28,084
Majority 7,62437.90
BN hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 1999
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNAmihamzah Ahmad16,91661.57+ 61.57
PASKamaludin Abd. Rahman10,56038.43+ 38.43
Total valid votes 27,476 100.00
Total rejected ballots 860
Unreturned ballots 196
Turnout 28,53267.00
Registered electors 42,585
Majority 6,35623.14
BN hold Swing

Malaysian general by-election, 14 January 1997
Upon the death of incumbent, Abu Dahari Osman
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
On the nomination day, Amihamzah Ahmad won uncontested.
BNAmihamzah Ahmad
Total valid votes 100.00
Total rejected ballots
Unreturned ballots
Turnout
Registered electors
Majority
BN hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 1995
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNAbu Dahari Osman18,50768.80+ 11.16
S46Ahd Shabery Cheek8,39431.20- 11.16
Total valid votes 26,901 100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,859
Unreturned ballots 251
Turnout 29,01168.49
Registered electors 42,358
Majority 10,11337.60
BN hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 1990
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNChan Kong Choy15,17057.64- 2.81
S46Amin Hussaini Abdul Manan11,14842.36+ 42.36
Total valid votes 26,318 100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,144
Unreturned ballots
Turnout 27,46270.37
Registered electors 39,025
Majority 4,02215.28
BN hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 1986
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNWang Choon Wing13,53360.45
PASSolahuddin Mohd Ali5,08122.70
DAPWoo Chee Wan3,77316.85
Total valid votes 22,387 100.00
Total rejected ballots 906
Unreturned ballots
Turnout 23,29365.83
Registered electors 35,385
Majority 8,45237.75
BN hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 1982
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNGhazali Shafie15,09461.07
DAPS. Nadarajan5,47722.16
PASZaharin Muhamad4,14516.77
Total valid votes 24,716 100.00
Total rejected ballots 987
Unreturned ballots
Turnout 25,70370.74
Registered electors 36,337
Majority 9,617
BN hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 1978
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNGhazali Shafie14,77869.92
PASKasim Yahya3,19915.13
IndependentWan Abdul Rahman Wan Ibrahim3,16014.95
Total valid votes 21,137 100.00
Total rejected ballots
Unreturned ballots
Turnout
Registered electors 30,992
Majority 11,579
BN hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 1974
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
On the nomination day, Ghazali Shafie won uncontested.
BNGhazali Shafie
Total valid votes 100.00
Total rejected ballots
Unreturned ballots
Turnout
Registered electors 27,363
Majority
BN gain from Alliance Swing ?

Malaysian general by-election, 8 April 1972
Upon the resignation of incumbent, Abdul Razak Hussin
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
AllianceGhazali Shafie15,70281.33
PMIPTengku Kamarulzaman Tengku Hamid3,60518.67
Total valid votes 19,307 100.00
Total rejected ballots
Unreturned ballots
Turnout
Registered electors 22,600
Majority 12,09762.66
Alliance hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 1969
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
AllianceAbdul Razak Hussin14,86268.94
PMIPSulaiman Sidek6,69631.06
Total valid votes 21,558 100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,836
Unreturned ballots
Turnout 23,39472.23
Registered electors 32,390
Majority 8,166
Alliance hold Swing
Malaysian general election, 1964
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
AllianceAbdul Razak Hussin15,29477.58
PMIPNik Ahmad Nik Man4,42122.42
Total valid votes 19,715 100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,221
Unreturned ballots
Turnout 20,93676.00
Registered electors 27,546
Majority 10,873
Alliance hold Swing

Malaysian general by-election, 20 October 1962
Upon the death of incumbent, Mohamed Sulong Mohd. Ali
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
AllianceAbdul Razak Hussin12,19163.98- 11.41
Socialist FrontMohamed Nazar Nong3,69819.40+ 19.40
PMIPHussain Hijau3,16616.62- 7.99
Total valid votes 19,055 100.00
Total rejected ballots 322
Unreturned ballots
Turnout 19,37774.94
Registered electors 25,856
Majority 8,49344.58
Alliance hold Swing
Malayan general election, 1959
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
AllianceMohamed Sulong Mohd. Ali11,69475.39
PMIPAbdul Hamid Abdullah3,81824.61
Total valid votes 15,512 100.00
Total rejected ballots 197
Unreturned ballots
Turnout 15,70973.52
Registered electors 21,634
Majority 7,87650.78
This was a new constituency created.

References
  1. "Electoral Roll for the 14th Malaysian General Election Updated as of 10 April 2018" (PDF) (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. 10 April 2018. p. 18. Retrieved 2020-01-29.
  2. Laporan Kajian Semula Persempadanan Mengenai Syor-Syor Yang Dicadangkan Bagi Bahagian-Bahagian Pilihan Raya Persekutuan Dan Negeri Di Dalam Negeri-Negeri Tanah Melayu Kali Keenam Tahun 2018 Jilid 1 (PDF) (Report) (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. 2018. Retrieved 2020-01-29.
  3. "14th General Election Malaysia (GE14 / PRU14) - Results Overview". election.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2020-06-20.
  4. "Federal Government Gazette - Notice of Polling Districts and Polling Centres for the Federal Constituencies and State Constituencies of the States of Malaya [P.U. (B) 197/2016]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 29 April 2016. Retrieved 2016-07-08.
  5. Ahmad Fauzi Mustafa (2012-03-12). "Hanya Yang di-Pertuan Agong ada kuasa panggil Parlimen bersidang". Utusan Online. Archived from the original on 2016-06-04. Retrieved 2016-05-16.
  6. "www.parlimen.gov.my" (PDF). Retrieved 2016-05-16.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.