Baram (federal constituency)

Baram (P220)
Sarawak constituency
Federal constituency
LegislatureDewan Rakyat
MP
Anyi Ngau
GPS
Constituency created1968
First contested1969
Last contested2022
Demographics
Population (2020)[1]63,499
Electors (2022)[2]59,535
Area (km²)22,075
Pop. density (per km²)2.9

Baram is a federal constituency in Miri Division (Miri District, Beluru District, Marudi District & Telang Usan District), Sarawak, Malaysia, that has been represented in the Dewan Rakyat since 1971.

The federal constituency was created in the 1968 redistribution and is mandated to return a single member to the Dewan Rakyat under the first past the post voting system.

Baram is the second largest parliamentary constituency by area in Malaysia, covering over 22,000 sq km, slightly bigger than the state of Perak.

Demographics

https://ge15.orientaldaily.com.my/seats/sarawak/p

Ethnic breakdown of Baram's electorate as of 2022

  Sarawak bumiputera (81.6%)
  Chinese (10.7%)
  Malay-Muslim bumiputera (6.9%)
  Other ethnicities (0.8%)

Age breakdown of Baram's electorate as of 2022

  18-20 (6.34%)
  21-29 (19.13%)
  30-39 (19.55%)
  40-49 (16.69%)
  50-59 (16.36%)
  60-69 (12.01%)
  70-79 (5.43%)
  80-89 (2.68%)
  above 90 (1.8%)

Gender breakdown of Baram's electorate as of 2022

  Male (51.69%)
  Female (48.31%)

History

Polling districts

According to the gazette issued on 31 October 2022, the Baram constituency has a total of 21 polling districts.[3][4]

State constituency Polling Districts Code Location
Marudi（N76） Nabor 220/76/01
  • SK Lepong Ajai Sg. Liam Bakong
  • SK Sg. Liam
  • RH Wilson Ak Juna
  • SK Sg. Entulang
  • RH Engkas Ak Entari
  • RH Joshua Ak Dungkong Sg Mallang Ulu
  • SK Buri Sg. Buri
  • SK Sg. Arang Bakong
  • SK Sg. Biar Bakong
Pengalayan 220/76/02
  • RH Budin Assam Paya
  • SK Pengalayan
  • RH Ngelingkong Teroja
  • RH Chabop Lubok Amam
  • SK Benawa
  • SK Dato Sharif Hamid
  • Kampong Long Maro Tinjar
Marudi 220/76/03
  • SJK (C) Chung Hua Marudi
  • SK Sg. Jaong Marudi
  • SK Good Shepherd Marudi
Beluru 220/76/04
  • RH Salwan Sg. Lai Bakong
  • SJK (C) Hua Kwong Bakong
  • Dewan Serbaguna Kpg. Melayu
  • RH Morgan
  • RH Linggie
  • SK Selepin
  • RH Saba Ak bagus
  • SK Laong
  • RH Tan Sg. Temam
  • SK Kelabit Bakong
  • RH Bantan Sg. Lutong Atas
  • RH Drahmam Sg. Lutong Atas
  • RH Janting Sg. Lutong Bawah, Bakong
  • RH Ali Sg. Sebukut, Bakong
  • SK Bakas
  • RH Pengiran Damit Sg. Mangka Bakong
Teruking 220/76/05
  • SK Pengarah Enteri
  • RH Riggie Anak Belulok Sg. Nat Ulu Teru
  • SK Sg. Bong
  • SK Sg. Bain
  • RH Banyah Ak Banyi Sg. Sebubu
  • SK Sg. Sebatu
  • SK Peking
Long Teru 220/76/06
  • RH Jamu Ng. Seridan
  • RH Nyiga Sg. Niru
  • RH Balang Lg Tuyut
  • RH Hillary Jungang Ng. Ajoi
  • RH Kajan Sigeh Lg. Teru
  • RH Meran Surang Logan Bunut
  • RH Musin Sebatang Bok
  • SK L.g. Spelling
Jegan 220/76/07
  • RH Malina Ng. Tisam
  • SK Lg. Jegan
  • RH Jarau Lg Tabing
  • SK Long Teran Kanan
  • SK Sg. Seputi
  • SK Lapok Tinjar
Telang Usan (N77) Long Miri 220/77/01
  • SK Lg. Miri (Daleh Lg. Pelutan)
  • SK Lg. Tepen Pelutan
  • SK Uma Bawang
  • SK Lg. Pilah
Pana 220/77/02
  • RH TK Kalong Nun Lg. Buken
  • RH TK Bitang Sakai lg Law
  • SK Lg. Aton
  • SK Lg. Sobeng
  • SK Lg Loyang
  • RH Lg. Aya
  • Kpg. Lg. Tebanyi Tinjar
Akapatah 220/77/03
  • SK L.g. Kesseh
  • SK Lg. Naah
  • RH TK Madang Wan
  • SK L.g. Luteng Patah
  • RH TK Ibau Wan Lg. Tebangan
San 220/77/04
  • SK St. Pius Lg San
  • SK Lg. Palai
  • SK Lg. Anap
  • SK Lg. Apu
  • RH TK Mathew Belulok Lalo
  • RH Tk Long Tap
Long Lama 220/77/05
  • RH Tk Jacob Lawai Nawan Sg Dua Baram
  • SK Lg. Laput
  • SMK Lg. Lama
  • RH Tk Anthony Ngau Kpg. Uma Akeh
  • SK Murek Lg. Banyok
  • SK Lg. Ikang
Apoh 220/77/06
  • SK Lg. Kevok
  • SK Lg. Bedian
  • Tadika Kampung Long Beluk
  • SK Lg. Bemang
  • SK Lg. Atip
  • SK L.g. Wat
  • Dewan Serbaguna Kampung Long Latei
  • RH Tk Kampung Long Win
  • Balai Raya Kpg Ba' Kabeng
Mulu (N78) Lubok Nibong 220/78/01
  • SK Lubok Nibong
  • SJK (C) Hua Nam
Puyut 220/78/02
  • SK Sg. Setapang
  • RH Lalo Selejau
  • RH Jugah Sg. Belasoi
  • RH Blalang Anak Atom Sg Sengkabang
  • RH Lansam Sg. Dabai
  • SK Puyut
  • SK Rumah Gudang
  • SK Lg. Linei
  • RH Adang Sg Ridan
  • SK Sg. Brit
  • RH Ridab Ak Selat Sg. Pasir
Limotu 220/78/03
  • SK Lg. Sait
  • RH TK John Jau Wan Lg. Semiang
  • SK Lg. Tungan
  • SK Lg. Moh
  • RH TK Lucas Ngau Lg. Selaan Tepuan
  • SK Lg. Mengkaba
  • SK Lg. Jekitan
  • SK Lg. Jeeh
  • SK Lg. Lamei
  • SK Lio Mato
Tutoh 220/78/04
  • SK Batu Bungan Sg. Melinau
  • SK Lg. Seidan
  • SK Penghulu Baya Mallang
  • SK Long Panai
  • RH Tk Christhopher Pusu Yin Lg. Ukok
  • RH Tk Asong Jaban
  • SK Kuala Tutoh
Long Peluan 220/78/05
  • RH TK Tuloi Bayo Lg. Peluan
  • SK Lg Banga
Bario 220/78/06 SK Bario
Pa'Lungan 220/78/07
  • RH TK Bujang Pa' Ukat
  • RH TK Maren Pu'un Pa' Lungan
Dano 220/78/08
  • RH TK Barang Lugun
  • SMK Bario
Remudu 220/78/09
  • SK Pa' Dalih
  • RH TK Maren Lugun Remudu
Lellang 220/78/10 RH TK Amat Aran Lg. Lellang

Representation history

Members of Parliament for Baram
Parliament No Years Member Party
Constituency created
1969–1971 Parliament was suspended[5][6]
3rd P143 1971–1974 Luhat Wan SNAP
4th P153 1974–1976
1976–1978 BN (SNAP)
5th 1978–1982
6th 1982-1986
7th P176 1986–1990
8th P179 1990–1995 Harrison Ngau Laing Independent
9th P191 1995–1999 Jacob Dungau Sagan BN (PDP)
10th P192 1999-2004
11th P218 2004–2008
12th P220 2008–2013
13th 2013–2018 Anyi Ngau
14th 2018
2018–2022 GPS (PDP)
15th 2022–present

State constituency

Parliamentary

constituency

State constituency
1969–1978 1978–1990 1990–1999 1999–2008 2008–2016 2016−present
Baram Marudi
Mulu
Telang Usan

Current state assembly members

No. State Constituency Member Party (Coalition)
N76 Marudi Penguang Manggil GPS (PDP)
N77 Telang Usan Dennis Ngau GPS (PBB)
N78 Mulu Gerawat Jala

Local governments & postcodes

No. State Constituency Local Government Postcode
N76 Marudi Marudi District Council
  • 98050 Baram
  • 98300 Long Lama
N77 Telang Usan
N78 Mulu
  • Miri City Council (Bario area)
  • Marudi District Council

Election results

Malaysian general election, 2022
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
GPS Anyi Ngau 18,399 61.78 Increase 7.33
PH Roland Engan 11,060 37.14 Decrease 8.41
Independent Wilfred Entika 324 1.09 Increase 1.09
Total valid votes 29,783 100.00
Total rejected ballots 332
Unreturned ballots 103
Turnout 30,218 50.76 Decrease 13.15
Registered electors 59,535
Majority 7,339 24.64 Increase 15.74
GPS gain from BN Swing ?
Source(s)
https://lom.agc.gov.my/ilims/upload/portal/akta/outputp/1753265/PARLIMEN%20SARAWAK%20(PUB%20620).pdf
Malaysian general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
BN Anyi Ngau 12,171 54.45 Increase 4.91
PH Roland Engan 10,181 45.55 Increase 45.55
Total valid votes 22,352 100.00
Total rejected ballots 399
Unreturned ballots 55
Turnout 22,806 63.91 Decrease 0.05
Registered electors 35,685
Majority 1,990 8.90 Increase 7.86
BN hold Swing
Source(s)

"His Majesty's Government Gazette - Notice of Contested Election, Parliament for the State of Sarawak [P.U. (B) 247/2018]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 3 May 2018. Retrieved 2018-08-01.[permanent dead link‍]

"Federal Government Gazette - Results of Contested Election and Statements of the Poll after the Official Addition of Votes, Parliamentary Constituencies for the State of Sarawak [P.U. (B) 321/2018]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 28 May 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 December 2019. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
Malaysian general election, 2013
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
BN Anyi Ngau 9,182 49.54 Decrease 17.38
PKR Roland Engan 8,988 48.50 Increase 48.50
Independent Patrick Sibat 363 1.96 Increase 1.96
Total valid votes 18,533 100.00
Total rejected ballots 242
Unreturned ballots 21
Turnout 18,796 63.96 Increase 14.31
Registered electors 29,385
Majority 194 1.04 Decrease 32.80
BN hold Swing
Source(s)

"Federal Government Gazette - Notice of Contested Election, Parliament for the State of Sarawak [P.U. (B) 184/2013]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 26 April 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 2016-05-06.

"Federal Government Gazette - Results of Contested Election and Statements of the Poll after the Official Addition of Votes, Parliamentary Constituencies for the State of Sarawak [P.U. (B) 225/2013]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 22 May 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 2016-05-06.
Malaysian general election, 2008
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
BN Jacob Dungau Sagan 7,996 66.92 Increase 2.89
Independent Kebing Wan 3,952 33.08 Increase 33.08
Total valid votes 11,948 100.00
Total rejected ballots 167
Unreturned ballots 11
Turnout 12,126 49.65 Increase 2.44
Registered electors 24,425
Majority 4,044 33.84 Increase 5.70
BN hold Swing


Malaysian general election, 2004
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
BN Jacob Dungau Sagan 7,551 64.03 Decrease 19.18
SNAP Kebing Wan 4,241 35.97 Increase 35.97
Total valid votes 11,792 100.00
Total rejected ballots 165
Unreturned ballots 16
Turnout 11,973 47.21 Increase 4.47
Registered electors
Majority 3,310 28.06 Decrease 38.36
BN hold Swing


Malaysian general election, 1999
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
BN Jacob Dungau Sagan 8,609 83.21 Increase 15.01
Independent Sedi Li 1,737 16.79 Increase 16.79
Total valid votes 10,346 100.00
Total rejected ballots 259
Unreturned ballots 14
Turnout 10,619 42.74 Decrease 7.85
Registered electors
Majority 6,872 66.42 Increase 22.21
BN gain Swing


Malaysian general election, 1995
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
BN Jacob Dungau Sagan 8,829 68.20 Increase 29.38
PBS Harrison Ngau Laing 3,106 23.99 Increase 23.99
Independent Luhat Wan 1,010 7.80 Increase 7.80
Total valid votes 12,945 100.00
Total rejected ballots 190
Unreturned ballots 23
Turnout 13,158 50.09 Decrease 4.56
Registered electors
Majority 5,723 44.21 Increase 37.34
BN gain Swing


Malaysian general election, 1990
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
Independent Harrison Ngau Laing 5,581 45.69 Increase 45.69
BN Luhat Wan 4,742 38.82 Decrease 14.19
Independent Jok Ding 1,892 15.49 Decrease 15.87
Total valid votes 12,215 100.00
Total rejected ballots 202
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 12,417 54.65 Increase 2.13
Registered electors 22,722
Majority 839 6.87 Decrease 14.78
Independent gain from BN Swing ?


Malaysian general election, 1986
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
BN Luhat Wan 5,813 53.01 Decrease 6.23
Independent Jok Ding 3,439 31.36 Increase 31.36
Independent Joshua Lawai 1,325 12.08 Increase 12.08
Independent Wong Ah Siew 389 3.55 Increase 3.55
Total valid votes 10,966 100.00
Total rejected ballots 306
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 11,272 52.47 Decrease 2.27
Registered electors 21,482
Majority 2,374 21.65 Decrease 9.20
BN hold Swing


Malaysian general election, 1982
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
BN Luhat Wan 5,905 59.29 Increase 59.29
Independent Gabriel Yuking 2,833 28.44 Increase 28.44
Independent Kho Thiang Seng 1,222 12.27 Increase 12.27
Total valid votes 9,960 100.00
Total rejected ballots 397
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 10,357 54.74
Registered electors 18,921
Majority 3,072 30.85
BN hold Swing


Malaysian general election, 1978
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
On the nomination day, Luhat Wan won uncontested.
BN Luhat Wan
Total valid votes 100.00
Total rejected ballots
Unreturned ballots
Turnout
Registered electors
Majority
BN gain from SNAP Swing ?


Malaysian general election, 1974
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
SNAP Luhat Wan 6,050 58.87 Increase 0.64
BN Joseph Wan Tingang 4,227 41.13 Increase 41.13
Total valid votes 10,277 100.00
Total rejected ballots 590
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 10,867 71.41 Increase 0.09
Registered electors 15,218
Majority 1,823 17.74 Decrease 19.22
SNAP hold Swing


Malaysian general election, 1969
Party Candidate Votes %
SNAP Luhat Wan 5,100 58.23
SUPP Tama Weng Tinggang Wan 1,863 21.27
PESAKA Gau Jau 1,795 20.50
Total valid votes 8,758 100.00
Total rejected ballots 550
Unreturned ballots
Turnout 9,308 71.32
Registered electors 13,051
Majority 3,237 36.96
This was a new constituency created.

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