Sarikei (federal constituency)

Sarikei (P208)
Sarawak constituency
Federal constituency
LegislatureDewan Rakyat
MP
Huang Tiong Sii
GPS
Constituency created1968
First contested1969
Last contested2022
Demographics
Population (2020)[1]43,119
Electors (2022)[2]55,018
Area (km²)712
Pop. density (per km²)60.6

Sarikei is a federal constituency in Sarikei Division (Sarikei District & Meradong 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.

Demographics

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

Ethnic breakdown of Sarikei's electorate as of 2022

  Chinese (60.7%)
  Sarawak bumiputera (31.9%)
  Malay-Muslim bumiputera (6.9%)
  Other ethnicities (0.5%)

Age breakdown of Sarikei's electorate as of 2022

  18-20 (5.54%)
  21-29 (19.36%)
  30-39 (20.29%)
  40-49 (17.55%)
  50-59 (16.06%)
  60-69 (12.2%)
  70-79 (6.15%)
  80-89 (2.17%)
  above 90 (0.67%)

Gender breakdown of Sarikei's electorate as of 2022

  Male (50.27%)
  Female (49.73%)

History

Polling districts

According to the gazette issued on 31 October 2022, the Sarikei constituency has a total of 20 polling districts.[3]

State constituency Polling Districts Code Location
Repok (N45) Bulat 208/45/01
  • SK Selangan
  • SJK (C) Siung Hua Sg. Sebanyak
  • SJK (C) Bulat
Pantak 208/45/02 SMK Tinggi Sarikei
Repok 208/45/03 SMK Bandar Sarikei
Sarikei 208/45/04 SMK St. Anthony Sarikei
Merudu 208/45/05
  • SJK (C) Su Lok Merudu
  • SJK (C) Su Lee Sg Baji
Peninjau 208/45/06
  • SJK (C) Sze Lu
  • SJK (C) Tiong Ho
Paoh 208/45/07
  • SMK Sg. Paoh
  • SK St. Martin Sarikei
Nyelong Park 208/45/08 SK St. Anne Sarikei
Meradong (N46) Narasit 208/46/01 SJK (C) Nang Hua Narasit
Tulai 208/46/02
  • SK Tulai
  • SJK (C) Tong Hua Tulai
Kertong 208/46/03
  • SK Sg. Kawi
  • SJK (C) Kung Cheng Mador
  • SJK (C) Yong Kwong Jln. Paradom Meradong
Kelupu 208/46/04
  • SK Sg. Gemuan Jln Kelupu
  • SJK (C) Nan Chiew
  • SJK (C) Ming Tee
Bandar 208/46/05
  • SJK (C) Kai Chung Bintangor
  • SMJK Kai Chung Bintangor
  • SK Bandar Bintangor
Meradong 208/46/06 SJK (C) Ming Chiang Sg. Meradong
Kemantan 208/46/07
  • SJK (C) Ming Lu
  • SJK (C) Tung Kwong Sg. Padi
Mador 208/46/08
  • SJK (C) Sg. Mador
  • Tadika KEMAS Sg. Rayah
  • SJK (C) Kai Sing Sg. Labas
Lemayong 208/46/09
  • SK Ulu Bintang
  • SK Ulu Strass
  • SK Ng. Strass
  • SJK (C) Min Daik
Selemas 208/46/10
  • Balai Raya Kpg. Selemas
  • Tadika Methodist Bintangor Town
Selidap 208/46/11
  • RH Regina Sg. Selidap
  • SK Tanah Puteh
  • SJK (C) Su Tak Selidap
  • SJK (C) Su Ming
Nyelong 208/46/12
  • SK Sg. Petai
  • SK Rentap Baron
  • SJK (C) Hua Kee Kesa
  • SJK (C) Nam Kiew Sg. Kedup
  • SK Bukit Nibong

Representation history

Members of Parliament for Sarikei
Parliament No Years Member Party
Constituency created
1969-1971 Parliament was suspended[4][5]
3rd P132 1971-1973 Chen Ko Ming
(陈高明)		 SCA
1973-1974 BN (SUPP)
4th P142 1974-1978 Chieng Tiong Kai
(詹长开)
5th 1978-1982
6th 1982-1986 Law Hieng Ding
(刘贤镇)
7th P166 1986-1990
8th P168 1990-1995
9th P180 1995-1999
10th P181 1999-2004
11th P207 2004-2008
12th P208 2008-2013 Ding Kuong Hiing
(陈冠勋)
13th 2013-2018 Wong Ling Biu
(黄灵彪)		 PR (DAP)
14th 2018-2022 PH (DAP)
15th 2022–present Huang Tiong Sii
(范长锡) 		GPS (SUPP)

State constituency

Parliamentary

constituency

State constituency
1969–1978 1978–1990 1990–1999 1999–2008 2008–2016 2016−present
Sarikei Kuala Rajang
Meradong
Repok

Current state assembly members

No. State Constituency Member Party (coalition)
N45 Repok Huang Tiong Sii GPS (SUPP)
N46 Meradong Diing Kuong Hiing

Local governments & postcodes

No. State Constituency Local Government Postcode
N45 Repok Sarikei District Council
  • 96100 Sarikei
  • 96500 Bintangor
N46 Meradong
  • Sarikei District Council (Selidap and Nyelong areas)
  • Maradong & Julau District Council

Election results

Malaysian general election, 2022
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
GPS Huang Tiong Sii 20,080 55.07 Increase 55.07
DAP Roderick Wong Siew Lead 16,383 44.93 Decrease 8.64
Total valid votes 36,463 100.00
Total rejected ballots 436
Unreturned ballots 126
Turnout 37,025 67.30 Decrease 10.79
Registered electors 55,018
Majority 3,697 10.14 Increase 1.71
GPS gain from PH 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 % ∆%
DAP Wong Ling Biu 16,327 53.57 Increase 2.67
BN Huang Tiong Sii 13,757 45.14 Decrease 3.96
PBK Wong Chin King 392 1.29 Increase 1.29
Total valid votes 30,476 100.00
Total rejected ballots 340
Unreturned ballots 79
Turnout 30,895 78.09 Increase 0.51
Registered electors 39,561
Majority 2,570 8.43 Increase 6.63
DAP 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.

"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. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
Malaysian general election, 2013
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
DAP Wong Ling Biu 14,263 50.90 Increase 2.77
BN Ding Kuong Hiing 13,758 49.10 Decrease 0.73
Total valid votes 28,021 100.00
Total rejected ballots 277
Unreturned ballots 555
Turnout 28,353 77.58 Increase 7.35
Registered electors 36,550
Majority 505 1.80 Increase 1.56
DAP gain from BN 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. 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. Retrieved 2016-05-06.
Malaysian general election, 2008
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
BN Ding Kuong Hiing 10,588 48.37 Decrease 22.33
DAP Wong Hua Seh 10,537 48.13 Increase 48.13
Independent Kung Chin Chin 545 2.49 Increase 2.49
Independent Lau Kieng Chai 116 0.53 Increase 0.53
Independent Ngu Tieng Hai 105 0.48 Increase 0.48
Total valid votes 21,891 100.00
Total rejected ballots 176
Unreturned ballots 179
Turnout 22,246 70.23 Increase 8.43
Registered electors 31,675
Majority 51 0.24 Decrease 52.72
BN hold Swing


Malaysian general election, 2004
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
BN Law Hieng Ding 15,485 70.70 Increase 5.29
Independent Ngu Tieng Hai 3,886 17.74 Increase 17.74
Independent Ling Bit Tiing 1,667 7.61 Increase 7.61
Independent Junak Jawek 864 3.94 Increase 3.94
Total valid votes 21,902 100.00
Total rejected ballots 237
Unreturned ballots 34
Turnout 22,173 61.80 Decrease 8.52
Registered electors
Majority 11,599 52.96 Increase 21.30
BN hold Swing


Malaysian general election, 1999
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
BN Law Hieng Ding 15,212 65.41 Increase 65.41
DAP Michael Tiang Ming Tee 7,849 33.75 Increase 33.75
Independent Yii Chu Lik 197 0.85 Increase 0.85
Total valid votes 23,258 100.00
Total rejected ballots 241
Unreturned ballots 69
Turnout 23,568 70.32
Registered electors
Majority 7,363 31.66
BN hold Swing


Malaysian general election, 1995
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
On the nomination day, Law Hieng Ding won uncontested.
BN Law Hieng Ding
Total valid votes 100.00
Total rejected ballots
Unreturned ballots
Turnout
Registered electors
Majority
BN hold Swing


Malaysian general election, 1990
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
BN Law Hieng Ding 12,584 61.22 Increase 9.96
DAP Chian Pao Koh 7,972 38.78 Decrease 9.96
Total valid votes 20,556 100.00
Total rejected ballots 243
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 20,799 73.45 Decrease 2.72
Registered electors 28,316
Majority 4,612 22.44 Increase 19.92
BN hold Swing


Malaysian general election, 1986
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
BN Law Hieng Ding 10,589 51.26 Increase 2.84
DAP Chong Siew Chiang 10,070 48.74 Increase 0.78
Total valid votes 20,659 100.00
Total rejected ballots 214
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 20,873 76.17 Increase 0.05
Registered electors 27,403
Majority 519 2.52 Increase 2.06
BN hold Swing


Malaysian general election, 1982
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
BN Law Hieng Ding 8,389 48.42 Decrease 6.49
DAP Chong Siew Chiang 8,308 47.96 Increase 47.96
Independent Nyandang Linang 449 2.59 Increase 2.59
Sarawak People's Organization Ling Tung Lee 178 1.03 Increase 1.03
Total valid votes 17,324 100.00
Total rejected ballots 255
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 17,579 76.12
Registered electors 23,093
Majority 81 0.46 Decrease 9.36
BN hold Swing


Malaysian general election, 1978
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
BN Chieng Tiong Kai 7,760 54.91 Decrease 13.43
Independent Chong Siew Chiang 6,372 45.09 Increase 45.09
Total valid votes 14,132 100.00
Total rejected ballots 287
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 14,419 71.78 Decrease 6.92
Registered electors 20,089
Majority 1,388 9.82 Decrease 26.86
BN hold Swing


Malaysian general election, 1974
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
BN Chieng Tiong Kai 6,420 68.34 Increase 68.34
SNAP Wong Siew Kwong 2,974 31.66 Increase 17.55
Total valid votes 9,394 100.00
Total rejected ballots 440
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 9,834 78.70 Decrease 8.38
Registered electors 12,496
Majority 3,446 36.68 Increase 29.53
BN gain from SCA Swing ?


Malaysian general election, 1969
Party Candidate Votes %
SCA Chen Ko Ming 4,041 41.06
SUPP Lo Pek Ung 3,337 33.91
SNAP Wong Yuk Feng 1,389 14.11
Independent Then Kwan Long 960 9.76
Independent Ching Ting Chiok 114 1.16
Total valid votes 9,841 100.00
Total rejected ballots 571
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 10,412 87.08
Registered electors 11,957
Majority 704 7.15
This was a new constituency created.

References

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