Kanowit (federal constituency)

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Kanowit (P210)
Sarawak constituency
Federal constituency
LegislatureDewan Rakyat
MP
Aaron Ago Dagang
GPS
Constituency created1968
First contested1969
Last contested2022
Demographics
Population (2020)[1]24,700
Electors (2022)[2]30,988
Area (km²)2,187
Pop. density (per km²)11.3

Kanowit is a federal constituency in Sibu Division (Kanowit 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[edit]

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

Ethnic breakdown of Kanowit's electorate as of 2022

  Sarawak bumiputera (84.6%)
  Chinese (11.3%)
  Malay-Muslim bumiputera (3.3%)
  Other ethnicities (0.8%)

History[edit]

Polling districts[edit]

According to the gazette issued on 31 October 2022, the Kanowit constituency has a total of 13 polling districts.[3]

State constituency Polling Districts Code Location
Ngemah（N49） Kajah 210/49/01 SK Ng. Jagau
Bat 210/49/02
  • SK Ng. Nirok
  • Pejabat Pertanian Ng. Ngemah
  • SK Ng. Ngungun
Sengayan 210/49/03
  • SK Ng. Ngemah
  • SK Rantau Dilang
  • SK Ng. Sengayan
  • SK Ng. Dap
Mapai 210/49/04
  • Dewan Datuk Aaron
  • SK Ng. Tada
Bawan 210/49/05
  • SK Ulu Bawan
  • SK Sg. Tuah
  • RH Mary Gurs @ Mary Grace Chendang
Pidai 210/49/06
  • SK Ng. Pidai
  • SK Ng. Jih
  • SJK (C) Sing Shing
Machan (N50) Lukut 210/50/01
  • SJK (C) Chih Mong
  • SJK (C) Shing Hua
Kanowit 210/50/02
  • SJK (C) Yee Ting Kanowit
  • Tadika Taman Muhibbah
Majau 210/50/03
  • SMK Kanowit
  • SK Ulu Ranan
  • SK Majau
  • SK Batu Luking
Peranan 210/50/04
  • RH Ali Rantau Ensurai Poi
  • SK Ng. Poi
Poi 210/50/05
  • RH Balai Ulu Sg. Poi
  • SK Ng. Menalun
  • RH Unjan Ulu Menuan Poi
  • SK Ulu Poi Sebangkat
Bukong 210/50/06
  • SK Ng. Jagoi
  • RH Stephen Jok, Ng Geremai
  • SK Ng. Lipus
  • SK Rantau Kemiding
Latong 210/50/07
  • RH Lajang Ulu Machan Kanowit
  • SK Ulu Machan Ng. Manggut
  • SK Ng. Machan
  • RH Muling Anak Nyapang, Maong Kanowit
  • RH Jelani Ng. Laseh
  • RH Sawang Simpang Machan

Representation history[edit]

Members of Parliament for Kanowit
Parliament No Years Member Party
Constituency created
1969-1971 Parliament was suspended[4][5]
3rd P138 1971-1974 Joseph Unting Umang Independent
4th P148 1974-1976 Leo Moggie Irok SNAP
1976-1978 BN (PBDS)
5th 1978-1982
6th 1982-1986
7th P171 1986-1990
8th P170 1990-1995
9th P182 1995-1999
10th P183 1999-2004 BN (PRS)
11th P209 2004-2008 Aaron Ago Dagang
12th P210 2008-2013
13th 2013-2018
14th 2018
2018-2022 GPS (PRS)
15th 2022–present

State constituency[edit]

Parliamentary

constituency

State constituency
1969–1978 1978–1990 1990–1999 1999–2008 2008–2016 2016−present
Kanowit Machan
Ngemah

Current state assembly members[edit]

No. State Constituency Member Party (coalition)
N49 Ngemah Anyi Jana GPS (PRS)
N50 Machan Allan Siden Gramong GPS (PBB)

Local governments[edit]

No. State Constituency Local Government
N49 Ngemah Kanowit District Council
N50 Machan

Election results[edit]

Malaysian general election, 2022
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
GPS Aaron Ago Dagang 7,411 41.07 Increase 41.07
PH Mohd Fauzi Abdullah @ Joseph Nyambong 7,175 39.77 Increase 4.35
Independent Michael Lias 2,289 12.69 Increase 12.69
Independent George Chen Nguk Fa 741 4.11 Increase 4.11
Independent Elli Luhat 427 2.37 Increase 2.37
Total valid votes 18,043 100.00
Total rejected ballots 306
Unreturned ballots 61
Turnout 18,410 58.23 Decrease 13.83
Registered electors 30,988
Majority 236 1.30 Decrease 27.85
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 Aaron Ago Dagang 9,552 64.58 Increase 4.83
PH Satu Anchom 5,240 35.42 Increase 35.42
Total valid votes 14,792 100.00
Total rejected ballots 295
Unreturned ballots 62
Turnout 15,149 72.06 Increase 1.26
Registered electors 21,022
Majority 4,312 29.15 Increase 6.56
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.

"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 % ∆%
BN Aaron Ago Dagang 8,046 59.75 Increase 59.75
PKR Thomas Laja Besi 5,004 37.16 Increase 37.16
Sarawak Workers Party Ellison Ludan 417 3.10 Increase 3.10
Total valid votes 13,467 100.00
Total rejected ballots 276
Unreturned ballots 16
Turnout 13,759 70.80
Registered electors 19,433
Majority 3,042 22.59
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. 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 % ∆%
On the nomination day, Aaron Ago Dagang won uncontested.
BN Aaron Ago Dagang
Total valid votes 100.00
Total rejected ballots
Unreturned ballots
Turnout
Registered electors
Majority
BN hold Swing


Malaysian general election, 2004
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
BN Aaron Ago Dagang 6,438 59.51 Decrease 15.65
Independent Frederick Bunsu Janton 4,381 40.49 Increase 40.49
Total valid votes 10,819 100.00
Total rejected ballots 185
Unreturned ballots 18
Turnout 11,022 60.62 Increase 1.68
Registered electors
Majority 2,057 19.02 Decrease 31.42
BN hold Swing


Malaysian general election, 1999
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
BN Leo Moggie Irok 7,782 75.22 Increase 75.22
PKR Tadong Tambi 2,564 24.78 Increase 24.78
Total valid votes 10,346 100.00
Total rejected ballots 274
Unreturned ballots 90
Turnout 10,710 58.94
Registered electors
Majority 5,218 50.44
BN hold Swing


Malaysian general election, 1995
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
On the nomination day, Leo Moggie Irok won uncontested.
BN Leo Moggie Irok
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 Leo Moggie Irok 6,964 60.34 Decrease 12.64
Independent Nicholas Ngalang 4,578 39.66 Increase 39.66
Total valid votes 11,542 100.00
Total rejected ballots 182
Unreturned ballots
Turnout 11,724 72.58 Increase 5.00
Registered electors 16,154
Majority 2,386 20.68 Decrease 25.28
BN hold Swing


Malaysian general election, 1986
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
BN Leo Moggie Irok 6,732 72.98 Decrease 1.45
Independent James Undau 2,492 27.02 Increase 27.02
Total valid votes 9,224 100.00
Total rejected ballots 182
Unreturned ballots
Turnout 9,406 67.58 Increase 4.38
Registered electors 13,919
Majority 4,240 45.96 Decrease 2.90
BN hold Swing


Malaysian general election, 1982
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
BN Leo Moggie Irok 5,816 74.43 Increase 12.36
DAP Ling Ping Sing 1,998 25.57 Increase 25.57
Total valid votes 7,814 100.00
Total rejected ballots 265
Unreturned ballots
Turnout 8,079 63.20
Registered electors 12,784
Majority 3,818 48.86 Increase 24.72
BN hold Swing


Malaysian general election, 1978
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
BN Leo Moggie Irok 4,973 62.07 Increase 17.22
Independent Thomas Kana 3,039 37.93 Increase 37.93
Total valid votes 8,012 100.00
Total rejected ballots
Unreturned ballots
Turnout
Registered electors 11,743
Majority 1,934 24.14 Increase 13.84
BN gain from SNAP Swing ?


Malaysian general election, 1974
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
SNAP Leo Moggie Irok 3,925 55.15 Increase 45.26
BN Thomas Kana 3,192 44.85 Increase 44.85
Total valid votes 7,117 100.00
Total rejected ballots
Unreturned ballots
Turnout
Registered electors 10,825
Majority 733 10.30 Increase 3.01
SNAP gain from Independent Swing ?


Malaysian general by-election, 29 July 1970
Party Candidate Votes %
Independent Joseph Unting Umang 2,020 30.18
SUPP Chua Ka Siang 1,532 22.89
PESAKA Bujang Manja 949 14.18
Independent Mandoh Badin @ Masam 787 11.76
SNAP Belaja Angkin 686 10.25
Independent Jarit Meluda 463 6.92
Independent Lee Ghin Ching 257 3.84
Total valid votes 6,694 100.00
Total rejected ballots 102
Unreturned ballots
Turnout 6,796 66.47
Registered electors 10,224
Majority 488 7.29
This was a new constituency created.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Kawasanku". Department of Statistics Malaysia. 2023-09-24. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
  2. ^ "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. 47. Retrieved 2020-01-29.
  3. ^ "Federal Government Gazette, Notice Under Subregulation 11(5A), Polling Hours for the Fifteenth General Election" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers. 31 October 2022.
  4. ^ 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 2016-05-05.
  5. ^ "www.parlimen.gov.my" (PDF). Retrieved 2016-05-05.
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