Saratok (federal constituency)

Saratok (P205)
Sarawak constituency
Federal constituency
LegislatureDewan Rakyat
MP
Ali Biju
PN
Constituency created1968
First contested1969
Last contested2022
Demographics
Population (2020)[1]41,339
Electors (2022)[2]44,531
Area (km²)1,666
Pop. density (per km²)24.8

Saratok is a federal constituency in Betong Division (Saratok District & Kabong 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

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

Ethnic breakdown of Saratok's electorate as of 2022

  Sarawak bumiputera (54.4%)
  Malay-Muslim bumiputera (38.7%)
  Chinese (6.5%)
  Other ethnicities (0.5%)

Age breakdown of Saratok's electorate as of 2022

  18-20 (6.64%)
  21-29 (20.71%)
  30-39 (20.84%)
  40-49 (15.92%)
  50-59 (16.55%)
  60-69 (11.94%)
  70-79 (5.56%)
  80-89 (1.43%)
  above 90 (0.41%)

Gender breakdown of Saratok's electorate as of 2022

  Male (49.91%)
  Female (50.09%)

History

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Polling districts

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According to the gazette issued on 31 October 2022, the Saratok constituency has a total of 19 polling districts.[3]

State constituency Polling Districts Code Location
Kalaka (N38) Pelunga 205/38/01
  • SK Nyiar
  • RH Bundan Sg. Metong Roban
  • RH Siti Jubaidah Anak Lanchang Sg. Engkabang
  • SMK Kalaka Roban
Perpat 205/38/02
  • SK Lubok Nibong
  • SK Paloh
  • SK Perpat
Kaba 205/38/03
  • SK Haji Bollah Kaba
  • SK Kupang
  • SJK (C) Min Syn Saratok
Saratok 205/38/04 SK Abang Abdul Rahman Saratok
Tengalat 205/38/05 SK Entebu
Senyawan 205/38/06 SK Sg. Antu
Krian (N39) Mudong 205/39/01
  • RH Jimbun Kop Ibus
  • SK Mudong
  • SK Supok
  • RH Mawat
Brayang 205/39/02
  • SK Brayang Riban
  • SK Lichok
Batu Anam 205/39/03
  • SK Ulu Sebetan
  • SK Central Batu Empat
  • SK Engkulu Saratok
  • SK Sg. Klampai
Diso 205/39/04
  • SK Temudok Awik
  • SK St. Peter Saratok
  • SK Malong
Awik 205/39/05
  • SK Ulu Awik
  • RH Tangan Ulu Risau
  • SK Ng. Atoi
  • RH Ring Tembawai Kapok
  • SK Lubok Kepayang
  • RH Ayom Ng. Luau
Melupa 205/39/06
  • Dewan Serbaguna St. Jerome Kaki Wong Saratok
  • RH Mawan Kawit Bunsi Saratok
  • SK Ng. Assam Saratok
  • SK Mendas Saratok
Kabo 205/39/07
  • SK Kabo Hilir Saratok
  • SK Wong Besi
  • SK Praha Kabo
  • RH Illau Krangan Rusa Ili
  • SK Babang
  • SK Lempa
  • SK Ulu Kabo
Gerenjang 205/39/08
  • SK Ulu Budu
  • RH Uding Ulu Budu Saratok
  • SK Ng. Budu
  • RH Jelai
  • RH Bunyih Tanjung Bangkit Saratok
  • RH Subing Ulu Krian
  • RH Ngitar Awas Krian
  • SK Ng Grenjang
  • RH Endit Ng Batang
Bajau 205/39/09
  • SK Ng. Abu
  • RH Ngalong Bajau Saratok
Krangan 205/39/10
  • SK Klua Saratok
  • SK Tandok Krangan Saratok
Kabong (N40) Nyabor 205/40/01
  • SK Haji Junid Gerigat
  • SK Kpg. Alit Kabong
  • SK Engkabang Kabong
  • SK St. Michael Plassu
  • SK Sg. Pasir
  • SK To'Emam Nyabor
  • SK Empelam
  • SK Abang Moh Sesang
Roban 205/40/02
  • SK Ulu Roban
  • SK St. Paul's Roban
  • SJK (C) Chung Hua Roban
Kabong 205/40/03
  • SJK (C) Chung Hua Kabong
  • SK Abang Leman Kabong

Representation history

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Members of Parliament for Saratok
Parliament No Years Member Party
Constituency created
1969-1971 Parliament was suspended[4][5]
3rd P131 1971-1974 Edmund Langgu Saga SNAP
4th P141 1974-1976
1976-1978 BN (SNAP)
5th 1978-1982
6th 1982-1986 Independent
7th P164 1986-1990 Peter Tinggom Kamarau BN (SNAP)
8th P166 1990-1995
9th P178 1995-1999
10th P179 1999-2004
11th P205 2004-2008 Jelaing Mersat BN (PDP)
12th 2008-2013
13th 2013 William Mawan Ikom
2013-2016 TERAS
2016-2018 BN (PBB) [6]
14th 2018-2020 Ali Biju PH (PKR)
2020-2022 PN (BERSATU)
15th 2022–present

State constituency

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Parliamentary

constituency

State constituency
1969–1978 1978–1990 1990–1999 1999–2008 2008–2016 2016−present
Saratok Kabong
Kalaka
Krian

Current state assembly members

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No. State Constituency Member Coalition (Party)
N38 Kalaka Abdul Wahab Aziz GPS (PBB)
N39 Krian Friday Belik GPS (PDP)
N40 Kabong Mohd Chee Kadir GPS (PBB)

Local governments & postcodes

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No. State Constituency Local Government Postcode
N38 Kalaka Saratok District Council
  • 94650 Kabong
  • 95300 Roban
  • 95400 Saratok
N39 Krian
N40 Kabong

Election results

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Malaysian general election, 2022
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
PN Ali Biju 19,223 62.33 Increase 62.33
GPS Giendam Jonathan Tait 10,397 33.71 Increase 33.71
PH Ibil Jaya 1,221 3.96 Decrease 48.22
Total valid votes 30,841 100.00
Total rejected ballots 376
Unreturned ballots 76
Turnout 31,293 69.26 Decrease 6.38
Registered electors 44,531
Majority 8,826 28.62 Increase 24.26
PN 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 % ∆%
PH Ali Biju 11,848 52.18 Increase 8.51
BN Jagah @ Subeng Mula 10,859 47.82 Decrease 5.39
Total valid votes 22,707 100.00
Total rejected ballots 257
Unreturned ballots 120
Turnout 23,084 75.64 Decrease 4.67
Registered electors 30,517
Majority 989 4.36 Increase 5.18
PH gain from BN 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 William Mawan Ikom 11,600 53.21 Decrease 23.60
PKR Ali Biju 9,519 43.67 Increase 20.48
Independent Roseli Paleng 681 3.12 Increase 3.12
Total valid votes 21,800 100.00
Total rejected ballots 258
Unreturned ballots 78
Turnout 22,136 80.31 Increase 11.65
Registered electors 27,562
Majority 2,081 9.54 Decrease 44.08
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 % ∆%
BN Jelaing Mersat 12,470 76.81 Increase 3.87
PKR Mohd Yahya Abdullah 3,764 23.19 Increase 23.19
Total valid votes 16,234 100.00
Total rejected ballots 218
Unreturned ballots 15
Turnout 16,467 68.66 Increase 0.86
Registered electors 23,982
Majority 8,706 53.62 Increase 7.74
BN hold Swing


Malaysian general election, 2004
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
BN Jelaing Mersat 11,995 72.94 Increase 5.29
SNAP Edmund Stanley Jugol Benedict Sandin 4,450 27.06 Increase 27.06
Total valid votes 16,445 100.00
Total rejected ballots 229
Unreturned ballots 10
Turnout 16,684 67.80 Increase 0.64
Registered electors
Majority 7,545 45.88 Increase 13.58
BN hold Swing


Malaysian general election, 1999
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
BN Peter Tinggom Kamarau 10,545 67.65 Increase 2.96
PKR Idris Bohari 5,042 32.35 Increase 32.35
Total valid votes 15,587 100.00
Total rejected ballots 271
Unreturned ballots
Turnout 15,858 67.16 Decrease 2.01
Registered electors
Majority 5,503 32.30 Decrease 10.25
BN hold Swing


Malaysian general election, 1995
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
BN Peter Tinggom Kamarau 10,115 64.69 Increase 4.53
Independent Lempeng @ Patrick Manka Laman 3,462 22.14 Increase 22.14
Independent Wan Zainal Abidin Wan Senusi 1,381 8.83 Increase 8.83
PBS Barudi @ Berendam Linggong 677 4.33 Increase 4.33
Total valid votes 15,635 100.00
Total rejected ballots 265
Unreturned ballots 70
Turnout 15,970 69.17 Decrease 6.80
Registered electors
Majority 6,653 42.55 Increase 16.36
BN hold Swing


Malaysian general election, 1990
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
BN Peter Tinggom Kamarau 9,551 60.16 Increase 9.89
Independent Banyi Beriak 5,394 33.97 Increase 33.97
Independent Barudi @ Berendam Linggong 639 4.02 Increase 4.02
Independent Gerijih Tabor 293 1.85 Increase 1.85
Total valid votes 15,877 100.00
Total rejected ballots 297
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 16,174 75.97 Increase 3.82
Registered electors 21,289
Majority 4,157 26.19 Increase 20.44
BN hold Swing


Malaysian general election, 1986
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
BN Peter Tinggom Kamarau 6,367 50.27 Increase 8.98
Independent John Antau Linggang 5,639 44.52 Increase 44.52
Sarawak United Labour Party Jahiri Jais 659 5.20 Increase 5.20
Total valid votes 12,665 100.00
Total rejected ballots 174
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 12,839 72.15 Decrease 1.04
Registered electors 17,795
Majority 728 5.75 Decrease 9.94
BN gain from Independent Swing ?


Malaysian general election, 1982
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
Independent Edmund Langgu Saga 6,517 56.98 Increase 56.98
BN Dunstan Endawie 4,722 41.29 Decrease 32.89
Independent Mohamed Kho Abdullah 198 1.73 Increase 1.73
Total valid votes 11,437 100.00
Total rejected ballots 222
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 11,659 73.19 Increase 3.04
Registered electors 15,929
Majority 1,795 15.69 Decrease 32.67
Independent gain from BN Swing ?


Malaysian general election, 1978
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
BN Edmund Langgu Saga 7,260 74.18 Increase 74.18
Parti Anak Jati Sarawak Vincent Busut Dang 2,527 25.82 Increase 25.82
Total valid votes 9,787 100.00
Total rejected ballots 420
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 10,207 70.15 Decrease 10.90
Registered electors 14,550
Majority 4,733 48.36 Increase 44.68
BN gain from SNAP Swing ?


Malaysian general election, 1974
Party Candidate Votes % ∆%
SNAP Edmund Langgu Saga 5,258 51.84 Increase 9.75
BN Douglas Sullang 4,885 48.16 Increase 48.16
Total valid votes 10,143 100.00
Total rejected ballots 526
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 10,669 81.05 Decrease 2.29
Registered electors 13,163
Majority 373 3.68 Decrease 11.51
SNAP hold Swing


Malaysian general election, 1969
Party Candidate Votes %
SNAP Edmund Langgu Saga 3,968 42.09
PESAKA Anthony Nibong Linggang 2,536 26.90
PBB M. Su'ut Tahir 1,792 19.01
SUPP Bauk Buma 1,132 12.01
Total valid votes 9,428 100.00
Total rejected ballots 483
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 9,911 83.34
Registered electors 11,892
Majority 1,432 15.19
This was a new constituency created.

References

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  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. 46. 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. Retrieved 2016-05-05.
  5. ^ "www.parlimen.gov.my" (PDF). Retrieved 2016-05-05.
  6. ^ "Mawan reveals he is PBB member since 2016". Borneo Post Online. 2018-03-19. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
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