Bentong (federal constituency)

Malaysian federal constituency From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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

LegislatureDewan Rakyat
MP
Young Syefura Othman
PH
Constituency created1958
First contested1959
Quick facts Pahang constituency, Federal constituency ...
Bentong (P089)
Pahang constituency
Federal constituency
LegislatureDewan Rakyat
MP
Young Syefura Othman
PH
Constituency created1958
First contested1959
Last contested2022
Demographics
Population (2020)[1]171,087
Electors (2022)[2]87,058
Area (km²)[3]1,866
Pop. density (per km²)91.7
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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

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Ethnic breakdown of Bentong's electorate as of 2022
  1. Malay (49.4%)
  2. Chinese (37.8%)
  3. Indian (9.05%)
  4. Other ethnicities (3.73%)

As of 2020, Bentong has a population of 117,801 people.[4]

Age breakdown of Bentong's electorate as of 2022
  1. 18-20 (5.38%)
  2. 21-29 (19.1%)
  3. 30-39 (22.4%)
  4. 40-49 (17.5%)
  5. 50-59 (15.2%)
  6. 60-69 (11.7%)
  7. 70-79 (6.40%)
  8. 80-89 (2.16%)
  9. above 90 (0.32%)
Gender breakdown of Bentong's electorate as of 2022
  1. Male (51.0%)
  2. Female (49.0%)

History

Polling districts

According to the Federal Gazette issued on 31 October 2022, the Bentong constituency is divided into 40 polling districts.[5]

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State constituency Polling district Code Location
Bilut (N33) FELDA Lurah Bilut 089/33/01 SMK LKTP Lurah Bilut
Kampung Lebu 089/33/02 SK Lebu
Bandar Bentong 089/33/03 SK Sulaiman
Kemansur 089/33/04 SJK (C) Khai Mun Pagi
Chamang 089/33/05 SJK (T) Bentong
Repas 089/33/06 SJK (C) Khai Mun Repas
Chamang Luar 089/33/07 SJK (C) Khai Mun Chamang
Chamang Baharu 089/33/08 SMJK Khai Mun
Desa Damai 089/33/09 Dewan Orang Ramai Desa Damai
Sungai Penjuring 089/33/10 SJK (C) Sungai Penjuring
Ketari (N34) FELDA Mempaga 2 089/34/01 SK LKTP Mempaga 2
FELDA Mempaga 3 089/34/02 SA Rakyat Mempaga 3
FELDA Mempaga 1 089/34/03 SK LKTP Mempaga 1
Sungai Dua 089/34/04 SK Sungai Dua
Janda Baik 089/34/05 SK Janda Baik
Bukit Tinggi 089/34/06 SJK (C) Bukit Tinggi
Sri Layang 089/34/07 SK Sri Layang
Genting Highlands 089/34/08 Genting Centre of Excellence Residential Staff Complex 8
Benus 089/34/09 SMK Bentong
Ketari 089/34/10 SMK Ketari
Perting 089/34/11 SJK (C) Perting
Kampung Baharu 089/34/12 SK Tuanku Fatimah
Sungai Marong 089/34/13 SJK (C) Ketari
Sabai (N35) FELDA Sertik 089/35/01 SK LKTP Kampung Sertik
Jambu Rias 089/35/02 SK Jambu Rias
Sri Telemong 089/35/03 SJK (T) Sri Telemong
Pekan Karak 089/35/04 SMK Karak
Karak Setia 089/35/05 SMK Karak Setia
Bukit Dinding 089/35/06 SJK (T) Karak
Taman Karak 089/35/07 SJK (C) Karak
Kampung Baru Karak 089/35/08 SK Karak
Pelangai (N36) FELDA Sungai Kemasul 089/36/01 SK LKTP Kemasul
FELDA Chemomoi 089/36/02 SMK LKTP Chemomoi
FELDA Sungai Kemahal 089/36/03 SK LKTP Sungai Kemahal
Kampung Jawi-Jawi 089/36/04 SK Pelangai
Simpang Pelangai 089/36/05 SMK Seri Pelangai
Manchis 089/36/06 SJK (C) Manchis
Sungai Gapoi 089/36/07 Dewan Serbaguna Sungai Gapoi
Telemong 089/36/08 SJK (C) Telemong
Sungai Perdak 089/36/09 Balai Raya Kg. Sungai Perdak
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Representation history

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Members of Parliament for Bentong
Parliament NoYearsMemberParty Vote Share
Constituency created from Semantan
Parliament of the Federation of Malaya
1st P0601959–1963Chan Siang Sun
(陈声新)		Alliance (MCA) 8,643
62.70%
Parliament of Malaysia
1st P0601963–1964Chan Siang Sun
(陈声新)		Alliance (MCA) 8,643
62.70%
2nd1964–1969 12,832
65.74%
1969–1971Parliament was suspended[6][7]
3rd P0601971–1973Chan Siang Sun
(陈声新)		Alliance (MCA) Uncontested
1973–1974BN (MCA)
4th P0701974–1978 12,064
62.41%
5th1978–1982 16,606
66.81%
6th1982–1986 15,091
51.27%
7th P0791986–1989 16,777
59.13%
1989–1990Lim Ah Lek (林亚礼) 17,401
60.70%
8th1990–1995 22,486
68.43%
9th P0831995–1999 26,030
78.24%
10th1999–2004Liow Tiong Lai (廖中莱) 23,104
65.09%
11th P0892004–2008 27,144
72.48%
12th2008–2013 25,134
66.63%
13th2013–2018 25,947
50.37%
14th2018–2022Wong Tack (黄德)PH (DAP) 25,716
46.67%
15th2022–presentYoung Syefura Othman
(يوڠ شيفور عثمان)		 25,075
37.62%
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State constituency

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Parliamentary

constituency

 State constituency
1955–59* 1959–1974 1974–1986 1986–1995 1995–2004 2004–2018 2018–present
Bentong Bandar Bentong
Benus
Bilut
Karak
Ketari
Mentakab
Pelangai
Sabai Sabai
Semantan
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Historical boundaries

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State Constituency Area
1959 1974 1984 1994 2003 2018
Bandar Bentong
  • Bentong
  • Chamang
  • Kampung Lebu
  • Kemansur
  • Sungai Penjuring
Benus
  • Benus
  • Bukit Tinggi
  • Janda Baik
  • Ketari
  • Taman Sri Siantan
Bilut
  • Bentong
  • Chamang
  • FELDA Lurah Bilut
  • Kemansur
  • Sungai Penjuring
Karak
  • FELDA Lakum
  • FELDA Mempaga
  • Genting Highlands
  • Karak
  • Ketari
  • Benus
  • FELDA Mempaga
  • Genting Highlands
  • Karak
  • Ketari
Ketari
  • Benus
  • Genting Highlands
  • FELDA Mempaga
  • Ketari
  • Perting
Mentakab
  • Kampung Chatin
  • Kampung Chempaka
  • Lanchang
  • Mentakab
  • Songsang
Pelangai
  • FELDA Chemomoi
  • FELDA Sungai Kemasul
  • Kampung Teroh
  • Manchis
  • Telemong
  • FELDA Chemomoi
  • FELDA Sungai Kemasul
  • Manchis
  • Simpang Pelangai
  • Telemong
Sabai
  • Karak
  • Mancis
  • Mempaga
  • Sabai
  • Telemong
  • Bukit Dinding
  • FELDA Sertik
  • Jambu Rias
  • Karak
  • Telemong
Semantan
  • FELDA Chemomoi
  • FELDA Sungai Kemasul
  • Lanchang
  • Manchis
  • Telemong
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Current state assembly members

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No. State Constituency Member Coalition (Party)
N33BilutLee Chin ChenPH (DAP)
N34KetariThomas Su Keong Siong
N35SabaiArumugam VengatarakooBN (MIC)
N36PelangaiAmizar Abu AdamBN (UMNO)
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Local governments & postcodes

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No. State Constituency Local Government Postcode
N33 Bilut Bentong Municipal Council
  • 27600 Raub
  • 28310, 28320 Triang
  • 28500 Lanchang
  • 28600, 28610, 28620 Karak
  • 28700, 28730, 28740, 28750, 28800 Bentong
  • 69000 Cameron Highlands
N34 Ketari
N35 Sabai
N36 Pelangai
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Election results

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Malaysian general election, 2022
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
PHYoung Syefura Othman25,07537.62Increase 37.62
BNLiow Tiong Lai24,38336.58Decrease 6.40
PNRoslan Hassan16,23324.35Increase 24.35
IndependentWong Tack7981.20Increase 1.20
IndependentMohd Khalil Abdul Hamid1680.25Increase 0.25
Total valid votes 66,657100.00
Total rejected ballots 675
Unreturned ballots 150
Turnout 67,45276.57Decrease 6.82
Registered electors 87,058
Majority 6921.04Decrease 2.65
PH hold Swing
Source(s)
https://lom.agc.gov.my/ilims/upload/portal/akta/outputp/1753278/PUB611_2022.pdf
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Malaysian general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
PKRWong Tack25,71646.67Increase 46.67
BNLiow Tiong Lai23,68442.98Decrease 7.39
PASN. Balasubramaniam5,70610.35Increase 10.35
Total valid votes 55,106 100.00
Total rejected ballots 783
Unreturned ballots 284
Turnout 56,17383.39Decrease 1.13
Registered electors 67,359
Majority 2,0323.69Increase 2.95
PKR gain from BN 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.[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 Pahang [P.U. (B) 312/2018]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 28 May 2018. Retrieved 2018-08-01.[permanent dead link]
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Malaysian general election, 2013
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNLiow Tiong Lai25,94750.37Decrease 16.26
DAPWong Tack25,56849.63Increase 49.63
Total valid votes 51,515 100.00
Total rejected ballots 988
Unreturned ballots 125
Turnout 52,62884.52Increase 11.51
Registered electors 62,266
Majority 3790.74Decrease 2.58
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.[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 Pahang [P.U. (B) 216/2013]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 22 May 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 July 2019. Retrieved 2016-05-16.
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Malaysian general election, 2008
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNLiow Tiong Lai25,13466.63Decrease 5.85
PKRPonusamy Govindasamy12,58533.37Increase 33.37
Total valid votes 37,719 100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,285
Unreturned ballots 164
Turnout 39,16873.01Decrease 0.45
Registered electors 53,651
Majority 12,54933.26Decrease 11.70
BN hold Swing
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Malaysian general election, 2004
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNLiow Tiong Lai27,14472.48Increase 7.39
DAPAbu Bakar Lebai Sudin10,30527.52Increase 27.52
Total valid votes 37,449 100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,000
Unreturned ballots 240
Turnout 38,68973.46Increase 0.88
Registered electors 52,666
Majority 16,83944.96Increase 14.78
BN hold Swing
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Malaysian general election, 1999
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNLiow Tiong Lai23,10465.09Decrease 13.15
PKRAbdul Wahab Sudin12,38934.91Increase 13.15
Total valid votes 35,493 100.00
Total rejected ballots 848
Unreturned ballots 655
Turnout 36,99672.58Increase 0.20
Registered electors 50,972
Majority 10,71530.18Decrease 26.30
BN hold Swing
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Malaysian general election, 1995
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNLim Ah Lek26,03078.24Increase 9.81
DAPLeong Chee Meng7,24121.76Decrease 9.81
Total valid votes 33,271 100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,465
Unreturned ballots 827
Turnout 35,56372.38Decrease 0.26
Registered electors 49,133
Majority 18,78956.48Increase 19.62
BN hold Swing
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Malaysian general election, 1990
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNLim Ah Lek22,48668.43Increase 7.73
DAPWoo Chee Wan10,37531.57Increase 0.54
Total valid votes 32,861 100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,189
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 34,05072.64Increase 0.65
Registered electors 46,872
Majority 12,11136.86Increase 7.19
BN hold Swing
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Malaysian general by-election, 13 May 1989
Upon the death of incumbent, Chan Siang Sun
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNLim Ah Lek17,40160.70Increase 1.57
DAPLip Tuck Chee8,89531.03Decrease 4.41
IndependentMohamed Basri Mahidin2,1377.45Increase 7.45
IndependentM. Palanisamy1930.67Increase 0.67
IndependentR. Appu @ Ramakrishnan420.15Increase 0.15
Total valid votes 28,668 100.00
Total rejected ballots 309
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 28,97771.99Decrease 2.09
Registered electors 40,252
Majority 8,50629.67Increase 5.98
BN hold Swing
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Malaysian general election, 1986
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNChan Siang Sun16,77759.13Increase 7.86
DAPLip Tuck Chee10,05535.44Decrease 1.97
PASMat Shum Sidek1,5415.43Increase 5.43
Total valid votes 28,373 100.00
Total rejected ballots 718
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 29,09174.08Decrease 2.34
Registered electors 39,270
Majority 6,72223.69Increase 9.83
BN hold Swing
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Malaysian general election, 1982
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNChan Siang Sun15,09151.27Decrease 15.54
DAPTommy Liew11,01137.41Increase 4.22
IndependentMohamed Basri Mahidin3,33511.33Increase 11.33
Total valid votes 29,437 100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,301
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 30,73876.42Decrease 1.87
Registered electors 40,222
Majority 4,08013.86Decrease 19.76
BN hold Swing
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Malaysian general election, 1978
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNChan Siang Sun16,60666.81Increase 4.40
DAPLip Tuck Chee8,24833.19Increase 2.66
Total valid votes 24,854 100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,495
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 26,34978.29Increase 0.35
Registered electors 33,656
Majority 8,35833.62Increase 1.74
BN hold Swing
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Malaysian general election, 1974
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNChan Siang Sun12,06462.41Increase 62.41
DAPLau Dak Kee5,90230.53Increase 30.53
Parti Rakyat MalaysiaSakeh @ Seheh Abdul Rashid @ Mohamed Yatim1,3637.05Increase 7.05
Total valid votes 19,329 100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,108
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 20,43777.94
Registered electors 27,378
Majority 6,16231.88
BN hold Swing
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Malaysian general election, 1969
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
On the nomination day, Chan Siang Sun won uncontested.
AllianceChan Siang Sun
Total valid votes 100.00
Total rejected ballots
Unreturned ballots
Turnout
Registered electors 28,187
Majority
Alliance hold Swing
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Malaysian general election, 1964
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
AllianceChan Siang Sun12,83265.74Increase 3.04
Socialist FrontPhoon Chee Kai6,68634.26Decrease 3.04
Total valid votes 19,518 100.00
Total rejected ballots 846
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 20,36480.87Increase 2.68
Registered electors 25,182
Majority 6,14631.48Increase 6.08
Alliance hold Swing
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Malayan general election, 1959
Party Candidate Votes%
AllianceChan Siang Sun8,64362.70
Socialist FrontLim Ong Hang5,14137.30
Total valid votes 13,784 100.00
Total rejected ballots 157
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 13,94178.19
Registered electors 17,829
Majority 3,50225.40
This was a new constituency created.
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