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Beruas (federal constituency)

Federal constituency in Perak, Malaysia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Beruas is a federal constituency in Manjung District, Perak, Malaysia, that has been represented in the Dewan Rakyat since 1959.

LegislatureDewan Rakyat
MP
Ngeh Koo Ham
PH
Constituency created1958
First contested1959
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Beruas (P068)
Perak constituency
Federal constituency
LegislatureDewan Rakyat
MP
Ngeh Koo Ham
PH
Constituency created1958
First contested1959
Last contested2022
Demographics
Population (2020)[1]119,756
Electors (2022)[2]108,249
Area (km²)[3]754
Pop. density (per km²)158.8
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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

Ethnic breakdown of Beruas's electorate as of 2022[4]
  1. Chinese (56.8%)
  2. Malay (27.2%)
  3. Indian (15.2%)
  4. Other ethnicities (0.90%)

As of 2020, Beruas has a population of 119,756 people.[5]

Age breakdown of Beruas's electorate as of 2022
  1. 18–20 (5.46%)
  2. 21–29 (18.9%)
  3. 30–39 (20.7%)
  4. 40–49 (17.7%)
  5. 50–59 (15.1%)
  6. 60–69 (12.3%)
  7. 70–79 (6.94%)
  8. 80–89 (2.42%)
  9. above 90 (0.53%)
Gender breakdown of Beruas's electorate as of 2022
  1. Male (50.3%)
  2. Female (49.7%)

History

Polling districts

According to the federal gazette issued on 31 October 2022, the Beruas constituency is divided into 46 polling districts.[6]

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State constituency Polling Districts Code Location
Pengkalan Baharu (N36) Kampong Pintu Gerbang 068/36/01 Dewan Orang Ramai Pintu Gerbang
Dendang 068/36/02 SK Dendang
Paya Ara 068/36/03 SK Dendang
Bruas 068/36/04 SK Beruas
Bruas Timor 068/36/05 SK Bruas
Bruas Barat 068/36/06 SK Bruas
Ladang Bruas 068/36/07 SJK (T) Beruas
Ulu Bruas 068/36/08 SJK (T) Beruas
Panchor 068/36/09 SK Panchor
Pengkalan Baharu 068/36/10 SK Pengkalan Baharu
Kampong Baharu Sungai Batu 068/36/11 SJK (C) Sungai Batu
Ladang Huntly 068/36/12 SK Ladang Huntly
Kampong Kota 068/36/13 SK Kampong Kota
Kampong Tengah 068/36/14 SK Gelong Gajah
Gelong Gajah 068/36/15 SK Gelong Gajah
Kampong Banjar 068/36/16 Dewan Orang Ramai Kampong Banjar
Kampong Jering New Village 068/36/17 SJK (C) Kampung Jering
Jalan Ayer Tawar 068/36/18 SK Ayer Tawar
Changkat Chermin 068/36/19 SK Changkat Chermin
Paya Nibong 068/36/20 Dewan Orang Ramai Paya Nibong
Pantai Remis (N37) Pantai Remis 068/37/01 SK Pantai Remis
Taman Bintang 068/37/02 SM Yik Ching
Kampong Indah 068/37/03 SMK Pantai Remis
Kampong Sungai Batu 068/37/04 SK Sungai Batu
Ladang Segari 068/37/05 SK Segari
Segari 068/37/06 SJK (C) Pei Min
Changkat Keruing 068/37/07 SJK (C) Khuen Hean
Ladang Cashwood 068/37/08 SJK (T) Kampong Tun Sambanthan
Kampong Merbau 068/37/09 SJK (C) Kampong Merbau
Kampong Raja Hitam 068/37/10 SJK (C) Pei Min
Bunga Raya 068/37/11 SK Methodist
Taman Sri Ayer Tawar 068/37/12 SJK (C) Min Te
Ayer Tawar Baharu 068/37/13 SMJK Ayer Tawar
Taman Dinding 068/37/14
  • SMK Ambrose
  • SJK (T) Ayer Tawar
Ayer Tawar Selatan 068/37/15 SMK Methodist
Ayer Tawar Tengah 068/37/16 SMK Methodist
Astaka (N38) Simpang Lima 068/38/01 SJK (C) Simpang Lima
Pekan Gurney 068/38/02 SJK (C) Pekan Gurney
Simpang Dua 068/38/03 SJK (C) Chien Hua
Astaka 068/38/04 SMK Tok Perdana
Sitiawan 068/38/05 SK Seri Selamat
Taman Pegawai 068/38/06 SK St. Francis
Kampong China Utara 068/38/07 SJK (C) Uk Ing
Kampong China Selatan 068/38/08 SJK (C) Chinese National
Kampong Koh Utara 068/38/09
  • SMJK Nan Hwa
  • SMK Methodist (ACS)
Kampong Koh Selatan 068/38/10
  • SJK (C) Uk Dih
  • SK Methodist (ACS)
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Representation history

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Members of Parliament for Beruas
Parliament NoYearsMemberParty Vote Share
Constituency created from Dindings
Bruas
Parliament of the Federation of Malaya
1st P0441959–1963Yeoh Tat Beng (杨达明)Independent 5,967
38.78%
Parliament of Malaysia
1st P0441963–1964Yeoh Tat Beng (杨达明)Independent 5,967
38.78%
2nd1964–1966Alliance (MCA) 10,587
53.32%
1966–1969Chew Biow Chuon
(周苗存)		 9,464
40.17%
1969–1971Parliament was suspended[7][8]
3rd P0441971–1973Su Liang Yu (苏良佑)PPP 8,368
41.22%
1973–1974BN (PPP)
4th P0561974–1978 6,560
42.95%
5th1978–1982Ting Chek Ming (陈则明)DAP 9,611
46.89%
6th1982–1986Michael Chen Wing Sum
(曾永森)		BN (GERAKAN) 14,922
63.08%
Beruas
7th P0621986–1990Lim Keng Yaik (林敬益)BN (GERAKAN) 11,926
49.82%
8th1990–1995 13,889
51.60%
9th P0651995–1999 18,313
68.46%
10th1999–2004 14,256
51.81%
11th P0682004–2008 15,867
58.40%
12th2008–2013Ngeh Koo Ham
(倪可汉)		PR (DAP) 15,831
53.06%
13th2013–2015 21,939
56.51%
2015–2018PH (DAP)
14th2018–2022 41,231
68.41%
15th2022–present 46,710
64.72%
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State constituency

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Parliamentary

constituency

 State constituency
1955–1959* 1959–1974 1974–1986 1986–1995 1995–2004 2004–2018 2018–present
Beruas Astaka
Pantai Remis
Pengkalan Baharu
Bruas Ayer Tawar
Pantai Remis
Pengkalan Baharu
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Historical boundaries

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State Constituency Area
1959 1974 1984 1994 2003 2018
Astaka
  • FELCRA Lekir
  • Kampung Koh
  • Pekan Gurney
  • Simpang Dua
  • Sitiawan
Ayer Tawar
  • Ayer Tawar
  • Kampung Muihibbah
  • Kampung Raja Hitam
  • Pantai Remis
  • Segari
Pantai Remis
  • Ayer Tawar
  • Changkat Keruing
  • Segari
  • Kampung Merbau
  • Simpang Lima
  • Ayer Tawar
  • Changkat Keruing
  • Segari
  • Kampung Merbau
  • Pantai Remis
Pengkalan Baharu
  • Beruas
  • Kampung Panchor
  • Kampung Sungai Nyior
  • Kuala Trong
  • Pengkalan Baharu
  • Beruas
  • Kampung Panchor
  • Kampung Jering
  • Pantai Remis
  • Pengkalan Baharu
  • Beruas
  • Kampung Panchor
  • Kampung Jering
  • Kampung Tualang
  • Pengkalan Baharu
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Current state assembly members

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No. State Constituency Member Coalition (Party)
N36Pengkalan BaharuAzman NohBN (UMNO)
N37Pantai RemisWong May IngPH (DAP)
N38AstakaJason Ng Thien Yeong
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Local governments & postcodes

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No. State Constituency Local Government Postcode
N36 Pengkalan Baharu Manjung Municipal Council
  • 32000 Sitiawan
  • 32040 Seri Manjong
  • 32200 Lumut
  • 32400 Ayer Tawar
  • 32500 Changkat Keruing
  • 32700 Beruas
  • 34900 Pantai Remis
N37 Pantai Remis
N38 Astaka
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Election results

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Malaysian general election, 2022
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
PHNgeh Koo Ham46,71064.72Increase 64.72
PNOng Kean Sing12,73917.65Increase 17.65
BNDing Siew Chee12,72417.63Decrease 4.40
Total valid votes 72,173 100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,124
Unreturned ballots 186
Turnout 73,48366.17Decrease 11.05
Registered electors 108,249
Majority 33,97147.07Increase 0.69
PH hold Swing
Source(s)
https://lom.agc.gov.my/ilims/upload/portal/akta/outputp/1753277/PUB610%20PARLIMEN%20PERAK.pdf
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Malaysian general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
PKRNgeh Koo Ham41,23168.41Increase 68.41
BNPang Chok King13,27722.03Decrease 21.46
PASMohamad Nazeer M K M Hameed5,7599.56Increase 9.56
Total valid votes 60,267 100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,009
Unreturned ballots 341
Turnout 61,61777.22Decrease 3.23
Registered electors 79,794
Majority 27,95446.38Increase 33.36
PKR hold Swing
Source(s)

"His Majesty's Government Gazette - Notice of Contested Election, Parliament for the State of Perak [P.U. (B) 237/2018]" (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 Perak [P.U. (B) 311/2018]" (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%∆%
DAPNgeh Koo Ham21,93956.51Increase 3.45
BNChang Ko Youn16,88243.49Decrease 3.45
Total valid votes 38,821 100.00
Total rejected ballots 687
Unreturned ballots 78
Turnout 39,58680.45Increase 9.23
Registered electors 49,205
Majority 5,05713.02Increase 6.90
DAP hold Swing
Source(s)

"Federal Government Gazette - Notice of Contested Election, Parliament for the State of Perak [P.U. (B) 174/2013]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 26 April 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 December 2019. Retrieved 2016-05-14.

"Federal Government Gazette - Results of Contested Election and Statements of the Poll after the Official Addition of Votes, Parliamentary Constituencies for the State of Perak [P.U. (B) 215/2013]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 22 May 2013. Retrieved 2016-05-14.[permanent dead link]
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Malaysian general election, 2008
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
DAPNgeh Koo Ham15,83153.06Increase 11.46
BNChang Ko Youn14,00346.94Decrease 11.46
Total valid votes 29,834 100.00
Total rejected ballots 889
Unreturned ballots 98
Turnout 30,82171.22Increase 4.05
Registered electors 43,273
Majority 1,8286.12Decrease 10.68
DAP gain from BN Swing ?
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Malaysian general election, 2004
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNLim Keng Yaik @ Lim Kheng Heang15,86758.40Increase 6.59
DAPNga Hock Cheh11,30341.60Decrease 4.93
Total valid votes 27,170 100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,102
Unreturned ballots 56
Turnout 28,32867.17Increase 3.15
Registered electors 42,173
Majority 4,56416.80Increase 11.52
BN hold Swing
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Malaysian general election, 1999
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNLim Keng Yaik @ Lim Kheng Heang14,25651.81Decrease 16.65
DAPYew Teong Chong12,80146.53Increase 20.15
MDPAbdul Roni4571.66Increase 1.66
Total valid votes 27,514 100.00
Total rejected ballots 782
Unreturned ballots 1
Turnout 28,29764.02Decrease 2.54
Registered electors 44,200
Majority 1,4555.28Decrease 36.80
BN hold Swing
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Malaysian general election, 1995
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNLim Keng Yaik @ Lim Kheng Heang18,31368.46Increase 16.86
DAPChen Lim Piow7,05926.38Decrease 22.02
IndependentRamli Ariffin7082.65Increase 2.65
IndependentTan Kiat Seng @ Shuk Yik6712.51Increase 2.51
Total valid votes 26,751 100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,050
Unreturned ballots 58
Turnout 27,85966.56Decrease 4.82
Registered electors 41,855
Majority 11,25442.08Increase 38.88
BN hold Swing
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Malaysian general election, 1990
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNLim Keng Yaik @ Lim Kheng Heang13,88951.60Increase 2.78
DAPNgeh Koo Ham13,02648.40Increase 3.74
Total valid votes 26,915 100.00
Total rejected ballots 803
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 27,71871.38Decrease 1.08
Registered electors 38,832
Majority 8633.20Decrease 0.96
BN hold Swing
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Malaysian general election, 1986
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNLim Keng Yaik @ Lim Kheng Heang11,92648.82Decrease 14.26
DAPGong Ngie Hea10,91144.66Increase 13.00
PASHassan Mohamed1,5946.52Increase 1.26
Total valid votes 24,431 100.00
Total rejected ballots 805
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 25,23672.46Decrease 4.62
Registered electors 34,828
Majority 1,0154.16Decrease 27.36
BN hold Swing
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Malaysian general election, 1982: Bruas
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNMichael Chen Wing Sum14,92263.08Increase 18.18
DAPQuek Kow Sia7,49031.66Decrease 15.23
PASYusoff Kassim1,2445.26Decrease 2.95
Total valid votes 23,656 100.00
Total rejected ballots 540
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 24,19677.08Decrease 1.86
Registered electors 31,391
Majority 7,43231.42Increase 29.43
BN gain from DAP Swing ?
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Malaysian general election, 1978: Bruas
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
DAPTing Chek Ming9,61146.89Increase 9.20
BNSu Liang Yu9,20444.90Increase 1.95
PASZulkifflie Alias1,6838.21Increase 8.21
Total valid votes 20,498 100.00
Total rejected ballots 903
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 21,40178.94Increase 10.17
Registered electors 27,109
Majority 4071.99Decrease 3.27
DAP gain from BN Swing ?
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Malaysian general election, 1974: Bruas
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNSu Liang Yu6,56042.95Increase 42.95
DAPDaing Ibrahim Othman5,75737.69Increase 37.69
IndependentOh Ka Seng1,75311.48Increase 11.48
PEKEMASTeoh Hoi Sim1,2047.88Increase 7.88
Total valid votes 15,274 100.00
Total rejected ballots 918
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 16,19268.77Decrease 3.64
Registered electors 23,544
Majority 8035.26Increase 2.95
BN gain from PPP Swing ?
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Malaysian general election, 1969: Bruas
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
PPPSu Liang Yu8,36841.22Increase 7.83
AllianceChew Biow Chuon7,90038.91Increase 10.26
PMIPMohd Rus Jaafar4,03319.87Increase 2.43
Total valid votes 20,301 100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,002
Unreturned ballots
Turnout 21,30372.41Decrease 0.19
Registered electors 29,421
Majority 4682.31Decrease 14.00
PPP gain from Alliance Swing ?
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Malaysian general by-election, 4 June 1966: Bruas
Upon the death of incumbent, Yeoh Tat Beng
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
AllianceChew Biow Chuon9,46449.17Decrease 4.15
PPPWong Kok Weng6,42633.39Increase 33.39
PMIPAbdul Rahim Mat Salleh3,35717.44Increase 17.44
Total valid votes 19,247 100.00
Total rejected ballots 364
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 19,61172.60Increase 6.80
Registered electors 27,014
Majority 3,03816.31Decrease 3.17
Alliance hold Swing
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Malaysian general election, 1964: Bruas
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
AllianceYeoh Tat Beng10,58753.32Decrease 19.43
UDPLoi Kiew Hang6,71933.84Increase 33.84
IndependentPachik Ahmad2,55012.84Increase 12.84
Total valid votes 19,856 100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,002
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 20,85879.40Increase 12.55
Registered electors 26,270
Majority 3,86819.48Increase 14.59
Alliance gain from Independent Swing ?
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Malayan general election, 1959: Bruas
Party Candidate Votes%
IndependentYeoh Tat Beng5,96738.78
AllianceMohd Noor Mohamed5,21533.89
PPPK. Raman4,20527.33
Total valid votes 15,387 100.00
Total rejected ballots 913
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 16,30066.85
Registered electors 24,383
Majority 7524.89
This was a new constituency created.
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