Likas (state constituency)

State constituency in Sabah, Malaysia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Likas is a state constituency in Sabah, Malaysia, that has been represented in the Sabah State Legislative Assembly. It is mandated to return a single member to the Assembly under the first-past-the-post voting system.

LegislatureSabah State Legislative Assembly
MLA
 
 		 
Tham Yun Fook
Heritage
Constituency created1976
First contested1974
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Likas
Sabah constituency
State constituency
LegislatureSabah State Legislative Assembly
MLA
 
 		 
Tham Yun Fook
Heritage
Constituency created1976
First contested1974
Last contested2025
Demographics
Electors (2025)19,100
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Polling districts

As at 12 February 2016, this constituency contains the polling districts of Bandar Utara, Bandar Selatan, Likas Barat, Likas, Likas Tengah, Likas Selatan, Likas Park and Dah Yeh Villa.[1]

Demographics

As of 2020, Likas has a population of 38,800 people.[2]

Ethnic breakdown of Likas' electorate as of 2025
  1. Chinese (48.0%)
  2. Non-Muslim Bumiputera (36.0%)
  3. Muslim Bumiputera (15.0%)
  4. Other ethnicities (1.00%)

History

Polling districts

According to the gazette issued on 31 October 2022, the Likas constituency has a total of 8 polling districts.[3]

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State constituency Polling Districts Code Location
Likas (N19) Bandar Utara 172/19/01 Dewan Serbaguna Kompleks Sukan Likas
Bandar Selatan 172/19/02 Kolej Vokasional Likas
Likas Barat 172/19/03 SMK Perempuan Likas
Likas 172/19/04 SK St. Agnes
Likas Tengah 172/19/05 SJK (C) St. James Likas
Likas Selatan 172/19/06 SM Kian Kok
Likas Park 172/19/07 SMK Likas
Dah Yeh Villa 172/19/08 SM Tshung Tsin Sabah
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Representation history

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Member of Sabah State Legislative Assembly for Likas
Assembly Years Member Party
Constituency created from Jesselton Bandar
5th 1976 – 1981 Wong Yau Ket BERJAYA
6th 1981 – 1985 Chin Kok Kong BN (BERJAYA)
7th 1985 – 1986 Yong Teck Lee (杨德利) PBS
8th 1986 – 1990
9th 1990 – 1994 GR (PBS)
10th 1994 – 1999 BN (SAPP)
11th 1999 – 2004
12th 2004 – 2008 Liew Teck Chan (刘德泉)
13th 2008
2008 – 2013 SAPP
14th 2013 – 2015 Junz Wong (王鸿俊) DAP
2015 – 2016 PH (DAP)
2016 Independent
2016 – 2018 WARISAN
15th 2018 – 2020 Tan Lee Fatt (陈历发) PH (DAP)
16th 2020 – 2025
17th 2025–present Tham Yun Fook (谭永福) WARISAN
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Election results

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Sabah state election, 2025
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
HeritageTham Yun Fook5,76856.31Decrease 29.24
PHPhoong Jin Zhe3,34332.64Increase 32.64
SAPPYong Yit Jee8378.17Increase 8.17
Sabah Dream PartyLouis Yong Yin Loong2092.04Increase 2.04
PBKCandy Chiew440.43Increase 0.43
Sabah Nationality PartyKu Yuk Cheong420.41Increase 0.41
Total valid votes 10,243
Total rejected ballots 76
Unreturned ballots 25
Turnout 10,34454.16Decrease 9.23
Registered electors 19,100
Majority 2,42523.67Decrease 55.01
Heritage hold Swing
Source(s)
"RESULTS OF CONTESTED ELECTION AND STATEMENTS OF THE POLL AFTER THE OFFICIAL ADDITION OF VOTES" (PDF).
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Sabah state election, 2020
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
Sabah Heritage PartyTan Lee Fatt8,17385.55Increase 85.55
BNChang Kee Ying6566.87Decrease 4.37
LDPSim Fui2762.89Increase 2.89
Love Sabah PartyLu Siaw Wee1641.72Increase 1.72
IndependentChia Chui Ket950.99Increase 0.99
USNO (Baru)Daniel Isaac Hoong810.85Increase 0.85
Sabah People's Unity PartyChong Chee Vui220.23Increase 0.23
Total valid votes 9,46799.09
Total rejected ballots 710.74
Unreturned ballots 160.17
Turnout 9,55463.39Decrease 10.34
Registered electors 14,934
Majority 7,51778.68Increase 8.25
Sabah Heritage Party hold Swing
Source(s)
"RESULTS OF CONTESTED ELECTION AND STATEMENTS OF THE POLL AFTER THE OFFICIAL ADDITION OF VOTES".
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Sabah state election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
PHTan Lee Fatt9,16381.67Increase 81.67
BNChin Shu Ying1,26111.24Decrease 6.82
SAPPYong We Kong6736.00Decrease 6.82
Total valid votes 11,09798.91
Total rejected ballots 840.75
Unreturned ballots 380.34
Turnout 11,21973.73Decrease 2.07
Registered electors 15,216
Majority 7,90270.43Increase 21.69
PH hold Swing
Source(s)
"RESULTS OF CONTESTED ELECTION AND STATEMENTS OF THE POLL AFTER THE OFFICIAL ADDITION OF VOTES".
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Sabah state election, 2013
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
DAPJunz Wong7,74666.80Increase 32.82
BNChin Shu Ying2,09418.06Decrease 24.98
SAPPYong Teck Lee1,48712.82Increase 12.82
IndependentHo Cheong Tshun1551.34Increase 1.34
Total valid votes 11,48299.02
Total rejected ballots 990.85
Unreturned ballots 150.13
Turnout 11,59675.80Increase 13.08
Registered electors 15,294
Majority 5,65248.74Increase 39.68
DAP gain from BN Swing ?
Source(s)
"KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM DEWAN UNDANGAN NEGERI". Archived from the original on 2022-06-28. Retrieved 2022-06-28.
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Sabah state election, 2008
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNLiew Teck Chan4,09743.04Decrease 28.94
DAPJoan Goh Penn Nee3,23533.98Increase 33.98
PKRYap Siew Kiong1,88819.83Decrease 6.42
IndependentKong Yu Kiong1821.91Increase 1.91
Total valid votes 9,40298.77
Total rejected ballots 1111.17
Unreturned ballots 60.06
Turnout 9,51962.72Increase 5.20
Registered electors 15,178
Majority 8629.06Decrease 36.67
BN hold Swing
Source(s)
"KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM DEWAN UNDANGAN NEGERI SABAH BAGI TAHUN 2008".
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Sabah state election, 2004
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNLiew Teck Chan6,28671.98Increase 20.56
PKRKong Yu Kiong2,29326.25Increase 26.25
Total valid votes 8,57998.24
Total rejected ballots 1341.53
Unreturned ballots 200.23
Turnout 8,73357.52Decrease 10.69
Registered electors 15,182
Majority 3,99345.73Increase 17.72
BN hold Swing
Source(s)
"KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM DEWAN UNDANGAN NEGERI SABAH BAGI TAHUN 2004".
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Sabah state election, 1999
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNYong Teck Lee9,11051.42Decrease 5.85
PBSChong Eng Leong4,14823.41Decrease 18.32
BERSEKUTUHarris Salleh3,57620.18Increase 20.18
SETIAGamparan Lajah3181.79Increase 1.79
PASYahya Kassim2001.13Increase 1.13
IndependentSaudin Kadis1000.56Increase 0.56
Total valid votes 17,45298.50
Total rejected ballots 2651.50
Unreturned ballots 00.00
Turnout 17,71768.21Decrease 2.81
Registered electors 25,976
Majority 4,96228.01Increase 12.47
BN hold Swing
Source(s)
"KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM DEWAN UNDANGAN NEGERI SABAH BAGI TAHUN 1999".
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Sabah state election, 1994
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNYong Teck Lee8,03557.27Increase 57.27
PBSYee Moh Chai5,85541.73Decrease 24.75
Total valid votes 13,89099.00
Total rejected ballots 1401.00
Unreturned ballots 00.00
Turnout 14,03071.02Decrease 0.50
Registered electors 19,756
Majority 2,18015.54Decrease 30.86
BN gain from PBS Swing ?
Source(s)
"KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM DEWAN UNDANGAN NEGERI SABAH BAGI TAHUN 1994".
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Sabah state election, 1990
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
PBSYong Teck Lee7,34766.48Decrease 0.74
USNOHussin Wahid Dally2,21920.08Increase 20.08
BERJAYAYan Ngai Nen6265.66Decrease 24.50
DAPQuek Yi Than4163.76Increase 3.76
PRSFrankie Yapp Lai Sing1761.59Increase 1.59
LDPChin Nyuk Fatt1761.59Increase 1.59
Total valid votes 10,96099.17
Total rejected ballots 920.83
Unreturned ballots 00.00
Turnout 11,05271.52
Registered electors 15,453
Majority 5,12846.40Increase 9.34
PBS hold Swing
Source(s)
"KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM DEWAN UNDANGAN NEGERI SABAH BAGI TAHUN 1990".
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Sabah state election, 1986
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
PBSYong Teck Lee6,48867.22
BERJAYAChin Kok Kong2,91130.16
Sabah Chinese PartyChu Yee Ming @ Jeffrey1401.45
SCCPKok Fung Chong380.39
Total valid votes 9,57799.22
Total rejected ballots 750.78
Unreturned ballots 00.00
Turnout 9,65273.54
Registered electors 13,125
Majority 3,57737.06
PBS hold Swing
Source(s)
"KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM DEWAN UNDANGAN NEGERI SABAH BAGI TAHUN 1986".
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