Pelagus

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

Pelagus is a state constituency in Sarawak, Malaysia, that has been represented in the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly since 1969.

LegislatureSarawak State Legislative Assembly
MLA
 
 		 
Wilson Nyabong Ijang
GPS
Constituency created1968
First contested1969
Quick facts Sarawak constituency, State constituency ...
Pelagus
Sarawak constituency
State constituency
LegislatureSarawak State Legislative Assembly
MLA
 
 		 
Wilson Nyabong Ijang
GPS
Constituency created1968
First contested1969
Last contested2021
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Established during the 1968 redistribution, the constituency is required to elect a single member to the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly using the first-past-the-post voting system.

History

As of 2020, Pelagus has a population of 11,877 people.[1]

Polling districts

According to the gazette issued on 31 October 2022, the Pelagus constituency has a total of 4 polling districts.[2]

More information State constituency, Polling Districts ...
State constituency Polling Districts Code Location
Pelagus（N61） Pelagus 215/61/01
  • RH Bunyau Pulau Pisang
  • RH Mengga Ng. Semenuang
  • RH Jelani Kerangan Bangat Batang Rajang
  • SK Ng. Encheremin
  • RH Seliong
  • RH Rabar Ng
  • RII Jengeng Ng Mela
  • SK Ng. Pelagus
  • RH Achong Ng. Benin
  • SK Ulu Pelagus
  • RH Antau Sg Pelagus
  • RH George Sg. Pelagus
Sungai Amang 215/61/02 SK Sg. Amang
Nanga Peraran 215/61/03
  • SK Ng. Peraran
  • RH Budit Ng. Mekey
  • RH Jelanie Ng Sama
  • RH Sabang Ng Buya
  • RH Johnny Sg. Sut
Sut 215/61/04
  • RH Johnny Sg. Sut
  • RH Sanggau Sg. Sut
  • RH Belikau Sg. Sut
  • RH Jugah Sut
  • RH Baraoh Tembawai Sandong Baroh
  • RH Emak
  • RH Al, Entawau Ulu
  • RH Mamot
  • RH Taing
  • SK Ng. Bena
  • RH Nyawai Sg. Bena
  • RH Nyawai
  • RH Naga
  • SK Ng. Kebiaw
  • SK Lepong Balleh
  • RH Gawan
  • SK Ng Mujong
  • SK Ng Bawai
  • RH Bengau Sg. Sut
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Representation history

More information Members of the Legislative Assembly for Pelagus, Assembly ...
Members of the Legislative Assembly for Pelagus
AssemblyYearsMemberParty
Constituency created
8th1970-1971Bennet JarrowPESAKA
1971-1973Leonard Linggi Jugah
1973-1974BN (PBB)
9th1974-1979Jonathan Sabai AjingSNAP
10th1979-1983BN (SNAP)
11th1983-1987Nueng KudiSNAP
12th1987-1991Philimon NuingPBDS
13th1991-1996Sng Chee Hua
14th1996-2001BN (PBDS)
15th2001-2004Larry Sng Wei Shien
2004-2006 BN (PRS)
16th2006-2011
17th2011-2012George LagongIndependent
2012-2014SWP
2014TERAS
2015SWP
2016Independent[3][4]
18th2016-2018Wilson Nyabong IjangBN (PRS)
2018- 2021 GPS (PRS)
19th 2021–present
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Election results

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Sarawak state election, 2021: Pelagus
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
GPSWilson Nyabong Ijang2,84356.29Increase 56.29
PSBKristoffer Nyuak Bajuk1,79435.52Increase 35.52
DAPSolomon Kumbong2504.95Decrease 5.81
PBKNyambong Sibat881.74Increase 1.74
PBDS BaruMoses Ripai761.50Increase 1.50
Total valid votes 5,051 100.00
Total rejected ballots 89
Unreturned ballots 13
Turnout 5,15365.28
Registered electors 7,894
Majority 1,049
GPS gain from BN Swing ?
Source(s)
https://lom.agc.gov.my/ilims/upload/portal/akta/outputp/1718688/PUB687.pdf
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Sarawak state election, 2016: Pelagus
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNWilson Nyabong Ijang3,77882.26Increase 52.68
DAPFrankie Bendindang Manjah49410.76Increase 10.76
IndependentYong Sibat3216.99Increase 6.99
Total valid votes 4,593 100.00
Total rejected ballots 60
Unreturned ballots 12
Turnout 4,66564.92
Registered electors 7,186
Majority 3,284
BN gain from Independent Swing ?
Source(s)

"Federal Government Gazette - Notice of Contested Election, State Legislative Assembly of the State of Sarawak [P.U. (B) 190/2016]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 25 April 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 June 2017. Retrieved 2016-04-29.

"Senarai Calon yang Disahkan Layak Bertanding Pilihan Raya Dewan Undangan Negeri ke-11". Election Commission of Malaysia. 25 April 2016. Archived from the original on 25 April 2016. Retrieved 2016-04-29.
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More information Party, Candidate ...
Sarawak state election, 2011: Pelagus
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
IndependentGeorge Lagong5,74058.49Increase 58.49
BNStanley Nyitar @ Unja Malang2,90329.58Decrease 34.63
PKREdward Sumbang Asun1,17111.93Increase 11.93
Total valid votes 9,814 100.00
Total rejected ballots 172
Unreturned ballots 28
Turnout 10,01465.36
Registered electors 15,322
Majority 2,837
Independent gain from BN Swing ?
Source(s)
"Federal Government Gazette - Results of Contested Election and Statements of the Poll after the Official Addition of Votes Sarawak [P.U. (B) 245/2011]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 29 April 2011. Retrieved 2016-04-29.[permanent dead link]
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Sarawak state election, 2006: Pelagus
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNLarry Soon @ Larry Sng Wei Shien5,96564.61Decrease 12.16
IndependentJeffery Nuing Ebom2,72629.53Increase 19.07
SNAPSimon Sibat5415.86Increase 5.86
Total valid votes 9,232 100.00
Total rejected ballots 125
Unreturned ballots 44
Turnout 9,40167.64
Registered electors 13,898
Majority 3,239
BN hold Swing {{{2}}}
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Sarawak state election, 2001: Pelagus
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNLarry Soon @ Larry Sng Wei Shien7,41876.77Increase 76.77
IndependentLing Kok Hong1,15511.95Increase 11.95
IndependentJeffery Nuing Ebom1,01110.46Increase 10.46
IndependentChua Bee Hun400.41Increase 0.41
IndependentLee Hun Tak390.40Increase 0.41
Total valid votes 9,663 100.00
Total rejected ballots 105
Unreturned ballots 18
Turnout 9,78673.00
Registered electors 13,406
Majority 6,263
BN hold Swing {{{2}}}
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More information Party, Candidate ...
Sarawak state election, 1996: Pelagus
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
On the nomination day, Sng Chee Hua won uncontested.
BNSng Chee Hua
Total valid votes 100.00
Total rejected ballots
Unreturned ballots
Turnout
Registered electors 12,397
Majority
BN gain from PBDS Swing ?
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Sarawak state election, 1991: Pelagus
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
PBDSSng Chee Hua4,34253.99
BNAlexander Nanta Linggi3,70046.01
Total valid votes 8,042 100.00
Total rejected ballots 116
Unreturned ballots 7
Turnout 8,16580.54
Registered electors 10,138
Majority 642
PBDS hold Swing {{{2}}}
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Sarawak state election, 1987: Pelagus
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
PBDSPhilimon Nuing
BNKenneth Kanyan Temenggong Koh
Total valid votes 100.00
Total rejected ballots
Unreturned ballots
Turnout
Registered electors
Majority 16
PBDS gain from SNAP Swing ?
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Sarawak state election, 1983: Pelagus
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
SNAPNueng Kudi
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Total valid votes 100.00
Total rejected ballots
Unreturned ballots
Turnout
Registered electors
Majority
SNAP gain from BN Swing ?
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Sarawak state election, 1979: Pelagus
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNJonathan Sabai Ajing
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Total valid votes 100.00
Total rejected ballots
Unreturned ballots
Turnout
Registered electors
Majority
BN gain from SNAP Swing ?
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Sarawak state election, 1974: Pelagus
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
SNAPJonathan Sabai Ajing1,97451.26
BNLeonard Linggi Jugah1,87748.74
Total valid votes 3,851 100.00
Total rejected ballots 426
Unreturned ballots
Turnout 4,27773.92
Registered electors 5,786
Majority 97
SNAP gain from PESAKA Swing ?
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More information Party, Candidate ...
Sarawak state by-election, 8-17 July 1971: Pelagus
Upon the death of incumbent, Bennet Jarrow
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
PESAKALeonard Linggi Jugah1,67648.57
Sarawak AllianceWesley Ajan Nabau1,44541.87
IndependentMancha Empalang1714.96
SNAPSibat Buyong1594.61
Total valid votes 3,451 100.00
Total rejected ballots 109
Unreturned ballots
Turnout 3,56077.32
Registered electors 4,604
Majority 231
PESAKA hold Swing {{{2}}}
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More information Party, Candidate ...
Sarawak state election, 1969: Pelagus
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
PESAKABennet Jarrow1,38943.76
SUPPJugah Lasah1,06933.68
SNAPFrancis Nyuak71622.56
Total valid votes 3,174 100.00
Total rejected ballots 241
Unreturned ballots
Turnout 3,41574.17
Registered electors 4,604
Majority 320
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