Penampang (federal constituency)

Federal constituency of Sabah, Malaysia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Penampang is a federal constituency in West Coast Division (Penampang District and Kota Kinabalu District), Sabah, Malaysia, that has been represented in the Dewan Rakyat since 1971.

LegislatureDewan Rakyat
MP
Ewon Benedick
UPKO
Constituency created1966
First contested1969
Quick facts Sabah constituency, Federal constituency ...
Penampang (P174)
Sabah constituency
Federal constituency
LegislatureDewan Rakyat
MP
Ewon Benedick
UPKO
Constituency created1966
First contested1969
Last contested2022
Demographics
Population (2020)[1]178,499
Electors (2025)[2]80,681
Area (km²)492
Pop. density (per km²)362.8
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The federal constituency was created in the 1966 redistribution and is mandated to return a single member to the Dewan Rakyat under the first past the post voting system.

Demographics

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

Ethnic breakdown of Penampang's electorate as of 2022
  1. Sabah Bumiputera (53.8%)
  2. Chinese (34.2%)
  3. Malay-Muslim Bumiputera (9.30%)
  4. Other ethnicities (2.70%)

As of 2020, Penampang has a population of 178,499 people.[3]

Age breakdown of Penampang's electorate as of 2022
  1. 18-20 (6.88%)
  2. 21-29 (22.1%)
  3. 30-39 (23.9%)
  4. 40-49 (18.9%)
  5. 50-59 (13.3%)
  6. 60-69 (9.21%)
  7. 70-79 (3.97%)
  8. 80-89 (1.33%)
  9. above 90 (0.55%)
Gender breakdown of Penampang's electorate as of 2022
  1. Male (50.9%)
  2. Female (49.1%)

History

Polling districts

According to the gazette issued on 21 November 2025, the Penampang constituency has a total of 20 polling districts.[4]

More information State constituency, Polling District ...
State constituency Polling District Code Location
Kapayan (N25) Kapayan Barat 174/25/01 Institut Latihan Jabatan Kerja Raya Kota Kinabalu
Kapayan 172/25/02
  • SK Kepayan
  • Dewan Raya Kepayan Kampung Kibouvang
  • Dewan Raya Kampung Ganang
  • Dewan Jabatan Penjara Malaysia Sabah Kepayan
Kapayan Timor 174/25/03
  • SJK (C) Shan Tao
  • Dewan Serbaguna Taman Sri Kepayan
Kobusak 174/25/04
  • SK Bahang
  • Dewan KDCA Penampang
Nosoob 174/25/05
Donggongon 174/25/06 SJK (C) Yue Min Puluduk
Hungab 174/25/07 SK Penampang
Moyog (N26) Buit 174/26/01 SK Buit Hill
Guunsing 174/26/02 SMK Datuk Peter Mojuntin
Penampang Utara 174/26/03
Nambazan 174/26/04 SMK Limbanak
Kuai 174/26/05 Dewan Institut Memandu KMK (Khidmat Memandu Kinabalu Sdn Bhd)
Limbanak 174/26/06
  • SK St. Aloysius Limbanak
  • SK Sugud
Terian 174/26/07 SK Terian
Moyog 174/26/08
  • SK Moyog
  • SK Tampasak Togudon
Inobong 174/26/09
  • SK St. Theresa Inobong
  • SK St. Paul Kolopis
  • SK Putaton Inobong
  • SK Kipovo
Tanaki 174/26/10 SK St. Joseph Kambau
Buayan 174/26/11 SK Buayan
Longkogungan 174/26/12 SK Longkokungan
Babagon 174/26/13 SK Babagon
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Representation history

More information Members of Parliament for Penampang, Parliament ...
Members of Parliament for Penampang
Parliament NoYearsMemberParty Vote Share
Constituency created
1969-1971Parliament was suspended[5][6]
3rd P1101971-1973James Stephen TibokUSNO Uncontested
1973-1974BN (USNO)
4th P1221974-1978
5th1978-1982Clarence Elong Mansul BN (BERJAYA) 8,444
63.48%
6th1982-1986 10,425
67.20%
7th P1431986-1990Bernard Giluk Dompok BN (PBS) 6,659
52.32%
8th1990-1995GR (PBS) 12,654
77.97%
9th P1521995-1999Paul Nointien 14,652
53.02%
10th1999-2004Philip Benedict LasimbangBN (UPKO) 15,326
55.19%
11th P1742004-2008Donald Peter Mojuntin 16,032
75.44%
12th2008-2013Bernard Giluk Dompok 13,400
53.95%
13th2013-2015Ignatius Darell LeikingPR (PKR) 22,598
62.60%
2015–2016PH (PKR)
2016-2018WARISAN
14th2018-2022 32,470
75.32%
15th2022–2025Ewon BenedickPH (UPKO) 29,066
57.30%
2025–presentUPKO
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State constituency

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Parliamentary
constituency		State constituency
1967–19741974–19851985–19951995–20042004–20202020–present
PenampangInanam
Kapayan
Kawang
Moyog
Papar
Petagas
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Historical boundaries

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State ConstituencyArea
196619741984199420032019
Inanam
  • Bundusan
  • Inanam
  • Kiansom
  • Menggatal
  • Sepanggar
Kapayan
  • Bundusan
  • Kampung Nossob Baru
  • Kepayan
  • Lido
  • Taman Kobusak Jaya
  • Bundusan
  • Donggongon
  • Kepayan
  • Lido
  • Kampung Nosoob Baru
Kawang
  • Kampung Dambai
  • Kawang
  • Kinarut
  • Lok Kawi
  • Pengalat
Moyog
  • Donggongon
  • Inanam
  • Moyog
  • Putatan
  • Sepanggar
  • Donggongon
  • Moyog
  • Putatan
  • Petagas
  • Sugud
  • Babagon
  • Duvanson
  • Moyog
  • Penampang
  • Sugud
  • Babagon
  • Moyog
  • Minintod
  • Penampang
  • Sugud
Papar
  • Kampung Dambai
  • Kawang
  • Kinarut
  • Lok Kawi
  • Pengalat
Petagas
  • Bataras
  • Kampung Tombovo
  • Ketiau
  • Putatan
  • Tanjung Dumpil
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Current state assembly members

More information No., State Constituency ...
No. State Constituency Member Coalition (Party)
N25 Kapayan Chin Tek Ming WARISAN
N26 Moyog Donald Peter Mojuntin UPKO
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Local governments and postcodes

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No. State Constituency Local Government Postcode
N25 Kapayan
  • 88200, 88300, 88460 Kota Kinabalu
  • 89507 Penampang
  • 89500 Penampang
N26 Moyog
  • Penampang Municipal Council
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Election results

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Malaysian general election, 2022
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
PHEwon Benedick29,06657.30Increase 57.30
HeritageIgnatius Darell Leiking14,65628.89Decrease 46.43
GRSKenny Chua Teck Ho6,71913.24Increase 13.24
IndependentRichard Jimmy2890.57Increase 0.57
Total valid votes 50,730 100.00
Total rejected ballots 445
Unreturned ballots 126
Turnout 51,30165.70Decrease 16.47
Registered electors 77,214
Majority 14,41028.41Decrease 26.04
PH gain from Heritage Swing ?
Source(s)
https://lom.agc.gov.my/ilims/upload/portal/akta/outputp/1753262/PUB619_2022.pdf
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More information Party, Candidate ...
Malaysian general election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
Sabah Heritage PartyIgnatius Darell Leiking32,47075.32Increase 75.32
BNCeasar Mandela Malakun8,99720.87Decrease 13.43
Homeland Solidarity PartyCleftus Stephen Spine1,1962.77Decrease 0.33
Sabah Native Co-operation PartyEdwin @ Jack Bosi4451.03Increase 1.03
Total valid votes 43,108 100.00
Total rejected ballots 417
Unreturned ballots 134
Turnout 43,65982.17Decrease 1.04
Registered electors 53,131
Majority 23,47354.45Increase 26.15
Sabah Heritage Party gain from PKR Swing ?
Source(s)

"His Majesty's Government Gazette - Notice of Contested Election, Parliament for the State of Sabah [P.U. (B) 246/2018]" (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 Sabah [P.U. (B) 320/2018]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 28 May 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 December 2019. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
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Malaysian general election, 2013
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
PKRIgnatius Darell Leiking22,59862.60Increase 20.98
BNBernard Giluk Dompok12,38234.30Decrease 19.65
STARMelania @ Melanie Annol1,1193.10Increase 3.10
Total valid votes 36,099 100.00
Total rejected ballots 719
Unreturned ballots 64
Turnout 36,88283.21Increase 11.88
Registered electors 44,323
Majority 10,21628.30Increase 15.97
PKR gain from BN Swing ?
Source(s)

"Federal Government Gazette - Notice of Contested Election, Parliament for the State of Sabah [P.U. (B) 183/2013]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 26 April 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 2016-05-19.

"Federal Government Gazette - Results of Contested Election and Statements of the Poll after the Official Addition of Votes, Parliamentary Constituencies for the State of Sabah [P.U. (B) 224/2013]" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. 22 May 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 2016-05-19.
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More information Party, Candidate ...
Malaysian general election, 2008
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNBernard Giluk Dompok13,40053.95Decrease 21.49
PKREdwin @ Jack Bosi10,33741.62Increase 37.55
IndependentAnthony Tibok6962.80Increase 2.80
IndependentLevired Misih @ Willybroad Missi4041.63Increase 1.63
Total valid votes 24,837 100.00
Total rejected ballots 540
Unreturned ballots 175
Turnout 25,55271.33Increase 4.33
Registered electors 35,821
Majority 3,06312.33Decrease 47.21
BN hold Swing
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Malaysian general election, 2004
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNDonald Peter Mojuntin16,03275.44Increase 20.25
DAPConrad Mojuntin3,37915.90Increase 14.32
IndependentJoseph Suleiman9754.59Increase 4.59
PKRBlaise Mosidin @ Frederick Francis8644.07Increase 4.07
Total valid votes 21,250 100.00
Total rejected ballots 436
Unreturned ballots 310
Turnout 21,99667.00Increase 0.98
Registered electors 45,592
Majority 12,65359.54Increase 47.58
BN hold Swing
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Malaysian general election, 1999
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNPhilip Benedict Lasimbang15,32655.19Increase 8.21
PBSJivol @ Edmund Doudilim12,00643.23Decrease 9.79
DAPChin Syn Fu4391.58Increase 1.58
Total valid votes 27,771 100.00
Total rejected ballots 353
Unreturned ballots 1,980
Turnout 30,10466.02Decrease 7.52
Registered electors 39,174
Majority 3,32011.96Increase 5.92
BN gain from PBS Swing ?
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Malaysian general election, 1995
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
PBSPaulus @ Francis Nointin14,65253.02Decrease 24.95
BNBernard Giluk Dompok12,98246.98Increase 46.98
Total valid votes 27,634 100.00
Total rejected ballots 665
Unreturned ballots 508
Turnout 28,80773.54Increase 10.59
Registered electors 28,548
Majority 1,6706.04Decrease 49.90
PBS hold Swing
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Malaysian general election, 1990
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
PBSBernard Giluk Dompok12,65477.97Increase 77.97
DAPMarcel Leiking @ Marshal3,57622.03Increase 6.03
Total valid votes 16,230 100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,740
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 17,97062.95Increase 0.09
Registered electors 28,548
Majority 9,07855.94Increase 29.15
PBS gain from BN Swing ?
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Malaysian general election, 1986
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNBernard Giluk Dompok6,65952.32Decrease 14.88
IndependentMarcel Leiking @ Marshal3,25025.53Increase 25.53
DAPPeter Martin Tojipun2,03616.00Increase 16.00
BERJAYAConrad Mojuntin7265.70Increase 5.70
MOMOGUNEdward Sinsua570.45Increase 0.45
Total valid votes 12,728 100.00
Total rejected ballots 74
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 12,80262.86Decrease 4.35
Registered electors 20,366
Majority 3,40926.79Decrease 7.61
BN hold Swing
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Malaysian general election, 1982
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNClarence Elong Mansul10,42567.20Increase 3.72
PASOKJustine Jogumba Stimol5,08932.80Decrease 3.72
Total valid votes 15,514 100.00
Total rejected ballots 216
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 15,73067.21Decrease 3.67
Registered electors 23,404
Majority 5,33634.40Increase 7.44
BN hold Swing
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Malaysian general election, 1978
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
BNClarence Elong Mansul8,44463.48Increase 63.48
IndependentIgnatius Stephen Malanjum4,85736.52Increase 36.52
Total valid votes 13,301 100.00
Total rejected ballots 327
Unreturned ballots 0
Turnout 13,62870.88
Registered electors 19,227
Majority 3,58726.96
BN hold Swing
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Malaysian general election, 1974
Party Candidate Votes%∆%
On the nomination day, James Stephen Tibok won uncontested.
BNJames Stephen Tibok
Total valid votes 100.00
Total rejected ballots
Unreturned ballots
Turnout
Registered electors 16,092
Majority
BN gain from USNO Swing ?
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More information Party, Candidate ...
Malaysian general election, 1969
Party Candidate Votes%
On the nomination day, James Stephen Tibok won uncontested.
USNOJames Stephen Tibok
Total valid votes 100.00
Total rejected ballots
Unreturned ballots
Turnout
Registered electors 15,512
Majority
This was a new constituency created.
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